Proposals to Advance Socialism in Cuba
Pedro Campos reiterates his proposals on how to get the Cuban economy moving forward without turning the country over to capitalist exploitation.
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Opinion
Cuba Needs a Market Economy with Social Justice (Part 2)
“With all this experience, it would be selfish to go to another country. I was part of this process. Now I think I have to help achieve the necessary changes in the way that I can,” said Dimas Castellanos in part two of his interview with Havana Times.
Read MoreContemplating Cuba’s ‘Meeting of Bloggers’
From the name of the event itself certain suspicions were aroused, as people were made to mimic Fidel’s well-known message to intellectuals: “Within the revolution, everything; outside the revolution, nothing…”
Read MoreChacal 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
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