Daily Archives: June 27, 2017
The Dark Side Of Tourism in Cuba
14ymedio, Zunilda Mata, Viñales, 27 June 2018 — At the entrance to Calle Obispo a guide explains to her customers the restoration works in the historical center of Havana. A few yards away,… Continue reading
Persecution Grows Against Independent Journalism In Cuba
14ymedio, Mario Penton, Miami, 26 June 2017 — Independent communicators in Cuba are victims of an escalating repression, according to a complaint filed Monday by the Cuban Observatory of Human Rights (OCDH), based… Continue reading
Editorial: Cancer patients stand to lose if Trump blocks Roswell Park’s work with Cuban institute By News Editorial Board Published Mon, Jun 26, 2017
President Trump’s plan to revise his predecessor’s overtures to Cuba carries a significant risk for Buffalo.… Continue reading
Analysis: Can Trump Destroy Obama’s Legacy? The New York Times By PETER BAKER
WASHINGTON — When the judgment of history comes, former President Barack Obama might have figured he would have plenty to talk about. Among other things, he assumed… Continue reading
US, Cuba still cooperating on stopping drug smugglers By Andrea Rodriguez and Michael Weissenstein?|?AP June 22
HAVANA — The U.S. and Cuba are still cooperating to intercept drug smugglers even through the Trump administration has halted high-level meetings on stopping… Continue reading
GLITCH ON THOMAS COOK FLIGHT TO CUBA LEAVES AIRLINE WITH £500K BILL Trip delayed 24 hours after Airbus A330 jet returned to Manchester with oil pressure problem SIMON CALDER TRAVEL CORRESPONDENT @SimonCalder
Hundreds of Thomas Cook Airlines passengers have had… Continue reading
Why liberals should support Trump — not Obama — on Cuba policy BY MIKE GONZALEZ, OPINION CONTRIBUTOR – 06/27/17 11:00 AM EDT 54
Was President Obama’s opening to the Castro government motivated by a real belief that it would help… Continue reading
New Trump Rules on Cuba Travel Leaves Winners and Losers The Trump administration’s new policy on travel by Americans to Cuba is creating winners and losers. June 27, 2017, at 11:01 a.m. By ANDREA RODRIGUEZ and BETH J. HARPAZ, Associated… Continue reading
Ken Hall: US travelers can still bring good will to Cuba Posted Jun 26, 2017 at 5:17 PM
When we went to Cuba this winter, we flew from Miami on American Airlines to join a group tour, see some performances,… Continue reading
Cuba should return its terrorists to US, terror victim’s son says By Eric Shawn Published June 26, 2017 Fox News
They sought safety on the shores of Cuba from American justice.
Now Joe Connor wants them back.
“Get these guys… Continue reading
Caribbean hotel association criticizes Cuba rollback By Gay Nagle Myers / June 27, 2017
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) joined the chorus of industry critics denouncing Trump’s Cuba policy, saying that the re-imposed restrictions could stall or reverse… Continue reading
Violent Weekend in Cuba: 30 Ladies in White Arrested Again Trying to Attend Mass by FRANCES MARTEL26 Jun 2017
Over thirty members of the Ladies in White, a peaceful Catholic dissident group in Cuba, were violently arrested over the weekend… Continue reading