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Pride march in Havana, 11 May 2019. © Plataforma 11M

Cuba’s LGTBI Community Demands Change

Although discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation is illegal, the reality is different.

The Rodriguez Roman family unites to send parcels to the three jailed brothers and sisters. In the picture Emilio Roman (father) and Liset Rodriguez (aunt). © Werner Holt

Cuba: La Güinera Waits for News of Its Detainees

Nearly 100 people from the impoverished neighbourhood were detained in connection with the July 2021 protests.

People take part in a demonstration against the government of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in Havana, on July 11, 2021. © ADALBERTO ROQUE/AFP via Getty Images

Historic Protests Sweep Cuba

Security forces detain prominent opposition figures as peaceful demonstrators are dispersed.

Cuba is still developing its own Covid-19 vaccine. © Baleria Mena

Havana Bets All on Cuba’s Own Vaccine

Despite a devastating economic crisis, the country is set on becoming the first in the region to develop its own jab.

University Hospital Lenin in Holguín, Cuba. © Fernando Donate

Cubans Denied Surgery Amid Pandemic

Despite official insistence that Cuba’s famous health care system is coping, Covid-19 pressures have left many citizens without treatment.

Raul Castro, gives a speech on January 1, 2019, during the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution at the Santa Ifigenia Cemetery in Santiago de Cuba. © YAMIL LAGE/AFP via Getty Images

World Press Freedom Day 2021

Cuba Has a New Language of Dissent

The regime cannot counter the immediacy of radical but peaceful collective disobedience.

The Convertible Cuban Peso, or CUC as it was commonly known on the island, has died at the young age of only 27. © Baleria Mena

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The Death of the Convertible Cuban Peso

The currency was supposed to solve the regime’s economic woes. It failed; and no one will miss it.

The economic crisis caused by COVID-19 is affecting young people. © Baleria Mena

Young Cubans Lose Hope Amid Economic Crisis

A whole generation of fledgling entrepreneurs have been trapped by uncertainty.

An alcoholic in Holguín. © Fernando Donate

Rum Shortages Leave Cubans Drinking Home-Made Hooch

With scarce resources dedicated to exports, people are risking their lives on illegal moonshine.

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