Cuba sees decreasing tourism

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A classic American car passes in front of the British cruise ship Marella Explorer 2, docked at a port in Havana, Cuba, March 18, 2022.

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Tourism in Cuba has not recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic began; and new conditions on the island are deterring tourists from visiting to soak up its culture, beauty and political history. Also, South Korean authorities were unable to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following an hours-long stand-off with his security services. And, a hidden crisis unfolds in Japan where over a million people have retreated from society for months or even years, in a phenomenon known as hikikomori. Plus, a self-taught baker brings flavors from her childhood spent in Argentina to a small farm stand in Southern Vermont.

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4:13
Mocktails without borders
4:31
Spanish pop star C. Tangana scores hit as film director
4:13
Cuba’s tourism numbers are falling
4:04
Tiny Bread Box brings big flavors — and big smiles
3:56
South Korean president and supporters block arrest
5:52
Japan looks to address recluse crisis
5:33
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4:27
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7:30