Havana Neighborhoods “Dream” Thanks to Futsal Project
The Mi barrio suena project takes futsal as a means to contribute towards the education of young people and the development of communities that many people consider “slums”.
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Author: Circles Robinson
A New Way of Making Politics in Nicaragua
The citizens’ awakening that began in Nicaragua in April 2018 generated an expectation for change in the way we do politics. The phenomenon of the self-organized, and the use of technology and social media to share opinions and coordinate, together with the recuperation of public spaces, was a breath of fresh air to the depressed political lives of all Nicaraguans.
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Are Hotels Dangerous? Putting in Context Dominican Republic Tourist Deaths
Being a frequent visitor to the Dominican Republic, where I occasionally have enjoyed the high standard, security and excellent service of its resorts, I became puzzled by recent, quiet excessive media reactions to statistically insignificant cases of deaths in these resorts.
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Defending Our Land: Three Nicaraguan Women’s Struggle for Their Community
In Nicaragua, three women have been outstanding defenders of the land: Dolene Miller, Elba Rivera and Francisca Ramirez. They’ve put themselves in the forefront of defending the land owned by farmers, Afro-Nicaraguans and indigenous peoples. These are their stories:
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The Havana Malecon Seawall – Photo of the Day
The Havana Malecon Seawall. By Flavio Oliveira (Florida, USA). Camera: Samsung SM-G973U
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Joao Gilberto, from Depression to Bossa Nova
The pioneer of Brazilian bossa nova in the late 1950s, Joao Gilberto’s intimate guitar playing and hushed vocals gave rise to a movement in music that continues to endear listeners the world over.
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Cleaning Beaches as Part of the Gibara, Cuba Film Festival
The systematization and rise of eco-friendly projects will be one of the most important aspects of the 15th edition of the Gibara Film Festival, which will run from July 7th until July 13th, in this coastal city in Cuba’s Holguin province.
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Ometepe Island, Nicaragua – Photo of the Day
The Island of Ometepe, Nicaragua. By Francois Marseille (Nicaragua). Camera: Sony a6000
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OAS Steps Up Pressure on Ortega’s Government in Nicaragua
With the approval of the resolution entitled “The Situation in Nicaragua” on June 28th, the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), meeting in Medellin, Colombia, steps up the pressure on the Ortega-Murillo government.
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Indigenous Rights Approach a Solution to Climate Change Crisis
Experts, political leaders, NGOs and indigenous peoples and communities gathered to deliberate on a methodology that emphasises rights for indigenous peoples and local communities in the management and perseveration of landscapes.
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