A Natural Paradise in the Heart of Curitiba, Brazil
Unlike Havana, where extensive green areas are a result of underdevelopment, Curitiba’s green spaces demonstrate why it is considered an ecological city.
Osmel Almaguer’s Diary
Osmel Almaguer
The Garbage That Is No Longer Garbage, but Wealth
It might seem simple, but this shift in perspective completely transforms how citizens view sanitation workers.
How Holidays Are Celebrated in Brazil and Cuba
Before the Pope’s visit in 1996, there were only four official holidays in Cuba, three tied to the government and its “liberation struggles.”
Will Brazil Be the Next Venezuela?
The vast majority of Brazilians I know here in the south of the country are against Lula and his Workers’ Party.
Brazilians Take Advantage of the Night
I grew up hearing from my parents that in Cuba, people don’t work. At first, I didn’t understand why they would say that, but…
Parolin: An Inferno Within the Dream City
When I accepted my current job, I didn’t know the area where it was located. “Be careful, because there’s a favela there,” they told me.
My Experience at a Private Dental Clinic in Brazil
The last time I’d seen a dentist here in Brazil was at a state clinic after I’d already spent several months enduring a toothache.
Curitiba, Brazil: A Wonderful City
In my personal experience, I have been surprised by the behavior of its citizens, the way they care for plants and animals…
Cuba With Little Food or Culinary Creativity
For a Cuban who has lived through decades of privation in terms of food availability, almost any dish eaten abroad felt like touching heaven
Running Errands in Brazil
Ensuring survival in Cuba, when we lived there, was an odyssey. And now that we’re no longer there, they say it’s much worse.