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Democratic Aberration or Amputation of Rights / Rosa Maria Rodriguez Torrado

A careless vote is a right lost, and indifference in voting the prelude to despotism. Jose Marti. “Patria.” N.Y. April 16, 1893. “The elections of April 10.” “This past Sunday, October 21, municipal elections were held in Cuba.” To foreigners who don’t know or don’t follow our affairs, this might look like encouraging news; but … Continue reading “Democratic Aberration or Amputation of Rights / Rosa Maria Rodriguez Torrado”

When an Opponent Dies / Rafael Rojas, Voices Magazine

This past Sunday, July 22, Cubadebate, the Cuban Communist Party’s digital page Cubadebate published a police blotter style note in which was reported an auto accident in the eastern city of Bayama, which an individual of the name Oswaldo Payá Sardiñas, “resident of Havana,” had lost his life. This was all the information Cubadebate offered … Continue reading “When an Opponent Dies / Rafael Rojas, Voices Magazine”

Racist Practices and Behaviors Make a Comeback / Mackandal – Manuel Aguirre Lavarrere

Social and racial equality in Cuba was grossly embezzled and supplanted by the greed of political power. To understand the achievements and chimeras of this equality that is nothing but virtual, it is essential to submerge ourselves in the discourse of Fidel Castro during the “Second Declaration of Havana”, in 1962, where he talked, among … Continue reading “Racist Practices and Behaviors Make a Comeback / Mackandal – Manuel Aguirre Lavarrere”

Double Immunity / Cuban Law Association, E. Javier Hernández H.

By Atty. E. Javier Hernández H. Validating the principle of “bad economic base, bad superstructure,” parallel to the inefficient economic management, the functioning of the State organs of administration is also flawed at all levels, flawed and ineffective. For years a vicious circle has been created in the occupation of key positions to manage the economy … Continue reading “Double Immunity / Cuban Law Association, E. Javier Hernández H.”

Party Prepares Itself for Next Elections / Laritza Diversent

The Communist Party of Cuba works arduously to realize a full identity between its members and those of the government, and to guarantee that its politics are approved unanimously in the National Assembly, the body that represents and expresses the will of more than 11 million Cubans. The sixth Congress of the Communist Party of … Continue reading “Party Prepares Itself for Next Elections / Laritza Diversent”

The Trap of Socialist Democracy / Laritza Diversent

I attempted to keep my mouth shut during the celebration of the Congress and to analyze the event with a positive mind, but I could not do it. I can’t stand it when communists talk about democracy, where a single party exists as does the unity of power. Theoretically the explanation of these principles is … Continue reading “The Trap of Socialist Democracy / Laritza Diversent”

Politics, The State, The Market and Civil Society / Dimas Castellanos

As societies are complex systems of interrelated elements, when they face structural crises with harm to all their components, it’s impossible to remedy them with changes limited to one aspect of the system, as is the case with the economy; in its place there needs to be comprehensive approach. Among the elements whose influence is … Continue reading “Politics, The State, The Market and Civil Society / Dimas Castellanos”

Perhaps the Beginning of the End? / Miguel Iturria Savón

Last night, while waiting for the meteorologist who provides the weather on the National Television News, I heard the Appeal of General Castro to the people of Cuba to join the analysis of the Social and Economic Guidelines to be adopted at April 2011 Communist Party Congress. I had forgotten about the One Party and … Continue reading “Perhaps the Beginning of the End? / Miguel Iturria Savón”

The Cuban Government Is Playing Sly On Human Rights Agreements / Laritza Diversent

While both the European Union and the United States condition their relations with the Island’s Government on progress on human rights, the Cuban State remains silent concerning its ratification of the international agreements in this area. On February 28, 2008, four days after Raul Castro assumed power, the former Chancellor Felipe Perez, signed the International … Continue reading “The Cuban Government Is Playing Sly On Human Rights Agreements / Laritza Diversent”

Administrative Silence on the Judicial Route / Laritza Diversent

Article 63 of The Constitution of the Republic of 1976, revised in 1992, provides that “Every citizen has the right to address complaints and petitions to the officials, and to receive the appropriate attention or responses within a reasonable time, according to the law.” Article 63 of The Constitution of the Republic of 1976, revised … Continue reading “Administrative Silence on the Judicial Route / Laritza Diversent”

Double Dealing

The Cuban revolution ceased to exist in 1976. The death certificate was signed when they put into force a rigid constitution and institutionalized the country with a questionable political-administrative division. Farewell to the romantic phase of improvisation and a charisma-laden Fidel Castro, who in his uniform, travelled through fields and towns. And with a small … Continue reading “Double Dealing”

The Revolution Is Leaking

The Cuban revolution is a piece of junk. It leaks. It has a sentimental value for those nostalgics on the Left, who, between their plans, watch the end days of the capitalist bourgeoisie and Yankee imperialism on TV. Sadly for the radical Left, the times have changed. The workers of the first world, the principal … Continue reading “The Revolution Is Leaking”

The Fortress, the Books, and the City

Havana from La Cabaña fort From Feb 11-22, Havana is the center of the 19th International Book Fair.  Then, the Book Fair will tour the major Cuban cities for a month. The Book Fair will take place at the Fortress of San Carlos de la Cabaña.  This is  a building in the form of a … Continue reading “The Fortress, the Books, and the City”