Monthly Archives: February 2008
The end of the Cuban Revolutionpublished: Sunday | February 24, 2008Martin Henry, Contributor
Fidel Castro's Cuban Revolution is dead – but not buried yet. But longbefore the birth of the revolution, astute observers of socialism sawthat the system was… Continue reading
Published on Workers' Liberty (http://www.workersliberty.org)Cuba after Fidel: what next?By AWLCreated 22 Feb 2008 – 12:45pm
The Chinese road?
Samuel Farber, Cuban "Third Camp" Marxist and author of The Origins ofthe Cuban Revolution Reconsidered, was interviewed about the book… Continue reading
In Cuba, Hopes for a New Capitalist SeasonCastro Resignation Could Open a Path For Small Businesses
By Manuel Roig-FranziaWashington Post Foreign ServiceSunday, February 24, 2008; A15
COJIMAR, Cuba, Feb. 23 — Idalberto Estrada really wanted to make a sale.
He… Continue reading
SOUTH FLORIDA | CUBAN EXILESCuban exiles trapped in emotional limboIs Castro dead or alive? Will there be change in Cuba? Now, an FIUprofessor has given a name to the emotional seesaw that plagues manyMiami exiles — unresolved mourning.Posted on Sun,… Continue reading
Facts about Cuba's one-party political systemReutersPublished: Saturday, February 23, 2008
Cuba's National Assembly is widely expected to name Raul Castro as headof state on Sunday following Fidel Castro's announcement on Tuesday thathe is retiring. The following is an outline… Continue reading
Facts about Cuba's Communist partySun Feb 24, 2008 1:15am EST
(Reuters) – Fidel Castro retired as Cuba's head of state this week after49 years in power, but he retains a powerful position at the head of theruling Communist Party.
Here… Continue reading
February 22, 2008, 3:09 pmCuba: From Socialist Paradise to Ethanol Republic?Posted by Keith JohnsonGuevara_blog_20080222145959.jpgVenderemos! (Wikipedia)
In the wake of El Comandante's decision to turn Cuba over to his brotherRaul, speculation over the island's future has been rife, includinghere. But the… Continue reading
Cuba oil production dropping, expert saysFri Feb 22, 2008 11:11pm GMT
MIAMI, Feb 22 (Reuters) – Cuba's oil production, which peaked at 65,000barrels per day in 2003, has fallen to 51,300 bpd due to decliningoutput from the country's primary oil… Continue reading
February 21, 2008Tourism 'golden era' ends in CubaTravellers interested in visiting Cuba are being advised to go nowbefore an invasion of American tourists beginsTom Chesshyre
Tour operators believe that the US travel embargo of Cuba could belifted in the… Continue reading
Mixed feelings on the horizon'Surrounded by Water' illustrates the hopes and fears of isolated CubansBy Cate McQuaidGlobe Correspondent / February 24, 2008
An endless sea made up of thousands of small fish hooks rendered infelt-tip pen looms in Yoan Capote's… Continue reading
Castro rejects idea of major political change on eve of Cuba'sleadership changePosted on Sun, Feb. 24, 2008By ANITA SNOW
HAVANA –(AP) — Fidel Castro on Saturday rejected the idea of major politicalchange after Cuba's parliament chooses a new president —… Continue reading
Lawyers still pursuing Cuban property casesIt's not as extensive as in years past, but several South Florida firmscontinue to pursue Cuba-related legal work, hoping the investment oneday will pay off.Posted on Sun, Feb. 24, 2008BY NIALA BOODHOOnboodhoo@MiamiHerald.com
George Harper remembers… Continue reading
FIVE QUESTIONSKeeping the flame alivePosted on Sun, Feb. 24, 2008
Maggie Alejandre Khuly's brother was one of four South Floridians shotdown in Brothers to the Rescue planes 12 years ago today. Carlos Costa,Armando Alejandre, Mario de la Peña and Pablo… Continue reading
Publicado el sábado 23 de febrero del 2008
Señales de humo desde La HabanaNICOLAS PEREZ DIEZ ARGÜELLES
Me encuentro en Bogotá escribiendo un libro sobre Colombia. El proyectoes apasionante. Me desplazo de un lado a otro a velocidad vertiginosacon Gonzalo… Continue reading
Glance at Cuba's Council of StateBy The Associated Press
Powers of Cuba's governing Council of State:
_Represents National Assembly, or parliament, between regular sessions.
_Proposes legislation and dictates new laws by decree when parliamentnot in session; interprets existing laws when… Continue reading
Twenty four Cuban refugees land in Key WestPosted on Sat, Feb. 23, 2008BY JOSE PAGLIERYjpagliery@MiamiHerald.com
Twenty four Cuban refugees landed in Key West on Saturday morning, thefirst rafters to reach the United States soil since Fidel Castroannounced Tuesday he… Continue reading
CUBABlack youths hungry for changeSubjected to random stops by police and hindered by a lack ofopportunities, Cuba's restless young blacks fear that whatever changemay come will not be enough.Posted on Sat, Feb. 23, 2008By MIAMI HERALD STAFF REPORTcuba@MiamiHerald.com
HAVANA –Two… Continue reading
Cubans Hope for More Self-EmploymentFeb 22, 2008 3:20 AM (1 day ago) By WILL WEISSERT, AP
HAVANA (Map, News) – Juan Bautista Gonzalez's living room was alreadycrowded with customers when still more shuffled in, clutching goldnecklaces with broken clasps and… Continue reading