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Peru’s Elections on June 6th: An Empty Vote

Peruvians face two populists, espousing opposite positions. Their dilemma symbolizes the drama of democracy in Latin America.

Bruguera said the group that arrived at her house didn’t even know what Instar is. “It was an alert… something very strange, a threat.”

Prosecutor’s Office announces that the Police are investigating the former diplomat, based on the “Law in Defense of the People.”

Campaign season in Mexico has seen a rash of murders, as organised crime seeks to cement its influence no matter which parties win.

Presidential candidate Cristiana Chamorro has been under house arrest, held incommunicado and under strong police surveillance, since June 2.

Recently, some Cuban exile groups announced a call for a huge anti-government protest in Havana’s streets and in other cities…

Today’s featured band is Mexican guitarist Jorge Santana’s Latin-rock group Malo with the song “Suavecito” from the album “Malo” (1972).

Ovi P. Sanchez from Cuba took our photo of the day: “Traffic signs in Times Square” New York City, using a Nikon DH1 camera.

Nicaraguans have a right to demonstrate to recover their freedom of assembly and mobilization, and demand the suspension of the police state.

Ortega is preparing the ground for an electoral fraud by eliminating competitive candidates and fanning the flames of opposition divisionism.