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Cuba and Crossed Wires

During the President’s tour of economic entities, social institutions, & neighborhoods the most touching moment was the children’s reactions......

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Tourism, Cuba’s Economic Engine, Remains in Decline

With great fanfare, Cuban media celebrated this week the arrival of the first flight of the spring 2025 season carrying Russian tourists. The post...

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What Sustains Us in Cuba Through the Dark?

I was in such a hurry to grow, and that was the stupidest wish I ever made in my early childhood. I had no idea how much I would lose. The post What...

26.03.2025 10

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Archiving the Cold War

The contradictory interpretations sparked by the 64,000 declassified files on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The post Archiving the...

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US-Cuba: Radio and TV Marti Off the Air

US-Cuba: Radio and TV Marti Off the Air

The sudden shutdown of Radio and TV Martí broadcasts came as a surprise, a move that was widely celebrated by the Cuban government. The post US-Cuba:...

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Should There Be Streets Named After Pinochet in Chile?

Should There Be Streets Named After Pinochet in Chile?

In the context of a far-right resurgence in Chile and around the world, we shouldn’t be surprised by such outrageous proposals... The post Should...

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Canadian Woman Detained by ICE Tells Her Harrowing Story

I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation, eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky. The post...

21.03.2025 9

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Three Zombie Empires

The 21st Century is heading for a rearrangement of global hegemonies that promises to put the brakes on globalization as we’ve known it. The post...

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Pepe Mujica and the Difficult Task of Forgiveness

Pepe Mujica spent 13 years in military dungeons, much of it in solitary confinement. Far from demanding revenge, he advocates for clemency. The post...

18.03.2025 9

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Cuba Goes Completely in the Dark… Again

The brand-new Torre K-23 hotel was fully illuminated, a glaring reminder of the gap between the Cuban people and the government’s priorities. The...

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Why Many Cuban Exiles Support Trump and the Extreme Right?

Why Many Cuban Exiles Support Trump and the Extreme Right?

In the heart of Miami’s Little Havana, the echoes of a painful past still shape the political beliefs of a fanatically loyal voting bloc. The post...

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The Price of Opposing Maduro’s Power in Venezuela

The Price of Opposing Maduro’s Power in Venezuela

“I’m the elected president... but I’m also just one more Venezuelan, with a family member abducted by the Maduro government.” The post The...

12.03.2025 9

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Paramilitary and Terror in Nicaragua

The riot squads and the hooded “voluntary police” are the shock forces of the regime to squash any internal dissent. The post Paramilitary and...

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First Vietnam, Then Afghanistan: Is Ukraine Next?

First Vietnam, Then Afghanistan: Is Ukraine Next?

With US and Russian leaders in direct talks over the future of the conflict, many ask: could Ukraine become another Afghanistan or Vietnam? The post...

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The Catharsis of Cuban Singer/Songwriter Silvio Rodriguez

The Catharsis of Cuban Singer/Songwriter Silvio Rodriguez

This week, a critical article by singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez about the situation in Cuba sparked intense debate on the island. The post The...

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When Politics Becomes a Couple’s Project

Latin America has been fertile ground for power couples exercising power together, from autocracies or succession in the presidency... The post When...

05.03.2025 9

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Donald Trump’s Authoritarian Threat

Liberal democracies can take different forms, but all require that individuals be able to live without fear of government. The post Donald Trump’s...

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“Bridges of Love” Controversy & a Deported Cuban Influencer

Social media heated up this week in Cuba over the controversy surrounding Carlos Lazo, leader of the Puentes de Amor (Bridges of Love) project The...

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The Hour Has Come for US Civil Society

It’s civil society’s turn to take a step forward, as at other times, to curtail the regressive tendencies now afflicting the United States. The...

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Likes & Dislikes: Cuba and Trump Part II

Disapproving of Trump isn't sympathizing with the Democrats or subscribing to the Communist Manifesto, it's hating a style of doing politics. The post...

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Prohibiting Indefinite Reelection, a Milestone in Inter-American Law

The ruling challenging Nicaragua’s allowance of indefinite reelection sets a precedent for the defense of democracy in the region. The post...

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When Havana Was on the Posters for Tours by Great Musicians

In the vast circuit of world music venues, Cuba no longer competes. It lacks any material attraction. The post When Havana Was on the Posters for...

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The Crypto-Scandal & the Political Survival of Javier Milei

On February 14, Javier Milei, the eccentric president of Argentina, promoted a new cryptocurrency on his social media account. The post The...

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Severe Crisis in Cuba Doesn’t Stop Tourism Investment

It doesn't seem to matter much that Cuba ended 2024 with fewer foreign visitors; in this battle to earn dollars, no resources are spared. The post...

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When Blackouts in Cuba Were Fun

When I was a child, power outages were picturesque, extraordinary events that were received with shouts of surprise, excitement, and play. The post...

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From Selling Out Czechoslovakia to Surrendering Ukraine?

As if Trump’s colonial appropriation plan for the Gaza Strip weren’t enough, he now wants to hand Ukraine over to Putin. The post From Selling Out...

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Policy Turnaround in Venezuela during the Trump Era?

The movement on the chess board signifies, at least immediately, Trump's acknowledgment that Maduro in power is a valid interlocutor. The post Policy...

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Putin’s War and Trump’s Peace

The coming weeks and months will show how deeply the cohesion between Trump and Putin goes, beyond their mutual sympathy for each other. The post...

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Call to Former Latin American Political Prisoners in Exile

The topic of my research and study is “Understanding the Experience of Former Political Prisoners from Latin America Living in Exile." The post Call...

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Back to Power Outages in Havana

Until last year, in Havana the planned schedules were mostly adhered to. However, in 2025, the situation has turned into complete chaos... The post...

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Nicaragua’s Conjugal Dictatorship

Condemnation isn’t enough; diplomatic pressure is urgently needed and decided support for those fighting for the country’s freedom. The post...

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President Trump and the Palestine Question

Trump’s plan for Gaza has drowned any attempts for now of a negotiated solution to the Palestine question. The post President Trump and the...

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A Vision for the Pan American Health Org for Latin America

Let's welcome the opportunity to decentralize the PAHO from the USA to better address priorities of the countries where it is most needed. The post A...

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Consider a Valentine’s Day Gift to Havana Times

Dear Readers, I know many of you are constantly bombarded with donation requests and that’s why I rarely make our plea. The post Consider a...

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They Took Everything from Me, My Entire Life

Evelyn Pinto: "They took away my right to have rights in my country, but they have not silenced or broken me." The post They Took Everything from Me,...

10.02.2025 5

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From the Balfour Declaration to the Final Solution in Gaza?

If Trump's plan is accepted, it could lead to a new Final Solution against the Palestinians, just as with the Jews during World War II. The post From...

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Dollarization in Cuba, the “New” Invention

At the beginning of last week, the announcement that the US dollar would begin circulating freely in Cuban businesses surprised some... The post...

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Dialogue and Dictatorships: Cuba and the United States

Ferrer’s words make a lot of sense: the opposition needs more than ever to unite, to strengthen itself, to make itself heard. The post Dialogue and...

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Ecuador Goes to the Polls Amidst Multiple Crises

There is a multiple crisis that demands a broad and long-term agreement between politicians, society, and business for the next four years. The post...

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I’m Afraid of Trump

Trump has only four years to carry out all the villain’s deeds in a superhero movie. Superheroes don’t exist, but super-villains do... The post...

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The Truth on the Case of Ex-Cuban Minister Alejandro Gil

And how the lack of government transparency gives us the right to speculate on what really happened with the top official. The post The Truth on the...

03.02.2025 8

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With Trump, The Hard-Handed Approach to Cuba Returns

The big question is whether this financial blockade will accelerate real change in Cuba or if the regime will, once again, adapt and survive. The post...

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Trump Freezes Grants to Cuban Media that Promote Democracy

The pause in funding also affects assistance to refugees and students of countries like Cuba, suffering the boot of dictatorship. The post Trump...

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Trump’s “Invasion” Theatrics: Act 1

President Trump is citing an invasion at the border, but don’t be fooled. He’s really at war with United States democracy. The post Trump’s...

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What Would You Have Done?

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is the only person who, in these days, has dared to publicly confront Donald Trump. The post What Would You Have Done?...

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Numbers or Names? Pact or Unilateral Commitment?

There has not been a pact, but a commitment by Diaz-Canel, unless the Pope promised he will not be punished for his sins. The post Numbers or Names?...

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Donald Trump and the Civilization of Death

The recent inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States for the second time left no one indifferent. The post Donald Trump and the...

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The Return of Trump Influences Politics in Latin America

The rise of the far-right is key to understanding agendas pushed by figures aiming to break with current international models & understanding The post...

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Ferrer Does Not Back Down Upon His Release

Ferrer was released on Thursday after three and a half years in prison, although his sentence had technically expired last December. The post Ferrer...

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Cuba: Jose Daniel Ferrer Challenges Jailers Upon Release

Leaving prison is an overwhelming experience. The sounds cease to be just the squeaks of the bars and begin to be familiar voices. The post Cuba:...

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