Cuba

Hurricane Sandy Exposes Cuba's Crumbling Infrastructure

"It's not looking good," official said as winds headed for shore.

20 Nov 12

As Central Americans tour Mexico, a Honduran woman is reunited with her son after nine years.

20 Nov 12

Authorities drop exit visa system, though they will still be able to block people from travelling.

14 Nov 12

Nearly everyone is part of the communal surveillance network, but members admit that people don’t turn up for events any more.

2 Nov 12

Informal “fines” form part of wider pattern of state corruption.

26 Oct 12

Alcohol and shortage of “ideological fervour” ruin festivities staged by neighbourhood watch body.

23 Oct 12

Parents remove children from unsanitary wards as staff struggle to cope.

17 Oct 12

Availability of basic items limited by cumbersome state rationing and distribution system.

17 Oct 12

Agreement to hold talks is important, but fighting continues and there is massive distrust between government and rebel guerrillas.

11 Oct 12

Medical students drafted in to help with health checks in Cienfuegos.

1 Oct 12

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