December 2007
Fidel Castro sends message to Cuban Parliament
Posted December 29, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (14 comments)
ACN Cuban Parliament, which is holding the 10th Ordinary Session of its 6th Legislature today at Havana’s Convention Palace,… Read More
Fidel vs. the Reformers in Cuba - Reformers will win - opinion
Posted December 28, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (2 comments)
BY CARLOS ALBERTO MONTANER | FirmaPress.com Hurriedly, some days ago, Fidel Castro sent an enigmatic note to Round Table, a TV… Read More
Raul Castro says Fidel is healthy enough to be President (w/opinion)
Posted December 25, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (2 comments)
By WILL WEISSERT | Associated Press HAVANA - Raul Castro said Monday that Communist Party leaders support his brother Fidel’s… Read More
Sunday Mirror reporting Naomi Campbell has met with Fidel Castro
Posted December 23, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (4 comments)
EXCLUSIVE from SundayMirror.co.uk By Richard Cooper 23/12/2007 Supermodel Naomi Campbell has succeeded where veteran broadcaster… Read More
New short documentary on Oswaldo Paya titled “Dissident” released
Posted December 22, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (1 comments)
BY MARY ANASTASIA O’GRADY | Opinion Journal “We would meet every evening at midnight at a tourist location in a bathroom… Read More
Todos Cubanos Newsletter #12 from Oswaldo Paya
Posted December 20, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
COVER STORY International Human Rights Day. Many dissident groups demonstrated in Cuba on International Human Rights Day but the… Read More
OFAC may be distracted from bigger criminals than Americans traveling to Cuba
Posted December 19, 2007 by publisher in OFAC (1 comments)
(yes, I changed the title for effect) By MARC LACEY | New York Times Catching Americans who travel illegally to Cuba or who purchase… Read More
Oswaldo Paya petitions for release of Cuban political prisioners
Posted December 18, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
Associated Press Dissident Oswaldo Paya asked Cuba’s parliament on Tuesday to approve an amnesty for political prisoners… Read More
Fidel Castro releases statement that he supports younger leadership
Posted December 17, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (44 comments)
Just got a couple calls about a breaking news story that Fidel has made an announcement that he will support a younger leader.… Read More
Video of peaceful march in Havana Cuba and Castro supporting mob
Posted December 12, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (6 comments)
Here is some video from the march in Havana with Dr. Ferrer. Apparently there were 14 people in the march but it appears that… Read More
Frank Calzon yells at anti-Embargo panelist in US Senate hearing
Posted December 12, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (9 comments)
The Havana Note It speaks volumes about the moment United States Cuba policy is in that Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max… Read More
The Cuban Nation website taken off line
Posted December 11, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (4 comments)
Email received from The Cuban Nation (La Nación Cubana) and published with permission NEWS ALERT BECAUSE OF A NEW CAMPAIGN AGAINST… Read More
Korean train reconnects two Koreas for first time in 57 years
Posted December 11, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
(I posted this story to show that if an old cold war country like North Korea can open up then Cuba might not be far away. Perhaps… Read More
Cuba might allow human rights monitoring in 2009
Posted December 10, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (7 comments)
Reuters Cuba said on Monday it will accept regular U.N. monitoring of its human rights record from 2009, even as its plainclothes… Read More
AmericasRelief team celebrates Caribbean humanitarian relief in 2007
Posted December 10, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
(Publisher’s note: As you know we focus on Cuba releated information but wanted to post this story since AmericasRelief… Read More
Cuban Americans support Cuban smuggling operations - USCG
Posted December 10, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
(Read the last line. I have not edited a word in this news release) News Release by US Coast Guard Contact: Petty Officer Barry… Read More
Ladies in White marched today to National Assembly headquarters in protest
Posted December 09, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (6 comments)
Reuters Fifty female relatives of Cuban political prisoners marched on Sunday to National Assembly headquarters demanding the… Read More
Cuban dissidents plan march for Human Rights Day in Cuba December 10
Posted December 07, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
By ANITA SNOW | Associated Press Recent detentions of dissidents, including a roundup on church grounds in eastern Cuba, appear… Read More
Police beat dissidents in Santiago de Cuba church
Posted December 06, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (4 comments)
Reuters Plainclothes police kicked their way into a Roman Catholic church in eastern Cuba, beat and used pepper spray on a group… Read More
Cuban police detain members of Paya’s Committee for Reconciliation
Posted December 04, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
Received by email The leader of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Payá, declared on Saturday that the Cuban security… Read More
Secretary Gutierrez does not believe Raul Castro has ability to govern Cuba
Posted December 03, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (3 comments)
(original title: US ratifies embargo despite Castro exit) By Henry Hamman in Miami | Financial Times The US economic embargo of… Read More
Fidel Castro named as candidate for Cuban National Assembly
Posted December 02, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (2 comments)
By Marc Frank | Reuters Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro was nominated on Sunday for a seat in the National Assembly, a sign he… Read More
*Fidel Castro will not be elected President of Cuba on January 20 - prediction
Posted December 01, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (72 comments)
I have been following the blogs and news articles and been thinking about the past several months of Fidel’s Reflections… Read More
November 2007
Cuba wants EU to lift sanctions
Posted November 29, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
By IANS Cuba has called for an end to sanctions imposed on it by the European Union (EU) to pave the way for improving… Read More
Todos Cubanos Newsletter #11 from Oswaldo Paya
Posted November 29, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
This edition is PACKED with great articles and information about Mr. Paya’s rising status as an internationally recognized… Read More
Elections in Cuba, what do they mean?
Posted November 27, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (12 comments)
Now You See It… State-run television announced the decision by Cuba’s interim leader Raul Castro to hold elections… Read More
Free opinion is the principle of democracy
Posted November 26, 2007 by publisher in Cuban History (2 comments)
Question: Who said “Free opinion is a principle of democracy. That’s the only reason we don’t forbid any idea.… Read More
Declaration of Freedom for Cubans by Oswaldo Paya
Posted November 26, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (1 comments)
Here is the news release from an email we recieved from Mr. Paya’s organization: CREATION OF A CITIZEN’S COMMITTEE FOR… Read More
Cuban Foundation of Human Rights activists detained In Cuba
Posted November 26, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
Political Prisoner Fears For His Life Saturday, 24 November 2007 By BosNewsLife News Center HAVANA, CUBA (BosNewsLife)—An… Read More
Oswlado Paya announces Citizen Committee for Reconciliation and Dialogue
Posted November 22, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
Associated Press Internationally renowned dissident Oswaldo Paya on Thursday announced a new group with more than 300 members… Read More
President Bush does not recognize Oswaldo Paya - Why not? - opinion
Posted November 22, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (2 comments)
(original title: How not to bring liberty to Cuba) Praising only hard-line dissidents ignores a wider pool of reformers. By Paolo… Read More
Cubans may learn on December 2 if Fidel Castro will be eligible for President
Posted November 22, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (3 comments)
Caribbean Net News Havana on Wednesday announced that a list of electoral candidates will be adopted on December 2, when Cubans… Read More
Cuban elections set for January 20, 2008
Posted November 20, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (6 comments)
Anita Snow | AP Cuba announced Tuesday it has set Jan. 20 for national elections that are part of the process of determining whether… Read More
US Fugitive Joseph Adjmi released from Cuba now in US jail
Posted November 18, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
AP A man who was a fugitive for more than 40 years has been sentenced in Tampa to one year and one day for jumping bail. A federal… Read More
Another King tells Hugo Chavez to “shut up”
Posted November 17, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (4 comments)
Original title: Chavez: US attack on Iran will spike oil By SEBASTIAN ABBOT | Associated Press Writer RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - In… Read More
Help with Cuban American travel to Cuba
Posted November 14, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (0 comments)
I had someone contact me from our sister site http://CubaLegalServices.com . This person is a Cuban American who was looking… Read More
Congressman Delahunt from Massachusetts to examine Luis Posada case
Posted November 14, 2007 by publisher in Cuban History (5 comments)
Press Release Cuban Exile Called the “Osama Bin Laden of the Western Hemisphere” Walks Free in Miami Congressman Bill Delahunt… Read More
Raul Castro’s Cuba - Future challenges and analysis by Jaime Suchlicki
Posted November 13, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (6 comments)
Harvard International Review | By Jaime Suchlicki, Emilio Bacardi Moreau Distinguished Professor and Director, Institute for Cuban… Read More
Cuban dissident “I will not cooperate” phone hotline goes live
Posted November 09, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
BY ISABEL ESPRONCEDA | El Nuevo Herald Exile groups are opening a hot line Friday to help Cubans on the island report political… Read More
Japanese Peace Boat to dock in Santiago de Cuba
Posted November 08, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
Cuban News Agency The Japanese Peace Boat that travels the world on voyages of peace will dock in at Santiago de Cuba on November… Read More
US government appeals release of terrorist Luis Posada Carriles
Posted November 07, 2007 by publisher in Cuban History (5 comments)
AFP The US government on Tuesday appealed a federal court’s decision that led to the release of Luis Posada Carriles, who… Read More
My father’s ‘crime’ by son of Oscar Elias Biscet
Posted November 05, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
By Yan Valdes Morejon | Boston Globe IN 2002, I joined my father at a peaceful gathering in Havana of Cubans eager to see… Read More
Cuban youth detained for wearing “cambio” (change) bracelets
Posted November 02, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (4 comments)
By WILL WEISSERT | Associated Press Writer Cuban police rounded up a group of young people wearing white rubber wristbands stenciled… Read More
Cuba Policy update from Latin America Working Group
Posted November 01, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (0 comments)
Received by email. I suggest visiting their site and signing up for their email alerts and updates from LAWG.org. What’s… Read More
October 2007
Felipe Perez Roque says Cuba will have more socialism after Fidel Castro dies
Posted October 31, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (27 comments)
Reuters Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque, dispelling expectations of change in a post-Castro Cuba, promised “more… Read More
Imprisoned Cuban Pro-Life Activist Wins US Presidential Medal of Freedom
Posted October 31, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
By Thaddeus M. Baklinski PHILADELPHIA, October 29, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) President George W. Bush has announced this year’s… Read More
Canada and 183 countries vote against US Cuba embargo at UN
Posted October 30, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (4 comments)
Steven Edwards , CanWest News Service An annual United Nations vote on the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba saw support for the Caribbean… Read More
Secretary Gutierrez press conference on Freedom Fund for Cuba
Posted October 25, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (2 comments)
On-The-Record Briefing with Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez On Cuba Policy ASSISTANT SECRETARY SHANNON: Good afternoon.… Read More
President Bush on Cuba Policy at 1:20PM and Guiterrez discussion at 3:30PM
Posted October 24, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (20 comments)
President Bush will be speaking about US Cuba policy at 1:20pm Eastern time at the Department of State, Benjamin Franklin Reception… Read More
President Bush announces Freedom Fund for Cuba
Posted October 23, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (6 comments)
By GINGER THOMPSON | New York Times President Bush is planning to issue a stern warning Wednesday that the United States will… Read More
Update on Cuban Elections in Cuba
Posted October 22, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (20 comments)
A frame grab from Cuba’s state television shows Cuba’s acting President Raul Castro casting his vote at a polling… Read More
Todos Cubanos Newsletter #10 from Oswaldo Paya
Posted October 21, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (1 comments)
IN THIS EDITION Message to the Forum 2000 in Prague Response to Leire Pajín CUTC report on the reality of Cuba Message from wife… Read More
Guantanamo Bay Naval Base housing plans for triple amount of Cuban migrants
Posted October 20, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (2 comments)
Carol Rosenberg—The Miami Herald The U.S. military has expanded plans for a tent encampment to shelter migrants in the event… Read More
President Bush to unveil new initiatives for democracy in Cuba
Posted October 20, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (0 comments)
AFP US President George W. Bush is to unveil “new initiatives” to help Cubans and push for democracy in the communist-run… Read More
Philip Peters: Raul Castro is changing Cuba - opinion
Posted October 20, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (3 comments)
UnionLeader.com By PHILIP PETERS When Fidel Castro fell ill in 2006, Washington thought change was at hand. Secretary of State… Read More
Cuba returns third fugitive to US in 2007
Posted October 12, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (4 comments)
By Anthony Boadle | Reuters Cuba handed over an American wanted for fraud and theft in Utah to U.S. authorities on Thursday, the… Read More
Dissidents must be heard - Bradenton Herald opinion
Posted October 12, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
Friday, October 12, 2007 Bradenton Herald World’s indifference may cost life Cuban independent journalist Normando Hernandez… Read More
President Bush calls for release of all Cuban political prisoners
Posted October 11, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (6 comments)
US President George W. Bush (L) embraces Yamila Llanes Labrada (R), whose husband, Jose Luis Garcia Paneque, is imprisoned in… Read More
Another story about the shameful USAID funds given to Creighton University
Posted October 08, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (2 comments)
By Frances Robles Miami Herald Pedro Miyares has been listening to his 88-year-old father’s mantra for more than four decades:… Read More
Cubans “vote” for political leaders and neighborhood representatives
Posted October 08, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (7 comments)
original title: In Cuba, democracy a block at a time By WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press Writer This is democracy, Cuban style:… Read More
Independent journalist Juan Carlos Herrera continues hunger strike
Posted October 05, 2007 by Cubana in Castro's Cuba (0 comments)
Reporters Without Borders 1 October 2007 In a phone call with a reporter working for the news website Payolibre, imprisoned journalist… Read More
No Conspiracy to Hide Castro’s Death - opinion
Posted October 03, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (16 comments)
by Eliza Barclay | The New Republic With the probable exception of Osama bin Laden, no one individual’s death is more anticipated… Read More
Appeasing the Castro’s will backfire - keep the Embargo - Calzon
Posted October 03, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (12 comments)
By FRANK CALZON | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) //= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) ==… Read More
September 2007
CNN video report of Raul Castro’s call for national disccussion
Posted September 30, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (2 comments)
CNN Cubans clear the air 2:01 Cubans are being encouraged to tell their government what is wrong with the country. CNN’s… Read More
Spain gives Cuba SWEET deal on Cuba’s terms
Posted September 30, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (3 comments)
By Marc Frank | Reuters Cuba and Spain on Saturday took a big step toward mending relations by signing a broad agreement that… Read More
Committees for the Defense Revolution (CDR) museum opens in Havana
Posted September 30, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (4 comments)
Cuban News Agency The history of the Committees for the Defense Revolution (CDR) is treasured at a museum opened Thursday in Old… Read More
Sun Sentinel comes out in support of Oswaldo Paya
Posted September 30, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
Cuban dissident has right idea about freedom South Florida Sun-Sentinel Editorial Board The Castro regime likes to ridicule Washington,… Read More
Carlos Lage visit to Japan - first by Cuban Vice President ever
Posted September 30, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (2 comments)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan 1. Mr. Carlos Lage Davila, Vice-President of the Council of the State of the Republic… Read More
Cuba claims upcoming elections are “democratic”
Posted September 30, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (5 comments)
Prensa Latina Cuba’s Constituency Election Commissions will place at public places photos and biographies of over 37,000… Read More
Martha Beatriz Roque and others detained for protest in Cuba
Posted September 27, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (14 comments)
Reuters Cuban security police detained seven dissidents who went to the Justice Ministry on Thursday to demand better conditions… Read More
Syrians detained on flight from Cuba to Panama
Posted September 26, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
Associated Press Six Syrians who were detained in Panama after a flight crew reported suspicious behavior told authorities that… Read More
Carnival Cruise Line’s Valor picks up Cubans at sea with video
Posted September 25, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (1 comments)Raul Castro escorts Angola President from Varadero airport
Posted September 24, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (3 comments)
Angolan President Eduardo Dos Santos was seen off on Sunday at Varadero international airport, in the Cuban western province of… Read More
Fidel Castro on video September 21 2007 - video and analysis
Posted September 22, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
Click on the image to see a slide show of the video CLICK HERE TO READ THE CNN STORY CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE CNN NEWS VIDEO CLICK… Read More
Raul Castro the Reformer? with my answer
Posted September 20, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (14 comments)
Raul Castro launches Cuba-wide debate on future By Marc Frank | Reuters At workplaces and in neighborhoods across Cuba, people… Read More
September 2007 issue of Todos Cubanos by Oswaldo Paya #9
Posted September 20, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
A NEWSLETTER ABOUT THE PROGRAM FOR ALL CUBANS, NATIONAL DIALOGUE, VARELA PROJECT, AND THE CUBAN POLITICAL PRISONERS TRENDS IN… Read More
US Cuba Democracy PAC gets Democrats to vote against easing of Embargo
Posted September 19, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (7 comments)
By Ian Swanson | TheHill.com An anti-Castro political action committee has found dozens of new recruits to defend a hard-line… Read More
Cuban migrants to US may reach 3000 in 2007
Posted September 16, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (2 comments)
Cuban woman tells tales of human smuggling Ray Sanchez | Cuba notebook | Sun Sentinel Word about potential smuggling voyages comes… Read More
2006 State Sponsors of Terroris Assets Report from OFAC released
Posted September 15, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (4 comments)
The 2006 Terrorist Assets Report has just been released from the US Treasury OFAC. Here are some key points from the report: A.… Read More
Massachusetts Congressman William Delahunt named UN delegate
Posted September 15, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
Press Release from Congressman Delahunt’s office For Immediate Release: September 13, 2007 Congressman Bill Delahunt has… Read More
Abel Prieto and Ricardo Alarcon say Fidel Castro is fine
Posted September 12, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (9 comments)
Reuters Two senior Cuban officials said on Wednesday that Cuban leader Fidel Castro, absent from public view for more than a year,… Read More
September 7 2007 OFAC Civil Penalty Notices for US Embargo Cuba violations
Posted September 11, 2007 by publisher in OFAC (1 comments)
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION FOR September 7, 2007 ENTITIES - 31 CFR 501.805… Read More
Cuba Libre: El Mayor Deseo - A documentary about Oswaldo Paya and CLM
Posted September 10, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (3 comments)
The latest documentary by RICHTER SCALE MEDIA L.L.C.*, CUBA LIBRE: EL MAYOR DESEO, chronicles the struggle of a nation and its… Read More
Healthy in Cuba, Sick in America?
Posted September 07, 2007 by Cuban American in Castro's Cuba (13 comments)
Healthy in Cuba, Sick in America? John Stossel Takes on Michael Moore, Examines Government-Run Health Care By MELISSA SCOTT Sept.… Read More
Oswaldo Paya’s official request to Cuba National Assembly for free elections
Posted September 07, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (2 comments)
A NEW LAW THAT WILL ALLOW THE PEOPLE TO CHOOSE Inspired by the ideals proclaimed in the Cuban Forum Campaign, we have submitted… Read More
Stephen Gibbs BBC reporter packs up and leaves Cuba
Posted September 07, 2007 by Cuban American in Castro's Cuba (4 comments)
Stephen Gibbs BBC Packing up after having his press accreditation withdrawn, BBC correspondent Stephen Gibbs reflects on whether… Read More
Cuban dissident Hector Palacios calls for unity of opposition in Cuba
Posted September 05, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
By Anthony Boadle | Reuters With Fidel Castro’s poor health making change in Cuba seem closer than ever, a leading dissident… Read More
Mexico to restore diplomatic ties with Cuba and Venezuela
Posted September 05, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
Xinhua Mexico’s relations with Venezuela and Cuba are regaining pace and the three countries plan to exchange ambassadors… Read More
*sticky* CUBAN GOVERNMENT WATCH - updates and predictions
Posted September 04, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (12 comments)
As the end of Fidel Castro’s era comes to a close and with it the possibility of a post-Raul Castro Cuba as well, I wanted… Read More
*sticky* REFLECTIONS WATCH - from President Fidel Castro
Posted September 04, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (10 comments)
We have started this post to be a central resource for all the Reflections written by Fidel Castro. We don’t doubt that… Read More
History and present state of Isla de la Juventud Cuba
Posted September 04, 2007 by publisher in Cuban History (0 comments)
BY LISANKA GONZALEZ SUAREZ —Granma International staff writer— Click here to see the map of La Isla de la Juventud SOUTH of… Read More
Perez Roque at human rights and cultural diversity conference in Iran - funny
Posted September 04, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (17 comments)
Cuban News Agency Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque is in Iran to - along with his Iranian counterpart - preside over… Read More
August 2007
Oswaldo Paya calls for free elections and free press in Cuba
Posted August 31, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
ANITA SNOW | The Associated Press Oswaldo Paya of the Christian Liberation Movement and architect of the Varela Project pro-democracy… Read More
Diaz Balart and Ros Lehtinen pressure nations for restrictions on freedom
Posted August 31, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (7 comments)
By PABLO BACHELET | Miami Herald (origina title:Lawmakers push a united, hard-line front on Cuba) Congressmen Lincoln Diaz-Balart,… Read More
*sticky* FIDEL CASTRO HEALTH WATCH
Posted August 30, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (41 comments)
We have decided to create this Health Watch page to give Havana Journal readers one place to refer to for any news (or rumors)… Read More
Cuban Security Forces Beat Blind Christian Lawyer
Posted August 30, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (2 comments)
By BosNewsLife Special Reporting Unit Thursday 30 August HAVANA, CUBA (BosNewsLife) — A blind Christian lawyer and one of Cuba’s… Read More
Ghost(writer) of Fidel Castro endorses Clinton Obama ticket
Posted August 28, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (4 comments)
This latest “Reflection” is being eaten up by the press and I’m sure Hilary and Obama are just thrilled to the… Read More
Declassified Castro and Che on the History Channel
Posted August 28, 2007 by Cuban American in Cuban History (2 comments)
I was watching the history channel today and was surprised to see that they aired a special on the history of Fidel Castro, called… Read More
Cuba has been upgrading its military arsenal to defend against US invasion
Posted August 27, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (17 comments)
News.com.au - Herald Sun from Australia - From correspondents in Havana Cuba has been upgrading its military arsenal since President… Read More
Comments on the death and funeral of Fidel Castro and beyond
Posted August 25, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (12 comments)
How do you think the Cuban government will announce the death of Fidel Castro? Will the Cuban people get the news first or will… Read More
IS FIDEL CASTRO DEAD? - MORE RUMORS?
Posted August 24, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (8 comments)
Here’s what I am reading: BREAKING: FIDEL CASTRO IS DEAD from BabaluBlog.com. As of 3pm Eastern time first responders are… Read More
Todos Cubanos Newsletter #8 from Oswaldo Paya
Posted August 23, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (4 comments)
Oswaldo Paya A newsletter about the program for all Cubans, National Dialogue, Varela Project and the Cuban Political Prisoners.… Read More
Chris Dodd supports S.721 -Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2007
Posted August 19, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (2 comments)
Dodd on Cuba Policy August 15, 2007 - 3:12pm — Matt Browner-Hamlin Senator Dodd has been a long-time advocate for free travel… Read More
Hate to do this but… Perez Hilton is reporting that Castro is dead
Posted August 17, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (43 comments)
Arrgh. I don’t really want to promote this gossip site but he has earned respect by reporting inside information for a couple… Read More
The first “evergreen” Reflection of Fidel Castro is published
Posted August 17, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
As readers of the Havana Journal know, we have been reading many reports about Fidel’s worsening condition and maybe even… Read More
Carlos Aldana - the next President of Cuba?
Posted August 15, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (2 comments)
A well known contributor to the Havana Journal and Cubamania has started a thread in our Cuba Forum titled Another Exclusive ,… Read More
Yet another Reflection from the ghost of Fidel Castro
Posted August 15, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (6 comments)
Prensa Latina Fidel Castro Reflects on Cuba’s History Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) President Fidel Castro stated… Read More
Fidel Castro is dead - Page 3 in Granma - prediction
Posted August 15, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (56 comments)
On July 23, I predicted that Fidel Castro would not make a public appearance on July 26, July 31 or August 13. I was right on… Read More
Debbie Wasserman Schultz helps kill hopes of change to US Cuba policy in 2007
Posted August 15, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (3 comments)
(Original title: Dem leaders struggle for votes to change Cuba policies) By Ian Swanson | TheHill When Democrats gained control… Read More
Reports of Fidel Castro’s ailing health
Posted August 14, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (0 comments)
At 81 or 80, Castro still a no-show for his birthday party BY FRANCES ROBLES | Miami Herald Fidel Castro spent his birthday Monday… Read More
Happy Birthday to Fidel Castro - Granma style
Posted August 13, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (2 comments)
From the lineage of Titans | Granma.cu Dear Fidel, This past year has been one of great optimism and joy, following your virtuous… Read More
Cuban prison guards tell political prisoners they will be killed
Posted August 13, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (6 comments)
Email from Christian Liberation Movement Havana, August 8, 2007- Cuban political prisoners are confined alongside common prisoners… Read More
Nothing planned for Fidel Castro birthday celebration
Posted August 13, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
Low-key birthday for Fidel Castro By Michael Voss | BBC News Cuba is set to break with tradition and not hold official celebrations… Read More
August 2007 OFAC Civil Penalty Notice - Travelocity pays $182,750 to settle claims
Posted August 11, 2007 by publisher in OFAC (4 comments)
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION FOR Auguts, 2007 ENTITIES - 31 CFR 501.805… Read More
Cuban political prisoner Francisco Chaviano released after 13 years
Posted August 10, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
By WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press Writer A prominent Cuban government opponent imprisoned for allegedly revealing state secrets… Read More
Fidel on the brink of Death - story from Nuevo Accion
Posted August 08, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (3 comments)
Translated by Roberto Coven (many thanks Rob) edited by Publisher from http://nuevoaccion.com/ Edition of Wednesday… Read More
Fidel Castro says he is still in power behind the scenes
Posted August 01, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (9 comments)
The Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, has issued a statement saying he is fighting relentlessly for a full recovery from ill health.… Read More
July 2007
Raul Castro’s Cuba is still Fidel Castro’s Cuba
Posted July 31, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (11 comments)
Raúl Castro still under Fidel’s shadow BY WILFREDO CANCIO ISLA AND FRANCES ROBLES | Miami Herald Raúl Castro has lived… Read More
Oswaldo Paya and his Movement respond to Raul Castro speech
Posted July 30, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
Email received from Mr. Paya’s organization: WHAT CUBA NEEDS: A CIVILIZED AND FRATERNAL DIALOGUE AMONG CUBANS Fifty years… Read More
Martha Beatriz Roque and Oscar Espinosa comment on Raul Castro speech
Posted July 29, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
Fidel Castro’s first no-show in 48 years in Cuba’s national holiday has fanned doubts he will ever retake the helm… Read More
Raul Castro invites US talks and foreign investment in Cuba - July 26 2007
Posted July 26, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (11 comments)
JAVIER GALEANO/AP BY FRANCES ROBLES | Miami Herald Thursday’s July 26 revolutionary party had all the markings of Cuba’s… Read More
Sherry Sullivan tries to cash in on 1963 CIA mission to Cuba
Posted July 25, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (8 comments)
U.S. woman sues Castro for father’s death following covert mission The Associated Press An American woman has sued Cuban… Read More
Cuban Five Gerardo Hernandez speaks about his spy case
Posted July 24, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (24 comments)
By Marie Frail | Reuters A Cuban spy serving two life sentences in a U.S. high-security prison hopes an appeals court will annul… Read More
Obama, Fidel. Fidel, Obama - The most open minded Presidential candidate
Posted July 24, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (11 comments)
Obama, Edwards say they would meet with Castro, Chávez BY BETH REINHARD | Miami Herald Democratic presidential candidates Barack… Read More
*sticky* Fidel Castro will NOT make a public appearance in July or August - prediction
Posted July 23, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (33 comments)
I hate making predictions, especially about change in Cuba but these are three dates to watch coming up in Cuba. July 26 2007,… Read More
2007 Pastors for Peace delivers 90 tons of supplies from US to Cuba
Posted July 20, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
AP A U.S. humanitarian group delivered about 90 tons of aid to Cuba on Thursday, defying Washington’s 45-year-old trade… Read More
Todos Cubanos - Trends in Civil Society - issue #7 - July 2007
Posted July 19, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
TODOS CUBANOS TRENDS IN CUBAN CIVIL SOCIETY Volume 1, Number 7 – July 2007 Announcement of the Cuban Forum Campaign.… Read More
Is Venezuela Following the Cuban Model?
Posted July 18, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (8 comments)
By Eric Driggs - a Research Associate at the Cuba Transition Project, at the University of Miami. There have been numerous assurances… Read More
Your Vocation Is Liberty - Message to bishops from Oswaldo Paya
Posted July 17, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
Dear Latin American pastors: Welcome to our homeland. This gathering of bishops from Latin America is taking place in a country… Read More
October 21 2007 Cuban elections set - The last day for President Fidel Castro?
Posted July 13, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (6 comments)
Reuters Cuba called municipal elections on Monday for October 21, the start of a voting process that could clarify by early next… Read More
July 2007 OFAC Civil Penalty Notices for US Embargo Cuba violations
Posted July 13, 2007 by publisher in OFAC (10 comments)
Release of Civil Penalties Information DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION FOR… Read More
Yet another meaningless Rambling, I mean Reflection by Fidel Castro
Posted July 11, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (18 comments)
Well, I think Fidel Castro has officially lost his mind. You really need to read this entire reflection. He talks about the young… Read More
Reporters Without Borders calls for release of Cuban journalists
Posted July 09, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (2 comments)
Press Release Reporters Without Borders voiced concern on July 6 about the health and safety of Cuba’s imprisoned journalists,… Read More
Pastors for Peace leave for Cuba again in act of civil disobedience
Posted July 02, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (1 comments)
SeaCoastOnline.com An organization engaged in civil disobedience stopped in town Sunday afternoon to pick up medical supplies… Read More
June 2007
President Bush prefers democracy over stablity in Cuba
Posted June 29, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (9 comments)
BY PABLO BACHELET | Miami Herald President Bush, in unusually candid comments on Cuba, made it clear Thursday that he would favor… Read More
Cuban political prisoner Normando Hernandez Gonzalez rots in Cuban jail
Posted June 29, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
By Jeremy Gerard | Bloomberg A booking photo of Normando Hernandez Gonzalez “Mi hijo esta muy mal. Muy mal.’’… Read More
Dr. Luis Milan Fernandez abused in prison; health deteriorates
Posted June 28, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
By BosNewsLife News Center with reporting from Cuba HAVANA, CUBA (BosNewsLife)— Pro-democracy activists, including Christians,… Read More
A Cuban Death Rehearsal
Posted June 28, 2007 by Cubana in Castro's Cuba (6 comments)
Prospect-magazine.co.uk June 2007 Bella Thomas With Fidel Castro apparently on the verge of death, I returned to Cuba to visit… Read More
Aggression against Oswaldo Paya’s family seen as anti-movement statement
Posted June 26, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (9 comments)
News release from Christian Liberation Movement Around midnight at the start of Monday, June 25, unknown individuals threw an… Read More
Cuban Forum Campaign definition, goals and objectives
Posted June 26, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
Definition and Goals 1. The Cuban Forum Campaign is a civic and peaceful process that has the following goals: 2. The release… Read More
Cuban Forum Campaign press release from Cuban dissident Oswaldo Paya
Posted June 26, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
PRESS STATEMENT FOR THE CUBAN FORUM CAMPAIGN Havana, June 24, 2007- Cubans are and must be the protagonists of their own history.… Read More
Oswaldo Paya launches Cuban Campaign Forum calling for reforms
Posted June 26, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
By Todd Benson | Reuters A prominent Cuban dissident group launched a campaign on Monday to push for constitutional reforms that… Read More
Hugo Chavez is officially the new Fidel Castro
Posted June 24, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (8 comments)
Chavez predicts resistance war with U.S. By CHRISTOPHER TOOTHAKER | Associated Press Chavez predicts resistance war with U.S.… Read More
Another stupid comment from Lincoln Diaz Balart
Posted June 24, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (3 comments)
(Original title - Radio, TV Martí debate revived. I couldn’t help changing the title to point out yet another idiotic comment… Read More
How boring is Fidel Castro? - A Reflection on My Reflections
Posted June 24, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (6 comments)
Prensa Latina A REFLECTION ON MY REFLECTIONS While writing a brief reflection is helpful, in that the hundred and twelve accredited… Read More
Cuban Dissidents Manzano, Bonne, Roque and Roca call for unity
Posted June 22, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
By Todd Benson | Reuters A coalition of moderate Cuban dissidents called on Thursday for the country’s opposition groups… Read More
U.N. panel flunks test on Cuba
Posted June 22, 2007 by Cuban American in Cuba Human Rights (11 comments)
I know its a lot of text but its an important read for both articles, its a very sad day for human rights. By Andres Oppenheimer… Read More
Hypocrisy in U.S. Immigration Policy with Cuba
Posted June 21, 2007 by Roberto Coven in Cuba Human Rights (10 comments)
With the defection of Cuban band leader Isaac Delgado now six months old the true reason the famous Cuban musician and his family… Read More
Full June issue of Todos Cubanos newsletter by Cuban dissidents
Posted June 21, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
Here are some articles in this month’s issue of Todos Cubanos 1. Cuban Representatives of ODCA Hold Conference in Miami… Read More
Agricultural and Medical Exports to Cuba Act may lift travel ban
Posted June 20, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (1 comments)
Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) and Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) are introducing a new Cuba bill called “Promoting American Agricultural… Read More
Can Cuba broker peace in Colombia? - Rodrigo Granda
Posted June 20, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
International Herald Tribune A senior leftist rebel freed by President Alvaro Uribe traveled to Cuba on Monday and where peace… Read More
Vilma Espín Guillois, wife of Raul Castro dies at 77
Posted June 18, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
By ANITA SNOW | Associated Press Writer Vilma Espin Guillois, the wife of acting President Raul Castro and one of the communist… Read More
Yet another Fidel Castro “Reflection” from one foot in the grave & opinion
Posted June 18, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (8 comments)
(original title: Fidel Castro: They Will Never Have Cuba) Havana, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) With the title “They Will Never… Read More
EU invites Cuba to have open political dialog - no new sanctions
Posted June 18, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
The Associated Press LUXEMBOURG: The European Union reached out Monday to the new Cuban government, inviting a delegation to Brussels… Read More
Text of OFAC’s Requirement to Furnish Information to Michael Moore
Posted June 17, 2007 by publisher in OFAC (13 comments)
The Havana Journal has obtained a copy of the OFAC Requirement to Furnish Information letter sent by certified mail to Michael… Read More
June 2007 OFAC Penalty Notices for US Embargo violations
Posted June 17, 2007 by publisher in OFAC (2 comments)
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION FOR June 1, 2007 ENTITIES - 31 CFR 501.805… Read More
May 2007 OFAC Penalty Notices for US Embargo violations
Posted June 17, 2007 by publisher in OFAC (4 comments)
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION FOR MAY 4, 2007 OFAC Penalty Notices for May… Read More
Cuban political prisoner of conscience Dr. Jose Luis Garcia Paneque hospitalized
Posted June 17, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
Tuesday, 12 June 2007 | By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent | BosNewsLife.com Dr. Jose Luis Garcia Paneque remains… Read More
Ortega, Chavez, Morales and Vietnam official met with Castro in June
Posted June 16, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
Associated Press Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega was in Havana on Saturday to meet with Cuban officials, the third leftist… Read More
Does “President” Raul Castro need President Bush to succeed in Cuba?
Posted June 15, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (2 comments)
I have my *sticky* post about chaos after Fidel and am recently getting a sense that there might be some back channel communications… Read More
Organization of American States OAS to talk about post-Castro Cuba
Posted June 15, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
By Marcela Sanchez | Washington Post It has long been the great paradox of diplomacy in the Americas. On paper, the Organization… Read More
Oswaldo Paya statement to EU policy towards Cuba
Posted June 12, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
In light of the meetings that the European Union will hold this month to debate its relations with Cuba, the Christian Liberation… Read More
Hugo Chavez arrives in Cuba for surprise visit
Posted June 12, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
AP Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez made a surprise visit to Cuba Tuesday at the invitation of his convalescing friend and ally… Read More
Commentary: The antithesis of Michael Moore: Real courage in Cuba
Posted June 11, 2007 by Cubana in Castro's Cuba (4 comments)
Published on Thursday, May 24, 2007 By John Mendez There’s been much made recently about the vaunted Cuban medical system since… Read More
Cuba Waits for the day after
Posted June 11, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
By Edward McMillan-Scott The autumn streets of Havana are dark at night. The few electric lights are reserved for the main highways.… Read More
President Bush meets with Pope and talks about Cuba
Posted June 10, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (2 comments)
MALCOLM MOORE in Rome | Telegraph US President George W Bush appealed yesterday for Pope Benedict’s help in turning Cuba… Read More
EU Cuba relations document being drafted
Posted June 09, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
EUObserver.com | By Andrew Rettman Details have emerged of a draft new EU strategy to raise the prospects of “self-determination”… Read More
End the embargo! - guest commentary
Posted June 07, 2007 by Roberto Coven in US Embargo (5 comments)
Who are we Americans to be telling the Cubans that in order to lift the decade’s old embargo, Cuba will have to have ‘free… Read More
Fidel Casto on video interview on Mesa Redonda - wrap up
Posted June 06, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (2 comments)
CLICK TO WATCH .wmv VIDEO CLIP By Anthony Boadle | Reuters Cuban leader Fidel Castro has confirmed his recovery from life-threatening… Read More
Fidel Castro appears on video with Nong Duc Manh
Posted June 03, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (3 comments)May 2007
Did Fidel choose the wrong ‘brother’?
Posted May 31, 2007 by Roberto Coven in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
For those of us who love Cuba and the Cuban people the current unrest in Venezuela is a cause for big concern. Whether you… Read More
US Congress members in Havana Cuba for Alimport trade fair
Posted May 30, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (3 comments)
Associated Press Congress should take a hard look at American policy toward Cuba and debate whether Washington’s 45-year-old… Read More
The aging mind of absent President Fidel Castro
Posted May 30, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (2 comments)
Fidel’s Reflections by Brian Latell As of May 23, eleven strangely arcane “reflections” penned or inspired by… Read More
Latin America Working Group - update and request for donations
Posted May 25, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (0 comments)
(received by email) Dear Cuba Policy Advocates and LAWG Supporters: Do we have a real chance to change U.S. Cuba policy this year?… Read More
Fidel Castro writes letter to say he is feeling better
Posted May 23, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (6 comments)
AP A statement signed by Fidel Castro Wednesday said his weight was stable and he was eating solid foods after months of intravenous… Read More
Another meaningless letter from Fidel Castro
Posted May 22, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
AP Convalescing leader Fidel Castro criticized the British Royal Navy’s new attack submarine on Monday, saying Cuba could… Read More
Today, Fidel Castro said blah blah blah
Posted May 17, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (9 comments)
original title - Fidel Castro Rejects US Trade Deals Havana, May 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Fidel Castro rejected today… Read More
Miami Herald’s The Cuba Puzzle videos
Posted May 15, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (0 comments)
The Miami Herald posted four videos about the challenges facing Cuba’s next leader. The videos document food, transportation,… Read More
*sticky* Why there might be chaos after Fidel Castro’s death - prediction
Posted May 14, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (127 comments)
by Rob Sequin - Publisher - Havana Journal (updated June 10, 2007, now up to 20 scenarios) I am not a journalist and I am not… Read More
*sticky* Fidel Castro getting worse and close to death? - my thoughts
Posted May 14, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (35 comments)
Fidel Castro is a no show for latest high ranking Chinese officials. This article More Chinese officials in Cuba for trade talks… Read More
Pronouncements by the Unitary Council of Cuban Workers for Unity
Posted May 14, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
(Received via email) PRONOUNCEMENTS BY THE CUTC ON A FIRST OF MAY FOR UNITY, LIBERTY AND SOVEREIGNTY Havana, April 24, 2007- The… Read More
Varela Project Declaration of Rights - Is Cuban Spring in the air?
Posted May 14, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (4 comments)
(Received via email) Declaration of the Christian Liberation Movement THE VARELA PROJECT, THE DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF CUBANS… Read More
The true politics of Cuban American relations
Posted May 14, 2007 by Roberto Coven in Castro's Cuba (3 comments)
Last week after information had been released about the potential airplane hijacking incident in Cuba a contradiction of news… Read More
The Posada mess needs to be cleaned up
Posted May 11, 2007 by publisher in Cuban History (7 comments)
By Carol J. Williams | Los Angeles Times Three months before the 1976 midair explosion of a Cuban plane off the coast of Barbados,… Read More
OFAC wants to see Michael Moore’s Cuba travel records
Posted May 10, 2007 by publisher in OFAC (3 comments)
AFP Controversial documentary maker Michael Moore is being investigated by the US government over a recent trip to Cuba as part… Read More
Luis Posada may be charged for financing a terrorist operation
Posted May 10, 2007 by publisher in Cuban History (5 comments)
By ANITA SNOW | Associated Press Writer The plastic explosives were smuggled in bottles of White Rain and Prell shampoo, and in… Read More
Terrorist Luis Posada is a free man
Posted May 09, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (20 comments)
BY ALFONSO CHARDY AND JAY WEAVER | Miami Herald U.S. authorities signaled Wednesday they will not detain Luis Posada Carriles… Read More
Diaz Balarts & Ros-Lehtinen condemn FBI for seeking evidence in Posada case
Posted May 09, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (14 comments)
BY ALFONSO CHARDY AND JAY WEAVER | Miami Herald South Florida’s three Cuban-American members of Congress condemned the Justice… Read More
The Ladies In White continue their public peaceful protests in Cuba
Posted May 09, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
CatholicNewsAgency.com Protester: This silence…there is a lot of uncertainty, we don’t know anything…We have Raul Castro… Read More
Cuban dissident Roberto de Jesus Guerra released from prison
Posted May 09, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
Reuters Cuba has released a dissident reporter who spent nearly two years in prison for joining an anti-government protest, an… Read More
9th Cuba Nostalgia event set for May 18 in Miami
Posted May 09, 2007 by publisher in Cuban History (3 comments)
Cuba Nostalgia will take place on Friday May 18, 19, and 20,2007 at the Fair Expo Center, Coral Way, S.W. 24th Street & 112… Read More
FBI document comments on Luis Posada case and bombings in Havana
Posted May 09, 2007 by publisher in Cuban History (13 comments)
Associated Press High explosives concealed in shoes and shampoo bottles. Thousands of dollars in wire transfers from New Jersey… Read More
The Spanish-American War - two hour show on History Channel schedule
Posted May 08, 2007 by publisher in Cuban History (7 comments)
The Spanish-American War: First Intervention Wednesday, May 09 01:00 AM Saturday, May 12 04:00 PM Tuesday, May 22 08:00 AM Tuesday,… Read More
Fidel Castro writes more propaganda - US at fault for Cuban hijacking attempt
Posted May 08, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (13 comments)
By ANITA SNOW | Associated Press Convalescing Cuban leader Fidel Castro blamed an airliner hijack attempt on the United States,… Read More
US to build Cuban migrant “operations complex” in Guantanamo Bay Cuba
Posted May 08, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (2 comments)
Associated Press The United States, which has been planning for possible waves of fleeing Cubans when Fidel Castro dies, has hired… Read More
The Nation magazine - May 14, 2007 issue with Cuba cover
Posted May 07, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (1 comments)
Cover art by Eduardo Muñoz Bachs, Center for Cuban Studies Collection; cover design by Gene Case & Stephen Kling/Avenging… Read More
Two Cuban soldiers attempt to hijack empty plane to US
Posted May 04, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (12 comments)
By WILL WEISSERT | Associated Press A pair of heavily armed Cuban soldiers seized a city bus, killed an army officer and triggered… Read More
What’s next for Fidel Castro, Raul Castro and Cuba?
Posted May 01, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (12 comments)
So, Fidel Castro could not show his people the respect and thanks they deserve at today’s May Day celebration. Unless Fidel… Read More
Russia and Cuba - today and tomorrow
Posted May 01, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (0 comments)
This is a very long analysis of the Russia-Cuba relationship so I have posted just the last paragraph. With Russian-U.S. relations… Read More
No violence at May Day rally in Havana Cuba
Posted May 01, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (6 comments)
(AP Photo/Ismael Francisco, Prensa Latina) EarthTimes.org Ailing Cuban President Fidel Castro failed to appear at Tuesday’s… Read More
Support your rights to travel to Cuba - Call the Capitol today
Posted May 01, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (0 comments)
An email campaign from the Latin American Working Group http://lawg.org The Havana Journal supports the efforts of the… Read More
Castro writes letter Monday night - Probably a no show at May Day
Posted May 01, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (6 comments)
CBS news Communist Cuba geared up Monday for its traditional May Day march featuring hundreds of thousands of workers, but an… Read More
April 2007
Will Fidel Castro return as President of Cuba?
Posted April 29, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (2 comments)
By Carol J. Williams | Los Angeles Times Nine months after falling victim to an illness that many US analysts assumed would prove… Read More
CIA World Fact book on Cuba updated
Posted April 28, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (0 comments)
The CIA updated their factbook on Cuba on April 17, 2007 Background The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline… Read More
Cuban dissident Raul Rivero wins Ortega y Gasset award in Spain
Posted April 27, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
AP Cuban dissident writer Raul Rivero has won a prestigious Spanish journalism award for his reporting on his native country,… Read More
Update on political prisioners in Cuba
Posted April 26, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (7 comments)
By David Usborne | Independent.co.uk Cuba appears to have taken a step towards blunting international criticism of repression… Read More
Alarcon does not expect Fidel Castro at May Day parade
Posted April 25, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
AFP A top Cuban official has moved to quash speculation that convalescing Cuban leader Fidel Castro might appear at a May Day… Read More
Austrian bank won’t serve Cubans
Posted April 25, 2007 by Cubana in US Embargo (5 comments)
April 13, 2007 By GEORGE JAHN Associated Press Writer VIENNA, Austria — An Austrian bank recently bought by a U.S.-led consortium… Read More
Raul Castro meets with Iranian officials in Cuba
Posted April 24, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (0 comments)
Prensa Latina Cuba s Vice President Raul Castro met with Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Manouchehr Mottaki, who is officially… Read More
Cuban dissident Rolando Jimenez sentenced to 12 years for disrespect
Posted April 23, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (15 comments)
Reuters A Cuban dissident who wrote “Down with Fidel Castro” and other opposition slogans on walls of public buildings… Read More
Fidel Castro is Queen Elizabeth
Posted April 21, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (8 comments)
Fidel Castro is Queen Elizabeth in the sense that he is now only a figurehead leader with no real power. Fidel recently met with… Read More
Fidel Castro meets with Chinese official in private in sweat suit
Posted April 21, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (8 comments)
By Anthony Boadle | Reuters Convalescing Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who has not appeared in public for almost nine months, met… Read More
Wu Guanzheng visits Cuba and meets with Raul Castro
Posted April 20, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
Reuters The highest ranking Chinese government official to visit Cuba in more than a year met with acting president Raul Castro… Read More
Should old Cuban exiles “get over it”?
Posted April 20, 2007 by publisher in Cuban History (32 comments)
I will preface this post by saying that I am not Cuban and have no Cuban relatives although I do have Cuban friends inside the… Read More
Cuban dissident Oscar Sanchez Madan arrested for social dangerousness
Posted April 19, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (4 comments)
Associated Press The Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday denounced the arrest and sentencing of an independent Cuban… Read More
Cuba’s response to US release of terrorist Luis Posada
Posted April 19, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
By WILL WEISSERT | Associated Press Writer Cubans were outraged Thursday at the release of anti-communist militant Luis Posada… Read More
Oswaldo Paya responds to errors in Reuters news article about UNITY
Posted April 19, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
Email received from Oswaldo Paya’s organization: FIRM IN OUR UNITY: RESPONSE TO THE REUTERS NEWS AGENCY Havana, April 18,… Read More
Bush Administration releases terrorist Luis Posada
Posted April 19, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (4 comments)
AP After a week of legal wrangling, a US court in Texas Thursday released a Cuban exile sought by Cuba and Venezuela on terrorism… Read More
The Cuban Triangle - Philip Peters’ blog
Posted April 17, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
Well known Cuba expert has started a blog and we would like to welcome him to the blogosphere. Here is the intro to his post:… Read More
A list of what the Cuban people CAN NOT do in Cuba
Posted April 16, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (17 comments)
Email from Cuba Transition Project Cubans can not: • Travel abroad without government permission. • Change jobs without government… Read More
Annoucement of UNITY by Cuban dissidents
Posted April 16, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (1 comments)
For Immediate Release: Contact: Francisco De Armas International Representative, Christian Liberation Movement (787) 549-1805… Read More
Michael Moore, Cuba and 9/11 workers - read on
Posted April 15, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (2 comments)
Jason Fisher | New York Post Filmmaker Michael Moore’s production company took ailing Ground Zero responders to Cuba in… Read More
Luis Posada imminent release blocked by US appeals court
Posted April 13, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (5 comments)
From the Associated Press An appeals court Thursday blocked anti-Castro Cuban militant Luis Posada Carriles’ release from… Read More
The Lives of Cubans
Posted April 13, 2007 by Cubana in Castro's Cuba (0 comments)
Abril 2 de 2007 Mary Anastasia O’Grady / Editora The Wall Street Journal Americas Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s… Read More
Felipe Perez Roque says Fidel Castro is recovering and involved in issues
Posted April 13, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
Associated Press Cuba’s ailing leader, Fidel Castro, is steadily recovering from his undisclosed illness and is getting stronger… Read More
List of US Embargo and Cuba policy bills before US Congress
Posted April 10, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (1 comments)
By BILLY HOUSE | Media General News Service Democratic and Republican members of Congress who want to change U.S. policy toward… Read More
Sweet Opportunity: Ethanol and a Grand Bargain for Cuban Democracy
Posted April 09, 2007 by Martin Edwin Andersen in Castro's Cuba (3 comments)
By Martin Edwin Andersen Creative bipartisanship in Washington that ties the potential of a massive boom in ethanol’s influence… Read More
Open letter from Cuban dissident Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet from Cuban prison
Posted April 09, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
An open letter from Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet from the Kilo 5.5 Prison in Pinar del Rio Cuba To my fellow Cubans, wherever you find… Read More
US Intelligence in the dark about inner circle of Cuban government
Posted April 09, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (0 comments)
BY PABLO BACHELET | Miami Herald As Fidel Castro appears to be growing more active, and U.S. reports that he has cancer increasingly… Read More
Granma reports largest military operation since 1960s just after Castro surgery
Posted April 04, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (0 comments)
Miami Herald Interim Cuban leader Raul Castro has confirmed that a massive mobilization of security forces was ordered after his… Read More
Current and future relations between Spain, EU and Cuba
Posted April 03, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
By Andrew Rettman | EUOBSERVER Spain is trying to forge a new rapport with the Cuban government amid speculation that Fidel Castro’s… Read More
March 2007
Fidel Castro ignores Cuban people and criticizes President Bush - COMMENTARY
Posted March 31, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (23 comments)
(I made up this title. See comments for reason why) Reuters Cuba’s Fidel Castro published his first editorial since his July… Read More
Dr. Elias Biscet – Doctor in Cuba
Posted March 30, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
International Society for Human Rights press release 23.03.07 Dr. Elias Biscet – Doctor in Cuba Dr. Elias Biscet’s (born 1962)… Read More
Human Rights Work in Cuba
Posted March 30, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
International Society for Human Rights press release 23.03.07 For Freedom and Fundamental Human Rights The ISHR has monitored… Read More
Fidel Castro may return to Presidency - update
Posted March 26, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (2 comments)
Frances Robles | McClatchy Newspapers Seven months ago, Fidel Castro was reportedly gravely ill. These days, he’s reported… Read More
Cuba wants UN Human Rights Council to restrict inspections of abuses
Posted March 20, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (10 comments)
http://tvnz.co.nz Cuba is leading a bid by a number of countries to strip the Human Rights Council of its power to investigate… Read More
Bush Administration shuffles Cuba desk and intelligence advisors
Posted March 20, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (0 comments)
By Pablo Bachelet | McClatchy Newspapers Two top officers on the State Department’s Cuba desk are moving to Iraq, adding… Read More
March issue of Todos Cubanos Newsletter
Posted March 20, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
Here is the link to the March issue of the Todos Cubanos Newsletter featuring articles about: “Black Spring” Editorial… Read More
WOC - Todos Cubanos launched featuring Oswaldo Paya’s MCL Newsletter
Posted March 20, 2007 by publisher in Oswaldo Paya (0 comments)
Welcome to the newest Website Owner Category (WOC) titled Todos Cubanos. This category will feature content from Oswaldo Paya’s… Read More
Four years since Cuban Spring crackdown on Cuban dissidents
Posted March 20, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
Oswaldo Paya | Christian Liberation Movement Since March 5, several inmates at the Cuban prison known as Kilo 8 have been on a… Read More
Cuban dissidents wives - Ladies in White hold protest march in Havana
Posted March 19, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (7 comments)
By ANITA SNOW | ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER The wives of several dozen political prisoners still don white each Sunday to march… Read More
Cuban government cracking down on Oswaldo Paya’s Movimiento Cristiano Liberación
Posted March 15, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (7 comments)
(Email received from Christian Liberation Movement) According to information provided by Leader and National Coordinator of the… Read More
Havana Journal announces support for Oswaldo Paya’s Cuban Dissident Organization
Posted March 14, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
Today, March 14, 2007 we received an update from the Christian Liberation Movement (Movimiento Cristiano Liberación in Spanish).… Read More
Cuban Dissident Ernesto Martini Fonseca of Christian Liberation Movement detained
Posted March 14, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
(Note: Received via email sent to HavanaJournal.com.) Francisco De Armas | International Representative, Christian Liberation… Read More
Felipe Perez Roque wants normal and respectful relations with US
Posted March 14, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
UPI Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque said Monday he would like “normal and respectful relations with the United… Read More
Cuban leaders talking about Fidel Castro’s new limited job description
Posted March 14, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
By Isabel Sanchez | AFP Cuban leader Fidel Castro, sidelined by intestinal surgery almost eight months ago, is now recovering… Read More
Thoughts on Raul Castro’s future and abilities as Cuba’s new leader
Posted March 14, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (0 comments)
Maria Garriga | Register Staff Brian Latell has followed Fidel Castro for four decades and now he’s following Fidel’s younger… Read More
Felipe Perez Roque travels to Europe for multiple talks
Posted March 12, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
Prensa Latina Cuban Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque will represent his country in various international forums and will hold… Read More
President Bush taking softer line on post-Fidel Cuba?
Posted March 07, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
By Steve Holland | Reuters Communist rule of Cuba should end when ailing leader Fidel Castro dies, U.S. President George W. Bush… Read More
Game on! Pro-Embargo vs. Anti-Embargo in Congress
Posted March 06, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (2 comments)
By Pablo Bachelet | McClatchy Newspapers Rep. Albio Sires gets personal when he asks fellow lawmakers to reject efforts to ease… Read More
Fidel Castro’s Gulag - Wall Street Journal article from former Cuba prisioner
Posted March 05, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (6 comments)
NOTE: Published without permission from the Wall Street Journal March 5, 2007 edition. Due to the credibility of the Wall Street… Read More
February 2007
Senior Cuban official says Fidel Castro will resume duties in “near future”
Posted February 28, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
Xinhua A visiting senior Cuban official said on Wednesday in Beijing that Cuban leader Fidel Castro is recovering in a “satisfying”… Read More
Caleb McCarry dismisses idea of dialogue with Cuba
Posted February 28, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (3 comments)
AP As Fidel Castro’s grip on power weakens rapidly, repression is increasing in Cuba under the control of his brother, Raul… Read More
Norman Bailey out as US Intelligence point man on Cuba
Posted February 28, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (0 comments)
BY PABLO BACHELET | Miami Herald The nation’s new spy chief is replacing Norman Bailey as the intelligence community’s… Read More
Fidel Castro talks with Hugo Chavez by phone for one half hour
Posted February 27, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (3 comments)
AP Cuban leader Fidel Castro called in to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s radio talk show on Tuesday, declaring he’s… Read More
Miami Professor Carlos Alvarez sentenced to five years as Cuban spy
Posted February 27, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (5 comments)
BY ADRIAN SAINZ | ASSOCIATED PRESS A college professor who pleaded guilty in a federal case involving allegations that he and… Read More
Havana based foreign correspondents ordered to leave Cuba
Posted February 26, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (7 comments)
Reporters Without Borders Reporters Without Borders today condemned Cuba’s decision yesterday not to renew the visas of… Read More
Cuban Dissident Guillermo Farinas uses nonviolence to force change in Cuba
Posted February 22, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (2 comments)
By Doreen Hemlock South Florida Sun-Sentinel Wed, Feb. 14, 2007 SANTA CLARA, Cuba - After a seven-month hunger strike in a bid… Read More
Canada ready to broker Cuba US relations dialogue
Posted February 17, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
Tim Harper TheStar.com Canada is prepared to draw on its long relationship with Cuba to act as a “bridge” between… Read More
The day after Fidel Castro dies - Will the straits be flooded with people?
Posted February 16, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
By Scott Gold | LA Times Ramon Saul Sanchez has put out the call: “Get ready. We’re going to Cuba.” Sanchez,… Read More
LAWG update - House bill to end travel ban to Cuba
Posted February 16, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (1 comments)
Note: As of February 16, 2007 the bill has 64 cosponsors. LAWG is asking that you contact your Rep, especially if they are Republican… Read More
IAPA concerned with sentencing of Cuban journalist Ramón Velázquez Toranso
Posted February 16, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
MIAMI, USA Friday, February 9, 2007 : The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has expressed concern at the Cuban government’s… Read More
Veteran Cuban dissident Gomez Manzano released
Posted February 16, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (3 comments)
Friday, February 9, 2007 (Havana) Caribbean Net News Veteran dissident attorney Rene Gomez Manzano, who helped organize an unprecedented… Read More
Cuba Detains Teenage Stepdaughter Of Christian Pastor
Posted February 14, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (8 comments)
Le magazine chretien Cuba Detains Teenage Stepdaughter Of Christian Pastor 8.2.07 HAVANA, CUBA — Cuban authorities detained… Read More
Raul Castro visits Havana International Book Fair in plain clothes
Posted February 09, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (4 comments)
By ANITA SNOW | Associated Press Writer Raul Castro made a surprise appearance Thursday evening at the annual book fair &#xu2;014… Read More
Oswaldo Paya calls for release of Cuban political prisioners
Posted February 07, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (6 comments)
Contact: Francisco De Armas International Representative, Christian Liberation Movement (787) 549 1805 Christian Liberation Movement… Read More
How and why the US Embargo against Cuba should end - Vicki Huddleston
Posted February 06, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (6 comments)
Washington Times | Vicki Huddleston (former Chief of US Interests Section in Havana) In the spring of 2002, I picked up a group… Read More
Background on anti-Embargo Congressmen Jeff Flake and William Delahunt
Posted February 06, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
BY PABLO BACHELET | Miami Herald It’s hard to find common ground between Reps. Jeff Flake and Bill Delahunt—except… Read More
Anti-Embargo bills start to make progress in US House of Representatives
Posted February 06, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (0 comments)
By Ian Swanson | TheHill.comCompanies urged to push for easing Cuba restrictions Congressional supporters of easing restrictions… Read More
US cyclists denied visas from US to participate in Tour of Cuba
Posted February 06, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (13 comments)
Xinhua American cyclists could be absent from the upcoming Tour of Cuba because the US government has denied their athletes visas,… Read More
US propaganda TV Marti to be played on Miami television station
Posted February 06, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (3 comments)
AP Cuba on Monday blasted a new move by a U.S.-funded TV Marti to provide its anti-Fidel Castro programming to Spanish-language… Read More
Cuban Five protest march scheduled for April 7 in in New York City
Posted February 05, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (15 comments)
ACN The National Network of Solidarity with Cuba in the US is gearing up for a march to take place in New York to demand the release… Read More
Numerous bills introduced to ease, end or defund the Cuban Embargo - LAWG
Posted February 02, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (0 comments)
EMAIL RECEIVED FROM LATIN AMERICAN LAW GROUP: Dear Cuba Policy Advocates: Happy New Year. This is our first update/alert in… Read More
Carlos Lage and the future of Cuba
Posted February 02, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
By Frances Robles | McClatchy Newspapers The latest leader to emerge in Cuba is a pediatrician and economic reformer who’s… Read More
Sucker McCain takes support from Diaz-Balart and Ros-Lehtinen
Posted February 02, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (7 comments)
By Brian E. Crowley | PalmBeachPost.comBy Brian E. Crowley | Thursday, February 1, 2007, 04:01 PM Arizona Sen. John McCain picked… Read More
Fidel Castro’s Legacy by Wayne Smith
Posted February 02, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (4 comments)
Wayne S. Smith | TomPaine.com Wayne S. Smith is now a Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy in Washington, D.C.… Read More
January 2007
LaHood - Delahunt offer Cuban American Family Restoration Rights Act bill
Posted January 31, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (4 comments)
Mark Silva | Chicago Tribune With longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro believed to be on or near his death-bed, a lot of American… Read More
The leaders around Raul Castro
Posted January 31, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (1 comments)
Reuters The following are profiles of the six top Cuban officials picked by ailing leader Fidel Castro to assist his brother Raul… Read More
Fidel Castro shown on new video with Chavez - Is it recent?
Posted January 30, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (13 comments)
BBC Cuban television has shown its first pictures for three months of ailing leader Fidel Castro. Mr Castro, 80, was seen standing… Read More
Will Raul Castro be able to govern after Fidel Castro dies and for how long?
Posted January 28, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (5 comments)
Miami Herald | BY PABLO BACHELET Raúl Castro is firmly in control of Cuba and in a position to keep the island stable at least… Read More
Congressman Jeff Flake introduces HR 654 to ease travel restrictions to Cuba
Posted January 25, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (7 comments)
By Billy House | Republic Washington Bureau Arizona GOP Rep. Jeff Flake today teamed with an influential House Democrat to introduce… Read More
Who is more capable of lifting the US Embargo, George Bush or Raul Castro?
Posted January 24, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (7 comments)
I think this is a fair question. I used the word capable on purpose. I don’t think George Bush is capable of lifting the… Read More
Will a “Perfect Storm” be needed for democracy in Cuba?
Posted January 22, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (34 comments)
Orlando Sentinel | John C. Bersia Would a “perfect storm” help resolve the tedious Fidel Castro illness-and-succession… Read More
“No clue” Condoleezza wonders why EU won’t pressure Cuba for democratic reforms
Posted January 22, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (4 comments)
NOTE: Original title: Few nations follow U.S. in condemning Cuba Miami Herald | BY PABLO BACHELET Shortly after an ailing… Read More
Congressman Delahunt and other Democrats plan to ease Cuba travel Embargo
Posted January 19, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (2 comments)
By Adriana Garcia | Reuters U.S. lawmakers, with an eye on reports of failing health of Cuban President Fidel Castro, said they… Read More
Hugo Chavez confirms Fidel Castro is in a “delicate situation”
Posted January 18, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (2 comments)
By Alex Kennedy | Bloomberg Cuban President Fidel Castro’s health is in a “delicate situation,” Venezuelan President… Read More
Details of Fidel Castro’s medical condition and poor prognosis
Posted January 16, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (1 comments)
By MAR ROMAN | Associated Press Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro has had at least three failed operations and complications from… Read More
USAID tainted Adolfo Franco to work for McCain’s Presidential run
Posted January 13, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (6 comments)
BY OSCAR CORRAL | Miami Herald Chief of Cuba programs to go work for McCain The head of the U.S. government’s programs to… Read More
Scandic Edderkoppen hotel in Norway denies rooms to Cuban delegation
Posted January 06, 2007 by publisher in US Embargo (4 comments)
Reuters Cuba Friday accused Europe of bowing to American pressure after a U.S.-owned hotel in Norway’s capital refused to… Read More
Cindy Sheehan will go to Cuba to demand closing of Guantanamo Bay facility
Posted January 06, 2007 by publisher in Cuba Human Rights (10 comments)
Prensa Latina Cindy Sheehan, Peace Defenders, to Cuba A group of defenders of peace, including Cindy Sheehan, mother of a US soldier… Read More
Full text of Fidel Castro letter on 48th anniversary of La Revolucion
Posted January 03, 2007 by publisher in Castro's Cuba (0 comments)
Party for Socialism and Liberation - pslweb.org Dear Compatriots: Please accept my warmest congratulations on the 48th anniversary… Read More
Cuban Christians Concerned Over Health of Juan Carlos Herrera Acosta
Posted January 02, 2007 by Cubana in Cuba Human Rights (0 comments)
By Stefan J. Bos, Chief International Correspondent, BosNewsLife Despite pleas from fellow persecuted Christians not to do so,… Read More
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