Daily Archives: June 3, 2017
The Cuban Parliament Closes Ranks Around Nicolás Maduro
14ymedio, Havana, 1 June 2017 — A statement of support for “the people and the Government of Venezuela” came at the last minute in the extraordinary session of the Cuban Parliament this… Continue reading
The Swamp Of Wealth
14ymedio, Generation Y, Yoani Sanchez, Havana, 6 June 2017 — Almost a quarter of a century ago, the government launched a battle against illicit income that ended with the detention of dozens of criminals but also… Continue reading
Autonomy of Cuban Dissidents Will Always Be Beneficial / Iván García
Iván García, 1 June 2017– The majority of the openly anti-Castro opponents I know do not live in lavish mansions nor do they possess items fashioned with the latest… Continue reading
Cuba, Pensioners and Respect for the Law May 29, 2017 Jimmy Roque Martinez
HAVANA TIMES — Some people usually sell goods on Tulipan Street, in the Revolution Square municipality, just like they do in almost every neighborhood throughout the country.… Continue reading
A Tough 5-Years Since Hurricane Sandy Hit Eastern Cuba May 31, 2017 Rosa Martinez
HAVANA TIMES — It is truly difficult to make any project come to light on my beloved island. The self-employed know this well enough, those who… Continue reading
Cuba Recognizes Private Businesses June 2, 2017 “Calling things by their proper name” By Guillermo Nova (dpa)
HAVANA TIMES — While some Cuban officials fear that economic reforms mean that capitalism will return to the island, Parliament has taken heed… Continue reading
More than 2,000 people in Cuba are 100 years old or older, study finds Published June 02, 2017 Fox News
Cuba is home to some 2,000 people over 100 years old, according to data released by the Ministry of Public… Continue reading
New bill adds tax on sales to Cuba For reparations, Crawford says By Frank E. Lockwood This article was published today at 2:07 a.m.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford wants to remove barriers to trade with Cuba while also… Continue reading
If Trump reverses the U.S. Cuba policy, airlines and cruise lines could lose $3.5 billion BY CHABELI HERRERA cherrera@miamiherald.com
Cruise lines and airlines stand to lose $3.5 billion and more than 10,000 jobs over the course of President Donald Trump’s… Continue reading
Curbelo supports tax on agricultural exports to Cuba NORA GÁMEZ TORRES ngameztorres@elnuevoherald.com
Miami U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo supports imposing a two-percent tax on sales of agricultural products to Cuba, to be used to compensate property owners confiscated by the island… Continue reading
