Tropical Storm Kirk is approaching the Lesser Antilles on Thursday moving west at an approximate speed of 26 km/h. Its minimum central pressure is 1002 millibars and it has maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h, with higher gusts. Expected to weaken over the weekend it does not pose a threat to Cuba at this time.
Read MoreAt least 300 Nicaraguans and other supporters demonstrated today in front of the headquarters of the United Nations in New York, to demand the resignation of President Daniel Ortega, whom they described as a “murderer” and “dictator”, reported dpa news.
Read MoreAccording to Ortega, business people “concoct” threats against their businesses to justify closing and thus join the national strikes. So I tell them that I will take them at their word and send police. “If they want now to play with economic terrorism, then we are going to help them keep their stores open,” he asserted.
Read MoreNicaraguans opposed to the Government of Nicaragua confirmed today that they will hold a protest “sit-in” against President Daniel Ortega in front of the headquarters of the United Nations (UN), even if Ortega chooses at the last moment not to attend the General Assembly on Wednesday.
Read MoreThe Nicaraguan community based in the USA is preparing to protest against the president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega, who is expected to attend the UN General Assembly on Wednesday in New York. The organizers expect to receive delegations from New Jersey, Massachusetts, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Florida, the Carolinas, Washington, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Connecticut and three Canadian cities.
Read MoreAccording to Valenti, the key to this sector’s recovery lies in international tourism returning to the country, which will only happen if a safe environment is restored. “The tourism industry is all about confidence, a tourist will only go where they feel safe and confident.”
Read MoreCuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez met in Havana Wednesday with Bob Corker, president of the Foreign Relations Committee of the United States Senate, visiting the island, reported dpa news. The senator is not seeking reelection in the November US Congressional elections.
Read MoreThe days will begin with little cloudiness in Havana. In the afternoons there will be a slight increase in the probability of isolated showers, which may be more intense towards the south of the capital. The high temperatures will be between 31 and 32° C (88 and 90 F), while the lows will be around 23° C (73 F).
Read MoreFive months after the protests against the Government of Nicaragua began, the Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy announced in a statement that it will continue with the peaceful struggle throughout the country as well as work to include more sectors of society in the effort to bring about the end of the Ortega-Murillo regime.
Read MoreHuman Rights activist Bianca Jagger has been in Washington since Monday, where she is holding meetings with representatives of international organizations such as the OAS and the US government in search of greater pressure on the president of Nicaragua, Daniel Ortega.
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