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Cassava Bread, a Cultural Heritage Food, Makes a Comeback in Cuba

This Pre-Colombian food has a long list of credentials to support its candidature to be declared Cuba’s and the world’s intangible cultural heritage.

Mexico-USA: Well-Attended Rally to Save the San Pedro River

Environmentalist Michael Gregory told the rally: “The border wall is an environmental disaster and biological obscenity.”

Increased Hounding of Former Political Prisoners in Nicaragua

The human rights organization CENIDH affirms that there is “a strategy of harassment and terror” by the Ortega-Murillo regime in Nicaragua.

The Abakua Society in Cuba Recognizes Manhood

Being sworn into the Abakua society that exalts manhood seems today to be a social phenomenon that takes strength in young people. 10 photos)

Havana on Rainy Days Photo Feature

Juan Suarez is out and about taking pictures in Havana virtually every day; we asked him to compile some of his shots taken on rainy days. (26 photos)

Cuba Invests Big Time in a Shrinking Tourist Industry

In a weakened economy the question of prioritizing investments in Cuba’s tourism when there are so many other needs is a matter of debate.

Marathon in Havana: The Thirst of the Long Distance Runner

Evelyn Sosa photographs runners before or after they enter the trance that defines them as such, and this is how she challenges their momentary identity… (12 photos)

A Torturer Meets His Victims (+Video)

On Tuesday, the psychologist identified as the “architect” of the CIA’s torture program testified for the first time to the war court at Guantánamo Bay.

Glenn Greenwald Faces Cybercrime Complaint after Exposing Scandal in Brazil (Video)

In Brazil, federal prosecutors filed a criminal complaint against journalist Glenn Greenwald in connection to a major investigation he spearheaded.

Nicaraguan Weightlifter Silvia Artola Tells Her Story

Silvia Artola has dedicated 16 years to weightlifting and even in her youthful years she never lost the passion nor the enthusiasm for the discipline.