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Why So Many Prisoners in Cuba?

Cuban laws, so restrictive, so absurd, so cruel, can lead anyone to serve deprivation of liberty, having committed a minor crime, or for NOT having committed any crime.

Traditional Cuban Medicine in Times of…

I’ve been flicking through some books recently, searching for answers. One of these books was about traditional Cuban medicine.(9 photos)

No Escape from Cuban Government’s Self-Praise

The government’s self praise is what we are watching on TV, listening to the radio, visiting any official website or even opening up your Facebook.

Solitude in Times of Quarantine

Something that I really appreciate right now in these strange times is the view from my window. My home is directly opposite the peak of Pichincha volcano.

Shamefully Dishonest Portrayal of Honduras by British Media

I am frequently contacted by fellow Brits whom I’ve been acquainted with as they perhaps see me as some sort of ‘go to person’ on anything Honduras related.

Humility and Civic Spirit

Let’s be honest. With the global pandemic we have today, almost nobody knows anything for sure. But, we question everything…

Another Day Living with COVID-19 in Cuba

Many people believe that humanity will be different from now on. I would like to share this optimism, but reality is a slap in the face.

Compulsory Confinement

Self-isolation hasn’t been so hard for some people, it has become a productive time.

Frank el Makina and Ruhama are the Future for Cuba

Greater access to a more open Internet on the island has given rise to a legion of young people who are tackling the country’s deepest issues…

If You Want a Good Time, Go to Mendoza

Mendoza is the old name for the town that is now known as Isabel Rubio, which belongs to the Guane municipality, 58 kilometers west of Pinar del Rio city.