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Generals Sharpening The Teeth Over the Burial of Castro-ism / Luis Cino

HAVANA, Cuba, September, Luis Cino, www.cubanet.org — Those who restored capitalism in Russia rose from the ranks of the Communist nomenklatura. High-level bureaucrats, officials and generals made immense fortunes appropriating the assets of the state during the process of economic privatization that led to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The cases of Roman Abramovich … Continue reading “Generals Sharpening The Teeth Over the Burial of Castro-ism / Luis Cino”

Bad Handwriting in La Joven Cuba (28) / Regina Coyula

This is not in response to a post, but arises from the comments area. For better understanding I have copied Osmany’s words in italics; he is one of the administrators http://lajovencuba.wordpress.com, a blog developed at the University of Matanzas on which I comment regularly. Dear Osmany: You were very helpful in responding to my comment, … Continue reading “Bad Handwriting in La Joven Cuba (28) / Regina Coyula”

“We Can Work With Members of the Cuban Regime, but Not With Those Who Have Blood on Their Hands”

Marco Rubio offers “a unique opportunity” to the critical sector to take steps toward “political and economic freedom.” U.S. private-sector actors continue with their “business diplomacy” and negotiate investment projects on the Island. 14ymedio, Madrid, September 24, 2026 – “Why do I always get the questions about Cuba?” Marco Rubio joked this Wednesday at a … Continue reading ““We Can Work With Members of the Cuban Regime, but Not With Those Who Have Blood on Their Hands””

A Controversial Proposal From Harvard: The Transition in Cuba Must Include the Current Government

The report proposes a general amnesty, the lifting of sanctions on fuel and, in the medium term, a Constituent Assembly. 14ymedio, Havana, September 12, 2026 / After nearly twenty pages describing a country ruined by authoritarianism, repression, inefficiency and decades of disastrous economic decisions, the Harvard Working Group on the Future of Cuba reaches a … Continue reading “A Controversial Proposal From Harvard: The Transition in Cuba Must Include the Current Government”

Expedia Wins Lawsuit Filed by Two Cuban-Americans for ‘Trafficking’ in Confiscated Properties

According to the jury, the claimants did not provide clear evidence regarding ownership of the land in Cuba. 14ymedio, Madrid, September 1, 2026 /  A Miami jury on Monday handed another legal victory to the American travel agency Expedia Group. The court concluded that Cuban-Americans who sued the company for exploiting properties confiscated from their … Continue reading “Expedia Wins Lawsuit Filed by Two Cuban-Americans for ‘Trafficking’ in Confiscated Properties”

Expedia Returns to U.S. Courts Over ‘Trafficking’ in Confiscated Properties in Cuba

The proceedings revive disputes under the Helms-Burton Act after a judge overturned a $29.8 million verdict against the company in 2025. 14ymedio, Madrid, August 30, 2026 – The U.S. travel agency Expedia Group is once again facing a lawsuit in a federal court in Miami over the use of properties confiscated by the Cuban Government … Continue reading “Expedia Returns to U.S. Courts Over ‘Trafficking’ in Confiscated Properties in Cuba”

Cuba’s Foreign Minister Describes the Renewal of the US Embargo, in Effect Since 1960, as a ‘Genocidal Policy’

Like all his predecessors, Trump invokes his country’s “national interest” to justify his decision 14ymedio, Havana, August 25, 2026 / Amid an unprecedented oil embargo against Cuba, US President Donald Trump extended the Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA), one of the historical legal pillars used to maintain economic sanctions against the island, for another … Continue reading “Cuba’s Foreign Minister Describes the Renewal of the US Embargo, in Effect Since 1960, as a ‘Genocidal Policy’”

The Former Cuban Electricity Company Sues UNE and Energas and Refers to the Canadian Company Sherritt

The Former Cuban Electricity Company Sues UNE and Energas and Refers to the Canadian Company Sherritt 14ymedio, Madrid, July 31, 2026 / The Cuban Electric Company (CEC), headquartered in Florida, filed a lawsuit on July 29 against Unión Eléctrica (UNE) and Energas in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The CEC maintains … Continue reading “The Former Cuban Electricity Company Sues UNE and Energas and Refers to the Canadian Company Sherritt”

“Cuba’s Solution Will Be Real Estate, Because It Can Attract a Great Deal of Investment”

Spanish lawyer Hermenegildo Altozano, an expert on foreign investment in the Island, analyzes the future of tourism and the real estate sector, with the exile community playing a leading role. 14ymedio, Madrid, July 27, 2026 – In Cuba, “a hurricane has been unleashed, and what you have to do is take shelter.” That is how … Continue reading ““Cuba’s Solution Will Be Real Estate, Because It Can Attract a Great Deal of Investment””

The Cuban Regime Cannot Tolerate Criticism of Its Incompetence

Bruno Rodríguez demands that the German Foreign Minister and the OAS attribute the crisis on the island to the US blockade. 14ymedio/EFE, Havana, June 25, 2026 / The Cuban government responded Thursday to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul after the Christian Democratic politician attributed the island’s crisis to mismanagement by its authorities. Cuban Foreign Minister … Continue reading “The Cuban Regime Cannot Tolerate Criticism of Its Incompetence”

The Castroist “Reforms”: The Potemkin Façade

A free society does not emerge from a totalitarian system simply because private companies are allowed to exist. 14ymedio, Julio Shiling, Miami, June 27, 2026 / The Cuban dictatorship’s announcement of 176 economic and social “transformation” proposals should not be mistaken for a historic opening or a genuine abandonment of the failed system that has … Continue reading “The Castroist “Reforms”: The Potemkin Façade”

The US Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Exxon Mobile and Denies Immunity From the Cuban State

The decision opens the door to seeking compensation from the Cuban regime, which had previously relied on foreign sovereign immunity. 14ymedio, Madrid, June 23, 2026 — The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Exxon Mobil in its dispute against the Cuban state, opening the way for claims seeking compensation for properties confiscated in … Continue reading “The US Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Exxon Mobile and Denies Immunity From the Cuban State”

Spanish Company Meliá Abandons the Management of 15 of Its 34 Hotels in Cuba

The decision was communicated to Gaesa on May 26, according to a company statement. 14ymedio, Madrid, June 3, 2026 / Meliá is leaving 15 of the 34 hotels it manages in Cuba, as confirmed this Wednesday through its Portuguese subsidiary, Ilha Bela. The decision has been communicated to the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) – … Continue reading “Spanish Company Meliá Abandons the Management of 15 of Its 34 Hotels in Cuba”

The Dominance of Meliá and Iberostar in Cuba Is Threatened by the Possible Arrival of U.S. Investors

“Spanish hotel companies could discover that their historical advantage rests on a more fragile foundation than it seemed,” says an expert 14ymedio, Madrid, May 26, 2026 — Decades of investments by Spanish companies in Cuba could be reduced to ashes if Donald Trump’s administration demands the tourism sector as spoils in its negotiations with the … Continue reading “The Dominance of Meliá and Iberostar in Cuba Is Threatened by the Possible Arrival of U.S. Investors”

The Suspension of Service by CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd Affects 60% of Cuba’s Maritime Traffic

The decision by the French and German shipping companies is a consequence of new U.S. sanctions and will mainly affect trade with China 14ymedio, Madrid, May 18, 2026 — International shipping companies CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd, French and German respectively, officially confirmed this Sunday the suspension of their shipments to and from Cuba. The information … Continue reading “The Suspension of Service by CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd Affects 60% of Cuba’s Maritime Traffic”