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Cuban Chess Grand Master Arian Gonzalez Awaits Trial

Chess Grand Master Arian Gonzalez was released Thursday after 10 days in jail for participating in the July 11 protests. He now faces trial.

“Violence is not a solution, respect for each and every Cuban is. Calling for fratricide can be the death of the nation.”

The events in Cuba starting with the nationwide July 11th protests added to the alarming crisis already affecting the Cuban population.

Dan Segal from the United States took our photo of the day: “Face in the Doorway” in Trinidad, Cuba. He used a CanonPowerShot SX520HS camera.

My neighbor “Luis” was in his house on Sunday July 11th, watching soccer’s Euro Cup finals when he heard a lot of noise in the street.

“Summary” proceedings to sentence participants in the July 11 protests for “inciting public disorder” and other crimes have started in Cuba.

The heat will continue, with isolated rains and weak winds. The probability of tropical cyclone development will remain low for this period.

Cuban artist Tania Bruguera was subjected to an 11-hour interrogation on July 20th by the investigator in the case against Hamlet Lavastida.

Bob Litjer of the United States took our photo of the day: “Tribute to Don Quijote”, in Matanzas, Cuba. He used an LG4 camera.

A little more than ten days ago, violent repression was for many Cubans an alien experience, a story told by others that they doubted…