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The Autumn of the Patriarchy in Nicaragua

Ortega is an agrarian patriarch. He may be the last cacique of that species. Reflections from a Central America that is ever less agrarian.

The Ortega Regime Tries to Hijack the Granada Poetry Festival

The only poetry that fits is that of protest; freedom is a precious belonging that we can’t sacrifice on altars raised to idols with feet of clay.

Organized Labor in Nicaragua: Some Causes of a Regrettable Absence

A brief history of trade unionism in the political opposition in Nicaragua and a call to the new National Coalition.

Cuba Now Has Provincial Governors; What Does that Mean?

Well, after the “elections” this past weekend, Cuba has provincial governors who will officially take on their positions on February 8th.

Cuba, Venezuela, and the Limits of the ‘Smart Power’ Doctrine

Trump’s policy of attacking Cuba, Venezuela, and everything that smells of progressivism, helps serve the crusade against ‘socialism,’ by Republican conservatives.

Baltasar Garzon’s Words for Nicaragua

Today, Daniel Ortega’s legacy doesn’t matter anymore. He’ll be remembered only for his crimes against humanity.

The Latest Notorious Case of Censorship in the Cuban Media

I never imagined that things would go this far. If it’s a matter of imagination, I would like to know one day who made such a ridiculous decision.

Valentina and My Generation: Suicide and Nicaragua’s Youth

While reading Valentina’s letter, I felt a true invitation for us to look within ourselves. Valentina is our mirror.

Cuban Television… Does It Belong to the People?

Facundo has left the show. I swear that when I watched the first episode of the new season that kicked off in December 2019, I thought it was a joke.

Pedro Joaquin Lives on in Nicaragua

It is now up to those who want to and can follow in his footsteps, to try to make his dream of liberating Nicaragua a reality.