Many things are published about Cuba around the world, and each one claims to be the truth. Some of these are half-truths blended with lies and nuanced distortions – sometimes written and published out of ignorance of the true circumstances here in Cuba; other times with malicious intent to denigrate the country.
Read MoreWe should have nice weather for the next seven days, with a low probability of rainfall and at temperatures that will be slightly higher than the past period. The maximum temperatures will range between 27°C (81°F) and 28°C (82°F), while the minimum temperatures will dip to around 18°C.
Read MoreThe first time I heard about the “Ladies in White,” I considered these women to be exceptionally brave to protest and demonstrate in Cuba, a country where holding an opinion against the social system is a crime punishable by law. Since then I’ve read more about the group online.
Read MoreOctober is the rainy season in Cuba – it’s been pouring on and off, and incredibly grey, since Saturday. The day before yesterday Alfredo’s exasperated neighbor stepped out onto her balcony and shouted at the sky, “Guat! (what) Hasta cuando?” (until when?)
Read MoreAmong the many traditions that were eliminated by the revolutionary government was that of “Three Kings Day,” on January 6, when in many parts of the world, children — whether Christian or not — are brought gifts by these supposed kings.
Read MoreReferring to the expected changes in immigration policy, a Cuban-American colleague wrote: “Not only is it absurd, but it is totally irresponsible to think that Cuba must open the doors to its borders wide open.”
Read MoreA statement from Amnesty International reminds us that the Guantanamo prison is marking a birthday in January 2012. It was exactly a decade ago that the first prisoners of the “war on terror” were sent there.
Read MoreIf there is something that needs to be recognized about Cuba’s leaders, particularly Fidel Castro, it’s their unparalleled talent to retain power, whether by adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing.
Read MoreThe sources that originate these rumors are close enough to Fidel Castro to give them credibility but sufficiently diffuse to never allow verification. These come from “high-ranking military leaders,” “family members of Cuban leaders” and “members of their medical staffs.”
Read MoreThis issue will be particularly difficult to solve for Cuba’s leaders. Moreover, the disparity between spokespeople themselves, crying out for changes that never come, could indicate internal contradictions within the elite. The fact is that if Cubans could travel without asking permission, be free to decide the dates of their coming and going, and travel without having to pay for expensive consular services the Cuban government currently demands, this would be taking an important step in dismantling the authoritarian political system.
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