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Cuban Street Scene – Photo of the Day

Cuban Street Scene. Patrick Daly, U.K. Camera; Lumix FZ82

Red Car on the Havana Malecon Sea Drive – Photo of the Day

Red car on the Malecon Sea Drive. By Jodi Newell, USA. Camera: Canon EOS 60D

Nicaragua Protest Movement Back to the Streets until Ortega Leaves Office

Beyond the brutal police repression of the march held last Saturday, March 16, the Blue and White National Unity movement (UNAB) sees the events as a relaunching of the citizenry’s “political challenge” to the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship in the streets.

El Salvador to Seek Extradition of ex-president Funes from Nicaragua

El Salvador’s Supreme Court on Thursday decided to seek the extradition of former president Mauricio Funes from Nicaragua on corruption charges, Funes, who was president from 2009 to 2014, has been living happily for more than two years in Nicaragua, where he was granted political asylum by Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo.

American Countries Up Pressure on Maduro in Venezuela to Release Guaido Adviser

American countries on Thursday stepped up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to release a senior adviser to opposition leader Juan Guaido amid concern that his arrest could herald a new crackdown on the opposition.

Brazil’s ex-president Temer Arrested over Graft Scandal

Former Brazilian president Michel Temer was arrested on Thursday in connection with a large-scale corruption investigation, local media reported. Temer is under investigation in connection with Lava Jato, Brazil’s biggest-ever corruption scandal.

Havana Weather for March 21-27

During this 7-day forecast period, pleasant conditions are expected in general, with somewhat cloudy skies, especially after noon. The chances of rain will be low, making the days ideal for outdoor activities. The high temperatures will be between 24 and 28° C (75 and 82 F), while the low temperatures will be between 17 and 20° C (62 and 68 F).