Daily Archives: May 24, 2014
Marrying to Emigrate / Rebeca Monzo Posted on May 23, 2014
A friend told me the following story about having to serve as a witness in the respective marriages of two of her friends, a Cuban brother and sister, to… Continue reading
The Consequences of Cuba’s Monetary Unification May 23, 2014 Dariela Aquique
HAVANA TIMES — Several months ago, the Cuban government officially announced that the gradual process of reestablishing a single currency system in the country would begin. People have had… Continue reading
Reciprocity Should Drive US-Cuba Normalization Article By: John Veroneau Covington & Burling LLP posted on: Friday, May 23, 2014
Much has been written about current US-Cuba economic relations and whether the embargo should be ended. However, little has been written… Continue reading
Cuba a problem for Crist, Scott By William March | Tribune Staff Published: May 24, 2014
TAMPA — Stances on one of the most divisive issues in Florida politics, relations with Cuba, have put both Gov. Rick Scott and his… Continue reading
Posted on Friday, 05.23.14
Cuba still blocks blogger Yoani Sanchez’s digital newspaper BY JUAN O. TAMAYO JTAMAYO@ELNUEVOHERALD.COM
A digital newspaper launched by Cuban blogger Yoani Sanchez remained blocked on the island Friday but continues to publish fresh stories and gained… Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, 05.22.14
No time to ease up on Cuba OUR OPINION: Havana has done nothing to warrant U.S. concessions HERALDED@MIAMIHERALD.COM
Just as interest groups in this country mount a renewed effort to improve U.S. relations with Cuba, the… Continue reading
Mr. President, tell Congress be damned [23-05-2014 12:13:45]
(www.miscelaneasdecuba.net).- The Constitution of the United States vests the President with Executive Power. But not just any power, but very specific powers. It vests the power to execute the instructions of Congress,… Continue reading
Cuban migrants are in police custody 22 May 2014, 8:00 AM
Four Cuban migrants are in police custody following incidents at the Immigration Detention Centre. One of the migrants jumped the fence and was captured by Prison Staff after a… Continue reading
Cubans threaten to burn down detention centre Posted By Monica Walton and Kevin Watler Thursday, 22 May 2014 7:43 pm
Cubans at the immigration detention centre threaten to burn it to the ground. The drama unfolded just after 10:00 a.m.… Continue reading
U.S. criticizes Cuba over blocking of dissident website Reuters 6:17 p.m. CDT, May 22, 2014
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States criticized Cuban censorship on Thursday after Cubans were blocked from an independent website that is challenging the state monopoly… Continue reading