Brazil: A Continent Within Another
I’m still deeply interested in remaining culturally Cuban, fully aware of the weight that the word “culture” carries.
Osmel Almaguer’s Diary
Osmel Almaguer
Much More than Carnival and Rio de Janeiro
My relationship with Brazilian culture was always more or less the same as most Cubans have, influenced by what I saw in the soap operas.
Brazil: An Excellent Destination That’s Going Unnoticed
I must confess that I didn’t choose Brazil as my ideal destination. However, at this point, it brings me happiness.
Brazil Remains a Country with Open Doors
Brazil continues to be a country whose land borders remain open, especially those with Venezuela, Peru, and Bolivia.
Goodbye to Havana
On December 27, 2022, we left Havana on our journey towards Brazil. It was excessively cold, even for winter.
We Gave Up Everything to Escape Cuba, and It Wasn’t Enough
In mid-2022, my wife and I decided to leave the country. The first step was to find a destination country, and it wasn’t easy.
Escaping from Cuba: The Main Obstacles Were Mental
The first time I thought about leaving Cuba was in 2016. I remember it was night, and I was swimming in the pool of the Hotel Panamá,
Havana Times: The Beginning of Another Cycle
Almost 10 years have passed between this and my previous publication in Havana Times. A lot can happen in a decade.
My Trip to Lima, Peru
From May 15-20, I was in the Peruvian capital to attend an Advanced Course in Investigative Journalism offered by the IPYS (Institute of Public Relations and Society), which is directed by the prestigious Peruvian journalist Ricardo Uceda.
Being a Writer in Cuba
My second poetry anthology recently saw the light of day. Titled Creatura (“Creature”), it was published by Letras Cubanas. The honor of having my work published this way is owed to the award I received at the 2014 Pinos Nuevos poetry contest.