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Thousands Of Cubans Stranded Along The Continent Put Their Hope In Trump / 14ymedio, Mario Penton

14ymedio, Mario Penton, Miami, 18 January 2017 — Abandoned to their fate on islands, in jungles and at borders, thousands of Cubans have not recovered from the surprise measure of Barack Obama’s administration that frustrated the trip for which they sold their few belongings in Cuba to venture to reach American soil. With a soft … Continue reading “Thousands Of Cubans Stranded Along The Continent Put Their Hope In Trump / 14ymedio, Mario Penton”

A Sanctuary For Cuban Migrants On Their Way To The United States / 14ymedio, Mario Penton

14ymedio, Pedro Campos, Miami, 5 January 2017 — Dozens of Cubans take refuge every week in the shelter set up by the social ministry of Caritas in Panama to continue their journey to the United States. Although currently there are no bottlenecks in Central America and the flow of migrants remains constant and away from the … Continue reading “A Sanctuary For Cuban Migrants On Their Way To The United States / 14ymedio, Mario Penton”

On Your Marks, Get Set…Trump / 14ymedio, Marcelo Hernandez

14ymedio, Marcelo Hernandez, Havana, 21 December 2016 – Walking around the block with a suitcase in hand has been added to the rituals to mark the end of the year, as a plea to be able to travel outside the country. Many Cubans fear, however, that the situation is becoming complicated with the pending arrival … Continue reading “On Your Marks, Get Set…Trump / 14ymedio, Marcelo Hernandez”

“We bought the death of my brother” / 14ymedio, Mario Penton

14ymedio, Mario Penton, Miami, 18 September 2016 — “With the money from the sale of my mother’s house, we bought the death of my brother.” Spoken with indescribable bitterness, these were the words of Edgardo Nordelo Sedeño, brother of Dunieski Eliades Lastre, age 25, murdered in Colombia on 8 September along with the young woman … Continue reading ““We bought the death of my brother” / 14ymedio, Mario Penton”

Panama Deported 478 Foreigners So Far This Year, Including Four Cubans / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Miami, 8 September 2016 — The National Immigration Service of Panama has deported a total of 478 foreigners to their countries of origin so far this year, according an official statement from the service. According to the statement, the immigration agency deported and ordered to be banned from entering Panama migrants who arrived in … Continue reading “Panama Deported 478 Foreigners So Far This Year, Including Four Cubans / 14ymedio”

Cubans Continue To Arrive In Panama and About 300 Take Refuge in Churches / 14ymedio

EFE (14ymedio), Panama, 29 August 2016 – About 300 Cubans took refuge in several churches in the Panama capital and at the site of Pastoral Caritas in hopes that the governments of the region will again reach an agreement for a special operation and they will be transferred to Mexico to get to the United … Continue reading “Cubans Continue To Arrive In Panama and About 300 Take Refuge in Churches / 14ymedio”

Costa Rica Returns 56 Cuban Migrants To Panama / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 24 August 2016 — The Government of Costa Rica returned a group of 56 Cuban migrants to Panama, according to a report in the local press on Tuesday. The Cubans, including an eight-year-old boy and a woman eight months pregnant were taken to the capital where the Catholic charity Caritas will care for … Continue reading “Costa Rica Returns 56 Cuban Migrants To Panama / 14ymedio”

Cuban Migrants Trapped In Panama Have Nowhere To Go / 14ymedio, Mario Penton

14ymedio, Mario Penton, Miami, 18 August 2016 — After escaping deportation in Colombia, some 650 Cubans managed to cross the border through the Darien jungle area and are now in the Panamanian town of La Miel. They have been assisted by the Panamanian government’s “Controlled Flow” operation, and may continue their journey but face an uncertain … Continue reading “Cuban Migrants Trapped In Panama Have Nowhere To Go / 14ymedio, Mario Penton”

Cuban Migrants Criticize The High Prices Of Airfares To Mexico / 14ymedio, Mario Penton

14ymedio, Mario Penton, Miami, 6 May 2016 — Accustomed to standing in long lines on the island, thousands of Cuban migrants stranded in Panama were waiting for hours Friday to buy an airline ticket to Mexico. Among these “middle class rafters” criticism was rising over the high price of airfares which has reached $805 for … Continue reading “Cuban Migrants Criticize The High Prices Of Airfares To Mexico / 14ymedio, Mario Penton”

Cubans in Panama Ask Obama’s Help in the Immigration Crisis / 14ymedio, Mario Penton

14ymedio, Mario Penton, Miami, 22 March 2016 — “If it were not for the many who have died trying, it would be funny: Obama is in Cuba and we Cubans are leaving it.” In his sweaty mestizo face you can see small wrinkles, no doubt accentuated by the days spent in the journey along the dangerous route … Continue reading “Cubans in Panama Ask Obama’s Help in the Immigration Crisis / 14ymedio, Mario Penton”

Refugees / Somos+, Javier Martinez

Somos+, Javier Martinez, 9 November 2015 — According to the Spanish newspaper El Pais, from its Facebook page, “The Garage of Those Not Going Anywhere,” 94,000 Syrians are on migratory routes to Europe. They are trying to flee the worst civil war that has plagued this Middle Eastern nation. UN estimates show a quarter of a … Continue reading “Refugees / Somos+, Javier Martinez”

Learning To Run a Business / 14ymedio, Reinaldo Escobar

14ymedio, Reinaldo Escobar, Havana, 21 October 2015 — In the middle of Los Sitios neighborhood, in the heart of Central Havana, the Jesuits have a project focusing on the neediest sectors of the population. The elegant façade of the place contrasts with the humble homes surrounding it, where so many families face the drama of … Continue reading “Learning To Run a Business / 14ymedio, Reinaldo Escobar”

Open Letter to Pope Francis for the Release of “El Sexto”

Freedom for Danilo Open Letter to the Pope Havana, September 8, 2015 Your Holiness, Pope Francis: In advance of your visit to our island, a group of Cuban citizens wish to call your attention to a case that needs an immediate solution. This is the politically motivated imprisonment of Danilo Maldonado Machado, a young artist … Continue reading “Open Letter to Pope Francis for the Release of “El Sexto””

Ecuador, The Route to El Dorado / 14ymedio, Luz Escobar

14ymedio, Luz Escobar, Havana, 17 July 2015 – Four years Ecuador has been the route of Cubans who want to reach the United States. For many it was the first step towards the El Dorado of the North. In recent weeks, a fear has been growing that the South American nation might toughen the requirements for access … Continue reading “Ecuador, The Route to El Dorado / 14ymedio, Luz Escobar”

Cuban Baseball: Ciego de Avila, 2015 Champion / Ivan Garcia

Ivan Garcia, 18 April, 2015 — 2015 is another Year of the Tiger.  The avileño* team, headed by former receiver Roger Machado, scored twice, then in the 2012 season they won their first title in the local league to unseat Industriales in five games. Cuban baseball right now is very even.  For years it was dominated by the … Continue reading “Cuban Baseball: Ciego de Avila, 2015 Champion / Ivan Garcia”