The battle to control Cuban cultural, news and recreational shows has already been lost. Those who were committed to this comfortable task for decades should take up other professions which have a better outlook in the future.
Read MoreThe drought in Cuba could stop being a crisis and become a chronic disease, as is already the case in many other countries. The only way out seems to be to devise a global strategy that allows us and requires a responsible use of that natural resource.
Read MoreThere is a test of strength going on these days between government authorities and collective taxi drivers in Havana. The government wants to put a certain order into effect and this has provoked a silent strike, without posters or speeches but which is very effective, according to what you see on the street.
Read MoreThe Cuban economy would be on the increase if half of the Revolution’s guardian angels – those who dedicate themselves to monitoring what is written on every blog – spent their time chasing corrupt and incompetent officials who steal and destroy the wealth that other Cuban people generate.
Read MoreThe payment of the external debt implies the opening of credits with normal interest rates for Cuba and the power to skip to the “intermediary” companies that recharge the value of imports with commissions ranging from 30% to 50%.
Read MoreThe fight for control of Cuban cyberspace has awoken “the dark side” in some fighters, who are getting deeply involved in a “dirty war”, using shame, lies and rumors to damage people’s integrity. A few days ago, a fake comment appeared on the Internet, which attacked Fidel Castro’s family and was signed with my name.
Read MoreA short while ago, I read an article where it was suggested that “with its rapprochement with the United States, Cuba should learn to develop a housing market ecosystem which would overcome the years of zero construction and attract investment.”
Read MoreFernando Ravsberg has lived in Cuba for a quarter of a century working with foreign media including the BBC and Publico and publishing a personal blog that has proven to be a space for constructive criticism among Cubans on the island and abroad.
Read MoreThe end of open immigration to the US has had a major impact on the lives of many Cubans, whether it’s because they are now stuck en route or because they have disrupted their lives in Cuba so they could emigrate.
Read MoreFor at least a week, Cuban emigrants without a US visa will be treated in the same way as the rest of the “illegals” who try to enter that country, according to the Obama White House. After that, Donald Trump will have the last word.
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