Monthly Archives: May 2014
The Deadly Poison of Political Discourses / Miriam Celaya Posted on May 30, 2014
Socialism is like dancing a milonga* in the midst of a carnival parade of rumba dancers
HAVANA, Cuba – Indians and Cowboys, heroes and villains, the… Continue reading
Yoani Sanchez – Award-winning Cuban blogger
Miguel’s Drone, Cuba From the Air Posted: 05/30/2014 7:03 pm EDT Updated: 05/30/2014 9:00 pm EDT
Nobody knows how he got it into the country, with so many customs restrictions and government paranoia, but… Continue reading
Memories of One December 10th / Jeovany Jimenez Vega Posted on May 30, 2014
Act I: The Barricade
I notice the foul stench the moment I turn the corner and see the piles of garbage blocking the street. A pair… Continue reading
“What is your network called?” / 14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez Posted on May 29, 2014
They meet on a corner, eyes red from lack of sleep, their pants on the verge of falling down to their knees. They aren’t yet twenty… Continue reading
The US is seeking more than US$10 billion from French bank BNP Paribas to settle charges it violated US sanctions on Iran, Sudan and Cuba, the Wall Street Journal reported.
WASHINGTON: The US is seeking more than US$10 billion from… Continue reading
My Mom’s Experiences at Havana’s “Roach Motel” Hospital May 29, 2014 Irina Echarry
HAVANA TIMES — She was sweating buckets. An intense burning sensation in her chest was making her dizzy. She started to go cold and pale, and her… Continue reading
Cuban Customs Warns Tourists and Nationals on Gifts and Packages May 29, 2014
HAVANA TIMES — The Cuban Customs office issued a statement today (in Spanish) warning travelers to the island of a crackdown on the carrying of packages for… Continue reading
Addressing Academic Fraud in Cuba May 29, 2014 Erasmo Calzadilla
HAVANA TIMES — Surprisingly, the most talked-about news this month of May was not the crackdown on a supposed terrorist network operating within the country with macabre intentions (people seem… Continue reading
Cuba embargo under pressure as Obama urged to lower barriers By Bill Faries and David Lerman, Bloomberg News Bloomberg 11:20 p.m. CDT, May 29, 2014
MIAMI — A political consensus against trade with communist Cuba that has prevailed in Washington… Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, 05.29.14
Tweak Cuban embargo for sake of safe drilling, Sen. Bob Graham says BY DAN CHRISTENSEN BROWARDBULLDOG.ORG
Concerned about the impact of a spill if Cuba drills for oil offshore, environmentalists and former Florida Sen. Bob Graham… Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, 05.29.14
Groups call for arrests in alleged Cuba plot BY JUAN O. TAMAYO JTAMAYO@ELNUEVOHERALD.COM
Two pro-Havana groups have called for the prosecution of Miami exiles who the Cuban government has alleged were behind a plot by four… Continue reading
Posted on Friday, 05.30.14
US Chamber head urges Cuba to open economy more BY PETER ORSI ASSOCIATED PRESS
HAVANA — The head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has a prescription for communist-run Cuba’s struggling economy: less government control and… Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, 05.29.14
New book sparks renewed discussion of jailed Cuban novelist BY NORA GÁMEZ TORRES NGAMEZTORRES@ELNUEVOHERALD.COM
The publication in Miami of the novel El verano en que Dios dormía (The Summer When God Was Sleeping) has revived the… Continue reading
Judge or Divide? / Antonio Rodiles Posted on May 29, 2014
HAVANA, Cuba – The debate set off by the letter from more than 40 personalities asking for the relaxation of restrictions towards the Havana regime letter from more than… Continue reading
“Mommy, I want a new uniform” / 14ymedio Posted on May 29, 2014
The sale of school uniforms started in Pinar del Rio this morning, a moment eagerly awaited by parents and students at different levels of education where the… Continue reading
American trade delegation in rare Cuba visit
A delegation from the American Chamber of Commerce has begun its first visit to Cuba in 15 years.
Chamber president Thomas Donohue said he was in Cuba to assess the economic changes taking… Continue reading
Posted on Wednesday, 05.28.14
US business leaders assess Cuba business climate BY PETER ORSI ASSOCIATED PRESS
HAVANA — The head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce toured an auto repair cooperative and talked with newly minted private entrepreneurs Wednesday as… Continue reading
Problems Facing Cuba’s Official Press May 28, 2014 Pedro Campos
HAVANA TIMES — We hear many complaints to the effect that Cuba’s official press does not fulfill its informative duties. Sometimes, people blame the ineptitude of journalists, their lack of… Continue reading
