Cuban Scientist Dreams of a Sustainable Farming Community
Eight years ago, agricultural engineer Fernando Funes set out to take science to the land on his “Finca Marta” farm.
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Civic Initiatives Help Vulnerable People in Cuba
Small civic initiatives are encouraging voluntary networks of support for vulnerable groups who are having trouble facing the pandemic in Cuba.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic, Cuba’s Elderly and Havana’s Response
The pandemic underscores the serious limitations of Cuba’s care for the elderly, a cohort greatly impacted by the virus around the world.
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The Cuban Economy Before and After COVID-19
Internally an extreme situation like this should serve as a catalyst for the transformations that the Cuban economic model requires. A priority is agriculture.
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Conversation in Viñales, Cuba – Photo of the Day
Conversation in the countryside of Viñales, Cuba. By Dan Segal (USA). Camera: Nikon D600
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Ortega Government Pressures Families to Send their Children to School
While classes have been suspended in some 165 countries, under the Ortega regime the school principals threaten parents who refuse to send their children.
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Cuban Medical Cooperation Faces Challenges beyond COVID-19
Cuban medical cooperation faces many challenges today including to consolidate itself as a source of economic income and revive solidarity efforts.
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Coronavirus Proves Need for Free Healthcare for All Now
The multi-layered crisis of the Coronavirus epidemic has been a dramatic shock to everyone. But, to communities affected by HIV and AIDS its déjà vu…
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Traditional Rural Home, Holguin, Cuba – Photo of the Day
Traditional Rural Home (Bohio), Holguin, Cuba. By Ken Edwards (USA). Camera: Fujifilm FinePix A820
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Nicaragua Needs Massive Testing for COVID-19
Although the Nicaraguan government currently reports only 5 positive cases, the true number of COVID-19 cases remains unknown.
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