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“There Are No Beggars in Cuba,” says Labor Minister

Experts warn that the rise in poverty and begging reflects the ongoing economic crisis, exacerbated by limited access to basic resources.

Nearly three months before the summer holidays, Ledis Fernandez went to a travel agency in Camagüey to book a day trip to Cayo Cruz.

Official data confirms the alarming 11% drop in Cuba’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) over the past five years.

The proposed project means some 500 families living along the river will see their houses and communities submerged.

When traveling outside of Nicaragua, many face the fear of not being able to return and suffering forced exile. Three share their stories.

The initiative aims to empower youth, steering them from uncertain paths and guiding them toward clear, healthy personal goals. (26 photos)

For decades, Canada is the country with more of its citizens visiting Cuba, especially during the cold months up north.

I went there to speak with people in their mother tongue, to hear their real stories, not just the ones they sell to tourists. (25 photos)

Human Rights experts speculate that Ortega and Murillo are attempting to evade international justice in case of a regime change in Nicaragua.

Despite repeated announcements in official forums, the government’s declarations never go beyond empty promises.