Daily Archives: August 6, 2013
Urgent Communication: Angel Santiesteban Transferred to a Military Base in Complete Isolation Posted on August 6, 2013
The family of writer and blogger Angel Santiesteban Prats have learned that he was transferred to a military base, where he will not… Continue reading
Dignity: According to the Dictator / Angel Santiesteban Posted on August 5, 2013
Angel is still missing, for the fourth consectuvie day today. The worry of all us us, family and friends, is huge, but it will not silence our… Continue reading
Last Letter from Angel Santiesteban from Prison 1580 Shortly Before Being Transferred From the Prison’ to Whereabouts Unknown Posted on August 5, 2013
I want to share a letter that my brother Angel wrote to me, just today when I… Continue reading
The Evil Not Mentioned / Fernando Damaso Posted on August 5, 2013
The economic update, whose measures are tested and applied in drips and drabs, has not ended up, because it cannot, liberating productive forces, the only possibility for beginning… Continue reading
Cuba: Release five prisoners of conscience immediately
The Cuban authorities must immediately and unconditionally release five men who have been named prisoners of conscience by Amnesty International.
The cases of the five men – Rafael Matos Montes de Oca, Emilio… Continue reading
Cuba will stay socialist, insists Raul Castro President says softened US stance will not lead to radical change Mark Tran theguardian.com, Sunday 2 August 2009 11.50 BST
Raul Castro yesterday acknowledged that the US has softened its rhetoric towards Cuba… Continue reading
Cuba, a Country with a Broken Heart By Leonardo Padura
In this column, Leonardo Padura – a Cuban writer, journalist and winner of the 2012 National Literature Prize, whose novels have been translated into more than 15 languages – writes… Continue reading
Cuba and Brazil create Mega-port Tuesday, 06 August 2013 | 10:00
Cuba is preparing itself to become a major player in the international trade market by investing $900 million renovating Mariel Port and creating a Special Development Zone (free zone)… Continue reading
Posted on Tuesday, 08.06.13
Payá’s widow urges international inquiry into husband’s death BY ALFONSO CHARDY ACHARDY@ELNUEVOHERALD.COM
The widow of Oswaldo Payá, a Cuban dissident killed in a car crash in Cuba last year, said in Miami on Monday that the… Continue reading