Ortega Grants Chinese Company a Huge Mining Concession
A total 36,600 hectares of land in Suina & Mulukuku will be set aside for mining exploitation without any known environmental impact studies.
Features
Life Under Nicaragua’s New ‘Normal’
Nicaraguans tell what hides the appearance of normality in Nicaragua and how they live “quietly” under repression and political surveillance.
Cuba’s Potato Harvest is again Below Expectations
Coveted by shoppers, merchants and informal sellers, the tuber has also been the motive for several crimes on the Island.
Chile: Drought & Water Injustice Jeopardizes Family Farming
The lack of water threatens the existence of family farming in Chile, as it forces farmers to reconvert and migrate.
Cuba’s Exodus Leaves Abundance of Used Clothes & Appliances
“What’s for sale now are the belongings of local people who are leaving and can’t take everything with them”
Fascism a New Element on Venezuela’s Political Chessboard
As drafted, the new law would tighten the fence around social criticism and opposition politics in Venezuela.
Life, Work, and Fate of Cuban Artist Belkis Ayon, in Miami
The gallery owner David Castillo has brought Belkis Ayon’s work to Miami to promote her message.
The Swimming Pool Pothole in Havana Where Children Bathe
The gap in the street is so imposing that it prevents the passage of larger vehicles, such as cars or buses.
Why is the care economy important?
Given the significant influence of the care economy, it is crucial that Latin American governments implement policies to combat inequality.
The Cuban Government/Military’s Businesses in Angola
Cuba has managed to consolidate a business network with the government of Angola using Cuban professionals as raw material.