Rafael Rojas: Repression Won’t Erase Cuba’s Problems
Rafael Rojas believes the unprecedented demonstrations in Cuba are the result of accumulated economic & social discontent in the country.
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Cuban Historian Rafael Rojas on the Recent Protests
What took place can hardly be interpreted as an action conceived and led by the opposition, exile groups or the new civic activism.
Reply to Rafael Rojas: More on “Fighting over Fidel”
I am glad that Rafael Rojas responded to my review of his book Fighting Over Fidel. Unfortunately, however, his reply practically ignored my main arguments and almost exclusively concerned itself with the least important points of my review.
Ecuador: Lenin Moreno, the Troubling Successor to Rafael Correa
Over recent weeks, Ecuadorian President Moreno has emphasized his standing apart from his predecessor Rafael Correa, in two areas especially: economic politics and anti-corruption strategy.
Israel Rojas of Buena Fe: “You share the fate of your country”
Music inundated this part of Havana, the melodies of Buena Fe and the melodious voice of Israel Rojas, the group’s leader, were recognizable. This young man seems ready to talk about Cuba at any time.
In Nicaragua Peaceful Opposition Punished as Treason
Rafael Rojas: Classifying peaceful dissenters as coup plotters, terrorists and traitors implies a limitation of political rights.
Police on USA University Campuses
The movement is primarily peaceful, pro-Palestine & Anti-Zionist, but not Anti-Semitic, terrorist or opposed to the existence of Israel.
The Return of the Military
The return of the military is a phenomenon being seen across Latin America and the Caribbean, from governments on the left and the right.
Replicated Demonstrations Express Discontent in Cuba
The most extensive protests in decades against the Cuban government have occurred under the presidency of Miguel Diaz Canel.
The Landmark Female Succession in Mexico
The president, whoever she may be, should exert checks and balances against old and new regional authoritarianisms, all led by men.