October 2012 - Page 26 of 27

Monument to Boxer Teofilo Stevenson

Cuban authorities will dedicate a monument and a plaza to honor boxing legend Teofilo Stevenson (1952-2012) in his home province of Las Tunas.

Carromero Trial Begins Friday in Cuba

The Cuban government is making capital improvements to the Provincial Court of Granma and surrounding homes in preparation for the trial starting Oct. 5th of Spanish citizen Angel Carromero, who is charged with manslaughter in the deaths of two dissidents in a traffic accident.

Cuba: Victories, Cholera and Our Neighbors

Cuba’s leaders like decisive and overwhelming victories, which is what they have proclaimed to the world for five decades. While it’s true that they’ve never been able to overcome economic inefficiencies, they did achieve crushing military victories several times, from the Bay of Pigs to Cuito Cuanavale (in Angola).

What Is National Identity?

Hopefully the authorities won’t interpret this article as an exhortation to violate rights in the name of national identity. It wouldn’t be the first time. And, besides, they would do it with the argument of responding to a complaint from the people.

In Shell Case, Will Supreme Court’s View of Corporate Personhood Mean Liability for Crimes Abroad?

The United States Supreme Court opens its 2012-2013 term today with a landmark case to decide whether survivors of human rights violations in foreign countries can bring lawsuits against corporations in U.S. courts.

Cuban Small Farmers Leader Dismissed

Orlando Lugo Fonte, 78, was relieved of duties on Sunday as the president of the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) after 25 years of leading the organization of small farmers and agricultural cooperatives in Cuba.

Cuba’s Jojazz Competition Goes International

Beginning with this 15th edition of the JoJazz competition between young jazz artists, scheduled from November 22 to 25 in Havana, it will have an international character.

Ban-ki-Moon Receives Cuban Foreign Minister

United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki-moon received Cuban Minister of Foreign Affairs Bruno Rodriguez in New York on Saturday while the island’s head diplomat was attending the annual debate of the General Assembly of the international organization.

Cuban Photographer Liborio Noval Dead at 78

Liborio Noval, considered one of the most notable photographers of the revolutionary epic on the island, died on Saturday in Havana at the age of 78, the local media reported.

Film ‘Juan of the Dead’ Wins Jury Award at Biarritz

The film Juan of the Dead, directed by Cuban cinematographer Alejandro Brugues, won with the Jury Prize this weekend in the category of “Films from Latin American” at the film festival in the French city of Biarritz.