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It’s Not a Question of Dignity

Are we Cubans now divided between those who are “prepared politically” and those who are not? Are we in the presence of a new type of elite, a new class, a new form of exclusion? Is it that we no longer exclude people on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or social origin, but on the basis of political preparation? And what does having a good political preparation consist of exactly? Who determines which person has adequate preparation in this sphere?

Surprise: US Sees Cuba in Haiti

The US government’s Voice of America acknowledged Friday the efforts of more than 400 Cuban doctors and health workers in Haiti. The move could lead to a collaboration with medicines needed at several field hospitals set up by the Cubans for treating the earthquake victims.

Cuba’s System vs. Caribbean Capitalism

“Visiting unhappy Cuba is especially thought-provoking for anyone familiar with its unhappy neighbors,” writes Stephen Kinzer for guardian.co.uk.

Miracles in Jacmel, Haiti

Cuba’s Granma newspaper has special correspondents in Haiti covering the work of the over 400 Cuban doctors and medical staff providing emergency service in several locations. On Friday a report tells the incredible story of a baby girl, less than a month old, rescued alive after a week under the rubble.

Readying for Post Cuba Travel Ban

Travel related businesses from the US will meet March 24-26 in Cancun, Mexico with Cuban tourism ministry officials to plot a hypothetical situation where the US government rescinds its travel ban to the Caribbean nation.

US Agent: Six weeks in a Cuban Prison

Alan P. Gross a 60-year-old agent working for a US government program to subvert Cuban laws regarding communications equipment, was allegedly caught in the act and has been in jail since Dec. 4.

Cuba to Puerto Rico Depends on US

If Cuba’s athletes are going to be present at this year’s Central American and Caribbean games in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, depends little on that country’s authorities, but instead on the United States which controls Puerto Rico’s immigration and security.

Evo Morales Meets with Cuba VP

Bolivian President Evo Morales met in La Paz on Thursday with Cuban VP Ramiro Valdez who is in the South American country for the inauguration of Morales for a another term in office. Cuba and Bolivia coincide in the need for action to revert the disastrous effects of climate change which they believe is worsened by the irresponsible consumption levels of the wealthy nations.

Cuba to Modernize Seismic Alert System

Cuba will install in the first half of this year a Chinese-made broadcasting system in real time for seismic signs to modernize its alert system in the face of the possible occurrence of an earthquake, announced Vladimir Moreno, director of the National Centre for Seismic Research.

Cuban Defense of Morning After Pills

The use of emergency contraceptive can save the lives of millions of women that undergo abortions under risk conditions or have complications during pregnancy and giving birth, affirmed Jorge Peláez Mendoza, president of the Children and Youth Section of the Cuban Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.