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It’s Good for Them to Know They Are United /Mario Barroso

When Granma and the National Televised News publicized on Thursday, February 23rd the previous day’s meeting between hierarchies of Cuban religious denominations and fraternal organizations with representatives of the Cuban regime, many were alarmed to discover the existing communion between religious and political leaders. Such agreement places both on the same playing field. Esteban Lazo, a … Continue reading “It’s Good for Them to Know They Are United /Mario Barroso”

To the Outraged / Lilianne Ruíz

I understand that Western countries, where the government emerges from a multi-party democracy, must have their problems. Here the scriptwriters of any news report broadcast are very pleased when they comment on (because they almost never let you hear the voices of the international reporters) the news about the protests of the Outraged, Spanish students, … Continue reading “To the Outraged / Lilianne Ruíz”

Country of Pixels / Marcos García Rodríguez

                  Esta obra ha sido debidamente registrada en el Centro Nacional de Derechos de Autor y pertenece por entero al autor. Queda prohibido utilizarla en parte o en su conjunto por cualquier medio, soporte o forma de comunicación sin permiso expreso del autor. [Photos may not be … Continue reading “Country of Pixels / Marcos García Rodríguez”

CID Delegate in San Miguel del Patron Won’t Appear Before State Security / Katia Sonia

Elpidio Rodriguez Casas, delegate of the Cuban Independent and Democratic Party in the municipality of San Miguel del Padrón, refused to appear in response to a subpoena issued by the Lieutenant Nelson of state security to 3:00 pm on August 3, the municipal unit of the National Revolutionary Police. Homes Rodriguez declared his disagreement with … Continue reading “CID Delegate in San Miguel del Patron Won’t Appear Before State Security / Katia Sonia”

Public Declaration in Self-Defense of Rastafarian Artist Hector Riscar (El Nano) / El Sexto – Danilo Maldonado Machado

I, Hector Riscar Mustelier, declare in writing what really happened on Wednesday 16 November 2011. We left the National Cabaret, where we were working the Heritage Group, a reggae band, of which I am director. We were Adrian (props), Daniel (drummer), Zenén (sound engineer) and I, crossing the corner of Prado and San Jose, where … Continue reading “Public Declaration in Self-Defense of Rastafarian Artist Hector Riscar (El Nano) / El Sexto – Danilo Maldonado Machado”

Palestinians in Havana / Iván García

For the ‘Palestinians’, as people from Havana call those born in the eastern provinces, to live in Havana is almost a mission impossible. By Decree 217, passed in 1997, the law sanctions and fines people born outside the capital who wish to settle there without official permission. It’s like a border without a border. There … Continue reading “Palestinians in Havana / Iván García”

The Housing Problem: the System’s Autotrophic Phase / Miriam Celaya

Those of us Habaneros who were already adults in the 90’s witnessed the dismantling of the so-called “hostels” or INIT shelters, which — for the younger readers — were something like the tropical version of a cheap motel in which, for a small fee, couples who had no other adequate space rented a room for … Continue reading “The Housing Problem: the System’s Autotrophic Phase / Miriam Celaya”

Party Prepares Itself for Next Elections / Laritza Diversent

The Communist Party of Cuba works arduously to realize a full identity between its members and those of the government, and to guarantee that its politics are approved unanimously in the National Assembly, the body that represents and expresses the will of more than 11 million Cubans. The sixth Congress of the Communist Party of … Continue reading “Party Prepares Itself for Next Elections / Laritza Diversent”

Monumental Horrors / Rebeca Monzo

In the past few days, I wrote about architectural horrors, today I am going to dedicate this post to the aggressions committed against our monuments. Walking through the neighborhood of El Vedado, as always with my little camera in hand, I stopped to look at the little park that splits the road in two. There … Continue reading “Monumental Horrors / Rebeca Monzo”

XY, Axis of Coordinates or Chromosomes of Survival / Rosa María Rodríguez Torrado

A little while ago I left my house and a neighbor in my sector (whom I shall call ‘X’) signaled me to come to the sidewalk in front. The attitude of her corporeal whisper intrigued me. I crossed the street to go meet her, looking all around, because her conspiratorial gestures put me on alert. … Continue reading “XY, Axis of Coordinates or Chromosomes of Survival / Rosa María Rodríguez Torrado”

XY, Axis of Coordinates or Chromosomes of Survival

A little while ago I left my house and a neighbor in my sector (whom I shall call ‘X’) signaled me to come to the sidewalk in front. The attitude of her corporeal whisper intrigued me. I crossed the street to go meet her, looking all around, because her conspiratorial gestures put me on alert. … Continue reading “XY, Axis of Coordinates or Chromosomes of Survival”

Cuba: Poor but Content / Iván García

In the neighborhood of Cayo Hueso, there are people who are viewed with disdain. Waldo is one such case, chief of surveillance for the Committee for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR). A neighborhood full of prostitutes and marginal people who live from what “falls off” the truck. Due to his intransigence and zeal to … Continue reading “Cuba: Poor but Content / Iván García”

Pyongyang’s Plan / Rosa María Rodríguez Torrado

I get up, got to the mirror to brush my teeth, and discover that my eyes are slanted. I can’t turn on the light because Rafa is sleeping; I prefer to think that I didn’t sleep well and that it’s because of the shadows in the room and I leave it. I turn on the … Continue reading “Pyongyang’s Plan / Rosa María Rodríguez Torrado”

Watching Foreign TV: A Decade of Debt / Laritza Diversent

Jesus still believes that he should not have to pay off a debt for enjoying foreign television. The restless Jesus Martinez approaches and asks them if they can help him. He was staring all over the place with his thick glasses while he whispered something about his grandmother being at the verge of a depression … Continue reading “Watching Foreign TV: A Decade of Debt / Laritza Diversent”