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Correct interpretation of the law, a problem for us all / Cuban Law Association, Yureisy Ceballos Pendones

Recently I was consulted about a case in an action which seems to form part of the working style of those who are, one way or another, employed in the law. I am referring specifically to the office of the Port of Cuba. A young man decided to leave the country illegally, he was repairing … Continue reading “Correct interpretation of the law, a problem for us all / Cuban Law Association, Yureisy Ceballos Pendones”

On Property Rights (VIII) / Cuban Law Association, Mérida de la C. Pastor Masson, Esq.

Mérida de la C. Pastor Masson, Esq. Following a corresponding written order, in relation to article 168, we will refer to the nature of joint ownership constituted by the participating State or its agencies, organizations, policies, etc., with a participating natural person and, which can be extinguished by a cause such as: Participation and allocation … Continue reading “On Property Rights (VIII) / Cuban Law Association, Mérida de la C. Pastor Masson, Esq.”

Either Planet / Cuban Law Association, Rodrigo Chavez

Lic. Rodrigo Chávez For my eldest son, Roylier Javier Chávez Dubrocq. Countless conversations will never happen given the pigheaded, volatile and dim-witted habit our government has for maintaining a monopolistic grip and control on the flow of information, or should I say, disinformation.  Essentially, the State not only keeps us in the dark about our … Continue reading “Either Planet / Cuban Law Association, Rodrigo Chavez”

Impartiality / Cuban Law Association

Wilfredo Vallín Almeida Last month marked the second anniversary of the death of Laura Pollan, spokeswoman for one of Cuba’s most renowned dissident groups, the Ladies in White. On that day, we gradually learned, many people in different parts of the country were detained, apparently because of official concern about demonstrations commemorating the anniversary. Some … Continue reading “Impartiality / Cuban Law Association”

Never-ending Wait / Cuban Law Association, Esperanza Rodriguez Bernal

Esperanza Rodríguez Bernal Juan José returns to the Cuban Law Association for advice because the Compensation Fund has paid only 3,000 of the 39,000 pesos that he was awarded in the judgment of the People’s Municipal Court of Arroyo Naranjo as compensation for the injuries and damages caused by Ernesto, the driver of the Ministry … Continue reading “Never-ending Wait / Cuban Law Association, Esperanza Rodriguez Bernal”

Disrespect for the Dead / Josue Rojas Marin, Cuban Law Association

Josue Rojas Marin The brother of Juan Miguel Herrera Machado died some years ago, and on exhuming him, he found that the remains of eleven of his loved ones had disappeared from the family vault. Given the horrendous knowledge he headed to the cemetery administration, where through the manager he learned that the vault now … Continue reading “Disrespect for the Dead / Josue Rojas Marin, Cuban Law Association”

Osbelgi, A Story to Tell / Alexis Piloto Cabrero, Cuban Law Association

Lic. Alexis Piloto Cabrero Osbelgi Fábregas Ramos deposited the sum of $90,000 CUP (Cuban currency) in a Popular Savings Bank in Havana in 2001, finding out days after the transaction, in Camaguey, where he currently lives, the money was not in the bank. Desperate after what had taken place and with the proof he had, … Continue reading “Osbelgi, A Story to Tell / Alexis Piloto Cabrero, Cuban Law Association”

Finally, A Crime or Not? / Cuban Law Association, Osvaldo Rodriguez Diaz

In Cuba prostitution is not a crime, this statement is repeated over and over by the media and by people who are considered to have due authority to do so. In the special part of the Penal code on crimes, this figure does not appear. Thus, many ask, “How is it that there are so many … Continue reading “Finally, A Crime or Not? / Cuban Law Association, Osvaldo Rodriguez Diaz”

We Shall See / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida

By Wilfredo Vallín Almeida Some Cuban citizens came to the Cuban Legal Association (AJC) seeking information and advice regarding a current issue: non-agricultural co-operatives. It relates to forming a cooperative with a group of compatriots who–until now–have been state workers and would become members in this new modality. But clearly they do not have the … Continue reading “We Shall See / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida”

Ignorance Hurts / Cuban Law Association, Osvaldo Rodriguez Diaz

Osvaldo Rodríguez Díaz Guided by low-flying vultures, three young men, who moments before had been cutting wood on the mountain in order to build a fence, found the remains of a cow, which 24 hours earlier had been stolen and killed by unknown rustlers. Though they could smell the odor of meat exposed for a … Continue reading “Ignorance Hurts / Cuban Law Association, Osvaldo Rodriguez Diaz”

Where the Boss is Judge and Jury / Cuban Law Association, Eliocer Cutino Rodriguez

Lic. Eliocer Cutiño Rodríguez Many people work in the TRD* chain of shops, subject to what may be called military regulations. A vast number of those workers are unaware of the rights which could help them in the face of possible violations of labor discipline. How could a process be fair in which, per Resolution … Continue reading “Where the Boss is Judge and Jury / Cuban Law Association, Eliocer Cutino Rodriguez”

About the Family / Cuban Law Association, Rodrigo Chavez Rodriguez

Lic. Rodrigo Chávez Rodríguez The great majority of Cuban families are not illiterate but they don’t know  that there is a Family Code. They may also be oblivious to the fact that in the Constitution of the Republic of Cuba (which definitely needs to be changed) you will find in Chapter IV, Art. 35; The … Continue reading “About the Family / Cuban Law Association, Rodrigo Chavez Rodriguez”

The Party Responsible / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida

Wilfredo Vallín Almeida Cuba has been a topic of discussion by The United Nations Council on Human Rights in Geneva, which has concluded its most recent Universal Periodic Assessment. The report, signed by 132 countries, included 293 recommendations made to the government in Havana for correcting deficiencies in the area of human rights. There is … Continue reading “The Party Responsible / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida”

Where Does That Leave Us? / Cuban Law Association

Wilfredo Vallín Almeida I was flipping through a magazine. It’s called Current PC. It has caused me some anxiety about a reality I am just discovering: although the magazine is in Spanish, my native tongue, I can barely understand what it says; I don’t know the meaning of countless technological terms. The person who gave me … Continue reading “Where Does That Leave Us? / Cuban Law Association”

About the Law of Property (IV) / Cuban Law Association, Mérida de la C. Pastor Masson

Lic. Mérida de la C. Pastor Masson In terms of Civil Law, we have in our society an interesting daily theme which, because it is unknown, we are led to act unwisely on many occasions. We have all once said “this is mine”, “this is my house”, “this is my car”, and these words cover … Continue reading “About the Law of Property (IV) / Cuban Law Association, Mérida de la C. Pastor Masson”