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Felicia Perez and Her Havana Home (Video)

Felicia’s story isn’t an isolated case, there are many families in Havana living in precarious housing.

Coronavirus, a New Threat for Venezuelan Immigrants

Millions of Venezuelans who have emigrated to other Latin American countries are in an extremely vulnerable situation right now with the pandemic.

Cuba’s Agricultural Sector, a Permanent Challenge

What can be done to get a different result? I propose some steps we can take. We must act quickly, even in the midst of this situation.

Two Cuban Communities under Lockdown

Government sources said that meetings are currently being held to isolate other neighborhoods in the Cuban capital.

Havana after Dark Photo Essay

Havana is, perhaps, one of the least striking cities for taking night photos. Poor street lighting and little transportation are the main causes. However… (16 photos)

Danger in Cuba for Potential Rise in Violence against Women

Side effects of the social isolation implemented in Cuba to limit the spread of the coronavirus may aggravate violence against women.

Seamstresses after the Virus Hit Cuba: from Dresses to Masks

By Ana Lidia Garcia and Sandra Madiedo (El Toque) HAVANA TIMES – Up until recently, the Procle workshop was filled

Pandemic Crisis May Trigger Societal Restructuring

The Chinese word for crisis consists of two characters – “weiji”. Wei means danger and ji means opportunity.

Latin America Has Weak Defenses Against the Pandemic

Health systems in Latin America, already falling short in their capacity to serve the population are in a weak position to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cuban Scientist Dreams of a Sustainable Farming Community

Eight years ago, agricultural engineer Fernando Funes set out to take science to the land on his “Finca Marta” farm.