Cuba has just concluded its general elections, and in their wake is the reflection of Guillermo Rodriguez, a revolutionary intellectual who is questioning some aspects of his country’s electoral system and is calling for more and better opportunities for participation.
Read MoreThe big difference now is that Cubans too will be able to return. To maintain their residency on the island, all they’ll have to do is come back every 24 months. But now they won’t return as deserters or traitors, but as citizens with the same rights as everyone else.
Read MoreCuban authorities finally decided to talk about the underwater telephone cable that disappeared from official speeches and the national press a couple years ago. Now they’re saying that testing is being conducted, but they warn that we shouldn’t have any illusions as we will have to continue waiting.
Read MoreThe opening of Cuba immigration policy could be a mortal blow to the Cuban Adjustment Act, the US law that grants residency to all Cubans who step onto United States’ soil, under the assumption that they fled communism.
Read MoreFor the first time in half a century, Cubans will be able to legally watch the broadcasts of a foreign television network in their homes. On Sunday, Telesur began real time broadcasts on the island, whereas previously only a small selection of pre-recorded programs from that network was shown.
Read MoreAfter 50 years of a failed policy, it wouldn’t hurt to try new methods. I really don’t think gringo tourists will serve for political proselytizing, but they will put an end to the external aggression and contribute to expanding internal debate in Cuba.
Read MoreAll Cubans see this as a very positive reform because they can now come and go freely from the island. Several residents abroad welcomed the relaxation of regulations because now they can invite their families to the countries where they reside.
Read MoreAlthough there is no official recognition of the existence of cholera in Havana, Public Health sources have confirmed that there are dozens of cases and several deaths. The matter seems serious to the point that the Civil Defense network responsible for dealing with disasters has been mobilized.
Read MoreCuba is a country of rumors. “Radio Bemba” (or “word of mouth,” literally “Radio Lips”) transmits from one Cuban to another all across the island. It’s the means by which citizens are informed — and sometimes misinformed — about the most sensitive happenings in national life.
Read MoreStarting January 14, Cuban doctors will also be able to leave the country just like other citizens, thanks to a law that eliminates most migratory obstacles that for five decades limited freedom of movement in the country. Doctors will thus have the same rights as other citizens.
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