Daily Archives: February 22, 2015
Courting the Castros By Editorial Board February 21 at 6:29 PM
FOR ALL the high expectations, and deep anxieties, that surround the U.S.-Cuba thaw that President Obama announced two months ago, the reality is that the process is still in… Continue reading
The Malecon as Pier / 14ymedio, Orlando Palma Posted on February 21, 2015
14ymedio, Orlando Palma, Havana, 21 February 2015 — Jose Manuel is 70 years old and has spent more than half his life fishing from Havana’s Malecon. For… Continue reading
Americas Summit: Opportunity and Challenge / 14ymedio, Miriam Celaya Posted on February 21, 2015
14ymedio, Miriam Celaya, Havana, 8 February 2105 — One of the most controversial issues facing both the Cuban government and Cuban independent civil society is one… Continue reading
Cuba stresses int’l cooperation on cybersecurity amid easing U.S. restrictions English.news.cn 2015-02-22 12:06:14
HAVANA, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) — Cuban First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said Cuba will continue to cooperate with other countries on cybersecurity as Washington is easing… Continue reading
Non-profit responds to restored Cuban relations By Lydia Magallanes, LMagallanes@klfy.com Published: February 20, 2015, 6:40 pm
The Hispanic Project started the Louisiana Cuban Club in response to the United States easing restrictions with Cuba. The goal is to educate people… Continue reading
Cuba’s hidden tax on workers mocks socialist ideals Published: Feb 21, 2015 2:44 p.m. ET
Dual currency system increases income inequality in socialist paradise By BARRY WOOD
HAVANA, Cuba (MarketWatch) — American visitors arriving in Cuba should be aware that… Continue reading
Cuban migrants could lose easy access to green cards Daniel González, The Republic | azcentral.com 9:21 p.m. MST February 21, 2015
STORY HIGHLIGHTS – Experts say the ‘wet-foot, dry-foot’ policy may soon end as U.S. and Cuba normalize relations –… Continue reading
Cuba’s track federation allows athletes autonomy over sponsorships Cuba’s sports regime is allowing athletes to seek their own endorsement deals, and a Canadian agent helped guide them through the process. By: Morgan Campbell Staff Reporter, Business Reporter, Published on Sun… Continue reading
Cuba frees Canadian businessman Tokmakjian after three years in jail BY DANIEL TROTTA HAVANA Sat Feb 21, 2015 5:52pm EST
(Reuters) – Cuba has freed Canadian businessman Cy Tokmakjian after more than three years in jail, his company said on… Continue reading
Amid Cuba thaw, widow fights to bring yanqui comandante home BY GLENN GARVIN GGARVIN@MIAMIHERALD.COM 02/21/2015 10:28 PM 02/21/2015 10:57 PM
President Barack Obama’s move to thaw diplomatic relations with Cuba may be on the verge of showing its first concrete… Continue reading
