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Benny More (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Benny More from Cuba with the song “Cienfuegos” from the album “Asi Es…” (1958). Submitted by Mariaisabel Verrier.

Reflections, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Reflections. Havana, Cuba. By Barry Chui (USA). Camera: Motorola Moto E cell phone

La India de Oriente (Cuba) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is La India de Oriente from Cuba with the song “Mentira Salome” from the album “La Reina de la Guajira” (1985).

Florida Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Florida has declared a state of emergency in all 67 counties as Hurricane Dorian continues to gain strength in the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center warns the storm may hit South Florida on Monday as a Category 4 hurricane with winds as high as 130 miles per hour.

Everything About the OAS Commission on Nicaragua

Faced with the OAS initiative, the Nicaraguan Ambassador to the organization, Luis Alvarado, expressed the “strong protest” of the Ortega government, which considers the forming of the OAS commission an act “harmful to our national sovereignty.”

The OAS Clock on Nicaragua is Ticking

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) has initiated a 75-day countdown for the Ortega-Murillo regime to negotiate a solution to Nicaragua’s sociopolitical crisis with the “high-level commission” approved on Wednesday.

Habana Cafe, Sonora, Mexico – Photo of the Day

Habana Café, Sonora, Mexico. By Beth Henson (USA). Camera: iPhone SE

Colombia To Judicially Pursue FARC Members Taking Up Arms

Colombian Vice President Marta Lucia Ramirez on Thursday said the judiciary would pursue ex-commanders of the former guerrilla movement FARC who announced they were taking up arms again.

Curumin (Brasil) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured artist is Curumin from Brazil with the song “Solidao Gasolina” from the album “Achados e Perdidos” (2005).

Letter Asks for Debate about Cuba’s Race Issues

Calling for a meeting with Cuba’s different civil society organizations, so as to debate problems relating to racial discrimination, is one of the proposals featured in the open letter that the Negritude Association (CONEG) sent to Cuban president, Miguel Diaz-Canel.