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Social Networks Respond To Randy Alonso: I-Am-Not-Ex-Cuban / 14ymedio, Mario Penton

14ymedio, Mario Penton, Miami, 19 August 2016 — A recent comment by official journalist Randy Alonso has generated a number of protests on social networks. The well-known Cuban TV host questioned the nationality of the Cuban athlete Orlando Ortega, who won silver medal competing for Spain at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. On … Continue reading “Social Networks Respond To Randy Alonso: I-Am-Not-Ex-Cuban / 14ymedio, Mario Penton”

Randy, The Situation Is Worse Than In The 90s / Dimas Castellano

Dimas Castellanos, 3 August 2016 — The newspaper Granma recently published an article by Randy Alonso that commenced by dismissing “media vultures” who “revel in painting a dark picture, according to which Cuba will return to the direst days of the Special Period.” It is telling that Randy Alonso and the daily Granma would devote time and space to responding to these … Continue reading “Randy, The Situation Is Worse Than In The 90s / Dimas Castellano”

Etecsa, Cuba’s Communications Monopoly, Justifies Its ‘Tarifazo’ and Popular Indignation Increases

The president of the monopoly admits that they violated the contract to avoid “anxiety” and public action. 14ymedio, Havana, 1 June 2025 — Despite the damage control operation launched by Empresa de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba S.A. (Etecsa) after announcing its latest price increase, which Cubans call the ’tarifazo’*, indignation among Cubans not only persists but … Continue reading “Etecsa, Cuba’s Communications Monopoly, Justifies Its ‘Tarifazo’ and Popular Indignation Increases”

The ‘Reparto’, Musical Genre of Poverty in Cuba, Annoys the Regime’s Cultural Commissars

This style, “like rumba and son before it, was marginal until the market made it profitable,” complains ’Cubadebate’ 14ymedio, Havana, 25 May 2025 — As a genre, musical style, or a breeding ground for certain social attitudes—such as aggression or sexuality— the “reparto”* is under scrutiny by Cuban cultural commissioners. Several reports and ministerial meetings … Continue reading “The ‘Reparto’, Musical Genre of Poverty in Cuba, Annoys the Regime’s Cultural Commissars”

Whatever the Government Says About Tourism, ‘The Locomotive Had a Flat Tire,’ Cubans Joke

The authorities hide the net income of that sector because it is insignificant. 14ymedio, Madrid, May 29, 2025 — The deployment of Randy Alonso to defend the spoiled child of the regime, tourism in its lowest hours, is worthy. For the second day in a row, State TV’s Mesa Redonda [Round Table] show spoke the … Continue reading “Whatever the Government Says About Tourism, ‘The Locomotive Had a Flat Tire,’ Cubans Joke”

US Limits the Movements of Cuban Diplomats on Its Territory

14ymedio, Havana, May 8, 2025 — The US limited, this week, the mobility of Cuban diplomats on its territory. Officials will now be required to submit prior notification before visiting “state, local and municipal governments of the US and its territories.” The measure also includes access to educational and research institutions, including “national laboratories and … Continue reading “US Limits the Movements of Cuban Diplomats on Its Territory”

The Cuban Regime Celebrates the Departure of Mauricio Claver-Carone From the White House

After completing his 130 days of service as a special employee of Washington this May, the politician will dedicate himself to running his private company. 14ymedio, Havana, 11 May 2025 — Mauricio Claver-Carone the Cuban-American lawyer and businessman whom Donald Trump chose during his second term to “restore order” in Latin America, will leave the … Continue reading “The Cuban Regime Celebrates the Departure of Mauricio Claver-Carone From the White House”

Cuban Jews Denounce Mariela Castro’s ‘Unpunished’ Anti-Semitism

“If the purpose of her words was to offend us, she succeeded. But she also strengthened our dignity.” 14ymedio, Havana, 11 May 2025 — A vehement statement from the Jewish Community in Cuba, published this Saturday, reacts to Mariela Castro’s statements on State TV’s Mesa Redonda [Round Table] program, which they attribute to her “excessive … Continue reading “Cuban Jews Denounce Mariela Castro’s ‘Unpunished’ Anti-Semitism”

The Head of the US Embassy in Havana Challenges the Regime With an Invitation to the Cuban People

Mike Hammer records a video message on the streets of Havana to get people to approach him. 14ymedio, Madrid, May 2, 2025 — “Hi I’m Mike Hammer, the head of mission of the United States Embassy in Cuba.” This is how the diplomat presents himself in a short video uploaded to the Facebook page of … Continue reading “The Head of the US Embassy in Havana Challenges the Regime With an Invitation to the Cuban People”

Exclusive at the Havana Book Fair: A Work by Lydia Cabrera, Exiled and Banned by Fidel Castro

Organizers complain that foreign writers ask for royalties in dollars 14ymedio, Havana, 9 February 2025 — Havana/ A book by Cuban ethnologist Lydia Cabrera appeared on Friday on the official Round Table TV program. The silence of the guests about the book, one of the novelties of the International Book Fair, was only broken by … Continue reading “Exclusive at the Havana Book Fair: A Work by Lydia Cabrera, Exiled and Banned by Fidel Castro”

The Cuban State Extends Its Business Network in Dollars With Mercalhabana and Alma Caribe

The authorities expect there to be 50 new Alma Caribe stores, which will supply businesses and the population 14ymedio, Rosa Pascual / José Lassa, Madrid / Havana, 6 February 2025 — Three women sat down this Wednesday on the State’s Round Table program to give more details on television about a thorny issue for Cubans: … Continue reading “The Cuban State Extends Its Business Network in Dollars With Mercalhabana and Alma Caribe”

Cimex and Caribe Will Open Dollar Stores in All Cuban Provinces

Instead of coins, customers who pay with cash must accept their change in the form of candies or ‘other products available by the cash registers’ 14ymedio, Madrid, 30 January 2025 — The military conglomerate Gaesa plans to progressively expand trade in dollars to a large number of establishments in its network through Tiendas Caribe and … Continue reading “Cimex and Caribe Will Open Dollar Stores in All Cuban Provinces”

Let’s See If He Has Any

Cuban chess, according to the official press, is played under the effects of ministerial tyranny, scarcity, mental poverty and false mass appeal. 14ymedio, Xavier Carbonell, Salamanca, 20 October 2024 — Salamanca/ Fidel Castro wanted to popularize cattle raising, and the cow ended up becoming an animal as remote and sacred as the bison of Altamira. … Continue reading “Let’s See If He Has Any”

Cuba’s Official Journalism Regrets the Desertion of Young People and the Empty Newsrooms

The Cuban Union of Journalists questions military service for future students 14ymedio, Havana, 2 December 2024 — The figures provided in the III Plenary of the National Committee of the Cuban Union of Journalists (UPEC), held on Saturday in Havana, clarify the decline in the career of journalism, once coveted by students with better grades. … Continue reading “Cuba’s Official Journalism Regrets the Desertion of Young People and the Empty Newsrooms”

Cuba, Fewer Teachers and More Indoctrination in Schools / Iván García

Iván García, Desde La Habana, 10 October 2024 — As always on the island, the official story is far removed from reality. A secondary school methodologist in a Havana municipality says that in meetings with senior officials from the Ministry of Education, political slogans predominated in an attempt to camouflage the disaster in the planning … Continue reading “Cuba, Fewer Teachers and More Indoctrination in Schools / Iván García”