Daily Archives: March 27, 2015
Cuba: Artist imprisoned for painting the names “Fidel” and “Raul” on two piglets / Laritza Diversent Posted on March 26, 2015
After 90 days of imprisonment, there is no formal accusation against the artist, Danilo Maldonado.
Laritza Diversent, Havana, 25… Continue reading
Polarization and civil society / 14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez Posted on March 27, 2015
14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez, Havana, 26 March 2015 – The family of Yamila, age 41, is a sample of Cuban society. The father is a member of the… Continue reading
Two Types of Dissidence, Two Policies / Angel Santiesteban Posted on March 26, 2015
Angel Santiesteban, 25 March 2015 — For the first time in the history of the violations against the Cuban dissidence by the political police of the… Continue reading
And where did that glass of milk go? ORLANDO PALMA, La Habana | Marzo 26, 2015
The newspaper Granma published Wednesday a comprehensive report on milk production in the province of Camagüey. This scenario is grim and confirms the downward… Continue reading
Kuwait invests $ 25,5 million in hydraulic networks Havana 14YMEDIO, La Habana | Marzo 26, 2015
The Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development awarded $25,5 million for the rehabilitation of water supply and sewer networks in Havana, as reported Thursday… Continue reading
Sen. Rubio calls trade with Cuba ‘trafficking in stolen goods’ Sen. Marco Rubio shares his concerns over opening trade with Cuba with state Farm Bureaus. Published on: Mar 27, 2015
Imagine if someone came in and stole your farm. The… Continue reading
US-Cuba rights talks ‘preliminary’ in nature
Washington (AFP) – A round of US-Cuban talks devoted to human rights will be “preliminary” in nature and used to set a format for future discussions on the issue, the State Department said Friday.… Continue reading
A Fraying Promise: Exploring Race And Inequality In Havana MARCH 26, 2015 4:02 PM ET ROBERT SIEGEL EYDER PERALTA
Miguel Coyula points at an open door in the middle of Old Havana. The mahogany door looks worn, but still handsome.… Continue reading
Cardinal Ortega Says Cuba-U.S. Relations to Benefit Catholic Church on Island
HAVANA – Cuban Cardinal Jaime Ortega said that the new chapter in U.S.-Cuba relations will be “very beneficial” for the Catholic Church on the island, adding that the dialogue… Continue reading
Cuban dissidents will head to Summit of the Americas BY NORA GÁMEZ TORRES NGAMEZTORRES@ELNUEVOHERALD.COM 03/26/2015 4:10 PM 03/26/2015 6:05 PM
HAVANA Cuban opposition leaders and activists Manuel Cuesta Morúa, Guillermo Fariñas, and Berta Soler will take part in civil-society events… Continue reading
Venezuela slashes oil shipments to Cuba, Caribbean in half BY ANTONIO MARÍA DELGADO ADELGADO@ELNUEVOHERALD.COM 03/26/2015 6:10 PM 03/26/2015 7:19 PM
Venezuela has cut in half its subsidized shipments of crude oil to Cuba and Petrocaribe member nations to 200,000 barrels… Continue reading
Cuba, US to launch human rights dialogue Tuesday BY MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN AND ANDREA RODRIGUEZ ASSOCIATED PRESS 03/26/2015 10:21 PM 03/26/2015 10:21 PM
HAVANA Cuba and the United States will debate human rights at a meeting in Washington on Tuesday in… Continue reading