There is no doubt that this system really needs to undergo a reforms process. By now, virtually every Cuban has recognized the need for change, even the Cuban Communist Party and its highest leader, Raul Castro. Our differences lie in the kind of change each political bent wants.
Read MoreTheir desperate desire to impose the story of their starring role in the supposed miracle of our national history pretty much epitomizes the existential tragedy of Daniel Ortega and his wife Rosario Murillo, Vice President and heir to the dynasty. However, despite their near monopoly control of the communications media and hence their ability to spread this message repetitively, the story doesn’t manage to be believable or credible.
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 MoreWell, one era has come to an end, the US people have spoken and chosen Trump as their new president and he has now taken office. Anything else is just nostalgia. It may not be a reason to rejoice but it’s not a reason to fall into a deep depression either.
Read MoreThe emigration tragedy, which hasn’t stopped inflicting itself upon the Cuban people, is proof of just how tricky and hard it has been to shake off a criminal policy, which has caused a lot of harm in the form of tears, pain, blood and deaths.
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 MoreThere is a famous phrase here: Cubans either don’t make it or exceed; That happens at all levels, even at the most unexpected times and places.
Read MoreWithout a doubt, the biggest news event of 2016 in Cuba, was the death of Fidel Castro. I remember that around midnight on November 25th, I was walking with some friends of mine. We were strolling along Miramar’s 5th Avenue when some young kids, almost teenagers, passed us by.
Read MoreThe change of US immigration policy regarding Cubans upset the aspirations of many.
Read MoreAs we’re so used to having just one media outlet in Cuba which only mentions President Correa in Ecuador, very few Cubans know that there is a coalition of 24 left-wing and center parties and groups, called the National Agreement for Change, which is made up of the Democratic Left Party, the indigenous Pachakutik movement and the Popular Unity Party, among others, which are taking part in the election campaign leading up to the presidential elections which will take place on Sunday February 19.
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