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Scandal-hit Brazilian Giant Odebrecht Files Bankruptcy

The corruption-tainted Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht filed for bankruptcy on Monday, saying it wanted to restructure debts worth 51 billion reals (13 billion dollars).

Guaido Faces Allegations of Corruption Related to Humanitarian Aid for Venezuelans

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido is facing criticism over allegations that his representatives stole funds forming part of humanitarian aid and earmarked to help Venezuelan soldiers who defected to Colombia.

Ortega Mobs Attack the Cathedral in Leon, Nicaragua

A dozen people were beaten and wounded on Saturday, June 15th in the cathedral of Leon, after a mob of fanatics of the regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo attacked with stones, glass bottles and sticks during a mass for the first anniversary of the murder of Sandor Dolmus, an altar boy of that Catholic temple.

Watching the World Go By, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Watching the World Go By, Havana, Cuba. By Jodi Newell, USA. Camera: Canon EOS 60D

Spanish Chain Melia Sued under Helms Burton over Cuba Hotels

Descendants of former Cuban businessman Rafael Lucas Sanchez Hill have filed a lawsuit in Spain against the Melia hotel chain. The Sanchez Hills, who live in the United States, are seeking 10 million dollars as indemnification for Cuba lands seized by the government in 1960, after Fidel Castro seized control of the island.

Expedia Fined Big Time for Selling Trips to Cuba

The US based online travel giant Expedia has agreed to pay $325,000 in fines to the United States government for violations related to the embargo against doing business with Cuba.

Movie Theater in Rafael Freyre, Holguin, Cuba. Photo of the Day

Movie Theater in Rafael Freyre, Holguin, Cuba. By Marek Byra, Canada. Camera: Samung Sm

We Replace Belts and Brake Pads, Camaguey, Cuba – Photo of the Day

We replace belts and brake pads, Camaguey, Cuba. By Alfredo Angueira, Cuba. Camera: Blackberry cel

General Strike in Brazil Over Pension Reform

Tens of thousands of workers around Brazil on Friday joined a general strike against President Jair Bolsonaro’s controversial pension reform plans, with protesters erecting burning barricades while public transport was affected in the main cities.

UN Rights Chief to Visit Venezuela Next Week

UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet is set to meet Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as well as opposition leader Juan Guaido in a visit to the country next week, her office announced Friday.