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Cuban Pentecostals Denounce Police Harassment Against Two Pastors From Camagüey

“Their movement is restricted and they must be available and locatable,” says the leader of the Assemblies of God in Cuba 14ymedio, Havana, 4 June 2024 — Pentecostal pastor Dizzis Ramos, leader of the Assemblies of God in Camagüey, has been waiting several days for a summons from the Police and a possible formal accusation … Continue reading “Cuban Pentecostals Denounce Police Harassment Against Two Pastors From Camagüey”

Cuban President Diaz-Canel Receives the Support of the Leader of the World Council of Churches

14ymedio/EFE, Havana, 19 December 2023 — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel held a meeting on Monday with the secretary general of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Jerry Pillay, who is visiting Havana, he said, to “strengthen the ties” with the Christian community of the Island. During the conversation, the religious leader reaffirmed “the support of … Continue reading “Cuban President Diaz-Canel Receives the Support of the Leader of the World Council of Churches”

Thousands of Worshipers and a Russian Pastor at a Massive Religious Event in Central Cuba

14ymedio, Madrid, 11 December 2023 — “We are now going to pray in a special way. Come all you who need the water of life, who need forgiveness from God. Tell him, ’Father, I am coming to you. Father, I am here. I am going home.’ Come to Christ, come.” The words in Spanish, recited … Continue reading “Thousands of Worshipers and a Russian Pastor at a Massive Religious Event in Central Cuba”

Religious Fundamentalism in Cuba Does Not Represent a Threat to the Regime

14ymedio, Javier Roque Martínez, Havana, 1 February 2022 — Adiel González Maimó, English teacher, theologian and leader of one of the communities that make up the Fraternity of Baptist Churches of Cuba (FIBAC), is proof that the Protestant faith is compatible with the defense of LGBTI rights. At the age of 20, he realized that … Continue reading “Religious Fundamentalism in Cuba Does Not Represent a Threat to the Regime”

In Cuba There is Religious Freedom Only for Churches Recognized by the Government

14ymedio, Manuel Calvo, Santiago de Cuba | 30 July 2020 — In response to accusations presented on July 13 at the United Nations that the Government of Cuba violates religious freedoms, a colloquium on religious freedom was held in Santiago de Cuba on Monday, with the Council of Churches, which includes the denominations recognized by the authorities … Continue reading “In Cuba There is Religious Freedom Only for Churches Recognized by the Government”

Several Opponents Arrested Protesting Against the New Constitution in Havana

14ymedio, Havana, 23 February 2019 — Opponents Antonio Rodiles and Ángel Moya were arrested after staging a protest in downtown Havana against the constitutional referendum that will be held Sunday. Moya and Rodiles walked down Galiano Street and were followed by dozens of people who recorded the protest with their cell phones, without participating in … Continue reading “Several Opponents Arrested Protesting Against the New Constitution in Havana”

14ymedio Faces of 2018: Cuban Evangelical Churches Against Article 68 of the Constitution

14ymedio, Havana, 25 December 2018 — In July of this year in more than 3,000 evangelical churches across Cuba prayers were raised to defend the traditional family and criticize the inclusion in the draft Constitution of Article 68, where marriage was defined as “the union between two people.” The Assemblies of God Churches, the Eastern and … Continue reading “14ymedio Faces of 2018: Cuban Evangelical Churches Against Article 68 of the Constitution”

Methodist Church Distributes Bibles on La Rampa to Denounce Equal Marriage

14ymedio, Luz Escobar, Havana | 17 July 2018 – The shouting and singing of a hundred evangelicals who prayed in defense of the “design of the original family” was heard two blocks from the Methodist church located between K and 25th Streets in Havana’s Vedado neighborhood. A live band accompanied Pastor Lester Fernandez as he spoke to his flock in … Continue reading “Methodist Church Distributes Bibles on La Rampa to Denounce Equal Marriage”

Alain Toledano: “If We Stay Quiet They Crush Us”

14ymedio, Ricardo Fernandez, Santiago de Cuba, 30 October 2017 — The evangelical pastor Alain Toledano feels that he has lived through 18 years of intense battle since he founded his own church in Santiago de Cuba, a congregation that has experienced a “rapid growth,” according to what he told 14ymedio. The high numbers attending the worship … Continue reading “Alain Toledano: “If We Stay Quiet They Crush Us””

Cuba: War Against Corruption and Settling the Score at the Same Time? / Iván García

The political and fiscal plot against corruption has obvious political overtones. Many are asking if Raul Castro is playing hard ball or leaving the road to his political and economic adversaries. Let’s wait and see. Meanwhile, the mystery continues on the island. Detentions after detentions. Surprise audits of Gladys Bejerano’s accounts. And the Chinese padlocks … Continue reading “Cuba: War Against Corruption and Settling the Score at the Same Time? / Iván García”

Leopoldo Lopez and Angel Santiesteban: Two Lives and One Destiny

If we paused to observe Leopoldo Lopez and Angel Santiesteban-Prats for one moment, we see two very different physical types. One is very slim, the other sturdy. One is a lawyer, the other a writer. One is Venezuelan, the other Cuban; both are the father of a girl and a boy. Both share the same … Continue reading “Leopoldo Lopez and Angel Santiesteban: Two Lives and One Destiny”

“I Always Did What My Conscience Dictated” / Dimas Castellano, Oscar Espinosa Chepe

One of the central figures of the Cuban opposition, who participated in the revolution before its ultimate victory but ended up being sentenced to 20 years in Castro’s prisons, was the independent economist Oscar Espinosa Chepe, who died in Madrid. He recounts his life and ideas in this interview. Born in Cienfuegos on November 29, … Continue reading ““I Always Did What My Conscience Dictated” / Dimas Castellano, Oscar Espinosa Chepe”

Marina Ochoa’s Messages / POLEMICA: The 2007 Intellectual Debate

Before anything else, please forgive me for entering so late into the discussion. My life is very complicated precisely because of the climate of indifference, incapacity and/or corruption that I see confirmed in all the applications to the housing “machine”. I am appalled! I mention it because in my opinion what brought an end to … Continue reading “Marina Ochoa’s Messages / POLEMICA: The 2007 Intellectual Debate”

Cuba, a State in Liquidation Sale / Iván García

Cuba’s fate will be decided in 10 years. Or less. By that time Fidel Castro, will be 95 years old. If he is still alive then, a nurse will try to feed him with puree or apple compote with a spoon. His brother Raul, around the same, will turn 90 years old and I don’t … Continue reading “Cuba, a State in Liquidation Sale / Iván García”

Fidel Castro: No Comments / Iván García

We have to see Fidel Castro as a piece of living history. A stream of bright ideas. God in olive green with a beard. The only comandante. The man who never makes mistakes. Democracy, that word so used and which has provoked so many wars, has many interpretations according to whomever is using it. Kim … Continue reading “Fidel Castro: No Comments / Iván García”