We can’t talk about human beings without mentioning sex, much less in times of crisis. In fact, the first thing that gets lost at these times is the urge to “make love” or as we would say more directly: the urge to have sex.
Read MoreCuban authorities announced the existence of a new group of legalities on August 30 concerning cooperatives, which have been allowed on an experimental basis for the last 7 years. They are intended to “improve the management system of these non-agricultural cooperatives.”
Read MoreThe head of the Nicaraguan armed forces, General Julio Cesar Aviles, took advantage of his speech – reviewing past achievements and future challenges – to align the military institution unconditionally with the leadership of strongman Daniel Ortega.
Read MoreA few weeks ago, five people (two adults and three children) died from receiving an electric shock, during the afternoon, on a beach in Santa Cruz del Norte, province of Mayabeque. In Cuba it is very common that storms are characterized by great electrical activity, especially in the summer.
Read MoreDemocracy Now! travels to the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona to follow the humanitarian activist Scott Warren into the Sonoran Desert as he accompanies other No More Deaths volunteers as they leave water and food for migrants making the treacherous journey north.
Read MoreKevin’s family contacted Dr. Alejandro Lagos Espinoza when the youth, who was wounded during the April protests, was still in the Managua’s “German-Nicaraguan Hospital” with a fractured arm from an AK-47 bullet. The family was desperate, because despite their pleas to the doctors, Kevin wasn’t receiving adequate medical attention.
Read MoreAt a year andfour months fromthe onset of the socio-political crisis, mental healthexperts note that we Nicaraguans are ever more stressed, anxious anddepressed, as well as continuing to suffer post-traumatic stress disorder.
Read MoreThe Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy presented this Thursday a proposal of thirteen reforms to the electoral system, which in turn includes five constitutional changes to move up general, municipal and regional elections, prohibit reelection and establish a runoff election.
Read MoreA group of customers enters Deborah Vazquez’s living room, which turns into Oddara Cafe from time a time, in order to enjoy dishes related to offerings to the Gods of the Afro-Cuban Pantheon. This private venture supports the socio-cultural community project, Akokan.
Read MoreThis is a small sample of the serious environmental impact generated by industrial processes at the hands of the big capitals of the world and allowed by the neoliberal governments of the right and the left, in their eagerness to super exploit the natural wealth of our continent.
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