Indeed, she is in the hierarchy of Santería clergy nationwide and garners pilgrims from throughout the land. (Guanabacoa is Cuba’s cradle of Santería and today’s epicenter for the faith).

In the early hours of June 29, the town of Guanabacoa found itself amidst social unrest that culminated in a crackdown.

For over 20 years we have known ourselves to be blessed for having been given the opportunity preserve and protect the noble and rich traditions of the Afro-Cubans of Tampa, Florida and Guanabacoa, ...

“Yes, of course!” vehemently replies Luisa Carrera, a Santería santera (priestess), when asked if Cuba’s downturn has attracted followers. “My flock grows daily with their sorrows.” This visitor has ...