Namuel: Chile's pop promise who defies homophobia

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At just 24 years old, Chilean Manuel Granic, "Namuel," was Javiera Mena's keyboardist and two years ago burst onto the scene as a solo artist, becoming an iTunes and YouTube star. A representative of a generation that champions LGBT visibility, his lyrics draw from his own life, and he's now preparing a second album with a strong political message. We asked him #5Questions.

The courts are reviewing Higui's request for release: her story is making headlines around the world.

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Higui's lawyer, Hermida Leyenda, participated in a hearing to present the grounds for her extraordinary release before the San Martín Court of Appeals. While the case is making headlines worldwide, Carolina Abregú, one of the first to publicize it, says: "Even though we have different perspectives among the organizations, each one is pushing for Higui's release and acquittal as soon as possible."