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How Forced is Exile as an Option for Cuban Dissidents?

International funding and cooperation end up being a handicap for the Cuban dissidence movement, conditioning many members to end up becoming exiles.

And They Used to Throw Eggs…

I went to the market today to pick up a packet of cigarettes and I could see the huge number of people lining up to buy eggs with their ration booklet.

If Questions Could Explain Everything

I found the above image on a local bus seat in Quito; its xenophobic eloquence, plus the wave of protests that has taken over the region…

Creative Crowdfunding to Bring El Trikit to Life

A crowdfunding campaign on Verkami to bring the movie El Trikit to life is about to close. Read what its about.

New Talks Between the Cuban Gov. and the Diaspora

During his recent visit to Argentina, Cuban president Diaz Canel hinted about a new gathering with the island’s diaspora in this coming April.

Getting Closer to the Gangbangers

Anuel, pounded on the small yet furious Bluetooth speaker, which my neighbor Blanco appears to cherish. The lyrics are horribly offensive.

Pepito Marianao, So Alone…

About to turn 90 years old, only the memories remain of his golden years. His face gains new life when he talks about life in Havana back in the ‘50s.