Angel Valodia Matos is the only ever Cuban Taekwondo Olympic Champion. With an interesting CV, he’s had a more than a commendable sports career, however, he is unfortunately remembered more for having kicked a referee in the face during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Read MoreHe is called Fausto because his mother, Margarita, is an avid reader. In his childhood, he had to read Goethe’s universal work twice, obligatorily, until he came to understand the dramatic responsibilty not only of his name, but also of his sensitive mother.
Read MoreThe work of Cuban artist Tania Bruguera as an activist is highly esteemed by those who seek freedom of speech.
Read MoreThis Sunday, March 11th, Cuba celebrates a historic parliamentary election because it means the end of Raul Castro’s presidency, although he is expected to stay at the head of the all-powerful Communist Party of Cuba.
Read MoreMaria Teresa Alvarez Martinez tried to take her own life when she was 23 years old. In Cuba, suicide is closely linked to wishes of wanting to be independent and thinking differently, not being accepted, being discriminated against or bullied.
Read MoreArnaldo was always looking for something. Ever since he was a young boy, he was hit by an infinite number of spiritual doubts. Existential questions really: Does God exist? Who is God? Where did He come from?
Read MoreAmir Valle is a writer, but sometimes he seems like a professor. When he speaks, he explains everything. A young person learns things. We bring you part two of our interview with him.
Read MoreAllien and Maria have taken their love for rock one step further. This music has marked their family’s life.
Read MoreMaribel is only 8 years old, but she is a sad girl, even though her meetings with a psychologist have helped her quite a bit from how she used to be before.
Read MoreJorge Luis Torres (42 years old) is the only shoe shiner in the Candelaria municipality and he has been working ever since he was 14 years old. A friend taught me in 1990. It’s a job I enjoy and people are happy with what I do.
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