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NY Protester Writes for Havana Times

Parts of the New York City financial district have experienced intense days of democracy, activism and solidarity. Several social movements have united under the banner of occupying Wall St. to demonstrate against the influence of American corporations on the political system.

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Cuba’s Sara Gonzalez Is Recovering

Popular Cuban singer-songwriter Sara Gonzalez is recovering from surgery at the CIMEQ hospital in Havana. She wrote a message for the press to communicate with her many friends, acquaintances and admirers.

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Miami Judge Strikes Again in Cuban 5 Case

The same Miami court judge that sentenced the Cuban Five to long prison terms back in 2001 for conspiracy to commit espionage and other crimes has now continued her vendetta against Rene Gonzalez, the first of the five Cubans to be released.

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Chavez to Cuba for Round 4 of Chemo

Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez travels to Cuba on Saturday afternoon to begin his fourth round of chemotherapy on Sunday. Chavez has repeatedly said his treatment would not affect his campaign for reelection in the October 2012 presidential vote.

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Evo Morales to Cuba on Sunday

Bolivian President Evo Morales travels to Cuba on Sunday where he will meet with his host President Raul Castro. Bolivia, like Cuba, is a member of the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA).

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Cuba Says No Initial Damage from Quake

An initial report from Cuba says the earth tremor off its southeastern coast was actually of 4.5 magnitude and not 6.0 quake as stated in numerous foreign press reports early on Thursday. No damage was reported in the initial report from Prensa Latina news agency.

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Richardson Leaves Cuba, Alan Gross Stays

Former Gov. Bill Richardson returned to the US on Wednesday after leaving Cuba empty handed in his attempt to secure the release of convict Alan Gross. The weeklong visit by Richardson to Havana, and a strong rebuff yesterday from the Communist Party, was not covered by the Cuban press.

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Havana Weather for September 15-21

We will have some heat, which is typical for this time of the year, but nothing significant in terms of precipitation. The maximum temperatures will fluctuate around 32°C (90°F) and the minimum temperatures will be around 25°C (77°F).

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