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“We Have Reified José Martí to the Point of Exhaustion and Young People See Him as a Distant Reality”

Armando, a professor in Manzanillo, regrets the manipulation of the image of the hero by the Cuban regime 14ymedio, Carlos A. Rodriguez, Manzanillo, Cuba, 29 January 2025 —  “We have objectified Martí to the point of exhaustion, we have limited him to a photo, a slogan, a piece of marble, and children and young people … Continue reading ““We Have Reified José Martí to the Point of Exhaustion and Young People See Him as a Distant Reality””

In Havana: Cubans ‘Didn’t Talk Much About José Martí, the Torch March Was About Trump’

As every January, detours and road closures caused chaos in Havana’s traffic 14ymedio, Jorge Lassa, Havana, 28 January 2025 — A wave of olive-green caps flooded the steps of the University of Havana on Monday night. At the foot of the famous statue of the Alma Mater – once a symbol of education and civility … Continue reading “In Havana: Cubans ‘Didn’t Talk Much About José Martí, the Torch March Was About Trump’”

The Despair of the Line Manager for More Than 6,000 Gas Station Customers in Havana

Pedro Garce Fights Against ’Imperialism’ and the Bureaucracy of Those ’From Above’ 14ymedio, Havana, 23 December 2024 — Every time he starts writing in his Telegram group, Pedro Garce, organizer of the lines for fuel in El Tángana and two other gas stations in the municipality of Plaza de la Revolución, makes customers tremble. For … Continue reading “The Despair of the Line Manager for More Than 6,000 Gas Station Customers in Havana”

‘Propaganda Artist’ Tours Havana’s Agricultural Markets

On the eve of May 1, posters fill everything from state stalls to ’MSMEs’ connected to the regime 14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez, Havana, 30 April 2024 — With a cap, backpack and the gestures of an artist, a “compañero” – it is not known if sent by the Party or the municipal government – ​​walked … Continue reading “‘Propaganda Artist’ Tours Havana’s Agricultural Markets”

Cuban Political Police Interrogate Dagoberto Valdés About an Alleged ‘Operation’ Against the Regime

The academic was detained by two patrol cars on the Pinar del Río highway when he returned from Havana 14ymedio, Havana, May 1, 2024 — Cuban academic Dagoberto Valdés was detained this Tuesday night by State Security agents during a trip from Havana to Pinar del Río, where he lives. Valdés, the director of the … Continue reading “Cuban Political Police Interrogate Dagoberto Valdés About an Alleged ‘Operation’ Against the Regime”

Two Years of Harassment and Pressure for Writing ‘Patria y Vida’ on Her House for the 11 July 2021 Protests

14ymedio, Havana, 23 April 2024 — Three words in blue ink – Patria y Vida… Homeland and Life – written on the facade of her house were enough for Sandra Hernández to understand State Security’s speedy response even in small towns like hers. After the island-wide protests of 11 July 2021 (11J), there was not … Continue reading “Two Years of Harassment and Pressure for Writing ‘Patria y Vida’ on Her House for the 11 July 2021 Protests”

Jose Marti Knocks Down the Increase in Gas Prices in Cuba

14ymedio, Natalia López Moya, Havana, 31 January 2024 — It started as a murmur. Some drivers who were waiting with their vehicles in line to buy fuel at the El Tángana gas station in Havana shared the news. “They just said it on the news,” said a driver with shortness of breath and an almost … Continue reading “Jose Marti Knocks Down the Increase in Gas Prices in Cuba”

Guardians of Official Dogma Kill a Havantur Ad for Flights from Cuba to Miami

14ymedio, Havana, 21 January 2024 — Havanatur has been getting into ideological trouble lately. Their recent ads promoting flights from Cuba to Miami for the equivalent of 229 dollars inexplicably disappeared hours after they were posted. Unlike the previous controversy in December in which the state-run travel agency used an image of Santa Claus, this … Continue reading “Guardians of Official Dogma Kill a Havantur Ad for Flights from Cuba to Miami”

While the Country Is Sinking, the Cuban Regime Renews the Code of Ethics for Its Cadres

14ymedio, Madrid, 16 January 2024 — After 18 years, the list of rules of conduct known as the Code of Ethics of the State Cadres already has a new version, which entered into force this Monday after its publication in the Official Gazette. The rule emphasizes aspects such as “the honor and duty to defend … Continue reading “While the Country Is Sinking, the Cuban Regime Renews the Code of Ethics for Its Cadres”

Devoid of Tourists and Locals, Only the Turkey Vultures Remain in the Plaza of the Revolution

14ymedio, Pedro Espinosa, Havana, 13 December 2023 — A few years ago a line of taxis and old convertibles regularly filled the esplanade in front of the Plaza of the Revolution’s tower. But the decline in tourism has also led to a decline in visitors to what was once the nerve center of political power … Continue reading “Devoid of Tourists and Locals, Only the Turkey Vultures Remain in the Plaza of the Revolution”

Against the Warrior Anti-Semitism of the Cuban Regime

14ymedio, Jacobo Machover, Paris, December 17, 2023 — Sad and terrible realization: Cuba leads the most virulent anti-Semitism in much of the world, outside Arab and Muslim countries. The most rancid insults to Israel and the Jewish people are pronounced without the slightest embarrassment by Mariela Castro, the daughter of Raúl Castro; Aleida Guevara, daughter … Continue reading “Against the Warrior Anti-Semitism of the Cuban Regime”

‘I Don’t Even Know Where Gaza Is,’ Says a Cuban Student Marching for Palestine

14ymedio, Nelson García and Natalia López Moya, Havana, 23 November 2023 —  The march called for this Thursday in Havana by the Union of Young Communists of Cuba (UJC) “in defense of Palestine” began two hours late. Initially announced for 1:00 pm, the event began at 3:00, at G and the Malecón, to the annoyance of … Continue reading “‘I Don’t Even Know Where Gaza Is,’ Says a Cuban Student Marching for Palestine”

Uruguayan Diplomats in Cuba Are Asked to Meet with the Opposition ‘For Reciprocity’

14ymedio, Havana, August 3, 2023 — The Center for the Opening and Development of Latin America (Cadal) sent a letter on Thursday to the President of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, requesting that he instruct his diplomats in Cuba to talk with the opposition to the island’s regime. The organization also urged the president to invite a “representative … Continue reading “Uruguayan Diplomats in Cuba Are Asked to Meet with the Opposition ‘For Reciprocity’”

Caimanera, One of the Most Guarded Towns in Cuba, Took to the Streets

14ymedio, Yoani Sánchez, Generation Y, Havana, 8 May 2023 — Shirtless, with his arm raised and making the victory sign with his fingers, we see one of the protesters who on Saturday took to the streets of Caimanera, in Guantanamo. The man, who stands out for his leadership, lists the reasons that have led them … Continue reading “Caimanera, One of the Most Guarded Towns in Cuba, Took to the Streets”

Cuba’s Silent Majority

14ymedio, Yunior García Aguilera, Madrid, 18 April 2023 — I have a friend who says he’s not leftist, nor rightist, but the opposite. After his apparently absurd joke, it’s evident he is fed up with the polarization that is shaking Cuba and the planet. The truth is that those on the right tend to move … Continue reading “Cuba’s Silent Majority”