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Russian Orthodox Church, Havana – Photo of the Day

Russian Orthodox Church, Havana, Cuba. By Andrew Wenzl, USA. Camera: Samsung Note 8

Julian Assange Suffers ‘Intense Trauma’ from Psychological Torture

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shows “obvious” signs of the psychological torture inflicted on him due to years of confinement and persecution, a UN human rights expert reported on Friday.

Colombian President Loses Bid to Modify Peace Tribunal

Colombia’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday validated Congress’s rejection of President Ivan Duque’s proposals to modify the country’s post-conflict justice system, in what was seen as a heavy defeat for the head of state.

Ortega Imposes His Own Amnesty Law

The Ortega government turned into law a reparation plan for victims, which has been criticized by several sectors of civil society, because it would grant amnesty to the police and paramilitaries accused of committing crimes against the population.

Parting Ways – Trinidad, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Parting ways, Trinidad, Cuba. By Jodi Newell, USA. Camera: Canon 60D

Havana Weather for May 30 – June 5

The heat will continue during this week, with high humidity and rains in the afternoons. The relative humidity will be between 60 and 90%, highest in the mornings. The high temperatures will be between 31 and 32° C (88 and 90 F), while the lows will be between 23 and 24° C (73 and 75 F).