Afro-Brazilian Feminism Wins Out at Rio Carnival
A performance honouring an Afro-Brazilian feminist music collective has won “Unidos do Viradouro” the championship title in Rio de Janeiro’s street carnival.
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History Holds the Lessons for Nicaragua’s Future
What must we do in Nicaragua to avoid the repetition of these tragic cycles of dictatorship, war and pacts made in inner circles?
Animal Protection in Santa Clara, Cuba: Popular Tradition Driven by a Donkey
By Glenda Boza Ibarra (El Toque) HAVANA TIMES – A donkey wanders through the city. He knocks on doors with
Havana’s Capitolio by Night – Photo of the Day
Havana’s Capitolio by Night. By Joe Noseworthy (Canada). Camera: Samsung S9
Nicaragua: Civic Movements and Political Parties Launch the National Coalition
Signing were the Civic Alliance, Blue and White Unity, the Peasant Movement, the FDN, and the political parties PLC, Yatama, and PRD.
#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke on the Harvey Weinstein Conviction
Disgraced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of first-degree commission of a criminal sexual act and third-degree rape…
European Parliament Members Say Sanctions on Ortega Gov. are on the Table”
They met with opponents of the Ortega regime in El Salvador because Ortega prevented them from entering the country.
‘Intimidating’ Police Deployment in Nicaragua Ahead of Protest
The Nicaraguan gov. deployed hundreds of police officers in the capital Managua to try and block a protest calling for the release of 61 political prisoners.
Cuban Farmers, Pinar del Rio – Photo of the Day
Cuban farmers, Pinar del Rio. By John Niddrie (Canada). Camera: Canon EOS 6D
Teck Resources Withdraws Application for Alberta Oil Sands After Sustained Protests
In Canada, Teck Resources has withdrawn its application for the $15.5 billion Alberta oil sands Frontier mine, a major victory for protestors.