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At Least 23 Killed in Venezuela Prison Mutiny

At least 23 detainees have been killed in a mutiny in police cells in western Venezuela, the NGO Venezuelan Observatory of Prisons (OVP) said on Friday.

Brazilian Cosmetics Giant Natura to Buy Out Avon

The Brazilian cosmetics company Natura is acquiring London-based Avon, creating a direct-to-consumer global beauty giant, Natura said earlier in the week.

Venezuela to Invest Big in Huawei Despite US Sanctions

Venezuela will develop a nationwide 4G technology system with the help of the Chinese company Huawei, which has been sanctioned by the United States, President Nicolas Maduro has said.

Taiwan Gets Cold Feet with Ortega, Fears US Sanctions

The news last February, that Taiwan would lend 100 million dollars to the Government of Nicaragua, through its Export-Import Bank (Eximbank), brought outrage and cheers from opponents and supporters of the Ortega regime.

Passenger bus in Cardenas, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Passenger bus in Cárdenas, Cuba – By Osvan Salinasm Cuba. Camera: Samsung Galaxy

Havana Weather for May 23-29

For this forecast week the days will be mostly sunny, with some cloudiness in the afternoons and a chance of thundershowers. The high temperatures will be between 30 and 32° C (86 and 90 F), while the lows will be 22 and 23° C (72 and 73 F).

Nicaragua: National Strike Set for Thursday, May 23

A large group of business associations, civil society organizations, mothers of victims of repression, and student movements, among others, formalized a call for a 24-hour national strike, starting at 12:00 a.m. on Thursday May 23rd.