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Housing Construction in Cuba Advances at a Snail’s Pace

“Here in the area I know, I haven’t seen any progress anywhere. I see the same poverty, the same dignity. Nothing has been done here…”

Some neighborhoods in Matanzas, Cuba barely suffer any outages, while others live among candles and silent refrigerators.

Raising awareness “is ant-work; you have to be patient, explain, ask repeatedly, until they understand the importance of separation”.

When voting has no consequences, there is no incentive to participate. Venezuelans abstained from regional and parliamentary elections.

The music goes out at the Cuban Art Factory and the Coppelia Ice Cream Parlor closes because the ice cream is melted.

Mothers and families with children indicate that the socioeconomic situation and limited access to food directly affect school attendance.

So far 11 photographers have sent in their entries. We also look forward to receiving your best photos. You have until September 15th.

A new business has just joined the wave of dollarization in Havana—located not just anywhere, but in the city’s largest and oldest market.

Tired of being shuffled from one office to another, Lazaro Aguilar wanted to speak with the mayor, but police & State Security arrived instead

Verdecia wrote phrases such as: “no more blackouts, down with Diaz-Canel, and demanded freedom for political prisoners.