The Psychological Cost of Cuba’s Crisis
Particularly alarming is that Cubans are no longer exhibiting symptoms of temporary stress, but rather of “chronic emotional exhaustion". The post The Psychological Cost of Cuba’s Crisis appeared first on…
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Iberostar Severs Ties with 12 Military-Owned Hotels in Cuba
Iberostar is following the path taken by Blue Diamond Resorts of Canada, one of the leading foreign operators in Cuba’s tourism sector. The post Iberostar Severs Ties with 12 Military-Owned…
Cuba
With a Hammer and a Bat
What began as an attempted robbery ended up in a scene of tension, shouting, and confrontation in a residential neighborhood. (10 photos) The post With a Hammer and a Bat…
Chile
Scientists Refute Chilean Environment Minister’s “Strategic Ambiguity”
The environment minister’s first TV interview sparked a conflict that quickly escalated from politics into the very heart of climate science. The post Scientists Refute Chilean Environment Minister’s “Strategic Ambiguity”…
Business & Economy
An Old Friend Living for Decades in Sweden Returns to Cuba
I haven’t had to explain much. Reality itself has taken care of making it clear to her that the country she remembers no longer exists. The post An Old Friend…
Business & Economy
Cuba’s Wage Problem
The official monthly minimum wage in Cuba is 2,100 Cuban pesos, which at the current “street” exchange rate equals about $3.80 USD. The post Cuba’s Wage Problem appeared first on…
Cuba
From the Canary Islands a Mother Keeps Speaking for Cuba
There are creators who invent characters, and others who, almost without intending to end up capturing an entire nation in a single voice. The post From the Canary Islands a…
Cuba
Take Him Away Already
What would be the real impact of something like this? No one really knows, because the key lies in the secret talks both sides are holding. The post Take Him…
Cuba
Roosters, The Other Fight
Cockfighting is one of those practices that survive governments and prohibitions, passed down naturally from one generation to the next. (19 photos) The post Roosters, The Other Fight appeared first…
Cuba
The Situation in Cuba CAN Get Worse
Personally, I understand very little of what’s happening. And that overwhelms my mind and body, even more than the shortages and deprivation. The post The Situation in Cuba CAN Get…
Business & Economy
What Cuba Doesn’t Say About Its “Solar Revolution”
The idea that Cuba is carrying out “one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet” gains traction in various international media outlets The post What Cuba Doesn’t Say About…
Cuba
Cuba’s Energy Crisis Is Measured in Hours Without Sleep
“They give us 15 minutes of electricity several times, but yesterday was too much, and everyone came out at once to bang their pots.” The post Cuba’s Energy Crisis Is…
Latin America
Venezuelan Opposition Summit Prioritizes New Elections
Beyond dates, attendees at the summit in Panama agreed on the urgency of establishing an immediate electoral timetable. The post Venezuelan Opposition Summit Prioritizes New Elections appeared first on Havana…
Cuba
Cuban Childhood in Ruins: Anatomy of a Broken Promise
Since the 1960s, leaving or wanting to leave Cuba was equivalent, in the eyes of the authorities, to committing an offense. The post Cuban Childhood in Ruins: Anatomy of a…
Cuba
The Secret Agenda between Washington and Havana
Joe Garcia describes 8 issues on the table including: political prisoners, the embargo, confiscated properties, internal reforms, and financial reintegration. The post The Secret Agenda between Washington and Havana appeared…
Features
Venezuela: Maria Corina Machado’s Press Conference in Panama
“My job is to weave connections, to coordinate everyone, because everyone must be heard,” she said regarding her political work. The post Venezuela: Maria Corina Machado’s Press Conference in Panama…
Cuba
The Sequence of a Transition for Cuba
The urgency of profound change in Cuba is so obvious that all transition proposals resemble one another in their essentials. The post The Sequence of a Transition for Cuba appeared…