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Victoria Burnett is a journalist based in Madrid, Spain.
Portfolio

The 'Ambition of the Avocado' Endangers the Monarch's Refuge

01 Oct 2023  |  www.elfinanciero.com.mx
The volcanic hills above Aputzio de Juárez, a winter refuge for monarch butterflies, face a new threat from the booming avocado industry driven by U.S. demand. Farmers in Michoacán are clearing oak and pine forests to plant avocado orchards, endangering the monarch's habitat. Environmentalists stress the need to halt deforestation to preserve the butterflies' migration. Despite efforts to replant trees, the lucrative avocado trade, linked to organized crime and corruption, continues to expand, bringing economic benefits to local communities but causing irreversible environmental damage.

A Homecoming of Good Fortune for an Artist’s Pile of Cookies

12 Jun 2020  |  www.nytimes.com
Felix Gonzalez-Torres's 1990 artwork 'Untitled (Fortune Cookie Corner)' has been installed globally, including in Cuba, as a collective project during the pandemic. The installation, involving thousands of fortune cookies, aims to reflect on public and private spaces, loss, and regeneration. The project has seen participation from various artists and curators, with installations in diverse locations. While some view the project as a meaningful reflection of current times, others criticize it as insensitive amidst ongoing crises. The initiative underscores the enduring relevance of Gonzalez-Torres's work in addressing themes of isolation, grief, and social connection.

A Homecoming of Good Fortune for an Artist’s Pile of Cookies

12 Jun 2020  |  www.nytimes.com
A mound of fortune cookies, part of Felix Gonzalez-Torres's 1990 work 'Untitled (Fortune Cookie Corner),' has been installed on a Havana rooftop as part of a global mid-pandemic art project. This marks the first time Gonzalez-Torres's work has been made in Cuba. Jorge Fernández Torres, director of Cuba's National Museum of Fine Arts, expressed a sense of the artist's presence in Cuba through the installation. The project involves 1,000 participants invited by Andrea Rosen Gallery and David Zwirner Gallery.

Visiting Guatemala After a Deadly Eruption

13 Jun 2018  |  www.nytimes.com
Guatemala is recovering from the Volcán de Fuego eruption, which affected a tourist region and led to a significant drop in hotel occupancy rates. Tourism officials are working to reassure potential visitors of the safety of other attractions, despite the disaster's localized impact. The tourism sector, vital to Guatemala's GDP, has seen a decrease in growth projections due to the eruption.

How to Go to Cuba Now

08 Nov 2017  |  nytimes.com
The Trump administration's Treasury published new restrictions on American travel to Cuba, banning individual 'people-to-people' trips and direct financial transactions with military-owned Cuban entities. This move, reversing some of Obama's policies, affects numerous hotels and businesses, signaling a crackdown on the recent boom in American travel to Cuba.

How to Travel to Cuba Now

08 Nov 2017  |  www.nytimes.com
The U.S. Treasury has issued new restrictions on American travel to Cuba, including a ban on individual 'people-to-people' trips and 'direct financial transactions' with military-owned Cuban entities. This move, reversing some of the Obama-era travel relaxations, affects numerous hotels and businesses in Cuba, such as the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski. Travel industry professionals view these changes as part of a broader trend of tightening U.S. policy towards Cuba.

How to Go to Cuba Now

08 Nov 2017  |  www.nytimes.com
The Trump administration has introduced new restrictions on American travel to Cuba, prohibiting individual 'people-to-people' trips and direct financial transactions with military-owned businesses. Despite these changes, Americans can still visit Cuba through organized group trips and other specific categories. The State Department's travel advisory, issued due to alleged sonic attacks, has caused confusion among travelers. Travel experts emphasize the importance of adhering to the new rules while highlighting alternative travel options such as cruises and civilian-run hotels.

How to Go to Cuba Right Now

08 Nov 2017  |  www.nytimes.com
The Trump administration has issued new travel restrictions to Cuba, prohibiting individual 'people-to-people' trips and direct financial transactions with military-owned businesses. This move reverses the travel freedoms introduced by President Obama, impacting home rentals and family-run restaurants. Bob Guild, president of Mar Azul Charters, views this as part of a long history of crackdowns.

Frequently Asked Questions: How to Travel to Cuba

29 Sep 2017  |  www.nytimes.com
Tensions between the United States and Cuba have resurfaced due to a series of mysterious sonic attacks affecting American and Canadian diplomats in Cuba. The State Department has issued a travel advisory warning Americans not to travel to Cuba, citing potential risks and reduced embassy support. The Cuban government denies involvement and has allowed the FBI to investigate. Some travel organizers argue that the advisory overstates the danger to ordinary travelers.

Without Visas, Carnival Workers Are Trapped at Home in Mexico

22 Jul 2017  |  www.nytimes.com
Francisco Trujillo, a carnival worker from Tlapacoyan, Mexico, is unable to work in the United States this year due to a reduction in H-2B visas issued by the U.S. government. This situation affects thousands of Mexican workers who typically fill seasonal jobs in the American amusement sector, jobs that are often undesirable to American workers. The article underscores the debate over immigration and employment, highlighting the economic and personal impacts of visa restrictions.
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