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Abuse, Rape

I also remember what happened to a neighbor too when, one night, while walking down the street and turning a corner, a guy got out of a truck.

I’ve known him for years. He’s from my town and it still feels like I see him there, playing soccer with other kids…

The Government’s excessive confidence in its “exceptional” protocols led it to declare the “new normal” phase with haste in several provinces

A group of scientists from the University of Arizona at an Engineers Aerospace Conference propose a sperm bank on the moon to save humanity.

The song “Patria y Vida” (Homeland and Life) has become an anthem of hope, peace & freedom for Cubans living both on the island and abroad.

At 19 years old, it had never crossed my mind that I would be leaving my country to save my life. The journey lasted two days.

In the movie “Misbehaviour”, the protagonist, a young married woman, with a son and job, joins a feminist movement…

I’ve been dreaming about my parents recently. Meaningful dreams. As if they wanted to appear and tell me that they are here.

Everything here in Cuba is in shortage, in a nutshell. From food to medicine to treat scabies, to a simple sheet to cover yourself at night.

Sometimes, you have to laugh so as not to cry… This is something we Cubans say a lot, especially when things aren’t going well.