Cuba’s Cash Crisis: Better Money in Hand Than on a Card
Anyone unfamiliar with the Cuban context might wonder why people on the island are so desperate to obtain cash.
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UN Artificial Intelligence Panel Launches Report
The acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) and its capabilities is far outpacing governments’ capacities to effectively regulate it.
Why Did So Many Buildings Collapse in Venezuela?
Many are wondering why so many buildings completely collapsed in the Venezuelan earthquake, leading to so many deaths and injuries.
Chasing a Flicker of Internet on Cuba’s Rooftops
You don’t need to look at your phone in Cuba to know whether you have internet or not. Just watch your neighbors.
Trump’s Border Wall Threatens Ancient Murals
“These are not just archaeological sites—they are part of a sacred landscape, they’re libraries of human knowledge,” said Carolyn Boyd.
The Cuban Regime Prepares for the Next Big Protests
Five Years After the July 11, 2021, demonstrations that rocked the country, the Cuban regime has not softened their repression but instead perfected it.
Victims Interviewed: “We Lost Everything, But We’re Alive”
Jose Javier Quintero was at work, a block from his home in El Junquito, Caracas, when he heard the deafening crash of his house collapsing.
Education in Today’s Cuba
The authorities “seem to be abandoning responsibilities they assumed for many years regarding education—at least in terms of material resources and human capital.”
Washington’s Redesigning of a Transition in Venezuela
Washington has assumed direct oversight of Venezuela’s transition of power: it is setting priorities, determining the timeline, and deciding who the key interlocutors will be.
Anna Bensi, the 21-year-old Cuban Who Has Lost Fear
Her videos on TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook portray the hardships endured by Cubans while making a clear case for freedom.