Havana

December 1, 2016
Elizabeth Dore

Whether Cubans on the island worship Fidel Castro despite his flaws, loathe him, or are indifferent to a figure they now regard as a historical anachronism depends more on their age than anything else.

July 11, 2016
Winifred Tate

Colombia’s peace agreement brings hope and concern to rural areas like Putumayo, dominated by the drug trade and controlled by the FARC.

July 22, 2015
Daniel Hellinger

The Cuban government’s acceptance of small enterprises is helping many on the island increase their incomes, but it’s also exacerbating class divisions in a comparatively egalitarian society.

March 25, 2015
Nicki Fleischner

Cuba's heavy metal scene during the Special Period. 

June 4, 2014
Washington Office on Latin America

After half a century, Colombia may put an end to its conflict—if the U.S. will allow it.

January 31, 2013
A unique experiment in urban planning and preservation has successfully revitalized Havana's decaying historic district while largely avoiding the displacement of existing residents. Will Cuba’s new laws that legalize the free market sale of housing lead to the gentrification of this dynamic neighborhood?
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