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Latin America’s Academia under Threat

We are perhaps living on the brink of an era, where we slip between the avenues of a fragile democracy and the trenches of aggressive authoritarianism.

I Caught COVID-19

For a year and a half, my family did everything it could not to become infected with the new Coronavirus that reached Cuba in March 2020.

A Woman I Really Admire

If there’s one person I’ve admired for a long time now, it’s my neighbor Mariana. She has a moving story and she inspired me to write this.

A Self-Sufficiency Project in Venezuela

Ever since I left Caracas, 4 years ago, I’ve wanted to be in contact with the earth & plants. I wanted to grow my food & breathe cleaner air.

The Northern Mockingbird

I’ve been trying to record the song of the Northern Mockingbird, who has chosen the highest branches of my avocado tree as its stage.

COVID, Solitude, Death

When you least imagine it, when people were trying to be as careful as they could, the Coronavirus finally reached our area.

The Wave against Liberal Democracy in Latin America

In Latin America, political support for liberal democracy has been declining systematically over the last decade.

Escaping from Cuba However You Can

Mandy was (is) a man with light eyes and attractive features. He was about 20 years old back then, and he had a life mission: Leave Cuba.

Notes on How to Survive in Cuba

Talking about modern day self-employment jobs, line standers and resellers have emerged, very much in line with the current situation.

New Covid-19 Outbreak, My First Story

Months passed like this: working from home, trying to survive a little, looking after my family as best I could, prioritizing the essential.