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Cuando el ser humano ya no era río
Santiago Galicia Rojon Serrallonga
SANTIAGO GALICIA ROJON SERRALLONGA
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-Miro un cauce con arena, piedras y varas secas. Dicen mis amigos que sus abuelos les han relatado que aquí era un remanso similar al paraíso que los más viejos de nuestra raza, hace muchos años, creían que existió, y que, en este sitio, precisamente, se sumergieron en el agua que corría, nadaron libres y dichosos, pescaron y disfrutaron paseos inolvidables, antes de poseer un número de control que bloqueó sus identidades. ¿Recuerdas alguna imagen lejana de este lugar? ¿Cómo era? ¿Realmente existieron los ríos? -preguntó el joven a su padre, mientras caminaban agotados, sedientos, en busca de algún árbol frondoso.
El hombre, sorprendido, volteó atrás, a los lados, al frente, como para cersiorarse de no ser escuchado y reprendido o castigado por los agentes del Régimen. Observó a su hijo, casi a hurtadillas, y se cuestionó si en…
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Vaccine passport would be fully supported in B.C., health officials say | Globalnews.ca
FDA expected to authorize COVID vaccine booster shots this week – The Jerusalem Post
The Food and Drug Administration is slated to amend the emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and the Moderna Covid-19 vaccines Thursday to allow immunocompromised people to get a third dose, NBC News reported.
The announcement is expected within the next 48 hours, but the timing could move, according to multiple sources.
The Biden administration is anticipated to put out a Covid-19 vaccine booster strategy for all vaccinated Americans in September. Source: FDA expected to authorize COVID vaccine booster shots this week – The Jerusalem Post
CDC: COVID-19 vaccines safe in pregnant people, those who breastfeed – UPI.com
Brazil: Congress blocks Bolsonaro proposal to change voting system | News | DW | 11.08.2021
Madagascar confronts its worst drought in decades | Africa | DW | 11.08.2021
In Berary, the far south of Madagascar, district head Metairie Rabefamory told German broadcaster ARD that he had seen how “five children and three women died,” stressing that “they starved to death.”
It has not rained in this remote part of the country for three years. The villagers’ fields have have turned to dust, and they have not been able to harvest anything this year.
Sinzay, a mother of eight children, survived thanks to a food delivery. “We were really helpless and like skeletons. We couldn’t even walk anymore. We would have broken down if we had just tripped over a branch,” she told ARD.
“My children are crying. They cry so much, deep down, with all their might. One has already passed out from crying so much.”
Source: Madagascar confronts its worst drought in decades | Africa | DW | 11.08.2021
Col. Dave Severance, Commander at Iwo Jima, Dies at 102 – The New York Times – RIP
California Gov. Newsom orders teacher vaccinations – Los Angeles Times
Gov. Newsom orders school employees to get vaccinated or be tested regularly
Source: California Gov. Newsom orders teacher vaccinations – Los Angeles Times
California COVID Delta variant cases vs. Florida and Texas – Los Angeles Times
Experts say California’s better-than-average vaccination rates and newly implemented mandatory mask policies in parts of the state have helped prevent a more grim situation.
While governors in Florida, Texas and other states have opposed allowing local governments to mandate the wearing of masks, California has allowed counties to enact such orders in indoor public spaces for everyone age 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status.
Source: California COVID Delta variant cases vs. Florida and Texas – Los Angeles Times
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