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Chinese president concludes visit to Cuba
Chinese president concludes visit to Cuba
Published July 24, 2014 EFE
Chinese President Xi Jinping was in the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba
on Wednesday accompanied by his Cuban counterpart and host, Raul Castro,
on the last day of his official visit to the communist island.
“It’s a pleasure to come to this beautiful land,” said Xi upon his… Continue reading
Cuban Agriculture between Farmers and Pencil-Pushers
Cuban Agriculture between Farmers and Pencil-Pushers
July 10, 2014
Fernando Ravsberg*
HAVANA TIMES — The Cuban government has finally decided to throw
agriculture a life line, eliminating part of the bureaucratic apparatus
that is stifling it. Some 6,400 administrative positions have
disappeared with the State entity responsible for distributing the
fruits of farm production.
The bureaucratic entity in question is… Continue reading
Greater Richmond Chamber headed to Cuba
Greater Richmond Chamber headed to Cuba
Aim of the excursion is to learn about the island nation’s culture
Posted: Sunday, July 6, 2014 10:48 pm
BY RANDY HALLMAN Richmond Times-Dispatch
The Greater Richmond Chamber has its eyes on Cuba.
The business organization is planning a trip to the island nation in
early 2015 — a night in Miami and five… Continue reading
Raúl Castro Says Cuba Must Reform Its Economy Cautiously
Raúl Castro Says Cuba Must Reform Its Economy Cautiously
Island’s President Wants Only Gradual Change, Despite Weak and Slowing
Growth
Associated Press
July 5, 2014 10:56 p.m. ET
Cuba’s President Raúl Castro speaking on Saturday, during this year’s
first of two regularly scheduled legislative sessions. Associated Press
HAVANA—President Raúl Castro reiterated on Saturday that Cuba’s program
of reforms will remain… Continue reading
National Security and Defense of Cattle
Cuba: National Security and Defense of Cattle / Juan Juan Almeida
Posted on July 6, 2014
The “National Defense Council” is, in exceptional situations, the
highest institution of power. Whenever it meets, it is charged with
internal order, security, foreign policy, military forces, plus all the
economic, legal and social activity of the country.
So it is logical to understand… Continue reading
Cuba examines weak economy, seeks ‘socialist development’
Cuba examines weak economy, seeks ‘socialist development’
Havana (AFP) – Cuba’s National Assembly opened its biannual session,
with the communist island’s faltering economy topping the agenda, but no
plans unveiled for change.
President Raul Castro, 83, addressed the assembly, which discussed why
one of the world’s last command economies has not grown faster, after
six years of very tentative reforms.… Continue reading
Cuba’s lawmakers examine weak economy
Cuba’s lawmakers examine weak economy
Last Updated: Sunday, July 06, 2014, 04:34
Havana: Cuba’s National Assembly opened its biannual session, with the
communist island’s faltering economy topping the agenda.
President Raul Castro, 83, was due to address the assembly yesterday,
which plans to examine why one of the world’s last command economies has
not experienced greater growth, after six years… Continue reading
Economy stalled, Cuba resists speedier path to free enterprise
Economy stalled, Cuba resists speedier path to free enterprise
BY DANIEL TROTTA
HAVANA Sun Jul 6, 2014 8:51am BST
(Reuters) – Cuban President Raul Castro told parliament on Saturday the
communist country’s market-oriented reforms must remain gradual, a clear
signal he would resist calls to accelerate change in order to address an
underperforming economy.
He also praised Cubans for “defeating… Continue reading
Raul Castro – Economic changes must be gradual
Posted on Saturday, 07.05.14
Raul Castro: Economic changes must be gradual
BY PETER ORSI
ASSOCIATED PRESS
HAVANA — President Raul Castro reiterated Saturday that Cuba’s program
of reforms will remain cautious and gradual, despite recent
disappointing GDP numbers that show the country’s already-struggling
economy slowing.
Days after Cuba downgraded its 2014 economic growth forecast by nearly a
percentage point, Castro… Continue reading
Cuba mulls economy, graft in parliament session
Cuba mulls economy, graft in parliament session
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban parliamentarians are meeting in one of their
twice-annual sessions and the state of the economy is foremost on the
agenda.
The comptroller’s office is also expected to deliver a report on its
attempts to root out corruption.
Members of parliament met earlier this week in committee to discuss
matters… Continue reading
I Always Did What My Conscience Dictated
“I Always Did What My Conscience Dictated” / Dimas Castellano, Oscar
Espinosa Chepe
Posted on June 21, 2014
One of the central figures of the Cuban opposition, who participated in
the revolution before its ultimate victory but ended up being sentenced
to 20 years in Castro’s prisons, was the independent economist Oscar
Espinosa Chepe, who died in Madrid. He recounts… Continue reading
Cubans find preparing for climate change hard, expensive and essential
Cubans find preparing for climate change hard, expensive and essential
Ines Perez, special to E&E
ClimateWire: Monday, June 16, 2014
HAVANA — The Malecon stretches for 5 miles along the coast of Havana,
flanked by a line of old, pastel-colored buildings. Despite its
time-worn look, this emblematic seaside esplanade buzzes with activity,
with fishermen, kids, tourists and a steady stream… Continue reading
Does Anyone Care Anymore about Fidel?
Does Anyone Care Anymore about Fidel?
June 9, 2014
Sergio Valdivieso (Café Fuerte)
HAVANA TIMES — Though he made no public appearance and no photos of the
living room of his home in a secure Havana location were televised,
Fidel Castro has made headlines in recent Cuban news.
In addition to recent events, it so happens that a selection of… Continue reading
Cuba to set up biotechnology plants in more countries
Cuba to set up biotechnology plants in more countries
Published on June 9, 2014
HAVANA, Cuba (ACN) — Cuba’s Biopharmaceutical Laboratory Business Group
(LABIOFAM) is working on the design, construction, assembly and launch
of biotechnology plants in countries like Ethiopia and Tanzania, after
doing so in Venezuela, China, Vietnam and Argentina, among other countries.
These efforts will be shown during… Continue reading
At the Train Station We’re All Fighters
At the Train Station We’re All Fighters / 14ymedio, Lilianne Ruiz
Posted on June 4, 2014
In Havana, travelers bound for the provinces don’t just say goodbye from
the platform, they wage a daily battle for survival
Lilanne Ruiz, Havana / June 4, 2014 – It’s seven p.m. in Havana. The
train to Guantanamo has just arrived at Central Station.… Continue reading
Cuba experiments with wholesale market for farmers
Cuba experiments with wholesale market for farmers
BY MARC FRANK
HAVANA Sun Jun 1, 2014 1:17pm EDT
(Reuters) – Cuba opened its first wholesale market for farmers in
decades on Sunday, an experiment limited to agricultural supplies in one
area and the latest market-oriented reform for the communist-run island.
While Cuba has allowed nearly 500,000 small business owners and their… Continue reading
The Deadly Poison of Political Discourses
The Deadly Poison of Political Discourses / Miriam Celaya
Posted on May 30, 2014
Socialism is like dancing a milonga* in the midst of a carnival parade
of rumba dancers
HAVANA, Cuba – Indians and Cowboys, heroes and villains, the good and
the bad… these are terms often used in movies, soap operas and
literature to classify polarizations of characters,… Continue reading
Cuba’s Cooperatives “Without Papers”
Cuba’s Cooperatives “Without Papers”
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By José Jasán Nieves Cárdenas (Progreso Semanal)
HAVANA TIMES — While hundreds of new non-agricultural cooperatives
struggle to get started or sustain themselves, a growing group of
private workers are partnering on a voluntary basis and operating as
de-facto cooperatives ‘without papers.’
To them, bridled stallions,… Continue reading
What Happened to the Cuban Cigar?
What Happened to the Cuban Cigar? / Juan Juan Almeida
Posted on May 19, 2014
The story goes that Cuban natives consumed tobacco long before the
Genovese admiral Christopher Colombus landed on the island.
The studies and evidence show that our natives used it as a medicine,
narcotic, aphrodisiac, and in religious rituals and celebrations. They
smoked it, breathing through… Continue reading
Game Changer
Game Changer / Fernando Damaso
Posted on May 18, 2014
Accustomed to the crumbs of a patriarchal government, incapable of
assuring productions, dedicated for years to false egalitarianism in
distributing misery among ordinary Cubans, on beginning to put the laws
of economics into practice and, with them, those of supply and demand,
some citizens are screaming bloody murder at the… Continue reading
Cuba’s currency unification
Analysis: Cuba’s currency unification
By Domingo Amuchastegui
Cuba’s reforms and changes, aiming at a complete redesign of its rigid,
state-controlled socialist experience, has come to a point of no return.
There’s no turning back, and the Achilles Heel of this present stage is
the effort to put an end to the two-tier currency system, with all its
distortions in finance,… Continue reading
Congratulation – Free Trade of Agricultural Products
Congratulations: Free Trade of Agricultural Products / Jeovany Jimenez Vega
Posted on May 3, 2014
By: Jeovany Jiménez Vega
The decision of Cuban authorities to ease restrictions on the
commercializing of agricultural production (to be implemented in
practice as outlined, it would be that and not a greater increase in
“flexibility”) must be received with relief in both corners of… Continue reading
