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The Latin American Spring / 14ymedio, Carlos Alberto Montaner

14ymedio, Carlos Alberto Montaner, 12 December 2015 — Has the Latin American Spring finally sprung? Perhaps. There are signs. Antonio Machado records the doubt in his Canciones: “Spring has come, nobody knows how.” All springs are different. Eastern Europe’s, in the second half of the eighties, was possible because the stars surprisingly aligned themselves under … Continue reading “The Latin American Spring / 14ymedio, Carlos Alberto Montaner”

Paris, Eternally Paris! / Somos+

Somos+, Jose M. Presol, 18 November 2015 — Why Paris? It’s not by chance. By 1814 and 1815 the wars between France and — I think we can say — the rest of Europe, finally came to an end. Everyone had tried to invade and control the city. By 1789 it had become not just … Continue reading “Paris, Eternally Paris! / Somos+”

Farmers Installed Electricity Without State Support / 14ymedio, Sol Garcia Basulto

14ymedio, Sol Garcia Basulto, Camagüey, 8 December 2105 – In an act that mixes rebellion and impatience, the residents of Las Casimas in Camagüey have improvised a four kilometer long power line to bring service to their village. After years of negotiations and requests, the farmers did not want to remain in the shadows, and … Continue reading “Farmers Installed Electricity Without State Support / 14ymedio, Sol Garcia Basulto”

The Cuban Exodus: Causes and Effects / Dimas Castellanos

Dimas Castellanos, 30 November 2015 — The unstoppable exodus of Cubans has become a crisis once again. While thousands of our compatriots are stuck at the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, the Government of Cuba chooses to ignore the main cause. In recent months, thousands of Cubans have been traveling through Central America for the … Continue reading “The Cuban Exodus: Causes and Effects / Dimas Castellanos”

Police Raid UNPACU’s Children’s Party / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 6 December 2015 – Police officers raided a house in Palma Soriano in the city of Santiago this Sunday, where the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU) was holding a children’s party. At the time of the assault there were “nearly 40 children” in the house, according to José Daniel Ferrer, leader of the … Continue reading “Police Raid UNPACU’s Children’s Party / 14ymedio”

Macri Victory Encourages Cuban Democrats / 14ymedio, Mario Lleonart

14ymedio, Mario Lleonart, 26 November 2015 — Mauricio Macri won. For those who hope for democracy in Cuba, the best option won. Although the recently-elected President hardly mentioned the island during his campaign, it is clear that the cause of liberty in Cuba will have a friend in him. His references to the situation in … Continue reading “Macri Victory Encourages Cuban Democrats / 14ymedio, Mario Lleonart”

The Stay of Some Cubans in Costa Rica / Ivan Garcia

Ivan Garcia, Costa Rica, 2 December 2015 — Just after 5:30 in the afternoon, night falls on the Costa Rican village of La Cruz, some 12 miles from the Nicaraguan border. It is a neighborhood of gentle slopes, clean streets and an agreeable climate. Architecturally there’s not much that stands out. One or two-story houses … Continue reading “The Stay of Some Cubans in Costa Rica / Ivan Garcia”

Nicolas Maduro’s Insults / 14ymedio, Luis Nieto

Background from Translating Cuba: Uruguayan Luis Almargo, secretary-general of the Organization of American States, sent a letter to Venezuela’s National Electoral Council this November regarding potential irregularities in the upcoming elections and condemning the assassination of an opposition politician at a campaign rally. Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro responded by saying, “to call Almagro a piece of … Continue reading “Nicolas Maduro’s Insults / 14ymedio, Luis Nieto”

Youth For Democracy Travels To Caracas With Rosa Maria Paya / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 4 December 2015 — A delegation from the Latin American Network of Youth for Democracy has traveled to Venezuela to observe the legislative elections on Sunday. The delegation, led by Rosa María Payá, new president of the organization, wants to send a “signal of solidarity” to Venezuelan democrats. In a statement, the Youth for Democracy Network … Continue reading “Youth For Democracy Travels To Caracas With Rosa Maria Paya / 14ymedio”

Cuban Film Institute: “There can be no place in our forums for the enemies of the Revolution” / Diario de Cuba

Diario de Cuba, Havana, 4 December 2015 — A statement from the president of the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC), published on Thursday on the State website Cubarte put a stop to the recent discussions by filmmakers against censorship, in meetings where, “there can be place for the enemies of the Revolution.” “The point … Continue reading “Cuban Film Institute: “There can be no place in our forums for the enemies of the Revolution” / Diario de Cuba”

Cuban Filmmakers Mobilize Against Censorship / 14ymedio, Luz Escobar

14ymedio, Luz Escobar, Havana, 30 November 2015 – The G20 group of filmmakers voted unanimously at a meeting on Saturday in favor of supporting the filmmaker and playwright Juan Carlos Cremata by writing a letter denouncing the censorship of his work and the smear campaign against him. The meeting had its most tense moment when … Continue reading “Cuban Filmmakers Mobilize Against Censorship / 14ymedio, Luz Escobar”

Costa Rica Negotiates to Fly Cubans to Belize, After Refusal from Guatemala / EFE, via 14ymedio

EFE (via 14ymedio) San Jose, Costa Rica, 3 December 2015 — The Government of Costa Rica reported on Thursday that given the refusal of Guatemala, it is negotiating with Belize to airlift thousands of Cubans who are stranded on Costa Rican soil to that country, to continue their journey to the United States. Costa Rican … Continue reading “Costa Rica Negotiates to Fly Cubans to Belize, After Refusal from Guatemala / EFE, via 14ymedio”

Intensified Vigilance Against Fish and Yogurt Sellers in Mayabeque / 14ymedio, Carmona Osniel Breijo

14ymedio, Osniel Carmona Breijo, Guines, 3 December 2015 – “Anyone with more than five pepinos [the liter-and-a-half plastic bottles that are standard for homemade yogurt] can get off now.” This phrase, according to Nereida, a 61-year-old seller of illegal yogurt, serves the police as their “calling card” when they stop public transport for an inspection. … Continue reading “Intensified Vigilance Against Fish and Yogurt Sellers in Mayabeque / 14ymedio, Carmona Osniel Breijo”

Costa Rica’s Deputy Foreign Minister Meets With Mexico About Cuban Migrant Situation / 14ymedio

14ymedio (with information from EFE), Mexico, 1 December 2015 — The Deputy Foreign Minister of Costa Rica, Alejandro Solano, met Tuesday in Mexico City with Socorro Flores. Mexico’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Latin America and the Caribbean, with whom he discussed issues of bilateral relations, including the results of the meeting held in El Salvador … Continue reading “Costa Rica’s Deputy Foreign Minister Meets With Mexico About Cuban Migrant Situation / 14ymedio”

‘The Visionary’: A Tank Dedicated To Fidel Castro / 14ymdio, Juan Carlos Fernandez

14ymedio, Juan Carlos Fernandez, Pinar del Rio, 1 December 2015 – Pedestrians walking along Martí Street in the capital of Pinar del Rio were astonished last Wednesday on seeing a crane moving a tank. A work by the artist Humberto El Negro Hernandez, in collaboration with Arquimedes Lores Nelo, weighs several tons and has been … Continue reading “‘The Visionary’: A Tank Dedicated To Fidel Castro / 14ymdio, Juan Carlos Fernandez”