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Legacies of Castroism: The Destruction of the Sugar Industry / CID, Victor Ariel Gonzalez

On December 10, 1868, Carlos Manuel de Cespedes liberated the slaves of his sugar center La Demajagua and invited them to join him in the fight for Cuban’s independence. The Cry of Yara was the beginning of the 10 Years’ War.  These are the ruins of Demajagua. The great capitals of the Cuban economy were … Continue reading “Legacies of Castroism: The Destruction of the Sugar Industry / CID, Victor Ariel Gonzalez”

Havana Smells Very Bad / Victor Ariel Gonzalez

Havana, Cuba, November 2013, www.cubanet.org – In Cuba there exists no consumer society.  Or heavy industrial activity.  The quantity of debris should not be frightening. But the treatment of waste is troubling, because it pollutes the country and promises to future generations. There exists no appropriate policy for dealing with the debris.  And if it … Continue reading “Havana Smells Very Bad / Victor Ariel Gonzalez”

Initiating Improvements in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Victor Ariel Gonzalez, CID

On October 30th the newspaper Granma published, Beginning improvements in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The approved proposals were aimed at shaping a modern revolutionary Foreign Ministry to ensure more efficient performance of the organization and the concentration of the resources and efforts in the priorities of Cuban foreign policy.” Commentary: Under the slogan of … Continue reading “Initiating Improvements in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Victor Ariel Gonzalez, CID”

Does Human Trafficking Exist in Cuba or Not? / Victor Ariel Gonzalez, CID

  “Cuba is not the place of origin, transit or destination of human trafficking”.  This was declared by Isabel Moya Richard, the director of ’Editorial de la Mujer’ (A Cuban Women’s Federation publisher) on November 1.  However, later in the article it is stated that in 2012 fourteen people were convicted of trafficking.  So, the … Continue reading “Does Human Trafficking Exist in Cuba or Not? / Victor Ariel Gonzalez, CID”

Paperboys Made in Cuba / Victor Ariel Gonzalez Celaya

Isn’t it totally iconic that the four or five newspapers — no more — that are sold in Havana are distributed by old men? Whether it’s a way to flagellate myself, make myself laugh, and even to get a spark that sets off something I end up writing about, every day I go and buy … Continue reading “Paperboys Made in Cuba / Victor Ariel Gonzalez Celaya”

The Deadly Boredom of Havana / Victor Ariel Gonzalez

HAVANA, Cuba, October, www.cubanet.org – While most young people have virtually no place to go, others go to clubs where the entry fee alone is more than the weekly wage of the average Cuban. The price, actually, is nothing special, but we know that in Cuba 5 CUC is a sum of money that few … Continue reading “The Deadly Boredom of Havana / Victor Ariel Gonzalez”

Self-employed Don’t Take to the Streets in Massive Protest / Victor Ariel Gonzalez

HAVANA, Cuba, November 1, 2013, Victor Ariel Gonzalez/ www.cubanet.org.- For days now, rumors have been spreading about a strike of self-employed workers somewhere in Central Havana in the capital. Presumably, the event would be November 1st on Reina Street, where people would come to the demonstrations to protest the restrictions announced in the Island’s official … Continue reading “Self-employed Don’t Take to the Streets in Massive Protest / Victor Ariel Gonzalez”

Entrepreneurs Fear Losing Investments / Victor Ariel Gonzalez

HAVANA, Cuba, October 4, 2013, Victor Ariel Gonzalez / www.cubanet.org.-  In the heat of what appears to be a crusade against clothing and shoe retailers, this reporter interviewed vendors in the capital who expressed their worries about recently enacted measures and warnings issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MTSS) in the media. … Continue reading “Entrepreneurs Fear Losing Investments / Victor Ariel Gonzalez”

Peaceful Protest at Fraternity Park / Victor Ariel Gonzalez

HAVANA, Cuba, 19 August 2013, Víctor Ariel González / www.cubanet.org.- Last Saturday, August 17 at midday, a peaceful protest — pro Human Rights and against the Castro regime — took place in Fraternity Park, next to the Capitol Building in Havana. At the time of this writing, this reporter did not know to which group … Continue reading “Peaceful Protest at Fraternity Park / Victor Ariel Gonzalez”

Cuban TV Documentary on Mariel Masters the Art of Turning Setbacks into Victories

14ymedio, Havana, January 5, 2024 — “Fresh currency.” For more than ten years that has been the slogan of the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM). Its directors, senior Cuban officials and foreign investors bluntly admit it in “Prow to the Future,” a documentary taped using Geocuba drones and accompanied by an original score from the … Continue reading “Cuban TV Documentary on Mariel Masters the Art of Turning Setbacks into Victories”

Cuba’s Victory over Panama in the World Classic Revives Hopes

14ymedio, Havana, 11 March 2023 — The Cuban team “woke up” in the World Baseball Classic this Friday after beating Panama 13-4 in Taiwan and connecting with 21 hits. The performance of the national team, which could guarantee its classification in the next round of matches, was celebrated by the official press, which in recent … Continue reading “Cuba’s Victory over Panama in the World Classic Revives Hopes”

The Mariel Exodus: State Terrorism / Cubanet, Roberto Jesus Quinones

Against the “scum,” acts of repudiation, beatings and humiliations. Against Florida, an invasion of the unemployed Cubanet.org, Roberto Jesus Quinones Haces, Guantanamo, 1 April 2015 – On the first of April 1980 a bus was driven through the entrance to the Peruvian embassy in Havana; its occupants entered and sought political asylum. Unfortunately, the non-commissioned officer of … Continue reading “The Mariel Exodus: State Terrorism / Cubanet, Roberto Jesus Quinones”

Editing your contacts / 14ymedio, Victor Ariel Gonzales

14ymedio, VÍCTOR ARIEL GONZÁLEZ, Havana, 8 December 2014 – She turned 24 and spent that day with her few friends who still live in Cuba. She is known as a faithful exponent of a generation marked by uprooting and escape. She decided to not complete her social service so that she could devote her time … Continue reading “Editing your contacts / 14ymedio, Victor Ariel Gonzales”

Exodus of Reporters Strikes a Blow to the Independent Press in Cuba

14ymedio, Havana, January 30, 2022 — Cuban independent journalism has had to reinvent itself several times. The police repression and draconian laws against freedom of expression maintained on the Island are not the only obstacles. Emigration is one of the biggest threats to a press that is also still being persecuted and demonized. Work teams … Continue reading “Exodus of Reporters Strikes a Blow to the Independent Press in Cuba”

State Security is Outside 14ymedio’s Newsroom / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 10 December 2015 – State Security agents who introduced themselves as members of counterintelligence are outside 14ymedio’s newsroom right now to keep our reporters from covering the events of Human Rights Day, celebrated this Thursday. Several neighbors sounded the alert when, from the early hours of the morning, they saw two men sitting … Continue reading “State Security is Outside 14ymedio’s Newsroom / 14ymedio”