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Cuba’s War on Sweets

It seems the Cuban government’s war on sweets never ended. Chewing gum was frowned upon, because it supposedly represents the US Way of Life.

When Iota approaches the coasts of Nicaragua and Honduras, on Monday night, it will most likely be a major hurricane.

A couple of days ago, my cousin came to see baby Oliver and told me: “Cousin, what’s happened to you? You look like a tank.”

Nicaraguan on the NPR radio program “This American Life”. Moises, his wife and daughter fled to the US after his torture and persecution.

United, Copa and Aeromexico confirmed they would not be flying to Nicaragua in December. American is still on hold.

Our photo of the day: “Woman and the blue window, Havana, Cuba”, was taken by Jean Bouffard (Canada). Camera: Canon Powershot G1

Tropical storm Iota formed today in the central Caribbean. It is forecast to become a hurricane before it approaches Nicaragua and Honduras.

Today’s featured artist is Eddie Palmieri from the US, of Puerto Rican heritage, with the song “Ajiaco caliente” (1965).

“People have lowered their guard… If children don’t get medical attention in time, there’s a tendency for their cases to get worse.”

Costa Rican authorities announced the creation of a special humanitarian migratory category for Nicaraguans, Venezuelans and Cubans.