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VOICES 9 FOR FRIDAY 29TH…!!! / Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo

VOCES 9 PA´L VIERNES 29…!!!, originally uploaded by orlandoluispardolazo. VOICES, THE FREE-LANCE MAGAZINE REACHES ITS 1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY…!!! vocescuba.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/voces8.pdf vocescuba.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/voces71.pdf vocescuba.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/voces6-pdf1.pdf vocescuba.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/voces5-pdf.pdf vocescuba.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/voces4.pdf vocescuba.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/voces3.pdf vocescuba.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/voces2.pdf vocescuba.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/voces1.pdf Translated by Claudia D. July 23 2011

Gilipolladas* of Etiquette

The realities imposed on us during the time of the “Special Period”*[2] and the foreign investments, brought with them new forms of expression that involved part of the Cuban society. Those nationals linked to the tourism, to the diplomatic community and those working with foreigners and their currency or the exchange market, integrated into their … Continue reading “Gilipolladas* of Etiquette”

A Botched Robbery / Rebeca Monzo

A friend from Spain sent me a package in the mail, on July 6th, containing medicines, two cell phones, one for myself and the other one for another person, with their corresponding chargers, three flash drives, and some office supplies. The package arrived in less than fifteen days. When I was notified of its arrival, … Continue reading “A Botched Robbery / Rebeca Monzo”

With the Weight of Life / Luis Felipe Rojas

In this case, it has to do with one of the gravest problems of humanity. The art of transporting a bit of precious liquid home faces a path just as winding as the search for El Dorado. In a small provincial village like San German, the lack of water and poor diets and access to … Continue reading “With the Weight of Life / Luis Felipe Rojas”

Cuba: Notes About Unity, Leadership One-Party System / Miriam Celaya

(Article originally published in the digital magazine Convivencia, Issue No. 21) In just five years, Cubans have been witnessing an extremely aggravating process in the socioeconomic and political crisis, steeped in what constitutes an exceedingly complex national and international juncture. Though just a few years ago it would have been possible to alleviate the hardship … Continue reading “Cuba: Notes About Unity, Leadership One-Party System / Miriam Celaya”

Official Communication of the Rotilla Festival in Response to the Government Hijacking / Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo

Havana, Cuba. July 20th, 2011 *Official Statement of the Directive Council of the Rotilla Festival * Purpose: Denunciation of the Hijacking of Rotilla Festival Rotilla Festival, founded in the year 1998, is the only event of its kind in Cuba. It is brought together every year in the month of august, and during three consecutive … Continue reading “Official Communication of the Rotilla Festival in Response to the Government Hijacking / Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo”

Migrations / Fernando Dámaso

Migration, the movement of people from one place to another for economic, social or political reasons, as well as the periodic traveling of some animals in search of food and for other needs, is as old as the emergence of life on earth. These motions have always occurred. In some countries the population is practically … Continue reading “Migrations / Fernando Dámaso”

Testimony: The Failed Attempts to Make Me an Agent – II / Angel Santiesteban

After two months of hiding in the neighborhood of Güinera, I reappeared in my neighborhood. Everything seemed calm. The good thing was that I had taken advantage of the time to read and create. And I thought I could resume my life. When I least expected it, they raided my house and arrested me once … Continue reading “Testimony: The Failed Attempts to Make Me an Agent – II / Angel Santiesteban”

Crazy Propaganda / Rosa María Rodríguez Torrado

Since June, Cuban television seems like Chavezvision, as its five channels have focused on following the evolution and process of recuperation of the Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, and all the direct and telephone communications between Cuba and the people in his cabinet, and every one of his appearances and actions since his return to Venezuela. … Continue reading “Crazy Propaganda / Rosa María Rodríguez Torrado”

Crazy Propaganda

Since June, Cuban television seems like Chavezvision, as its five channels have focused on following the evolution and process of recuperation of the Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez, and all the direct and telephone communications between Cuba and the people in his cabinet, and every one of his appearances and actions since his return to Venezuela. … Continue reading “Crazy Propaganda”

Cuba and its Future: An Incomplete Panel / Regina Coyula

On Saturday I put aside the clutter in my house, which seems endless, so as not to miss the panel “Cuba and its future,” sponsored by the digital space Estado de Sats. The panel was made up of the economist Karina Galvez, Yoani Sanchez as a digital media expert, Wilfredo Vallin as a lawyer, but … Continue reading “Cuba and its Future: An Incomplete Panel / Regina Coyula”

An Adolescent is Killed for Trying to Eat Genips* in Havana / Laritza Diversent

On the afternoon of July 15, 2011, the town of Mantilla, on Havana’s outskirts, was shocked by the death of Angel Izquierdo Medina, a 14-year-old black teenager, who died from a gunshot to the femoral artery by Amado Interian, a retired police Major. According to the victim’s family members, three boys, including Angel, entered the … Continue reading “An Adolescent is Killed for Trying to Eat Genips* in Havana / Laritza Diversent”

From Paternalism to the Other Extreme / Fernando Dámaso

Máximo Gómez, the great Dominican promoter of our independence, said that Cubans either don’t reach far enough or reach too far, and without a doubt, he was right. As you can see he knew us very well! Now with this new issue of eliminating  paternalism and gratuities, the correctness of his opinion is ratified one … Continue reading “From Paternalism to the Other Extreme / Fernando Dámaso”

The Spaniard Sebastian Martinez will be Judged Monday in Havana / Iván García

The Spanish businessman Sebastián Martínez Ferraté, charged with corruption of minors, pimping and illegal economic activities, will be judged on Monday July 18 at the Provincial Court of Havana, whose official seat is located on Prado, Teniente and Rey. However, trials in the presence of diplomats and the media are usually held in the 10th … Continue reading “The Spaniard Sebastian Martinez will be Judged Monday in Havana / Iván García”