A busload of more than 40 undocumented immigrants and their supporters known as the Undocubus has arrived in Charlotte after traveling more than 2,000 miles, through 11 states, to deliver a message to President Barack Obama and the Democrats under the slogan of “No Papers, No Fear.”
Read MoreI went to the Women’s Caucus at the Democratic National Convention thinking that it would be a working session in which delegates would discuss the Party’s agenda from a female perspective and as it pertains to women’s issues. But that was not at all the case.
Read MoreAfter the Labor Day parade yesterday, the festivities continued in Charlotte, NC, home of the Democractic Convention. Actor and musician Jeff Bridges explained that he is currently on a tour raising funds to ensure that children in the US don’t go hungry. (15 photos)
Read MoreOn the Cuban TV news, they often talk about of the global economic crisis. “What evil walks the world!” we say to ourselves in front of the set. The images they show us of capitalist societies are stunning: massive joblessness, increasing taxes and sky rocketing costs of living.
Read MoreCuban athletes concluded their performance in the Grand Prix of Berlin, Germany, winning two medals: one gold picked up by discus thrower Yarelis Barrios, and a silver one for Yipsi Moreno’s hammer throwing.
Read MoreExploratory talks between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerilla organization were held in Venezuela and Cuba, reported the AFP, citing information published Sunday by the El Tiempo newspaper in Bogota.
Read MoreThe increase in taxes on imports that went into effect on Monday will mean an increase in prices on the island, according to statements made to the AP news agency by new business operators on the island.
Read MoreEight Brazilian companies in the textile and footwear industries met with their Cuban counterpart on Friday in Havana for a round of business negotiations aimed at increasing trade between the two countries.
Read MoreThe Cuban television program “La Mesa Redonda” (The Round Table), will be reduced to one hour starting September 10, reported the Café Fuerte website.
Read MoreI started asking myself this question three years ago. I was in Central Park in Old Havana, seated a few yards from the place where many people, mostly men, gather to argue about baseball, soccer and volleyball – or about Michael Jackson’s death at that particular time.
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