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Bolita y su Tentación Latina (Panama) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Bolita y su Tentacion Latina from Panama with the song “Que Rico Guaguanco” from the album “Todos Somos Hermanos” (1974).

Hangang River, Seoul, South Korea – Photo of the Day

Hangang River, Seoul, South Korea. By Augusto Toledo (Bolivia). Camera: iPhone 6 Plus

Nicaraguan Exiles Advised Not to Return Home

The lawyers of “Defensores del Pueblo” (People’s Defenders) on Monday recommended that Nicaraguan exiles not return to the country due to the risk they face of going to prison or suffering repression in the midst of the national crisis.

The Happy Little Farm Project Expands in Havana Neighborhoods

Without any institutional funds, community project Granjita feliz (The little happy farm) is run with its own resources and support from independent business owners, taking knowledge and (especially) joy to the capital’s children and handicapped.

Havana Weather for October 17-23

Good weather conditions are expected for the next few days in the Cuban capital. The days will be hot, with maximum temperatures between 30 and 31° C (86 and 88 F) and the lows around 24° C (75 F). The sea surface temperature will be 28° C (82 F).

Spain Pledges to Protect its Companies from US Sanctions on Cuba

Spain will protect its companies in Cuba if they face US lawsuits in the framework of sanctions Washington has imposed on the island, Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said on Wednesday, reported dpa news.

A Man and His Dog, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day

A man and his dog, Havana, Cuba – Photo of the Day- By Charlie Lockwood (UK). Camera: Canon:6D Mark II

Nicaragua’s Central Bank President Is Out of Touch

After months of not showing his face, the President of the Central Bank finally appeared. Well, neither the President of the Central Bank had shown his face, nor the institution he leads provided relevant figures on the performance of the economy.

Orwell’s 1984 through Nicaraguan Eyes

In Nicaragua, from the moment that you set foot on its warm earth, you’ll find enormous billboards with those screaming (horrible) colors and the typical Ortega government slogan: “Christian, Socialist and in Solidarity”.

Fruko y sus Tesos (Colombia) – Song of the Day

Today’s featured band is Fruko y sus Tesos from Colombia with the song “El Preso” from the album “El Grande” (1975).