The 5 things you should know this November 15: Cuba protests to demand a better future

Argentina held the legislative elections. There will be marches in Cuba. The prison crisis in Ecuador continues. Also, Taylor Swift’s short film. This is what you need to know to start the day. Truth first.

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Cuba raises its voice

This Monday, Cubans will protest to demand better living conditions on the island, further aggravated by the covid-19 pandemic. The Government has condemned the mobilization, which also seeks the freedom of political leaders and activists arrested after the July 11 demonstrations. Cuba will reopen its international borders on the same day.

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The political map in Argentina is redefined

The preliminary results of this Sunday’s elections would have confirmed the trend presented in the PASO in September, a defeat for the ruling party. The ruling coalition, the Frente de Todos, improved its numbers, but the opposition would have prevailed at the national level in these elections that seek to renew seats in the Chamber of Deputies and the Chamber of Senators. These are the details and analysis of the day.

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The failures and successes of COP26

COP26 ended this weekend with an agreement that nearly 200 countries adopted to limit global warming. Some rate the summit as success, others as failure, and many indicate that it is somewhere in between. This is what happened and what would come after the agreement for you to decide for yourself.

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Vaccination against covid-19 in Latin America

51.73% of the world’s population has received at least one dose of the covid-19 vaccine, according to figures from Our World In Data. Vaccination rates differ strongly between regions of the world and even between countries. Latin American countries. While some countries are already promoting the application of booster doses, others maintain vaccination rates below the world average. Find the national rates here.

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Prison crisis in Ecuador

This Sunday, more than 40 bodies were identified of the 68 dead prisoners reported on Saturday after the attacks in the Litoral Penitentiary in Guayaquil. After the incident, the president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, called a “crisis cabinet.” It should be remembered that in that same prison, 118 people died in September in other armed confrontations.

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At coffee time

There are 9 types of politicians in America. Which one are you in?

There are several types of political animals in the US and not just Republicans or Democrats without more. At least that’s what a comprehensive new survey from the Pew Research Center reveals. Analysis.

Taylor Swift released a short film and her followers believe it is about her famous ex-boyfriend

It’s called “All Too Well”, it lasts 15 minutes and for these reasons the fans believe that it is Jake Gyllenhaal.

Waylon Smithers finally found love on “The Simpsons”

The loyal assistant to billionaire Montgomery Burns will find love in a historic episode of the series. Who is it? What do you work on? We tell you here.

It marks 20 years since the premiere of Harry Potter on the big screen

November 16 will be two decades since “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” hit theaters. Do you consider yourself a true fan? Find out in this quiz.

They solve the case of a man who robbed a bank and disappeared 52 years ago

In July 1969 he stole the equivalent of $ 1.7 million today in one of the largest bank robberies in Cleveland. More than five decades later, they identified the subject.

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The number of the day

US $ 44 million

It is the estimated value of a cocaine shipment that was found in a load of onion rings in Coquelles, France, according to UK border authorities.

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Quote of the day

“Not only was she famous; she was famously sexy, which, in many ways, felt gratifying. “

It is said by Emily Ratajkowski, the famous model who publishes the book “My Body”, a series of essays in which she recounts the dangers of being idolized and various aspects of the fashion sector and the female body.

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Selection of the day

Don’t let Alexa ruin the surprise: how to hide Amazon purchase notifications

So you can prevent Alexa from ruining the surprise of the Christmas gifts you bought on Amazon

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And to finish…

The story of Alexei Rojas, the talented goalkeeper who could represent 3 teams

Alexei Rojas, born in England to a Colombian father and a Russian mother, is one of the next soccer stars. Elizabeth Pérez spoke with this talented goalkeeper, who is already beginning to take important steps at Arsenal in England, and who could represent three teams.