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The Music of ‘El Dany’ Sounds in the Streets of Havana as a Farewell to the Reggaetoner

14ymedio, Havana, 18 July 2020 —  A few hours after the burial of the popular reggaetoner El Dany, hundreds of young people gathered on Saturday night on the corner of San José and San Francisco in the neighborhood of Cayo Hueso, Central Havana, to pay tribute to the musician, who died the previous morning. His songs … Continue reading “The Music of ‘El Dany’ Sounds in the Streets of Havana as a Farewell to the Reggaetoner”

An Official ‘Check’ to Cuban Chess

(Translator’s note: this article makes reference to the Elo rating system, which is used to evaluate the relative skill levels of chess players. Amateur chess players typically have Elo ratings in the 1000-2000 range, while a rating of over 2600 places you in the world elite. The world champion currently has an Elo rating of … Continue reading “An Official ‘Check’ to Cuban Chess”

New EU Human Rights report, a Step Forward in Approach to Cuba

14ymedio, Havana, 18 June 2020 —  The Cuban Observatory for Human Rights (OCDH) believes that the chapter dedicated to Cuba in the Annual Report on Human Rights of the European Union (EU), released this week, is a step forward in the European approach to the situation on the island. In a statement released Thursday, the OCDH highlights that the … Continue reading “New EU Human Rights report, a Step Forward in Approach to Cuba”

In Santa Clara Online Private Sales Triumph

14ymedio, Laura Rodríguez Fuentes, Santa Clara, 31 May 2020 — José Daniel is not called that, but he liked that pseudonym to create a fictitious profile on Facebook and on the messaging platforms that he uses to sell home products whose marketing has been banned by the Government since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. … Continue reading “In Santa Clara Online Private Sales Triumph”

Raul Castro Reappears After a Long Public Absence

14ymedio, Havana, 18 April 2020 — Raúl Castro reappeared this Friday after a long public absence to preside over a meeting to analyze the current situation of Covid-19 in Cuba, according to official press reports. The former president had not been seen in any official image since late February. As first secretary of the Communist Party, … Continue reading “Raul Castro Reappears After a Long Public Absence”

14yMedio’s 14 Faces of 2019

14ymedio, Havana, 24 December 2019 — The year is nearly over and it is time to draw up the editorial plans for the next twelve months and also to share with 14ymedio readers the list of names that this newspaper considers keys to understanding the news of the year 2019. Here are those people or groups that … Continue reading “14yMedio’s 14 Faces of 2019”

What We Cubans Have Been Able To Do With Internet On Mobile Phones

14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez, Havana, 6 December 2019 — Just one year ago, the Cuban state telecommunications monopoly, Etecsa, first enabled web browsing service from Cuban mobiles. The internet connection from cell phones came after years of pressure, complaints, and a high material, social and professional cost for a society trapped by the high rates of one … Continue reading “What We Cubans Have Been Able To Do With Internet On Mobile Phones”

Cuban State Media’s Hemiplegic Plot

14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez, Generation Y, Havana, 20 November 2019 — Help me understand this: Granma, a Cuban newspaper of national scope, financed by the state coffers and with its journalists based within Cuban territory, publishes an article against a citizen, resident on the Island and held in a prison, which describes him as a criminal and … Continue reading “Cuban State Media’s Hemiplegic Plot”

The Masks of Havana

14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez, Generation Y, Havana, 17 November 2019 — Havana was a city of carnivals and masks. Although the times of revelry passed long ago, this city is covered – whenever necessary – with convenient layers of makeup. Years ago, when a pope visited the island, the authorities painted the facades and cleaned the streets through … Continue reading “The Masks of Havana”

Successes and Mistakes of a Royal Visit

14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez, Havana, 15 November 2019 — This Thursday the three-day state visit by the Spanish Royals King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia to Cuba concluded, a stay that from before its beginning was surrounded by controversy and, now concluded, will continue to be subject to criticism, interpretations, grievances and redress. We must recognize … Continue reading “Successes and Mistakes of a Royal Visit”

Cuba Archive Regrets the "Shameful Amnesia" of the Spanish Royalty

14ymedio, Havana, November 12 2019 — The non-governmental organization Cuba Archive has categorized the visit of the Spanish royals, King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Havana together with “the representatives of the regime” that for decades “has usurped the sovereignty of the Cuban people,”as “shameful real amnesia” in a statement … Continue reading “Cuba Archive Regrets the "Shameful Amnesia" of the Spanish Royalty”

Ceremony, Walk, and a Photo With "Che" Guevara, The Spanish King and Queen’s First Day in Cuba

14ymedio, Havana, November 12, 2019 — A walk around Old Havana, an official photo with the face of Ernesto “Che” Guevara at their backs, and the signing of an agreement for 57 million euros in cooperation were part of the intense agenda of the king and queen of Spain during the first day of their … Continue reading “Ceremony, Walk, and a Photo With "Che" Guevara, The Spanish King and Queen’s First Day in Cuba”

Out of "Fear of the US" Several Spanish Businesspeople do Not Want to Accompany King Felipe VI to Cuba

14ymedio, Havana, 30 October 2019 — “It is normal for them to be afraid of the United States,” Spain’s Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said in reply to a question from the online media OKdiario about the decision of some Spanish businesspeople not to accompany the Spanish Royals on their visit to Cuba. “They will know what they are … Continue reading “Out of "Fear of the US" Several Spanish Businesspeople do Not Want to Accompany King Felipe VI to Cuba”

King Felipe VI Will Arrive in Cuba on 11 November and His "Visit is Not a Sign of Support for Anything"

14ymedio/EFE, Havana, 31 October 2019 — The Spanish royals will make a state visit to Cuba between November 12 and 14, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs published in Madrid on Thursday. “This state trip is part of the commemorative events of the 500th Anniversary of the foundation of the city … Continue reading “King Felipe VI Will Arrive in Cuba on 11 November and His "Visit is Not a Sign of Support for Anything"”

Spanish Royal Palace Upset over Government Forcing King to Visit Cuba

14ymedio, Jorge Sainz, October 21, 2019 — The royal palace is very upset with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez for committing King Felipe VI to a visit of Cuba in mid-November. Irritation at Zarzuela Palace is palpable, as Vozpópuli has learned. The monarch does not understand how the caretaker government could authorize a visit of such importance, especially … Continue reading “Spanish Royal Palace Upset over Government Forcing King to Visit Cuba”