The Armed Forces are authorized to use signal blockers radio (BSR’s) during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio 2016. The measure, approved by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) also extends to so-called Law and Order Guarantee Operations (referring to the demonstrations and riots).

Although the growing friendly relations between the US and Cuba have brought new money and massive amounts of tourists to Havana, many black Cubans are worried that it has also caused an increase in racial inequality and a widening wage gap. But outright discrimination is hardly the problem anymore; nowadays the issue is that non-white

Local organizations that make up the World Bike Forum (WBF) gathered at the presidential palace in Chile to deliver the National Cyclist Proposal, a list of 300 pro-cycling measures “with the end goal of strengthening this vehicle as a key tool to improving the people’s quality of life.”

Some 50,000 Guatemalans went on a motorcycle pilgrimage from Guatemala City to the Basilica of Esquipulas in the traditional Caravan of Zorro, a distance of about 138 miles, to ask the revered Black Christ for blessings, family stability, and peace in Guatemala.

The World Environmental Performance Index (EPI) of 2016 rated Panama #51 out of 180 countries that were evaluated in air and water pollution, climate change, biodiversity, forest management, infant mortality, access to health care and drinking water, fisheries and agriculture.

Senior representatives of the Catholic Church expressed concern over the increasing poverty in the country, largely caused by corruption. In addition, they severely criticized the legislature, which they described as “inefficient” and “immoral.”

The community of Cárcel, located in Montecristi, sustains itself by manufacturing bricks with 30 factories in the town. But with the arrival of winter, this main economic activity is halted to avoid complications from the rain.  So, brickworkers have to make sure they’ve produced enough to maintain their income over the rainy season.

Martha Ordóñez, Minister for Gender Equality, says that she will support all mayors and governors who want to include gender policy in their government programs and create a women’s secretariat. With aggressors avoiding punishment more than ever before, something must be done to protect the women in the country.

Alba Chirinos is a devoted mother and faithful believer in the Virgin of Suyapa, who comes with her son José Miguel Matute every year to pay tribute to the patron saint of Honduras.

The price drop in copper has begun to hit the economy in Antofagasta. Two years ago the capital was heaven for the automotive industry, but the copper super cycle is over and many have lost their jobs. “The effects will be more long term and that is why we must take action on the issue