Poverty Reaches Much of the Population in Cuba
Sitting in the doorway of a neighbor’s house, Teodosia Nilda Hernandez, 80, sells a pair of shoes to make it to the end of the month.
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A Fugitive’s Freedom: Assata Shakur’s Exile in Cuba
Fidel Castro called her a “true political prisoner” who was “a victim of the fierce repression against the Black movement.”
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What to Do When the Cuban Police Do Nothing?
While common crimes in today’s Cuba multiply under police inaction, political dissent remains tightly controlled.
Interview
Israel Seizes Gaza-Bound Vessels & Detains 400+
Israel’s Navy has intercepted dozens of ships in international waters, halting efforts by activists to break Israel’s siege of the Gaza.
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International News Briefs for Thursday, October 2, 2025
We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, October 2, 2025.
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Graffiti and Urban Works of Art Facing the Havana Malecon
Walking through Centro Habana to Old Havana, along the coastline, I have seen walls covered with graffiti and works of urban art (13 photos).
