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Material Shortages in Schools Hinder the Development of Values / 14ymedio, Orlando Palma

14ymedio, Orlando Palma, Havana, 1 September 2015 – Early Tuesday morning the bell rang for the first morning of the school year in more than 10,300 schools throughout the country. All eyes are now focused on the availability of teachers at the front of the classroom, the material conditions of the schools, and the epidemiological questions … Continue reading “Material Shortages in Schools Hinder the Development of Values / 14ymedio, Orlando Palma”

UNPACU asks the Pope for Solidarity with the Oppressed / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 3 September 2015 – The executive secretary of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), Jose Daniel Ferrer, sent Pope Francis in a letter published this Thursday on the organization’s website, to warn him that on his upcoming visit to the island he is going to find a scenario very similar in many aspects … Continue reading “UNPACU asks the Pope for Solidarity with the Oppressed / 14ymedio”

11,000 Stolen Uniforms Are In The Black Market / 14ymedio, Rosa Lopez

14ymedio, Rosa Lopez, Havana, 28 August 2015 — Every summer national television calls on us to save electricity, reports the high temperatures and disseminates statements by officials of the Ministry of Education in which they assure us that school uniforms are guaranteed. However, year after year, complaints about deficient supplies and problems with the sizes of … Continue reading “11,000 Stolen Uniforms Are In The Black Market / 14ymedio, Rosa Lopez”

“They forced me not to dream”: Interview with Angel Santiesteban / 14ymedio, Lilianne Ruiz

14ymedio, Lilianne Ruiz, 24 July 2015 – In the Border Guard facility where Angel Santiesteban spent his last year in prison, he heard the sound of the sea. Inside his less than nine by twelve foot cell, when there was a storm the writer could feel the pounding of the waves. A sound that also … Continue reading ““They forced me not to dream”: Interview with Angel Santiesteban / 14ymedio, Lilianne Ruiz”

March Of The Ladies In White Concludes Without Arrests This Sunday / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 21 June 2015 – During the day, this Sunday, the Ladies and White held their traditional peregrination along Fifth Avenue in the vicinity of Santa Rita Church. Unlike the previous ten occasions, today no arrests were reported after the march, although at least 5 women belonging to the movement and 7 activists were … Continue reading “March Of The Ladies In White Concludes Without Arrests This Sunday / 14ymedio”

Cuba has 11,000 sources of pollution that affect water / 14ymedio, Rosa Lopez

14ymedio, Rosa Lopez, Havana, 20 May 2015 – On World Environment Day, this coming 5 June, Cuba will have 11,000 sources of pollution that affect ground water and coastal areas. This information was updated by Odalis Goicochea, Director of the Environment at that Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment (CITMA), in a press conference Monday. … Continue reading “Cuba has 11,000 sources of pollution that affect water / 14ymedio, Rosa Lopez”

They Didn’t Let the Rain “Rain on the Parade” / 14ymedio, Eliecer Avila

14ymedio, Eliecer Avila, Havana, 1 May 2015 – Right now in the City of Havana, especially in the neighborhoods, families and individuals with fewer economic possibilities are living through hard times. Downpours, normal enough in many capitals in the world, take on a different character here. A few days ago many were clamoring for a few … Continue reading “They Didn’t Let the Rain “Rain on the Parade” / 14ymedio, Eliecer Avila”

The Annual Potato Ritual / 14ymedio, Orlando Palma

14ymedio, ORLANDO PALMA, Havana, 9 March 2015 — Last weekend, the arrival of the potato in several farmers markets in Havana provoked fights that recalled the despair of the most difficult years of the Special Period. Hours after the squabbles ended, it was possible to buy potatoes in the same places, but from the hands of those clever … Continue reading “The Annual Potato Ritual / 14ymedio, Orlando Palma”

An Ethical Path for Civil Society / Cubanet, Miriam Celaya

Cubanet, Miriam Celaya, Havana, 25 February 2015 — This Wednesday, February 25th, 2015, a new meeting of the members Espacio Abierto [Cuban Civil Society Open Forum] of the independent civil society took place with a broad representation of members of various pro-democracy projects throughout the Island, as well as independent journalists. A total of 25 participants took part … Continue reading “An Ethical Path for Civil Society / Cubanet, Miriam Celaya”

Strange, Like a Bear in a Havana Square / 14ymedio

14ymedio, LUZ ESCOBAR, Havana, 17 January 2015 — “Where is the end of the line for a picture with the Cuban bear?” yesterday asked a youngster during the opening of the United Buddy Bears show in Havana’s San Francisco Plaza. The project, created in 2001 by Eva and Klaus Herlitz with the collaboration of Austrian … Continue reading “Strange, Like a Bear in a Havana Square / 14ymedio”

US Congressional delegation concludes visit to Cuba / 14ymedio

14ymedio, 19 January 2015– Monday afternoon several United States members of Congress visiting Cuba held a press conference at the Saratoga Hotel. The meeting with foreign correspondents and independent media addressed the talks between the two governments and served as a culmination of the congressional delegation’s visit to the island. Senator Patrick Leahy, in his remarks, emphasized … Continue reading “US Congressional delegation concludes visit to Cuba / 14ymedio”

An Independent Legal Group Files a Habeas Corpus Petition on behalf of El Sexto / 14ymedio

14YMEDIO, Havana, 29 December 2014 — On Monday, the independent group CubaLex filed a petition for habeas corpus in the case of artist Danilo Maldonado, El Sexto. In a document addressed to the Provincial Tribunal of Hanvana, the lawyers urge that the arrestee’s rights be respected and also that he be permitted a proper defense. … Continue reading “An Independent Legal Group Files a Habeas Corpus Petition on behalf of El Sexto / 14ymedio”

Twenty activists arrested in central Havana / 14ymedio

TranslatingCuba.com note: Updates to this article made after what is translated below report more arrests, with more details from around the country.  14ymedio, Havana, 10 December 2014 — The central corner of 23 and L dawned on Wednesday amid expectation and the utmost vigilance. For days, the call of the Ladies in White to be … Continue reading “Twenty activists arrested in central Havana / 14ymedio”

Jabitas (Plastic Bags) and Pensions for the Elderly

14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez, Havana, 28 August 2014 – “I need some dark glasses,” Veronica told me one day when I ran into her on the street. Almost seventy, the lady underwent cataract surgery some months ago and now must “take care of my eyes,” as she explained to me. She works in the sun selling … Continue reading “Jabitas (Plastic Bags) and Pensions for the Elderly”

A Shortage of Teachers Will Mark the Upcoming School Year / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 25 August 2014 – This Monday enrollment began for the various levels of education across the country. The 2014-2015 school year presents a challenge to the Ministry of Education authorities, given the alarming shortage of teachers in the provinces of Havana and Matanzas. On September 1st more than 1.8 million students will enter … Continue reading “A Shortage of Teachers Will Mark the Upcoming School Year / 14ymedio”