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US Museum Shuns Bolsonaro Gala after Backlash

The American Museum of Natural History will no longer host a gala honouring Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, following outrage over the right-wing populist leader’s environmental policies.

US to Deal Hard Blow to Cuba on Wednesday, Official Says

The US will announce a tightening of measures against Cuba on Wednesday, which will deal a hard blow to its already depressed economy, a senior administration official confirmed.

UN Rights Chief Warns Ortega’s Police Ahead of Protest Anniversary

Nicaragua’s security forces should avoid further bloodshed at upcoming mass demonstrations marking one year of protests, government repression and political crisis, said UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday.

UN: 62,000 have fled Nicaragua after one year of turmoil

One year of protests, government repression and political crisis in Nicaragua have forced 62,000 people to flee the country, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said Tuesday.

The Havana-Matanzas electric train – Photo of the Day

The old Havana-Matanzas electric train. By Lorne Hansen, Canadá. Cámera: Konica Minolta 7D

Nicaraguan Small Business Lenders Losing Clients Big Time

The companies that form part of the Nicaragua’s Microfinance Association (Asomif) went from a surplus of US $12.6 million dollars in 2017 to losses of US $29.5 million in 2018.

Civil Societies Under Attack in the Name of Counterterrorism

Counterterrorism measures are not only affecting extremist groups, but are also impacting a crucial sector for peace and security in the world: civil society.

Canada Cuts Aid to Nicaragua over Repression

While not being as vocal as it has against the Maduro government in Venezuela, for months, Canada has been pulling out its programs and assistance in Nicaragua after the violent repression unleashed by the Ortega government against defenseless citizens.

Cayo Saetia, Holguin, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Cayo Saetia, Holguin, Cuba. Cayo Saetia is a 42 km² cay in Holguín Province. By Victoria Proulx, Ontario, Canada. Camera: Huawei P20 Pro Cell phone.

Stockings and Duchamp in the Havana Biennial

When Marcel Duchamp in 1917 transformed a simple urinal into a work of art, the ready mades would be born in this way and, with it, the objects of ordinary manufacture were repositioned with another visual and conceptual dimension. (13 photos)