“Invisible” Authoritarianism
Right-wing and left-wing authoritarianisms share a preference for uniformity, united in their prejudice and punishment of the other.
Diaries
Incoherent COVID-19 statistics in Cuba
Daily COVID-19 briefings with Dr. Duran had almost every Cuban watching because they were afraid of the spread of the pandemic, but now…
To Our Parents
For the books you read to us. For accompanying our first steps and words. For everything lived, these lines go out to you.
Cuban Government Responds to Civic March for Change
Since the citizens’ initiative to march peacefully on November 20th was made public, expectations have been growing. In the streets…
Is San Diego de los Baños, Cuba Still a Magical Town?
It’s located at the foot of Sierra del Rosario, in the Pinar del Rio province. I started researching & discovered the mystique of this place.
Saving a Dog
I guessed somebody had abandoned him. I don’t understand how people are capable of committing such evil deeds.
Is the End of Covid-19 on the Horizon?
If this is true, the country will soon be in better shape to come out of this calamity and tackle the challenges of a disastrous economy…
Deciding to Have Children in Cuba
I have a friend who got tired of waiting for better times here to have a child. She is 38 years old and her biological clock is ticking…
An Exhausting Day Getting My Daughter a Covid-19 Vaccine
Preparations began the night before. We needed bottles of water, a snack if we had to wait long & an alcohol spray to disinfect our hands…
Pinar del Rio, the City I Love
I know, I’m being biased. But that’s what love is: it’s visceral, schizophrenic, it doesn’t pay heed to reason.