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Watch Out! Cuban Animal Protectors are in the Streets

Cuban animal protectors congregated at the entrance of the Canine Observation Center, better known as Zoonosis. This time, without official permits… (16 photos)

What Will I Buy Myself at Cuba’s New Dollar Stores?

The Cuban government’s new economic measure of introducing foreign currency bank accounts suits me just great. Read why.

If Bolivia Could Depose Evo Morales, why hasn’t Nicaragua Succeeded?

What Bolivia succeeded in doing in 20 days of social pressure, Nicaragua has failed to do over a much longer time. The author explores why.

Spanish King and Queen will Play Hide and Seek in Cuba

Their Majesties will be coming to Cuba in light of the 500th anniversary of the city of Havana, but won’t take part in the official celebrations.

Diaz-Canel Drives Feudal Socialism Home in 21st Century Cuba

Nothing has changed in essence since the State’s monopoly control over domestic and foreign trade was established in Cuba during the 1960s…

My Black Doll

My mother gave her to me as a birthday present and when I laid eyes on that doll, they nearly fell out of my face…

Hands Up in Nicaragua

In spite of living with guns pointing at us that force us to remain “hands up” in Nicaragua, we are still fighting, like Ali facing Frazier.

Return to the US Dollar in Cuba: What about the CUC?

The bulls are loose. Days after the decision to dollarize segments of Cuba’s durable goods market, the CUC (Cuba’s convertible currency) depreciated by 10 to 20 percent.

Is Ortega’s Regime Really Worn Out?

Politically, it makes no sense to say that a regime is worn out. Exhaustion is relative. An exhausted boxer could continue indefinitely in the ring if he doesn’t have an opponent; or he could recover strength.

Nicaragua, Living Amidst So Many Fears

Nicaragua’s leading sports commentator dissects the fears affllicting the power circle of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo and their underlings.