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Miami Rises Up against its Age-Old Enemy, Castro Communism

Calle Ocho, Miami, indignation at the absolute defenselessness of the political opposition in Cuba takes center stage.

Plastic: The Largest Predator in Our Oceans

Plastic pollution is currently the largest global threat to marine life. Each year, 10-20 million tons of plastic ends up in our oceans.

European Parliament Ups the Pressure on the Ortega Government

With 560 votes in favor, the European Parliament agreed to send a delegation to Nicaragua and urged Ortega to allow them to enter the country.

The Annual Procession to San Lazaro’s Sanctuary on the Outskirts of Havana

A Journey towards the town of El Rincon, where the National Sanctuary of San Lazaro is located, is the goal of many Cubans every year. (57 photos)

Women’s Invisible Efforts to Recover Cuban Communities

“The effects of disasters are unequal, explains Reina Fletes. “The loss of a home has a very peculiar meaning for a woman, it’s very intense,” she specified.

Nearly Half of Nicaragua’s Tourism Businesses Closed, others Struggle to Survive

Nicaragua’s tourism related businesses struggle to survive despite a big drop in visitors and those that do come are spending less.

Covering Up for a Naked Society

Anyone taking a look at modern-day Cuba, especially from my younger generation, can see that we are in a place that isn’t heading in any clear direction. (7 photos)

Mobilization Initiatives in Cuba Driven by Access to Mobile Data

Something has changed in Cuba ever since mobile data packages became available to the population in December 2018.

A Diminished ALBA Turns 15, Hopes to Revitalize

Countries of the Latin American “left” reiterate their attacks against the United States, as the only one guilty of their ills.

Nicaragua: Sanctions Against Ortega’s Son, Deep Blow to Regime’s Finances

US Treasury Dept. sanctions Rafael Ortega Murillo, eldest son of presidential couple, along with the business enterprises DNP Petronic, Zanzíbar & El Goliat.