Search results for: reinaldo escobar

Fidel Castro’s Battle of Ideas… Political Pantomime / Somos+, Roberto Camba

How much truth can a man take? Friedrich Nietzsche Somos+, Roberto Camba, 12 September 2016 — They say it began with the fight to return the young rescued rafter Elian Gonzalez from the United States to Cuba. Really it was much earlier, since the strategy never changes: silence and ignore the adversary, incessantly repeat lies until … Continue reading “Fidel Castro’s Battle of Ideas… Political Pantomime / Somos+, Roberto Camba”

The Country of Mari­a la O / Rebeca Monzo

Rebeca Monzo, 29 August 2016 — In this city, incorrectly named Maravilla (Wonder), because in reality it is a nightmare, any ordinary person’s life is like that of María la O. You get dressed, eat, sell your car, tidy the house, wait an hour for a bus, or walk … and so on and so on. … Continue reading “The Country of Mari­a la O / Rebeca Monzo”

“Pajama Plan” at the National Library / 14ymedio, Zunilda Mata

14ymedio, Zunilda Mata, Havana, 29 August 2016 — The biggest dream of those ousted is to live to tell the tale. Each passing day since he was removed from his post as Fidel Castro’s personal secretary, Carlos Valenciaga feels he is closer to outliving him. His fantasy in the midst of the old books, the dusty … Continue reading ““Pajama Plan” at the National Library / 14ymedio, Zunilda Mata”

Havana, Definitely a “Wonder City” / 14ymedio, Pedro Campos

14ymedio, Pedro Campos, Havana, 27 June 2016 — Recently, Havana has been declared a New7Wonder City of the Modern World, based on the votes of thousands of people in a contest by the Swiss foundation New7Wonders, citing its “mythical attraction, the warm and welcoming atmosphere and the charm and gaiety of its inhabitants.” Winning the … Continue reading “Havana, Definitely a “Wonder City” / 14ymedio, Pedro Campos”

Havanans Comment on "The Wonder" of Their City / Iván García

City of Havana – One of the New7Wonder Cities of the World. Ivan Garcia, 6 June 2016 — From Miraflores, south of Havana, Sergio comes twice a week with his wheelbarrow to the dump on Calle 100 in Marianao to pick up old junk that he later sells for a few pesos in a traveling … Continue reading “Havanans Comment on "The Wonder" of Their City / Iván García”

On the Trail of the MININT Papers / Juan Juan Almeida

Juan Juan Almeida, 9 May 2016 — In connection with a top secret theft targeting the Interior Ministry of the Republic of Cuba (MININT), a high number of officials have been arrested, a colonel in charge of computer operations has committed suicide in his own office on the eighth floor of Building A at MININT … Continue reading “On the Trail of the MININT Papers / Juan Juan Almeida”

Communist Militancy Expresses Its Disenchantment On The Web / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 19 April 2016 — The 7th Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba has confirmed the suspicions of the opposition. Despite the changes in the socio-political context of the island, the Party is not open to the possibility a multi-party political system, nor will there be new “forms of privatization” or “shock therapies” for the economy, … Continue reading “Communist Militancy Expresses Its Disenchantment On The Web / 14ymedio”

Ricardo Fernandez: “Freedom is Respect” / 14ymedio, Juan Carlos Fernandez

14ymedio, Juan Carlos Fernandez, Pinar del Rio, 27 March 2016 – He moves his fingers at full speed over the screen of his phone without ceasing to talk. The modern gadget keeps him in touch with the most important part of his life: friends, other members of his evangelical congregation, and the subscribers to an electronic … Continue reading “Ricardo Fernandez: “Freedom is Respect” / 14ymedio, Juan Carlos Fernandez”

Residents Of Cuba’s ‘Oil-houses’ Will Be Relocated / 14ymedio

14ymedio, 28 January 2016 — On Tuesday, the residents of El Molino neighborhood in Havana’s Cotorro district, were summoned in two groups to the municipal People’s Power to be informed that within a period of no more than 18 months they will be relocated into other housing, due to the calamitous state of the “petrocasas” … Continue reading “Residents Of Cuba’s ‘Oil-houses’ Will Be Relocated / 14ymedio”

Video Reveals Details of Demolition Of An Evangelical Church In Camagüey / 14ymedio

Note to readers: The video is not subtitled, but allows viewers to see the church before and after the demolition. The introduction notes that the video was filmed mostly clandestinely and apologizes for the poor quality. 14ymedio, Havana, 17 January 2016 — With his cell phone camera and through the window shutters, a man captures … Continue reading “Video Reveals Details of Demolition Of An Evangelical Church In Camagüey / 14ymedio”

Vladimir Morera Bacallao Ends Hunger Strike / 14ymedio

14ymedio, Havana, 4 January 2016 – Government opponent Vladimir Bacallao Morera has ended his hunger strike, having begun to eat on 30 December, according to information received by 14ymedio from Librado Linares. The prisoner spent more than 80 days without eating to demand his release, after being condemned to four years imprisonment for the alleged … Continue reading “Vladimir Morera Bacallao Ends Hunger Strike / 14ymedio”

IMO, Person of the Year in Cuba / 14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez

14ymedio, Generation Y, Yoani Sanchez, 28 November 2015 – December will soon be here and numerous lists of this year’s protagonists will be published in Cuba. A difficult task in a country that over the last 12 months was visited by a pope, a secretary of state and even by Mick Jagger. However, the person … Continue reading “IMO, Person of the Year in Cuba / 14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez”

Vladimiro Roca: “Many just saw me as the son of Blas Roca” / Cubanet, Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello

Cubanet, Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello, Havana, 16 November 2015 – Vladimiro Roca Antunez is one of “the old guard” group of dissidents who is still in Cuba. He holds a degree in International Economic Relations, and was a MIG fighter pilot in the Revolutionary Armed Forces. He served 5 years, from 1997 to 2002, in Ariza … Continue reading “Vladimiro Roca: “Many just saw me as the son of Blas Roca” / Cubanet, Martha Beatriz Roque Cabello”

Free Education in Cuba? Sort of / Ivan Garcia

Iván García, 4 September 2015 — At the beginning of August, a month before the start of the new school year, Rigoberto and his wife scoured several Havana stores in search of school supplies and a pair of shoes for their son, a student in the sixth grade. “Do the math,” Rigoberto says, grumbling. “A … Continue reading “Free Education in Cuba? Sort of / Ivan Garcia”

Human Rights Group Estimates At Least 71 Political Prisoners In Cuba / EFE (14ymedio)

EFE (via 14ymedio), 19 June 2015 – The dissident group Cuban Commission for Human Rights and National Reconciliation (CCDHRN) estimates that there are at least 71 people imprisoned on the Island for “political reasons or through politically directed procedures,” almost half the number documented a year ago. The organizations says that the total prison population in … Continue reading “Human Rights Group Estimates At Least 71 Political Prisoners In Cuba / EFE (14ymedio)”