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Yasmani Tomas, the Next Cuban MLB Star, Is Already a Legend
Yasmani Tomas will likely sign the biggest MLB contract of any Cuban exile ever, but if his legend holds up, he'll soon be worth much more.
Paramilitaries Likely to Continue Terrorizing Colombia Even After a Peace Deal
The case of Sixta Campo — a community leader in a small town plagued by paramilitary threats and violence — shows why a government peace deal with FARC guerrillas won't solve all the country's problems.
Russia Might Bring Back the Cold War with a Cuban Spy Base
Reports that Russia is to reopen a surveillance base near Havana show that its relationship with the US just continues to sour.
Meet the Couple Behind Cuba's New Dissident Website
Cuban blogger Yoani Sánchez has launched an independent news site. VICE News spoke to her husband, and site editor, Reinaldo Escobar.
Colombia's FARC Rebels and Cuban Rap Group Sing for Peace in Music Video
Music has been one of the FARC's propaganda tools, but they had previously focused on the more traditional Colombian genre of cumbia.
Colombia and FARC Negotiators Begin 25th Round of Peace Talks
Colombia's 50-year-long conflict continues, but rebel and government representatives returned to discussions in Havana on Monday.
Cuba Is Facing a Condom Shortage
Local media reported that the shortage was due to a necessary repackaging of all rubbers after a mislabeling of the expiration date.
Cubans Haven't Heard of USAID’s ‘Twitter’ and They Have Enough Problems Already
The US plan to awaken the Cuba's revolutionary spirit through cell phones was fascinating, possibly illegal, and doomed to failure.
Rumors of Cuban Forces in Venezuela Are Greatly Exaggerated
Reports of Cuban forces meddling in Venezuela may be untrue — or they may simply be premature, considering what Cuba stands to lose.
Meanwhile, Russia Has a Spy Ship in the Caribbean
In the Caribbean this week, the US Navy may be preparing to watch the Russian Navy watch the US Navy watch the Iranian Navy.