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Pets Feel Everything Humans Do

Over the past few weeks, I have read some articles that advocate for the proper treatment of animals here in Cuba, and I would like to raise my voice with theirs,..

What We Can’t Do in Cuba

The first thing that left an impression on me about Buenos Aires was a park near the hotel we were staying: Plaza de San Martin. I don’t know why the city reminded me of the French animation movie “The Illusionist”. (12 photos)

Who Understands Cuba?

I can’t be the first, or the last, person a foreigner has asked in Cuba: how much money does a family of 4-5 people approximately need to live a decent life in this country.

Traveling like Boxes or Animals in Venezuela

A truck appears and we climb in as we can, some hand offered from above, where some twenty sweaty bodies are piled up. “At 300 to Barquisimeto”, the collector vociferates…

The Never-Ending Repression in Cuba

I arrived in Spain less than a month ago, forced into exile by the dictatorship in my country, which is cracking down even harder.

Cuba from a Distance

I arrived back in Havana on March 20th, after a trip to three countries: Mexico, Argentina and Chile. I wanted to write a meticulous diary of my visits… (13 photos)

About Being Powerless and Alienation

On April 10th, on one of the streets that crosses Reina Street, in Havana, I was surprised to find an old, well-dressed man with a folder in hand, lying on the ground.

When the “Special Period” Came Knocking on My Door…

Almost all of our HT readers must have heard about the infamous “Special Period”, which did as much damage to Cuban’s financial situation as it did to their souls.

Cuba’s “ONAT” Tax Office: Whenever the Form Is Ready

What will happen to us and the country if every document the population needs at state institutions continues to be insufficiently provided?

Planet Earth Should Be Home to Everyone

On a recent trip to the island, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, president of the UN General Assembly, said that “Cuba is an essential ally for the UN and has strengthened multilateral efforts, because of its firm commitment to the ideas and interest of this global institution to be more relevant for people.”