International News Briefs for Monday, July 13, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, July 13, 2026.
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The Truth Cannot be Blockaded, Havana – Photo of the Day
Yosvany Deya from Cuba took our photo of the day: “The Truth Cannot be Blockaded”, in Havana, Cuba. This photo was a winner in the first Havana Times Photo Contest in 2009.
Lara and Bruno – Song of the Day
Today we feature the Brazilian duo Lara and Bruno performing the song Samba de Verão (Summer Samba) recorded in Sao Paulo in 2019.
Nicaragua: Ortega Dismantles Rule of Law “Without Tanks”
“Every lawyer removed means families are left with no one to file an appeal, no one to challenge an arbitrary detention,” warns the UN expert
Second Nationwide Power Outage in Cuba in the Same Week
Cuba’s work week began with the total collapse of the National Electric System (SEN) on Monday, and it ended the same way this Friday.
Rapper Maykel Osorbo Disappears in State Security custody
The Cuban rapper and activist’s whereabouts are unknown, just like those of Luis Manuel Otero, the leader of the San Isidro Movement.
International News Briefs for Friday, July 10, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Eastern Kentucky, USA, University campus – Photo of the Day
Gilberto Ramirez Pinheiro de USA took our photo of the day: “Eastern Kentucky, USA, University campus”.
Azymuth – Song of the Day
Today we feature the Brazilian band Azymuth with the song “Merlo da Cuica” recorded in Rio de Janeiro in 1976.
International News Briefs for Thursday, July 9, 2026
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, July 9, 2026.