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With Testimonies from Detainees, Cuban TV Accuses Miami’s "Mafia" of Financing Clandestinos

14ymedio, Havana, 22 January 2020 — As it usually happens in these cases, Cuba’s State television monopoly presented a report on Tuesday that provides supposed evidence of the participation of “the anti-Cuban mafia based in Florida” in the desecration of José Martí’s busts by a group called Clandestinos. The report, more than 11 minutes long, presents … Continue reading “With Testimonies from Detainees, Cuban TV Accuses Miami’s "Mafia" of Financing Clandestinos”

The Exile Community Makes Fun of the "Revelations" on Cuban Television About The Clandestinos

14ymedio, Havana, January 23, 2020 — After being pointed out by the Cuban State’s television monopoly as the main person responsible for the activities of the Clandestinos, Ana Olema Hernández responded this Wednesday on the program El Espejo of AmericaTeve. “The system has no credibility. It’s a total defamation,” said the activist. Hernández, who lives … Continue reading “The Exile Community Makes Fun of the "Revelations" on Cuban Television About The Clandestinos”

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”

A Contest Will Support Cuban ’Influencers’ to be "Stars of the Networks"

14ymedio, Havana, 14 December 2019 — The presenter Alex Otaola has launched, on Wednesday, a call to find and support five young Cubans residing on the Island who want to become the new stars of social networks, according to a statement received in the 14ymedio newsroom. The call seeks to open new channels of expression … Continue reading “A Contest Will Support Cuban ’Influencers’ to be "Stars of the Networks"”

Suspend Remittances and Telephone Top-ups to Cuba?

14ymedio, 9 December 2019 — In recent days this newspaper has offered its readers different points of view on the initiative to temporarily suspend the sending of remittances, packages, cellphone top-ups and trips to Cuba. The proposal, known as the January Stop, has generated an intense controversy where each party expresses its arguments with passion. In this Crossfire … Continue reading “Suspend Remittances and Telephone Top-ups to Cuba?”

The Debate on the Temporary Cutting Off of Remittances to Cuba is Heated in Miami

14ymedio, Havana, 5 December 2019 — A campaign in favor of temporarily suspending the sending of remittances, packages, telephone recharges and trips to the Island is giving Cuban exiles a lot to talk about. The proposal has generated an intense controversy where each party expresses their opinions with passion. Those who promote the initiative argue … Continue reading “The Debate on the Temporary Cutting Off of Remittances to Cuba is Heated in Miami”

"It’s Incredibly Important That We All Speak Up, Even if We Are Afraid Afterwards"

14ymedio, Luz Escobar, Havana, 25 June 2019 — The public accusation made by the singer Dianelys Alfonso, known as La Diosa de Cuba (The Goddess of Cuba), against the musician José Luis Cortés El Tosco, for alleged verbal, physical and sexual abuse at the time when the young woman was a singer in his orchestra, has unleashed the … Continue reading “"It’s Incredibly Important That We All Speak Up, Even if We Are Afraid Afterwards"”

Hundreds of Emigrants Protest in Front of Cuban Consulates In Several Countries

14ymedio, Havana, 26 January 2019 — Between Friday and Saturday thousands of Cuban emigrants have protested in front of consular centers for the Island in at least ten countries. The unprecedented demonstrations have focused on denouncing the migratory obstacles, the lack of citizens’ rights, and the new text of the Constitution that will be put to … Continue reading “Hundreds of Emigrants Protest in Front of Cuban Consulates In Several Countries”

Cubans Abroad will March for Their Rights and the "No" Vote in the Constitutional Referendum

14ymedio, Havana, January 16, 2019 — A group of Cuban opponents, including Eliécer Ávila, have convened a march for Saturday, January 26, in front of the Cuban embassy in Washington to request a No vote in the constitutional referendum of this coming February 24th. Several organizations of Cubans living in other countries have decided to … Continue reading “Cubans Abroad will March for Their Rights and the "No" Vote in the Constitutional Referendum”