Can the Darien Gap be Sealed to Block Migrants?
A political plan to stop migration in the Isthmus of Panama raises concerns about potential humanitarian impacts.
Features
Havana’s Famous Sloppy Joe’s Bar Falls Victim to Apathy
The former favorite of Ernest Hemingway and other international celebrities was restored at great expense in 2007.
In Contrast to Nicaragua, Venezuela Brings a Pinch of Hope
Several factors leave open the possibility of a change of direction of the Venezuelan government, although uncertainty is weighing heavily.
Unicef Reveals Violence Used to Discipline Children in Cuba
The sanction of a teacher who assaulted a 5-year-old child with a wooden instrument in the town of Jarahueca is not an isolated incident.
If You Want Your Ration of Rice Go Unload the Ship
In the absence of stevedores, the Cuban authorities summon the population and the Army to help unload the ships.
Justice for Sexually Assaulted Indigenous Girls in Peru
“Our reports started in 2010 & the government has not acted to eradicate rapes against girls. We fear that once again there will be impunity”.
Surrogate Mothers: Another Reality of Nicaraguan Migration
Older daughters take on the role of mother when their mother migrates in search of better economic opportunities.
Many Classrooms in Nicaragua Are Without Teachers
Public schools lost 2,931 teachers between 2019 & May 2024, says official data. Teachers denounce abuses and indoctrination by the regime.
Virtual Trials Isolate Political Prisoners in Nicaragua
Virtual trials are indeed contemplated by Nicaraguan law, but regime authorities do not respect procedural guarantees.
The Fate of Two Cuban-American’s Businesses on the Island
Not all private businesses on the Island receive the same treatment by the Cuban Government. We feature two cases.