Cuban Woman Tries to Report Robbery, Suffers Police Assault
Despite both the burglary and the subsequent confrontation, Lafita said she has no intention of leaving Cuba. “They should leave,” she said.
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In Cuba, the Street Is the Red Line
Taking art out of galleries controlled by state institutions to break the State’s monopoly: Part of an investigative series by journalist Marianela Balbi.
Support for Caregivers in Central America, a Distant Dream
It ranges from caring for children, the elderly, the sick, and dependent individuals to the domestic work associated with these tasks.
Street Corner Garbage Wars Divide Havana Neighborhoods
Some neighborhoods have hired private security guards, on the unguarded streets giant piles of garbage grow, impeding the passage of vehicles
Safe & Freely Chosen Motherhood, A Distant Reality in Peru
In 2026, 784 girls under the age of 14 have been forced into motherhood at an age more appropriate for play, and educational development.
Cuba Restricts Access to Subsidized Food Rations
The ration book under which Cuban families purchase basic subsidized foods will, in the immediate future be eliminated for most households.
Military Presence Intensifies in Regla, Havana
As the 5th anniversary of the massive July 11, 2021 protests approaches, increased police patrols are noticeable in cities across the country
Colombia Holds Runoff Presidential Election Sunday, June 21
Colombia’s June 21st runoff election: Between peace negotiations and a hard-line security policy, social reforms and a smaller state.