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Cuba vs Spain, Hypocrisy and Journalism

Tensions are mounting between Havana and Madrid ever since the Spanish government canceled the king and queen’s visit to Cuba, which the Cuban government eagerly wanted.

When Cuba has FULL Internet Access

What will happen in a Cuba that wakes up one day with “FULL” internet access? People who already have a computer or a cell phone could access the Internet freely, create their own websites, upload videos, photos, exchange information and opinions and be virtual citizens…

Stop that So-and-So!

As a result of a complaint made by a Cuban couple who were tourists and their relatives, which has appeared in the media about the abuse national tourists suffer in Cuba when compared to foreigners, I remembered this passage.

The Ritual of Voting in Castro’s Cuba

Being the president of Cuba, whether the meaning of this word (first citizen) actually applies on this island, means holding the strings of hundreds of zones of influence.

Cuba’s Dual Currency, More Complex Than it Seems

The CUC is just a guise to hide slave wages and inflation. This is the fundamental reason for why it’s so hard for them to eliminate the dual currency system…

My Son and Cuban History

My son is in 6th grade. In a few days, he will have a Cuban History exam and he has asked me to help him study. The time period being tested is 1898-1952, which makes up the first three chapters of his text book.

Cuba: About Merit and Blame and the Revolution’s Achievements

It’s hard to define the “Revolution’s achievements”, not because there haven’t been any obvious improvements in Cuba since before 1959, but because allocating these achievements to the Socialist government because they overthrew the previous regime isn’t reason enough to give them all of the merit.

Putin Does Not Represent Russia

I think it is crucial to separate the leadership tactics of Vladimir Putin from the people of Russia. Putin is a mobster, grafter, nationalist, and authoritarian cold warrior. His snooping and corruption is not indicative of the Russian people, nor has it ever been.

The Future of Cuba Lies in Asia

Cuba doesn’t need to invent cold water! The historic and unyielding solidarity between Vietnam, China and Cuba only needs Cuba to relax some archaic regulations…

We Miss You Bananas!

Since the passing of Hurricane Irma we haven’t seen well-formed bananas in our markets.