Cuba’s Economy in “Profound Crisis”
The Cuban economy is in a “very deep and difficult” crisis placing the island “in a truly complicated moment” of its history, said Alfredo Jam, a national recognized economist.
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Cuban 5 Case Rejected by High Court
“Based on the experience that we have had, I am not surprised by the Supreme Court’s decision. I have no confidence at all in the justice system of the United States,” said Gerardo Hernandez, one of the imprisoned Cuban Five.
Read MoreDissenting Doctor Sees Family
The trip on Saturday to Argentina by Cuban medical doctor Hilda Molina brings to an end a case that generated diplomatic friction and tension between the island and that South American country. For years, Havana had refused to grant the professional permission to leave the country.
Read MoreFrench Drug Co. to Increase Business in Cuba
The French Sanofi Aventis Pharmaceutical Company established a commercial office in the Cuban capital with the aim of expanding its business in the island, begun some 20 years ago, announced Antoine Ortoli, the company’s intercontinental vice president.
Read MoreEU Wants Greater Dialogue with Cuba
The European Union (EU) foreign ministers expressed today in Luxembourg their desire to deepen the dialogue with Cuba including concerns over human rights issues, reported IPS.
Read MoreCuban 5 Snubbed by US Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court rejected a request today to review the case of the Cuban Five, imprisoned already for nearly 11 years for having infiltrated Miami based Cuban exile groups that under the complacent eye of Washington plot illegal actions against Cuba.
Read MoreCuban Doc Visits Family in Argentina
Cuban neurosurgeon Hilda Molina traveled over the weekend to Argentina to meet with her family, after receiving from her country’s authorities the exit permit she had been demanding for some 15 years.
Read MoreHillary Tough on Cuba Spies
Clinton did not say whether the Myers put in jeopardy terrorist actions planned against Cuba by Miami exiles with US government support, a practice that has been steadfast policy practically since Fidel Castro rode into Havana in 1959.
Read MoreEvo Morales Visits Castro in Cuba
Bolivian President Evo Morales begins a visit to Cuba on Wednesday where he is scheduled to meet with Cuban President Raul Castro, announced the Cuban press this morning. It is not known whether Morales will also meet with Fidel Castro.
Read MoreMexico’s Cafe Tacuba to Rock Havana
The legendary Mexican rock band Café Tacuba is in the middle of a 20-city, 14-country, twentieth anniversary tour. The next stop is Havana, Cuba for a massive outdoor free concert on Tuesday June 9 at 9:00 p.m.
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