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Coronavirus Puts Cuban Science to the Test

Cuba’s health system and scientific breakthroughs are facing the challenge of proving their ability to respond to a pandemic such as the Coronavirus.

Cuba Depending on Tourism: A Bet Gone Wrong

“Tourism could near zero, and unfortunately it is the best thing that can happen. But it is a necessity for our survival,” explains economist Antonio Díaz.

Nicaragua Has Its First Confirmed Case of Coronavirus

The Nicaraguan, 40, returned on March 15 from Panama, he is “isolated” and “stable”, “and we hope to God that he doesn’t need a respirator”, said Murillo.

Why Rich Countries Must Protect Developing Nations from Coronavirus Pandemic

Governments in wealthy countries must not ignore the plight of poorer nations battling the coronavirus or the disease will not be brought under control.

The Resistance of the Press in Nicaragua

While persecuted by the dictatorship, independent journalism’s resistance keeps the flame of freedom of the press alive as the last reserve of a democracy.

Three years after the Fire that Killed 41 Girls in Guatemala

Stigmatization, criminalization and a lack of justice: at the end of 2019, the 15 surviving girls were accused for the deaths of their fellow “safe home” inhabitants.

Wushu in Old Havana’s Chinatown

Founded and led by Roberto Vargas Lee, the school teaches the philosophy, spiritualism and physical skills of Chinese martial arts to Cubans. (7 photos)

Industrial Tourism in Cuba (Video)

Industrial tourism is one of the modalities being promoted in Cuba, and the abandoned sugar mills are one of the destinations.

Women Mobilized in Latin America; in Nicaragua They Were Besieged

Thousands of women marched this March 8 and 9 in Latin America, in Nicaragua the Police besieged and repressed any attempted demonstration. (40 photos)

Nicaragua and Coronavirus: Government Silence Weakens Protection

The Ministry of Health hasn’t yet explained to the public the measures they will implement in the face of the imminent arrival of the virus in Nicaragua.