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The Youth Club in Cuba Ends a Project That Was More About Politics Than About Computers

14ymedio, Havana / Holguín, Lucía Oliveira and Miguel García, 3 March 2024 — Where before there were tables with screens and keyboards, now there are boxes of vegetable oil, piles of spaghetti packages and bags of powdered milk piled up. Two of the most important buildings of the Youth Computer and Electronics Club in Holguín … Continue reading “The Youth Club in Cuba Ends a Project That Was More About Politics Than About Computers”

THE HOMELAND BELONGS TO US ALL – Cuban Dissidence Task Group 1997 – Historic Document

THE HOMELAND BELONGS TO US ALL  Cuban Dissidence Task Group Havana City, June 27, 1997 INTRODUCTION I – HISTORICAL INTERPRETATION II- IN THE NAME OF UNITY III- THE MAIN OBJECTIVE IV – THE PLAN FOR SOLVING THE CRISIS V – CONCLUSIONS VI – RECOMMENDATIONS Original in Spanish here Authors: Felix Antonio Bonne Carcasses, Rene Gomez Manzano, Vladimiro Roca Antunez, Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello Translated … Continue reading “THE HOMELAND BELONGS TO US ALL – Cuban Dissidence Task Group 1997 – Historic Document”

Fabian Pena, the Cuban Artist Who Works With Flies and Cockroaches

14ymedio, Clara Riveros, Miami, 25 February 2024 —  “In Cuba we didn’t have air conditioning. Flies and cockroaches are everywhere. My grandfather had a hobby of rolling up the Granma newspaper to catch flies, we competed, I was a child, that entertained me.” The Havana artist Fabián Peña recently won a scholarship from the Cintas de Miami Foundation, an … Continue reading “Fabian Pena, the Cuban Artist Who Works With Flies and Cockroaches”

The Urgency of Releasing Political Prisoners in Cuba and What We Can Do About It

14ymedio, Frank Calzón, Miami, 19 February 2024 –The decision of Cuba’s Assembly of People’s Power to ignore a petition for political amnesty was taken by the Communist Party of Cuba and must motivate the opposition within the country and free Cubans abroad to redouble their efforts, until the regime frees those in prison. In addition, … Continue reading “The Urgency of Releasing Political Prisoners in Cuba and What We Can Do About It”

‘Revolutionary’ Opportunists, the Main Obstacle to Achieving Freedom in Cuba

14ymedio, Karel J. Leyva, Montreal (Canada), 18 February 2024 — In the context of a totalitarian regime, an opportunist is that individual or group that seeks to benefit personally, socially, economically or politically by aligning themselves with the established system of power. They are characterized by prioritizing personal interests over ethical principles, showing remarkable flexibility … Continue reading “‘Revolutionary’ Opportunists, the Main Obstacle to Achieving Freedom in Cuba”

Home Delivery Now a High Risk Job for Cuban Drivers

14ymedio, Natalia López Moya, Havana, 14 February 2024 — A company logo, a restaurant’s refrigerated packaging or the typical colors of a home delivery service are enough to catch the eye of a thief. In a country ravaged by economic crisis, couriers transporting goods to customers’ homes are being targeted. Easy to spot, with some … Continue reading “Home Delivery Now a High Risk Job for Cuban Drivers”

After a Mediocre Tournament, Luis Quesada Is Crowned As the New Cuban Chess Champion

14ymedio, Havana, 15 February 2024 — After a National Championship without sorrow or glory, Cuban chess now has a new leader. Luis Quesada, from Ciego de Ávila, was crowned after a tense mini tournament of quick games against the other two favorites, Omar Almeida – whose victory was almost taken for granted until the last … Continue reading “After a Mediocre Tournament, Luis Quesada Is Crowned As the New Cuban Chess Champion”

The Curious Double life of Art Dealer Brent Sikkema, Murdered in Brazil by a Cuban National

14ymedio, Havana, February 10, 2024 — Brent Sikkema and his alleged killer met through a help-wanted ad. The American art dealer needed someone to look after his house in Havana’s Kohly neighborhood. Around twenty candidates responded to the job listing that Sikkema posted on the island’s best-known online classified ad site. Among them was Alejandro … Continue reading “The Curious Double life of Art Dealer Brent Sikkema, Murdered in Brazil by a Cuban National”

A Russian Flight is Delayed 18 Hours in Cuba Due to Lack of Fuel

14ymedio, Havana, February 11, 2024 — A group of Russian visitors were victims of the poor service provided by the Cuban tourism industry and decided to protest at Cayo Coco airport after an 18-hour delay in the fuel supply to the aircraft that was leaving for Moscow. According to the Russian portal Bel, the flight … Continue reading “A Russian Flight is Delayed 18 Hours in Cuba Due to Lack of Fuel”

The Dollar Reaches 300 Pesos in the Cuban Informal Market and Ties With the Euro

14ymedio, Havana, February 10, 2024 — The dollar reached the barrier of 300 Cuban pesos this Saturday and was on par with the euro in the informal currency market, according to the independent media El Toque. The accelerated degradation of the national currency is due to the increase in uncertainty created by the swings of the paquetazo [a … Continue reading “The Dollar Reaches 300 Pesos in the Cuban Informal Market and Ties With the Euro”

Western Union Helps Its Counterpart in Cuba To Resume Remittances ‘As Soon as Possible’

14ymedio, Madrid, 9 February 2024 — Western Union, which has not been able to make transfers to Cuba for more than ten days, has clarified that “although the services are temporarily suspended, we are working to resume operations as soon as possible.” In a message sent by email to 14ymedio this Friday, the company states … Continue reading “Western Union Helps Its Counterpart in Cuba To Resume Remittances ‘As Soon as Possible’”

Representatives of the United States and Cuba Meet in Washington to Discuss Security

EFE (via 14ymedio), Havana, 8 February 2024 — Representatives of the United States and Cuba met this Wednesday in Washington to improve the channels of police and judicial coordination between the two countries, the U.S. Department of State reported. According to Washington, this dialogue increases the national security of the United States through “better coordination … Continue reading “Representatives of the United States and Cuba Meet in Washington to Discuss Security”

‘We Will Have To Wait Until April 1 for the Resumption of Remittance Services to Cuba’

14ymedio, Havana/Miami, 6 February 2024 — Western Union plans to resume the remittance service to Cuba on April 1. That is the date they gave to 14ymedio in calls to two offices in the United States. The employees did not know how to answer why it will take so many months to restore the transfers. … Continue reading “‘We Will Have To Wait Until April 1 for the Resumption of Remittance Services to Cuba’”

Even Cuban Dogs Arrive Illegally in the United States

14ymedio, Havana, 6 February 2024 — From Santa Clara to Havana, from Havana to Cancun, from Cancun to Miami. The trip of Brandy, a five-year-old Creole dog, was not very different from the one its owners made twelve months ago. But the reunion had a price: tensions, bribes to process the documentation and $3,000 in … Continue reading “Even Cuban Dogs Arrive Illegally in the United States”

Cuban Rancher: ‘For a Bull of 1,000 Pounds They Gave Me 47 Dollars, Less Than for a Piglet’

14ymedio, Havana, 5 February 2024 — With milk at 20 pesos, “I have to sell 4.5 gallons to make a dollar,” and the transport to take it to the destination costs the equivalent of 6.6 gallons, says rancher José A. Casimiro, owner of the Finca del Medio, in Siguaney (Sancti Spíritus), where he practices agroecology … Continue reading “Cuban Rancher: ‘For a Bull of 1,000 Pounds They Gave Me 47 Dollars, Less Than for a Piglet’”