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.
Osmel Almaguer’s Diary
Osmel Almaguer
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.
A Butcher in Brazil – a Job I Never Imagined Having
When I received the proposal to work in the meat section of the supermarket where I was employed, my initial reaction was positive…
Toothache in Brazil: How Do You Treat It?
I endured the toothache for a week until I couldn’t take it anymore. On my only day off for the week, I went to the health post (clinic).
Unveiling the Soul in a Spiritual Retreat
During my most recent spiritual retreat last weekend, we shared an experience that, for me, was a defining moment.