September Rumors in Cuba: Soldiers in Russia, Splurges for the G-77, Punishment for Small Private Businesses

14ymedio/Yucabyte, Havana, 18 October 2023 — In a context of maximum international tension, the news that there were Cuban soldiers fighting in the service of Russia during the invasion of Ukraine generated countless rumors. Meanwhile, on the Island, the leaders did not give an official explanation, and soon – after the arrival in Havana of … Continue reading “September Rumors in Cuba: Soldiers in Russia, Splurges for the G-77, Punishment for Small Private Businesses”

Guarded Streets and Arrest of Opponents: Cuba Prepares for the Summit of the 77

14ymedio, Havana, 16 September 2023 — Without surprises or uncomfortable statements for the Havana regime, the leaders of the Group of 77 plus China have paraded this weekend through the visitor gallery of Havana’s Palace of Conventions. Raúl Castro has abandoned his retirement to meet several world leaders, and the atmosphere in the city is … Continue reading “Guarded Streets and Arrest of Opponents: Cuba Prepares for the Summit of the 77”

Deployment of Machinery to Pretty Up the Streets of the Cuban Capital for the G-77 Summit

14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez, Havana, September 8, 2023 — The phrase with which Cubans mock the partial restoration of Havana every time the visit of a foreign president is expected is accurate: “Put some makeup on the old woman,” that is, hide the potholes and paint the facades of certain “strategic” streets, while the rest … Continue reading “Deployment of Machinery to Pretty Up the Streets of the Cuban Capital for the G-77 Summit”

A Critique of Cuban President Diaz-Canel’s Speech at the Paris Summit

14ymedio, Elías Amor Bravo, Economist, 23 June 2023 — We already know that Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel went to the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact in Paris with nothing to offer. At the expense of the meager Cuban budget, basically, he took some souvenir photographs, checked in with friends like Lula and Guterres … Continue reading “A Critique of Cuban President Diaz-Canel’s Speech at the Paris Summit”

Cuba: National Security and Defense of Cattle / Juan Juan Almeida

The “National Defense Council” is, in exceptional situations, the highest institution of power. Whenever it meets, it is charged with internal order, security, foreign policy, military forces, plus all the economic, legal and social activity of the country. So it is logical to understand why the luggage of the Cuban leaders are filled with reserves … Continue reading “Cuba: National Security and Defense of Cattle / Juan Juan Almeida”

Argentina Will Make a New Attempt To Collect the 2.8 Billion Dollars Owed by Cuba

14ymedio, Madrid, 4 September 2023 — The Argentine president, Alberto Fernández, will travel to Cuba for the G-77 plus China Summit, which will be held on September 15 and 16, with a proposal for the Cuban authorities to solve the historic debt that the Island has with the South American country. According to La Política … Continue reading “Argentina Will Make a New Attempt To Collect the 2.8 Billion Dollars Owed by Cuba”

Oil, a Hidden Issue on the Agenda of the Cuban President’s Visit to Namibia

14ymedio, Havana, 29 August 2023 — Miguel Díaz-Canel closes his visit to Namibia “with a flourish,” headlines the official Cuban press on Tuesday about the tour that the president has just made through several African countries. Cubadebate limits commentary to the symbolic aspect of the trip without mentioning a word about “the great hopes around … Continue reading “Oil, a Hidden Issue on the Agenda of the Cuban President’s Visit to Namibia”

The BRICS Admit Six New Countries but Reject 34, Including Cuba

14ymedio, Havana, 24 August 2023 — The BRICS economic group admitted six new countries as members during its XV summit, held in Johannesburg, South Africa. The bloc, composed of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, will be joined in January 2024 by Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, the United Arab Emirates and Iran. The … Continue reading “The BRICS Admit Six New Countries but Reject 34, Including Cuba”