Snails of Cuba! In the end, we found 5 species, including the most endangered and arguably also most beautiful, Polymita sulphurosa. Unfortunately, we also encountered illegal sale of the shells on mountain pass.

Why? Project is on the evolution and conservation of these snails, led by Dr Bernardo Reyes in Cuba and working with colleagues from London zoo, Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.

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Brazil to restore trade, political ties with Cuba, says Lula aide

>Relations between Brazil and #Cuba, which were strong when #Lula's leftist Workers Party governed #Brazil between 2003 and 2016, deteriorated under far-right former President Jair #Bolsonaro. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-755334 #Brasil

Brazil to restore trade, political ties with Cuba, says Lula aide

Brazil intends to restore trade and political ties with Cuba, a top foreign policy aide to Brazilian President

^{By REUTERS (The Jerusalem Post)}