This is a comprehensive account of the economic changes that have taken place in Cuba since Raul Castro assumed power that was prepared for the Lexington Institute by Philip Peters, an expert on Cuba. As informative and useful as it is the report lacks perspective.
Read MoreThe fact that many people earn very little while others earn a lot is not a question of gambling or bad luck, but the result of policies and practices encouraged under the system commanded by the general.
Read MoreThese “protectors of the faith” have returned to the fray with a crackdown on all independent projects beyond their control, throwing stones without revealing their hand, which could mean they no longer have as much official support.
Read MoreLanding at Havana’s Jose Marti Airport after a 10 hour flight, we found ourselves in a situation that would be unthinkable in any other airport I’ve visited: There were hardly any luggage carts.
Read MoreOnce again I’ve heard the voices of representatives of a trend of pragmatic economism who insist that “what’s important is that the economy functions, not the form of ownership or production used to achieve that.”
Read MoreThis open letter by Temas magazine editor Rafael Hernandez reflects something of today’s generational change in Cuba and something of the island’s new political language seeking to explain it. It opens a debate and we hope you will chime in with your views on the subject.
Read MoreIn Cuba there’s a popular expression that goes: “He/she who doesn’t have Congolese, has Carabali,” which is a way of saying that black blood runs through all our veins here on the island, no matter how white one’s skin color might be or how thin their features.
Read MoreI met Oswaldo Paya in the early 90’s when he was an active Catholic layman, to the point that we would meet at churches. I can’t say how many times we met since then, but there were many.
Read MoreI’ve been reading all the mess generated by Cuban security operative Percy Alvarado. At first he accused everyone who crossed his path of being a pro-US puppet, and then he apologized for having slung mud with such energy at those who he wasn’t authorized to defame.
Read MoreIt’s not that we revolutionaries are enemies of criticism – quite the contrary. The revolution’s leaders themselves have repeatedly expressed the need for criticism in order to improve the management of government; but such criticism must be done professionally, if indeed one is really seeking to solve problems.
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