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The First Step of a United Opposition in Nicaragua

Amid much hope, the Coalition is just taking its first steps and must still resolve differences and reservations predating its founding.

A Visit to Villa Marista, Cuban State Security Headquarters (Video)

Luis Manuel had never been to Villa Marista, a mythical place that numerous opponents of the Castro government have described over decades…

What Can Afro-Cubans Expect from the Opposition and Exiles?

The death of George Floyd and the protests of the Black Lives Matter movement have sparked controversy among Cubans on social media.

Ortega’s Sick Gamble with Covid-19 in Nicaragua

The dictator has only one purpose: to remain in power, at any cost, and bets on chaos being to his advantage.

Nicaragua’s Version of the Carrot and Stick

The Ortega-Murillo government in Nicaragua has been mixing ironclad repression with its “concern” about the health of the population.

Cuba’s Piglets with Wings

In all his magical realism perhaps even Gabriel Garcia Marquez could never have imagined pigs with wings.

Nicaragua: Bad Faith and a Desire to Betray the Population

Instead of every man for himself, Ortega-Murillo opted for letting die whoever is going to die… even some of their most faithful guardians.

Above All Else: Consistency and Education

I feel close to my uncle in his spiritual side, his rich character, an intellectual who takes action, a man who searches for truth within and outside of himself…

Why My Nicaraguan Father Did Not “See” His Blackness

When pressed, my father would acknowledge that he had African ancestry. He was constantly reminded of it by the people around him.

Waiting for My Havana Recovery Phase

The Cuban government has just announced its national plan for the next stage of the pandemic, which is broken down into three phases.