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Gioconda Belli: An Undervalued Battle Trench

The pandemic finds us already under siege from that other disease: fear, and the insecurity that surrounds our lives and threatens our freedom.

Nicaragua’s Secret Strategy to Beat Covid-19

Nicaragua’s presidential couple Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo are showing the world their bold secret to Covid-19 prevention. No news is good news.

The Gasoline Problem in Venezuela is Critical

With their false claim of revolutionary dedication and self-denial, they intend to defend the nation.

The Reopening of Cuba’s Tourist Industry, When and How?

The resumption of tourism to Cuba will be a decision where the public health authorities, regardless of urgent economic interests, will decisively intervene.

Gioconda Belli: Quarantine Afternoon

Reading Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore. During this pandemic and the resulting confinement, there’s one fundamental revelation: the necessity of art.

Journalism is Not a Crime, Fake News on Social Media is Not Journalism

Restriction on movement means journalists all over the world are facing obstacles in getting interviews and data and verifying stories before publishing.

A Democratic Way Out for Nicaragua

Five basic conditions for a democratic way out of the political crisis in Nicaragua could be agreed upon with international mediation.

The Isle of Ometepe: from Somoza to Ortega

That’s how it is. One dictator is the same as the other in their repressive and criminal nature, whatever their party origin.

I’ll Stick with Covid-19’s Positive Side

In Spain, we knew how serious this grave situation was, but we carried on with normal life as if it would not touch us, until we saw it arrive.

Letter from the Borderlands

Anyone who has traveled in Latin America can attest that they have a lively street culture. Eating on the street has long been a way of life in Mexico…