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Boulevard, Baracoa, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Boulevard, Baracoa, Cuba. By Elier Martinez (Cuba). Camera Samsung s8

Cuba Uses Oxen and Wood Stoves to Combat Fuel Deficit

Cuba is replacing tractors with oxen, using wood instead of gas in some state bakeries and suggesting that Cubans take advantage of daylight to save electricity, amid severe fuel shortages due to the tightening of US sanctions, reports the Reuters agency.

Chavela Vargas (Costa Rica) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Chavela Vargas originally from Costa Rica but living in Mexico with the song “La Llorona” from the album “La Llorona” (1993). Submitted by Josip Bozic originally from Bosnia but living in Austria.

US Blocks Cuban Health Minister from Regional WHO Meeting in D.C.

The Trump administration has blocked Cuba’s health minister from attending a regional meeting of the World Health Organization in Washington. This comes as part of an increasing crackdown by the Trump administration on Cuba.

Nicaragua Opposition Groups Meet with OAS Commission in El Salvador

“What we perceive is that the commitment between the General Secretariat and the OAS Commission is a shared commitment to seek restitution of rights and an inclusive electoral reform” in Nicaragua.

Rain on the Havana Malecon – Photo del día

Rain on the Havana Malecon. By Georgia Catarame (Italy). Camera: Samsung SM-G970F

Tono Quirazco y su Hawaiiana (Mexico) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Tono Quirazco y su Hawaiiana from Mexico with the song “Moscu Ska” from the album “Jamaican Ska” (1965).

Catholic Church Denounces “Criminalization of Protest” in Nicaragua

The criminalization of protest in Nicaragua is the most serious threat to peace and freedom, according to a message from the Justice and Peace Commission of the Archdiocese of Managua, presided by Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes.

Chess in Fusterlandia, Havana – Photo of the Day

Chess in Fusterlandia, Havana, Cuba. By Victor Arencibia (New Jersey, USA). Camera: Fujifilm XP 130.

Nicaraguan Court Demands Destitution of Ortega’s Former Main Man

Rafael Solis, the best man at the wedding of Daniel Ortega and current vice president Rosario Murillo, was considered Ortega’s principal political operator within the Judicial branch of power.