"Work is rewarded according to its quality and quantity" / Cuban Law Association

Cuban Law Association, Egar Luis Arozarena Gómez, 10 October 2016 — This article’s title is taken from Art. 45 of our Constitution, which is a clear reflection of the socialist principle “from each according to his ability, to each according to his work.” For work reasons I visited a production centre, concerned with exporting Cuban … Continue reading “"Work is rewarded according to its quality and quantity" / Cuban Law Association”

David and Goliath / Cuban Law Association

Cuban Law Association, Attorney Yasmany Orges Lugo, 8 August 2016 — An attorney is someone with an undergraduate degree which allows him or her to practice law in accordance with a country’s legal statutes on behalf of clients. Attorneys are active and indispensable partners in their country’s administration of justice. In other words, an attorney … Continue reading “David and Goliath / Cuban Law Association”

We’re Back! / Cuban Law Association

Dear Readers: After the experience of a webpage, we decided to return to the popular format of a blog. We will have greater visibility here, but above all, from inside Cuba, the page loads better and faster, and the “cascading” format allows readers to read the published posts even when people haven’t been able to … Continue reading “We’re Back! / Cuban Law Association”

School Violence and Social and Legal Indiscipline in Cuba / Dayanara Vega, Cuban Law Association

By Dayanara Vega School violence is considered an intentional act or omission that is hurtful and practiced among members of the educational community (students, professors, parents, entry-level employees) and that is done within the physical space of school facilities and other spaces directly related to the school (areas surrounding the school or places where extracurricular … Continue reading “School Violence and Social and Legal Indiscipline in Cuba / Dayanara Vega, Cuban Law Association”

At Any Price / Wilfredo Vallin Almeida, Cuban Law Association

Wilfredo Vallín Almeida — On various occasions, I have seen a video depicting a meeting between economist Jose Triana from the Center for Studies of the Cuban Economy and officials from the Interior Ministry. In the video, Triana explains his point of view regarding the necessity of certain changes that, in his opinion, are indispensable to the country’s … Continue reading “At Any Price / Wilfredo Vallin Almeida, Cuban Law Association”

Travel Insurance is not a Trustworthy Contract / Edilio Hernandez Herrera, Cuban Law Association

A few years ago, some friends encouraged me to taik about travel insurance for tourists coming to Cuba. What they cover, how the guarantee limits work, legal quality and certainty, which provisions are legally and objectively reclaimable. This subject arose in relation to a retired gentleman, who was ill and as his family in New … Continue reading “Travel Insurance is not a Trustworthy Contract / Edilio Hernandez Herrera, Cuban Law Association”

Another Unfulfilled Promise / Cuban Law Association, Dayanara Vega

The National Assembly of People’s Power quickly passed the economic regulations recently proposed by the Cuban Communist Party Congress and public opinion in the country is mixed. Some believe the economy now will be put back on track while others believe this will be “just one more of the many unfulfilled promises the party has … Continue reading “Another Unfulfilled Promise / Cuban Law Association, Dayanara Vega”

Just One Account / Josue, Rojas Marin, Cuban Law Association

I live in a community with more than sixty buildings. Behind them, as is the case with my home, many residents—at the request of the government itself—began planting fruit trees and banana plants. When the marathon of demolishing everything began, I decided to make an estimate of the economic losses that were indiscriminately carried out … Continue reading “Just One Account / Josue, Rojas Marin, Cuban Law Association”

Something That Goes Beyond the Law / Josue Rojas Marin, Cuban Law Association

Some landlords from Santa Lucia beach in the Camaguey province find themselves confused before a measure imposed by officials from Immigration and Aliens. Since last year, they have made them sign a document obliging them to be responsible for the cars rented by tourist staying in their homes, in spite of the fact that they … Continue reading “Something That Goes Beyond the Law / Josue Rojas Marin, Cuban Law Association”

Yearning for a Dream / Eliocer Cutino Rodriguez, Cuban Law Association

Eliocer Cutiño Rodríguez Some time ago, as I began to write a text about my country, I surprised myself with this thought: “… it seems as though a change toward participatory democracy is becoming reality.” That was my inspiration which turned into my written words, but before finishing the text, a friend whom I asked to critique my … Continue reading “Yearning for a Dream / Eliocer Cutino Rodriguez, Cuban Law Association”

Who’s Fault Is It? / Alexis Piloto Cabrero, Cuban Law Association

Lawyer Alexis Piloto Cabrero Juan Miguel Hernández Basulto, Camagüey, was expecting a package sent to his wife from Italy through Globestar agency operated in Havana by Cuban officials enjoying the total confidence of the State for this type of business. Hernandez Basulto was discontented when he received the package. The package was for his daughter’s quinceañera, … Continue reading “Who’s Fault Is It? / Alexis Piloto Cabrero, Cuban Law Association”

Capitalist Reminiscence? / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida

Wilfredo Vallin Almeida Many events throughout our existence can be forgotten, but others leave a deep memory that does not go away. And these events may have had many demonstrations as they can be taken for granted, a dream, an omission, a sentence, and even a poster. With the latter two, much relegated to memory, … Continue reading “Capitalist Reminiscence? / Cuban Law Association, Wilfredo Vallin Almeida”

Preface for an Economic Study / Cuban Law Association, Eliocer Cutino Rodriguez

Eliocer Cutiño Rodríguez As an attorney, to speak in economic terms is a litmus test or a tightrope walk, and which both situations demand respect for a central issue in the lives of other social spheres in which man intervenes. I will not elaborate further, I will comment as to my views on the new, … Continue reading “Preface for an Economic Study / Cuban Law Association, Eliocer Cutino Rodriguez”

Discordant Note / Cuban Law Association, Eliocer Cutino Rodriguez

Eliocer Cutiño Rodríguez The issue of development in Cuba goes back and forth between dissimilar solutions, between truths and errors, heading toward new labyrinths that contain new and more complex situations difficult to control with a simple decree. Last year Decrees 305 and 306 were issued in order to establish as a source of law … Continue reading “Discordant Note / Cuban Law Association, Eliocer Cutino Rodriguez”