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Street Vendor, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Street vendor, Havana, Cuba. By Jodi Newell (USA). Camera: Canon EOS 60D

Nicaraguan Protestors Defy Police and Paramilitary Siege

The government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo deployed dozens of patrol vehicles and hundreds of police and paramilitaries in Managua on Saturday, but could not prevent hundreds of Nicaraguan citizens from demonstrating at four points in the capital.

Mining Firm to ‘Cooperate with Authorities’ after Brazil Disaster

The Brazilian mining company Vale said Friday that it would continue to cooperate with authorities after police accused it of having given false information about the stability of a dam that ruptured eight months ago, claiming at least 249 lives.

Gato Barbieri (Argentina) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Gato Barbieri from Argentina with the song “Bolivia” from the album “Bolivia” (1973). Submitted by Os.

Friends, Varadero, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Friends, Varadero, Cuba. By Cheril, LeBlanc (Nova Scotia, Canada). Camera Nikon D 3400

Susana Baca (Peru) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Susana Baca from Peru with the song “Negra Presuntuosa” from the album “Susana Baca” (1997).

Protest Set for Saturday in Managua Despite Police State

The Blue and White National Unity movement and the Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy maintain their call for a citizen protest on Saturday, September 21. The demonstrators will demand the restoration of constitutional rights in Nicaragua, despite the stepped-up police siege and a counter march announced from the government ranks.

OAS Official: Nicaraguan Gov. Makes a Bad Decision for Democracy

Gonzalo Koncke, Chief of Staff of Luis Almagro, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), stated early in the week that the Nicaraguan government’s decision to deny entry to the OAS High Level Commission is a poor decision for democracy and justice in the country.

Miramar Church, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Miramar Church, Havana, Cuba. By Renwin Jacob (Trinidad and Tobago). Camera: Canon EOS 60D

Chico O’Farrill (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Chico O’Farrill and His Latin Orchestra from Cuba with the song “Cuban Blues” from the album “Music from South America” (1956).