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Berta Soler (C) and other women from the Ladies in White group march together on March 25, 2012 in Havana. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Berta Soler (C) and other women from the Ladies in White group march together on March 25, 2012 in Havana. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Cuban Opposition Still Divided Over US Détente

Some see it as a unique opportunity for change, while others dismiss it as political theatre.

19 Mar 16

Riding La Bestia can be extremely dangerous. (Photo: IWPR)

Riding La Bestia can be extremely dangerous. (Photo: IWPR)

Riding "The Beast" to the US

Central Americans risk life and limb in their search for a better future.

24 Feb 16

The Great Cuban Exodus

Cubans are travelling through Mexico to get to the United States.

29 Jan 16

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Cuban leader Raúl Castro shake hands at the United Nations in New York. September 29, 2015. (Photo Anthony Behar-Pool/Getty Images)

President Barack Obama shakes hands with Cuban leader Raúl Castro shake hands at the United Nations in New York. September 29, 2015. (Photo Anthony Behar-Pool/Getty Images)

Cubans Disillusioned by Lack of Change Under Raúl Castro

After reforms at home and a diplomatic breakthrough with Washington, many are unhappy that so little has changed for them.

15 Nov 15

Thriving Cuban Market in Fake Goods

Home-made beauty products and soft drinks cost less than originals, but who knows what goes into them?

8 Nov 13

Cuban Currency Reform Welcomed

Change means people will be allowed to buy any goods on sale without making them any more affordable.

5 Nov 13

Cuba's "Women in White" Harassed on Sunday Marches

Security services disrupt processions in Matanzas province for more than three months.

1 Nov 13

Cuban Athletes Allowed To Play Abroad

New policy includes pay rises for local players and freedom to take up foreign contracts.

30 Oct 13

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