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Venezuela and Cuba Hit by Fresh US Sanctions on Oil Shipments

“We continue to target companies that transport Venezuelan oil to Cuba,” US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said in a statement on Friday.

One “bicitaxi” towing another, Camaguey, Cuba – Photo of the Day

One “bicitaxi” towing another, Camaguey, Cuba. By John Sainor, from Canada. Sony 5x

Red Cross to Triple Budget, Expand Operations for Venezuela

The International Red Cross (ICRC) is to expand its operations in crisis-hit Venezuela, the agency said on Thursday, after reaching an agreement with President Nicolas Maduro.

Havana Weather for April 11-17

During this week there will be good weather, with sunny mornings, afternoons with a little more cloudiness and without rain. The high temperatures will be between 28 and 30° C (82 and 86 F) and the lows will range between 21 and 22° C (70 and 72 F).

Kayacs on the Sagua River, Villa Clara, Cuba – Photo of the Day

Kayacs on the Sagua River – Villa Clara, Cuba. Por Diana Guirola, Cuba. The photo was taken during a tournament up and down the Sagua River.

Russia Tries to Boost Ortega with Aid & Business Deals

Russia is playing a key role in maintaining Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro in power with military and financial assitance and Vladimir Putin would also like to save his other crisis ridden ally, Daniel Ortega, from falling.

Magistrates Terms Up in Nicaragua: What will Ortega Do?

As of today, April 10th, the posts expire for more than 20 magistrates of the Nicaraguan Supreme Court of Justice and the Supreme Electoral Council.

Playa Larga, Cayo Coco, Cuba – Foto of the Day

Playa Larga, Cayo Coco, Cuba. Taken by Cynthia Ross from Canada. Camera: Nexus cell phone

Ortega Opposes Demand for “Transitional Justice” in Nicaragua

Seeking impunty for the crimes against humanity committed in Nicaragua, the Ortega government sees no need for an independent truth commission.

Colombian Parliament Votes Down President’s Plan to Modify Peace Process

Colombia’s Chamber of Representatives on Monday rejected President Ivan Duque’s proposals to modify a post-conflict justice system.