The Cuban Yaya Panoramix: Focus & Venting
Yaya Panoramix burst on social media one day, with an explosion of emotions. The July 11th protest had just happened…
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Cuban Customs Extends Free Entry of Food & Medicine
The unlimited importation of food, hygiene products and medicines by individual travelers is extended for another half year in Cuba.
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I Do Believe You (Illustrations)
Making the fight to end violence against women visible is more & more essential in Cuba. Four days ago, a report by “El Estornudo”…
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Women Denounce Sexual Assaults in Cuba
Sexual assaults suffered by women in Cuba are largely invisible in the press, institutions & political figures, however they occur frequently
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Cuban Spiny Urchin – Photo of the Day
Jenny Cressman from Canada took our photo of the day: “Cuban Spiny Urchin” in Granma, Cuba.
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Cubans Without Masks Are Fined, Tourists Are Not
Cubans are heavily fined for not wearing a mask, but foreign visitors seem to be exempt. Some locals complain about a double standard…
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Coffee in Cuba? Not Even in the Dollar Stores
Two days before the end of November, Pedro went to buy coffee at the ration store, but was very upset when they told him there was none.
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Cuba: Luis Robles, a Year in Jail with No Trial or Sentence
Luis Robles Elizastigui was arrested on December 4, 2020, while protesting alone on the San Rafael Pedestrian Boulevard, in Havana.
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Havana Weather for December 9-15
The days will be mostly sunny and warm, without rain, with very weak winds blowing mainly from the east. Highs will be around 30°C (86 F).
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Challenges Facing Cuba’s Policies for the Elderly
This economic tension adds to tensions resulting from COVID-19, and they are challenging care and protection policies for the elderly.
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