Riding "The Beast" to the US
Central Americans risk life and limb in their search for a better future.
The Great Cuban Exodus
Cubans are travelling through Mexico to get to the United States.
No Freedom of the Press Under Either Castro
Press freedom cannot exist in a totalitarian system, and Cuba is no exception.
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.
Cuba's Teacher Shortage
Thousands brought out of retirement to try to fill staffing gaps.
Tough Times in Cuba's Prisons
Former inmates describe abuse by warders as well as poor health, sanitation and nutrition.
Pilate's Pardons in Cuba
Rights groups say mass prisoner release includes no one jailed on political grounds.
Cuba's Lucrative Medical Aid Programme
Healthcare workers on foreign assignments have to hand over much of their pay to the Cuban government.
Fighting Cervical Cancer in Cuba
Screening is widely available, although mistakes still happen.
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