Throw Shade on Me and You Are Out
We didn’t want to miss the opportunity to draw on the case of Hamlet Lavastida and Katherine Bisquet, a banishment in the XXI century.
Cuba
Record Number of “Escapes” from a Cuban Baseball Team
When the first six left, the Cuban Baseball Federation released an official statement blaming the Trump and Biden governments.
How Communist Autarchy Works
In the autarchy, the government only allows entry of the foreign goods that it considers “good” for life in Communist society.
Electricity Crisis in Cuba Reinforces Need to Accelerate Energy Transition
With dated infrastructure and problems with fuel supplies, Cuba’s electricity generation crisis has gotten a lot worse.
Cuban Artist Luis Manuel Otero on Prison Hunger Strike
The government has taken advantage of the July 11 protests to lock up hundreds of Cuban citizens. Luis Manuel Otero demands their release.
Friendly Vendor, Trinidad, Cuba – Photo of the Day
Dan Segal from the United States took our photo of the day: “Friendly Vendor” in Trinidad, Cuba.
El Toque: a Social Innovation Project for a Transnational Cuba
The evolution of a project like El Toque is the story of a group of Cubans who have seized unique opportunities and run with it.
Havana Weather for Sept. 30 to Oct. 6
In the Atlantic, neither the powerful hurricane Sam or Tropical Storm Victor are forecast to affect Cuba or the Caribbean region.
Cuban Migrants Crossing the Darien Jungle Double
Cuba had the second most migrants (10,742) who have crossed into Panama through the Darien jungle in the first eight months of 2021.
What We Know about the November 20th Protests in Cuba
The Archipielago group has launched an appeal to government authorities to hold peaceful anti-violence protests in Cuba on November 20th.