For many people, this is probably the first time they have heard her name; they may wonder about the story of this Cuban woman who was publicly accused of terrorism by the regime’s enforcers. Others have known very well who Maritza Lugo is for quite some time.

When they left Sumy, Ukraine, the city had already been rocked by war for seven months. Bombs fell so frequently that the devastated landscape began to look normal. From her window, Lisandra had seen the sky light up; she had heard the noise; had sensed the tanks in the streets and had been so terrified that she stopped eating. Her hands trembled, she barely slept, and she cried a lot.

Lots of Cubans in Tapachula, like Leo, are living in overcrowded conditions. Some for days others for months.

Olivia Soler began studying this semester at Berklee, one of the most prestigious music colleges in the world. She is a recipient of the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation's Talent Scholarship for Tuition, which has allowed her to cover her tuition.

Following the July 11-12, 2021 protests in Cuba, civil society inside and outside the island organized to support family members and political prisoners.

“The girl is scared when a bomb falls nearby or when she hears the siren. I put cartoons on for her or play with her so she forgets about it. Let’s hope this ends soon.”