Interview with Nicaragua’s “Criminal” Muralist Kevin Laguna
The young muralist was prohibited from finishing the mural of Miss Universe, Sheynnis Palacios, in Esteli.
Interviews
Guatemalan President: “We oppose banishment as a punishment”
The president of Guatemala explains why he agreed to receive the latest group of 135 banished Nicaraguan political prisoners.
Nicaragua: “I Didn’t Think My Opinions Represented Danger”
The philosopher & sociologist was in prison for ten months for expressing his opinion on social media. “I’m going to keep doing it,” he says.
Exiled Nicaraguan Students: “Hard to Consider Returning”
Three students and two professionals explain why going back to Nicaragua isn’t in their plans, as they contemplate a future in other lands.
Olesia Muñoz: “They Invented a Facebook Post to Accuse Me”
Muñoz was a political prisoner twice. She was accused of cybercrimes in a setup that involved the bishop of Granada, Monsignor Solorzano.
Newly Banished Nicaraguans Describe Torture in Prison
“We thought this would never end, but God heard us,” says one of the 135 exiles. Former prisoners confirm physical and psychological torture.
Leonel, a Cuban Music Student Turned Peanut Vendor
Many young people in Cuba give up their studies to become street vendors, messengers, and cobblers. Leonel is 24 and left his music classes.
The Struggle for Food, a Story Like Thousands in Cuba
Ileana de Jesus lives with her diabetic mother. The years of the pandemic and monetary reforms have diminished her purchasing power.
In Talks on Venezuela’s Crisis, the Cuban Gov. is Missing
Jorge Castañeda: Cuba is the only government that truly has influence over Maduro and the Venezuelan Armed Forces.
Antonio in the Age of Plastic
“People underestimate garbage, especially in this poor country, but some throw away things that are still useful: wood, rebar, furniture.”