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Nicaragua: Ortega Threatens Opponents with International Punishment

“If there will be anyone taken to any International Criminal Court it is the criminals who promoted these crimes,” Ortega said. He added: “We are already working” on it.

Putin, Like Bosonaro and Trump, Attacks Greta Thunberg

Thunberg, who has already received criticism from other authoritarian global politicians such as Jair Bolsonaro and Donald Trump, replied that this mockery and their comments mean that her message has become “too loud to handle”.

Nelson is Lurking, Winnipeg, Canada – Photo of the Day

Nelson is lurking, Winnipeg, Canada. By Gerry Narkovich (Canada). Camera: iPhone 8

Russia Pledges Support to Maduro as Venezuela’s ‘Elected President’

Russia on Friday backed Nicolas Maduro as the legitimate president of Venezuela and accused the United States of trying to destabilize governments opposed to its interests, reported dpa news.

Vicente Garcia (Dominican Republic) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Vicente Garcia from the Dominican Republic with the song Dulcito y Coco” from the album “A la Mar” (2016).

Iowa Activists Face Up to 110 Years in Prison for Dakota Access Pipeline Sabotage

Two Iowa-based environmental activists have been charged by a federal grand jury with multiple felonies for their attempts to delay the construction of the $3.8 billion Dakota Access pipeline.

Late Afternoon in Matanzas, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Late Afternoon in Matanzas, Cuba. By Greg Rothschild (USA). Camera Fuji XT2

Protests in Ecuador over Fuel Prices Block Traffic after 275 Arrested

Protests against the lifting of fuel subsidies hampered traffic in the Ecuadorian capital, Quito, on Friday, one day after 275 people were arrested and 28 police officers were injured in clashes during nationwide protests, reported dpa news.

Opposition Feels Ortega Won’t Negotiate Without Pressure

Far from the “normality” that the regime of Daniel Ortega intends to simulate by sending his police and his paramilitaries into the streets, the opposition leaders that met with the OAS Commission in San Salvador described to the press in that country the day-to-day life of the Nicaraguans.

Omara Portuondo (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Omara Portuondo from Cuba with the song “Mueve la Cintura Mulato” from the album “Flor de Amor” (2004).