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Cuba Is an Island in Mourning

This is my island, where there were believers willing to put their lives on the line in trenches for inconceivable causes.

I’d spent a week away from home and had asked my closest neighbors to “keep an eye out” because burglaries are common nowadays.

Today, moments before sitting down to write this article, I was walking with a friend towards my house, when suddenly he grabbed my arm…

The academic year began in Cuba on Sept. 5th. What was once a reason for celebration in many households is now, unfortunately, a nightmare.

The Cuban people have clearly expressed their rejection of the ruling political & economic system, not only with this mass & silent exodus…

We were invited to go in by the doorman. As always, I had to share a table with strangers. My table companions were entertaining & educational.

But about 20 days ago, those who had savings in bolivars were able to see how they dissolved like water in the bank, or in their own hands.

Her passion for these felines was so well known that whenever an abandoned kitten appeared in the town, they took it to her house…

They know the truth, but don’t want to admit it. It’s a lot less traumatic to puff up their chests, repent for their sins and die in peace.

Cubans have got used to enjoying some relaxing time as a family in front of the TV, and now their rest and enjoyment is at risk.