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Three Memories of Angel Santiesteban / Miguel Iturria Savon Posted on May 20, 2013
On September 2, 2011 I published the “SOS for Angel Santiesteban” in Cubanet, when despite his having been awarded multiple prizes by the regime itself, the… Continue reading
Another Blow to Self-Employment / Orlando Freire Santana Posted on May 20, 2013 From infolatam.com
For several days the inspectors of the Ministry of Labor and National Tax Administration Office (ONAT) in the Havana municipality of Cerro have been telling… Continue reading
Cuban Diary XIX: What the UN Rapporteur Should See / Angel Santiesteban Posted on May 19, 2013
If the Commission on Human Rights in Geneva saw through a crack the horrors that occur in Cuban prisons, surely it would do… Continue reading
Of UMAP* and Other Demons / Henry Constantin Posted on May 18, 2013 UMAP: Citizens’ force used for the good of society. Brilliant idea of
UMAP: Citizens’ force used for the good of society. Brilliant initiative of military cadres.
Prison Diary XVIII: Those Who Live Off The Government / Angel Santiesteban Posted on May 18, 2013
A few days ago it was suggested to me in a letter that someday, in another government of course, I could be Minister… Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, 05.16.13
Cuban prisoner settles lawsuit against Md. company By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press
WASHINGTON — An American imprisoned in Cuba settled a lawsuit Thursday against the company he was working for when arrested, a lawsuit that… Continue reading
Behind a Kilo of Meat in Cuba / Juan Juan Almeida Posted on May 16, 2013
A few days ago I read that within the vast and complicated machinery of the Cuban Ministry of the Food Industry (MINAL), the meat… Continue reading
Posted on Wednesday, 05.15.13
Canadian jailed in Havana corruption scandal speaks out By Julian Sher of The Toronto Star And Juan O. Tamayo jtamayo@elnuevoherald.com
Speaking over a scratchy telephone line from inside a Cuban prison, Sarkis Yacoubian’s voice goes… Continue reading
Cuba readies corruption trials of Western businessmen By Marc Frank HAVANA | Tue May 14, 2013 10:50pm EDT
(Reuters) – Canadian and British executives of three foreign businesses shut in 2011 by Cuban authorities, ostensibly for corrupt practices, have been… Continue reading
SOS: Attempted Riot in Prison 1580. Increase in Repression Against Angel Santiesteban and the Other Inmates / Angel Santiesteban Posted on May 11, 2013
After the attempted riot in Prison 1580
Last night, Sunday May 5 at 7:45 PM, an… Continue reading
Posted on Saturday, 05.11.13
Myriam Marquez: Hope for Cuba one prayer at a time By Myriam Marquez mmarquez@MiamiHerald.com
In her mind’s eye, Elsa Morejón looks from Miami at her beloved island and worries that what ails Cuba will not be… Continue reading
Cuban Five Leader Criticizes Agents who Cooperated with US Gov. May 13, 2013 By Café Fuerte
HAVANA TIMES — Cuban agent Gerardo Hernandez, currently serving two life sentences on charges of conducting espionage in the United States, has leveled strong… Continue reading
Cuban spy back in Cuba hailed as a hero Posted on May 13, 2013 By Reuters Cuba
HAVANA (Reuters) – A Cuban agent who served 13 years behind bars in the United States for his role in an espionage ring… Continue reading
Posted on Friday, 05.10.13
Cuban spy officially stripped of US citizenship The Associated Press
HAVANA — A Cuban intelligence agent who served 13 years in a U.S. prison has officially been stripped of his American citizenship.
Rene Gonzalez said Friday… Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, 05.09.13
Elsa Morejón, wife of Cuban dissident Oscar Elías Biscet, visits Miami By Juan Carlos Chavez jcchavez@ElNuevoHerald.com
Elsa Morejón, wife of Cuban dissident Oscar Elías Biscet, said the Cuban government is “worried” more about assigning resources to… Continue reading
Posted on Thursday, 05.09.13 FUGITIVE IN CUBA
Hiding in Cuba, fugitive Joanne Chesimard remains a terrorist thug
On May 2, 2013, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) made history by naming the first woman — Joanne Deborah Chesimard — to… Continue reading
Cuba Grants Prison Access on Own Terms First visit in years highlights lack of regular outside monitoring. By Yaremis Flores Marín – Latin America 8 May 13
When the Cuban authorities offered foreign journalists rare access to the prison system… Continue reading
Cuban spy supports prisoner exchange for Jewish contractor Rene Gonzalez says a swap to release American Alan Gross, sentenced to 15 years in prison, would be a ‘good gesture’ By Andrea Rodrguez May 7, 2013, 9:43 pm 0
HAVANA… Continue reading