Over the past couple of weeks — with the media full of tributes and reports on the funeral of late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez — I’ve heard more than one comparison between that Latin American leader and his former counterpart and friend Fidel Castro.
Read MoreIt was a nice gesture that would have been worthwhile for one to take advantage of, especially since the number of Cuban descendants living in the US is equal to 10 percent of the Cuban population and that this group constitutes the most economically active population of transnational Cuban society.
Read MoreLike many Cubans, over the past few weeks I’ve been following the Third World Baseball Classic being broadcast on Cuban television. Like many, I was sorry to see the elimination of our national team by Holland. However the Classic showed me more than just spectacular plays, high quality teams…
Read MoreAuthenticity is something of exceptional value, which should be applied to any human activity. Being genuine lends authenticity to the degree of credibility a given person/matter may have.
Read MoreA group of Cuban researchers have just released a document containing a list of proposals “for our immediate future.” While the Cuban economy remains in crisis and with the death of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela, the consideration of measures that can inject new optimism and dynamism to the process of change in the country become ever more urgent.
Read MoreThe controversial case of writer Angel Santiesteban, sentenced to five years in prison for “physical assault and trespassing” committed against his ex-wife, remains the subject of comments among many Cuban intellectuals, people opposed to violence against women, and political dissidents inside and outside the island. Today we present an open letter to Santiesteban written by literary critic and essayist Jose Miguel “Yoss” Sanchez.
Read MoreOn Saturday night in Artemisa – a small provincial capital to the west of Havana – the Cuban baseball community sadly lost one of its top stars of the past decade. Jovial and talented Artemisa right-handed pitcher Yadier Pedroso was killed when the car in which he was riding with two friends collided with a cargo truck at approximately 10:30 pm.
Read MoreCubans by nature are cheerful and laugh at their own problems. It’s a way to approach life with enthusiasm. In our country there are many comedians, some good and some who try to be. However I had a very embarrassing experience when visiting the Mella Theater.
Read MoreChavez started a democratic revolution, respecting the constitution approved by popular vote during his fourteen years in power, without excluding his enemies, while accepting the “No” to his proposals when they were voted down. Even after his passing away, respect is being given to the right to multi-party elections, the media and electoral campaigns.
Read MoreOver the weekend I went hiking along the trails of Viñales Valley in Pinar del Rio where I could see how the lives of people there have changed. I left my car at a lookout point, around which were several private restaurants offering me something to eat for when I returned from my trek.
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