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The Artist Alcantara Again Sparks Controversy by Auctioning the Flag of his ‘Performance’

14ymedio, Luz Escobar, Havana, 23 March 2020 — Just one week after his release, the controversy has returned to the work of Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, who announced the auction of the flag that starred in Drapeau, the performance for which the Government accuses him of the crime of “insult to the national symbols.” This flag bears … Continue reading “The Artist Alcantara Again Sparks Controversy by Auctioning the Flag of his ‘Performance’”

Tourism from the U.S. Drops 68.8% in January

14ymedio, Havana, February 27, 2020 — Tourism to Cuba fell 19.6% in January compared to the same period last year according to official figures published by the Office of Statistics and Information. During the first month of the year 95,856 tourists visited the island, less than in the same month in 2019. The the decline … Continue reading “Tourism from the U.S. Drops 68.8% in January”

Cuba Forbids Citizens From Traveling Abroad and Inside the Country

14ymedio/EFE, Havana, March 23, 2020 — Cubans will not be able to leave the country without authorization nor move about within the country between the provinces, as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19, Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero, announced this Monday. The measures “will be of strict compliance” indicated Marrero on a state … Continue reading “Cuba Forbids Citizens From Traveling Abroad and Inside the Country”

Cuban Government Begins to Adopt Measures Against Economic Crisis: Trade

Elías Amor Bravo, Economist, 24 March 2020 — Regarding the measures adopted by the regime in Cuba, the state newspaper Granma dedicates space to those published by the Ministry of Internal Trade to prevent and confront COVID19. There is everything, but if you are looking for a headline, it is clear: Cubans are going to have a … Continue reading “Cuban Government Begins to Adopt Measures Against Economic Crisis: Trade”

In the Face of the Authorities’ Inaction, Cubans Mobilize Themselves Against Coronavirus

14ymedio, Luz Escobar, Havana, March 20, 2020* — In front of the television screen, Cubans watch the days pass by without authorities ordering the closing of the borders, the suspension of classes, or more strict measures of quarantine. While life seems to continue at its normal rhythm on the Island, many citizens and private businesses … Continue reading “In the Face of the Authorities’ Inaction, Cubans Mobilize Themselves Against Coronavirus”

Put the Planet First: Globalism and Nationalsim

14ymedio, Carlos Alberto Montaner, Miami, 22 March 2020 — The current crisis began in an open-air market where live animals were sold, in a remote corner of the world. Covid-19 spread from China’s Wuhan province to the rest of the planet. It seems that it originated from the habit of drinking bat soup that the … Continue reading “Put the Planet First: Globalism and Nationalsim”

The U.S. Embassy in Cuba Suspends its Services Because of Coronavirus

14ymedio, Havana, March 17, 2020 — On Monday, the U.S. Embassy suspended “routine” services for North American citizens owing to the health emergency posed by the coronavirus, according to a diplomatic communication. “As a result, the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Havana will offer only emergency services for U.S. citizens and non-migrant visa … Continue reading “The U.S. Embassy in Cuba Suspends its Services Because of Coronavirus”

14 Rumors About Coronavirus: Some Cuban and Others Universal

14ymedio, Havana, March 16, 2020 — Here at 14ymedio we want to contribute to the truthful spread of information about the coronavirus. We are aware that we don’t have many certainties up to this point, given that the virus is new and research all over the world is beginning to be carried out with the … Continue reading “14 Rumors About Coronavirus: Some Cuban and Others Universal”

Some Cuban Parents Don’t Trust Government Measures and Keep Their Children Home

14ymedio, Havana, 17 March 2020 — The news of a fifth positive case of Covid-19 on the Island has triggered the concern of many parents about the poor measures applied in schools. Some have limited themselves to expressing their doubts while others have made the more drastic decision to not send their children to school, … Continue reading “Some Cuban Parents Don’t Trust Government Measures and Keep Their Children Home”

Concerts, Movies and Museums Without Leaving Home

14ymedio, Luz Escobar, Havana, 18 March 2020 — The coronavirus is arriving in Cuba behind Europe and the US, but with ten people now infected the concern begins to grow. The cultural sector is one of the areas most suffering worldwide, with the suspension of collective events. Concerts, premieres, theatrical performances, museums… all the pieces … Continue reading “Concerts, Movies and Museums Without Leaving Home”

‘Who Is Going to Bring Me Food If I Can’t Go Out?’

14ymedio, Marcelo Hernández, Havana, 19 March 2020 — Every morning he greets the dawn in front of the newspaper stand. Sometimes he waits a few minutes and others for hours, but Romualdo, 79, explains that he has time because he is retired and without a family. After buying the papers, he resells them through the … Continue reading “‘Who Is Going to Bring Me Food If I Can’t Go Out?’”

Cuba’s State Telecommunications Company Silent Before the Pandemic

14ymedio, Marcelo Hernández, Havana, 17 March 2020 — While the world implements social distancing measures and encourages teleworking to fight the spread of the coronavirus, none of this occurs in Cuba, where lack of connectivity prevents recourse to these measures that are proving effective against the spread of the epidemic elsewhere. The support of telecommunications … Continue reading “Cuba’s State Telecommunications Company Silent Before the Pandemic”

Italian Tourist in Cuba Dies of Coronavirus and 10 Are Infected

14ymedio, Havana, 18 March 2020 — Health authorities confirmed the death of the first patient admitted to the hospital with coronavirus in Cuba. The deceased is a 61-year-old Italian who was in serious condition last night. In addition, three other people have tested positive for coronavirus on the Island making 10 already affected. The Minister … Continue reading “Italian Tourist in Cuba Dies of Coronavirus and 10 Are Infected”

Cuban News and False Normality

14ymedio, Yoani Sanchez, Generation Y, Havana, 17 March 2020 — Every day I have to make an effort to watch the official Cuban official. My work as a journalist obliges me to tune in to those news programs because in a country marked by vertical control of the news, there are data and statements that are … Continue reading “Cuban News and False Normality”

An Italian with Coronavirus Worsens and a Canadian Dies of Influenza in Cuba

14ymedio, Havana, March 16, 2020 — A Canadian tourist who arrived in Cuba on March 5 died of “acute respiratory symptoms,” while the state of health of one of the three Italians who tested positive for coronavirus worsened, as the Ministry of Public Health reported this Monday. The Canadian vacationer was not suffering from coronavirus, … Continue reading “An Italian with Coronavirus Worsens and a Canadian Dies of Influenza in Cuba”