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Looking Through Portals in Cuba (57 pictures)

I have been visiting and photographing Cuba for a decade. In reviewing my collection of photos recently, I noticed an unintended theme: portals. (57 photos)

Amaya Coppens: Even When Out of Prison We Are Not Free or Safe

The student leader and her family suffer the constant aggressions from Ortega’s paramilitaries after her release from jail for the second time.

Cuban Brands Are Sometimes Hard to Find

“Take a couple, coffee is hard to find,” suggested the lady, while handing packages to a customer. It’s the umpteenth time I hear the same statement repeated.

Nicaragua: Released Political Prisoner says “Some Police Know It’s Not Right”

Wilfredo Brenes Dominguez, who’s been detained three times, asserts that he’s seen changes in the attitude of some police officers.

A Cuban Cooperative that Managed to Open New Doors

It considers itself to be the only coop that has government authorization to make graphic prints, carry out decoration and interior design turnkey projects…

Good Street Music in Guantanamo with The Adventurers

This daring percussionist hadn’t been seen for a long time. Now he reappears just as years ago. Guantanamo residents know him well. (17 photos)

Cuba Leaves Behind another Tense Economic Year

Cuban authorities blame the poor 2019 economic results (0.5% growth) on the strengthening of the US blockade and other adverse factors.

People of the Year: Nicaraguan Exiles

Nearly 100,000 Nicaraguans have taken refuge in Costa Rica, USA, Panama, Spain and other countries.

Nicaragua’s Canal Megaproject: A Blueprint is All That’s Left

The first ships should be nearly ready to follow the Brito River upstream, but in fact the only one crossing the estuary is Alfonso Cruz, pedaling his bicycle.

UN Lists New Human Rights Violations in Nicaragua

Ortega government prevents peaceful assembly, freedom of expression, and professing one’s religion, confirms UN OHCHR’s bi-monthly report.