Chacal and Yakarta ‘Doing Wrong’
Chacal’s song ends with the phrase, “You know we’re crazy, you know we go around doing wrong” – which was the most sincere thing I heard him sing.
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Opinion
The Amnesia of Coca Cola
My son is sad because his best friend Leo, who now lives in Miami, — despite their having shared years and games, secrets and dreams, despite their last embrace, teary eyes and attachments that made them exchange e-mail addresses and promises — he has not sent a message.
Read MoreCuba History Lessons
I can only imagine the confusion of young people if they happen to contrast the history that’s “in the books” with the transformations taking place today in the country. It will be an arduous task to convince them of the need for change without acknowledging that mistakes were made.
Read MoreEconomies Advance When People Come First – Not the Market
The neoliberal model of capitalist development has failed along all lines. That’s not just my opinion, it’s the assessment of every economist who has their head on straight.
Read MoreA Respectful and Disciplined Meeting in Washington
In late April, the so-called first meeting of Cubans living in the US was held in Washington, suspiciously convened by the island’s Interests Section. This included the appearance of a deputy foreign minister who thanked them for their support and assured them that the US maintains its intention to overthrow what he called the “Cuban Revolution.”
Read MoreCan a Real Cuban Patriot Vote Republican?
The main issue in the forthcoming presidential elections as far as Cuba is concerned, is clearly as to what the next US administration will do about the US Blockade on Cuba? Will a potential republican President respect Cuba’s sovereignty, demonstrate Christian compassion and listen to such US companies demanding the end of the blockade?
Read MoreThe Most Tragic Date on the Cuban Calendar
In 1902, the United States government turned over a crippled and severely war-torn nation to a group of privileged upper class opportunists. They dismantled the Army of Independence and replaced it with a corrupt Rural Guard where blacks could not rise above the rank of lieutenant and a police force that excluded blacks altogether.
Read MoreLike Out of an Abela Painting
These days, however, these good people with their sun and weather-beaten skin are carrying on their shoulders the weighty responsibility of providing the largest portion of food for the country.
Read MoreAs Cuba Decides: A Look at Mao’s and Deng’s China
My colleague Pedro Campos recently published an article in this space, in which, it seems to me he has lined up for battle his entire arsenal of theoretical weaponry to challenge the economic model that prevails today in China.
Read MoreMore Violence Around Me
I’ve shared with the friends of Havana Times several stories about domestic violence, child abuse and other uses of brute force. I can assure you that I’m not writing about this topic because I like it, I’d much rather talk about nice things, but unfortunately so goes the world around me, becoming more and more violent.
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