Daily Archives: June 4, 2016
Havana, Where Businesspeople Make Money So They Can Emigrate / Iván García
Ivan Garcia, 2 June 2016 — While it is still dark outside, Nelson gets up, turns on the light and quickly gets dressed. He then goes to the… Continue reading
Raul Castro, Continent’s Oldest Ruler, Turns 85 / 14ymedio
14ymedio, 3 June 2016 — Raul Castro will celebrate his 85th birthday on Friday without anyone overshadowing him as the oldest president across the entire continent. Jose Mujica, who left the… Continue reading
The New Gospel, According to the General / Cubanet, Miriam Celaya
Cubanet, Miriam Celaya, Havana, 26 May 2016 — The Cuban Party-State-Government has just published a tabloid containing two of the root documents analyzed and approved during the VII Congress… Continue reading
Critic or Commissar? / Fernando Dámaso
Fernando Damaso, 30 May 2016 — A well-known film critic and staunch enemy of Hollywood — someone with an affinity for plastic surgery and black hair dye — is now taking on the role… Continue reading
To fight lionfish invasion, Cuba learns to cook them June 4, 2016 by Hector Velasco
If you can’t beat your enemies, eat them: That’s the strategy Cuba has adopted to respond to an invasion of lionfish, a poisonous predator that… Continue reading
Iowa farmer hosts top Cuba officials, gets cigars Kevin Hardy, kmhardy@registermedia.com 6:58 p.m. CDT June 3, 2016
But on Friday morning, Aaron Heley Lehman’s organic farm in Polk City played host to some of Cuba’s top governmental officials.
“It’s just… Continue reading
Cuba Wants Convicted Spy Released in U.S. Prisoner Swap by PETE WILLIAMS and WILLIAM M. ARKIN
Cuba and the United States are discussing possible exchanges of prisoners, including the release of a woman considered one of the most damaging spies… Continue reading
Cuba’s opposition movement has grown stronger since U.S.-Cuba deal, dissident says By Elizabeth Llorente Published June 03, 2016 Fox News Latino
The thawing of diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States is having a little-spoken-about side effect – people… Continue reading
Private Property Returns to Cuba 06/03/2016 04:39 pm ET Miriam Leiva Havana-based independent journalist
Private property will no longer be considered a capitalist disease, according to a draft document published by the ruling Communist Party to be ratified in 2017.… Continue reading
Gloria Estefan: ‘I Can’t Stand on a Stage in Cuba’ By Richard Horgan on Jun. 3, 2016 – 1:30 PM4
The latest SiriusXM “Leading Ladies” conversation won’t repeat until Friday June 10 (at noon E.T., on Channel 109). But following… Continue reading
Cuba works to join the global economy, and IT sees a golden opportunity By Rebecca Gatesman Computerworld | Jun 2, 2016 3:30 AM PT
Ask IT hiring managers and tech executives what they think about the 6 million educated adults… Continue reading
Cuban Rum Wars Reignited Over Bacardi’s ‘Havana Club’ Campaign by CARMEN SESIN
Miami, Fla. — Bacardi has launched an eye-catching advertising campaign for its rum line “Havana Club,” signaling an ongoing battle between the company and the Cuban government over… Continue reading
Cuba Posible: The Same Old Challenges FRANCISCO ALMAGRO DOMÍNGUEZ | Miami | 3 Jun 2016 – 8:48 pm.
On May 26 the “Cuba and Its Current Challenges event was held in New York, organized by the Cuba Posible Laboratorio de… Continue reading
