Masculinity & Rodeo During Chile’s Independence Festivities
Every September 18 in Chile, rodeo returns as a symbol of “what is ours” during the country’s Independence Day celebrations.
Opinion
The Castro Family’s Generous Crab
The lesson is clear: in times of crisis, some people count coins to buy food; others count hectares to hand out favors.
Cuba: Raul Castro, 95, Is Still Alive and in Command
The purpose of this farce was not so much to convince ordinary Cubans as the regime’s “enemies.” Specifically, the US government.
Book Review of Reinaldo Arenas’ “Viaje a la Havana”
The three parts can be read independently, but when viewed as parts of a single journey they acquire a new dimension.
Nicaragua: The Nameless, the Forgotten, and Exclusion
Nicaragua does not need a new group of chosen ones speaking on behalf of “the forgotten,” even if they are younger or have an appealing message.
The Nicaraguan Dictatorship Is a Poor Copy of North Korea’s
North Korea has had two dynastic successions, from Kim Il Sung to Kim Jong-il, and from Jong-il to Kim Jong-un. Ortega’s regime has had none.
The Dilemmas of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum
There are two questions that have always seemed to me journalistically appropriate and easy for anyone who considers themselves a democrat to answer.
Cuba Faces Electrical & Political-Technological Blackouts
In March 2023, the world learned of a case that sparked one of the first debates about the dangers of emotional relationships between human beings and chatbots.
Humor in Cuba in Times of Rage
Censorship forced people to perfect their codes. The comedian learned to leave empty spaces, and the audience learned to fill them.
Oil, the Second Step in Operation Maduro
An agreement like the one announced this week, allowing US companies access to billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil, raises questions.