Jobabo's farmer Belkis Almeida

The night is still very thick, with no shadows of dawn, when Belkis throws off her sheets and subtly leaves the room as if she does not want to warn the quietness of her home. She looks at the clock and it is 4:00 am. Almost by inertia, she unwinds in the kitchen. Then the aroma of her coffee, well charged, sneaks through the curtain and her husband opens his eyes like a spring. She tries to dissuade him: "Don't get up, stay in bed a little longer."

Twisting is an art and so is the preparation of the leaves

Jorge Tratman Brown and Magalis Sánchez Molina have several things in common; all of them are related to the world of tobacco, to which they came from different activities, almost by chance, 22 years ago.

Cuban Civil Defense

The Civil Defense (DC, by its Spanish acronym) has protected Cubans since its foundation, on July 31 six decades ago; and not only when the traditional press and social media announce the imminent threat of a tropical storm, but in many other circumstances. For its members, from the National General Staff to the defense zones, the fundamental mission is to protect the population and the economy of the country in situations of natural, technological, and health disasters.

Galina Santos Torres

Many years ago, Galina Santos Torres received two hectares of idle land in usufruct. When she had them in front of her she thought about how to transform that unpleasant place into a welcoming and, above all, a kind place that could give her, her family, friends, and neighbors of Corojito, in the municipality of Colombia in Las Tunas, what they needed.

Prime Minister Manuel Marrero heads government visit to Las Tunas

Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero is heading a governmental visit to the eastern province of Las Tunas, which focuses on seeking solutions to local problems and strengthening municipal government management.