RESPECT Statement on New Trump Cuba Policy

April 22, 2019 ProximityCuba 0

National Security Advisor John Bolton’s statement on new policy guidelines for Cuba is a continuum of historical efforts to maintain the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 and disrupt and undermine an independent country. The campaign against Cuba dates back to the Cuban Revolution of 1959 and has continued fairly unabated with Read more

Trump just made it harder to travel and send money to Cuba

April 18, 2019 John Haltiwanger 0

“The Obama administration’s policies toward Cuba have enabled the Cuban colonization of Venezuela today.” The Trump administration on Wednesday announced new restrictions on travel to Cuba and on the amount of money Cuban Americans can send to relatives in the country. Former President Barack Obama eased restrictions on economic activities Read more

Cuba: The New Constitution Comes Into Force Today | News | teleSUR English

April 10, 2019 TeleSur 0

The new Cuban legal framework recognizes the importance of private property and extends individual rights. The National Assembly of the People’s Power (ANNP) will proclaim Wednesday the new Cuban Constitution during a session honoring the 1869 Constitution of Guaimaro, the first supreme law that the ‘Republic under Arms’ adopted while fighting against the Spanish crown. “Neither Read more

New Orleans Mayoress with Varied Agenda in Cuba

April 5, 2019 ACN 0

Havana, Apr 4 (Prensa Latina) New Orleans Mayoress LaToya Cantrell continued Thursday her intense agenda in Cuba with visits and meetings with authorities. The official, who took office last May, was at the Casa de la Amistad (Friendship House) in Havana, where she was welcomed by the Deputy President of Read more

Luces y Sombras: Preserving visual arts heritage

April 3, 2019 Granma 0

This year, in which the Cuban capital proudly celebrates its 500 years, the City Historian’s Office’s audiovisual production company has chosen 20 films for a Special Collection highlighting contemporary Cuban artists Author: Mireya Castañeda | internet@granma.cu The Luces y Sombras documentary series began with a film on the life and Read more

The heroism of Cuban workers

April 2, 2019 Granma 0

Cuban trade unions began the month of April with the convocation of May Day marches and the recognition of workers at the Comprehensive Automotive Services Enterprise (EISA) for their contribution to the recovery in Havana following the January 27 tornado Author: Abel Reyes | internet@granma.cu Ulises Guilarte, general secretary of Read more