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Havana Impedes Progress of Obama’s Policy Toward Cuba
Havana Impedes Progress of Obama’s Policy Toward Cuba / 14ymedio, Pedro
Campos
14ymedio, Pedro Campos, Havana, 18 July 2106 — Paradoxes of history: The
United States and Cuba began a process of normalization of relations on
17 December 2014 and with the visit of President Barack Obama to Havana
in March of 2016, aimed at expanding and deepening what has… Continue reading
A year on, US, Cuba no longer enemies, but not exactly friends
A year on, US, Cuba no longer enemies, but not exactly friends
Hector Velasco July 19, 2016
Havana (AFP) – A year after restoring diplomatic ties, the United States
and Cuba are far from fully normalizing their troubled relationship,
which remains haunted by Cold War ghosts despite cautious ongoing talks.
In a reconciliation that was long unthinkable, the two countries… Continue reading
Economic hardships in Cuba spark rumors of a new “Special Period”
Economic hardships in Cuba spark rumors of a new “Special Period”
Without Venezuelan aid, Cuba’s economy grew only 1 percent and could get
worse in 2017 as the government confirms power blackouts and suspension
of debt payments.
NORA GÁMEZ TORRES
Cuban ruler Raúl Castro may have ruled out a return to the “Special
Period” — the devastating economic crisis… Continue reading
GOP warming up to Cuba travel
GOP warming up to Cuba travel
By Tim Devaney – 07/17/16 08:14 PM EDT
Republican opposition to lifting the Cuban travel embargo is beginning
to erode on Capitol Hill.
As President Obama looks to restore diplomatic relations with the
country, a small but growing number of Republicans are getting behind a
measure from Sens. Jeff Flake’s (Ariz.) and Jerry Moran… Continue reading
Periodo Especial Forever In Cuba?
Periodo Especial Forever In Cuba?
07/14/2016 12:47 pm 12:47:43
Miriam Leiva
For the first time the Castros do not have a patron. 57 years they
exerted power backed by the economic support of the Soviet Union
(1959-1989) and Venezuela (1999-2016). But celebrations this July 26th
are gloomy. Raul Castro acknowledged economic difficulties, and he
encouraged everyone to trust and have… Continue reading
CUBA – THE CASTROS & MIAMI
CUBA: THE CASTROS & MIAMI
by Stephen Kaye
Sat Jul 16th, 2016
While cruse ships are about to start an invasion of day-trippers into
Havana, the US Congress nevertheless maintains its expression of
legislative animosity towards the island’s government that reflects the
1990’s attitude of the American-Cuban population in Miami. That was a
population who lost property and position to… Continue reading
War over Swimming Pools in Viñales, Cuba
War over Swimming Pools in Viñales, Cuba
Fernando Ravsberg, julio 14, 2016
Emilia Diaz was born in the valley of Viñales, in the western Cuban
province of Pinar del Rio. She taught in the literacy campaign when she
was only 12, and then became a teacher, responding to the call of the
Revolution. She has a pile of titles, awards… Continue reading
Cuba in Crisis: the Pressure is Building
Cuba in Crisis: the Pressure is Building / Cubanet, Miriam Celaya
Cubanet, Miriam Celaya, Havana, 15 July 2016 — Some claim that “nothing
ever happens in Cuba.” However, the signals we have been receiving of
late indicate otherwise.
The price increases at the produce markets since the last quarter of
2015, accompanied by periodic (and frequent) cycles of shortages of… Continue reading
Amid Grim Economic Forecasts, Cubans Fear a Return to Darker Times
Amid Grim Economic Forecasts, Cubans Fear a Return to Darker Times
By VICTORIA BURNETT JULY 12, 2016
MEXICO CITY — During the economic turmoil of the early 1990s, power cuts
in Havana were so routine that residents called the few hours of daily
electricity “lightouts.”
Now, grim economic forecasts; the crisis in its patron, Venezuela; and
government warnings to save… Continue reading
Cuba eyes India help to kick start sugar mills; awaits Narendra Modi push
Cuba eyes India help to kick start sugar mills; awaits Narendra Modi push
Cuba is seeking India’s assistance to modernise its sugar mills after
the end of the US trade embargo, its envoy to New Delhi said, ahead of a
planned visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September.
By: Huma Siddiqui | New Delhi | Published: July 15, 2016… Continue reading
Can U.S.-Cuba Normalization Save Coral Reefs? On July 4, Scientists Said Sí Señor
Can U.S.-Cuba Normalization Save Coral Reefs? On July 4, Scientists Said
Sí Señor
By TIM PADGETT • JUL 11, 2016
Listen Listening…5:00 Press Play to hear the radio report
Billy Causey has a keen eye for recreational boaters doing dumb things
around vulnerable coral reefs in the Florida Keys.
Especially on heavy boating holidays like the Fourth of July.
“Lookee… Continue reading
Study – Cubans don’t make much, but it’s more than state salaries indicate
Study: Cubans don’t make much, but it’s more than state salaries indicate
A new survey shows that 54 percent of Cubans earn $50 to $200 monthly
The average official salary is $25 a month
Low salaries offset by free healthcare, education and subsidized living
expenses
BY MIMI WHITEFIELD
When relations between Cuba and the United States were in the… Continue reading
Raul Castro says Venezuela’s crisis hurting island economy
Raul Castro says Venezuela’s crisis hurting island economy
President Raul Castro acknowledged on Friday that the crisis in
Venezuela, Cuba’s key ally and main trade partner, is having a negative
spillover effect on the island’s economy, days after officials began
ordering energy-saving measures for the coming months.
BY ANDREA RODRIGUEZ
Associated Press
HAVANA
President Raul Castro acknowledged on Friday that… Continue reading
US travellers to Cuba up 84 per cent
US travellers to Cuba up 84 per cent
AP on July 8, 2016, 2:16 pm
The number of American travellers to Cuba rose 84 per cent for the first
half of the year compared with the same January-June period in 2015.
Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero announced the figure to members of
parliament, Cuban state news agency Prensa Latina reported, reflecting… Continue reading
House passes bill that would roll back Cuba travel progress
House passes bill that would roll back Cuba travel progress
By Robert Silk / July 08, 2016
The House of Representatives on Thursday night approved a measure that
would put an end to the people-to-people exchanges used by tour
operators and the Fathom cruise line to run Cuba trips.
The House also approved a measure that would prohibit financial
transactions… Continue reading
Tampa’s charter flights to Cuba could suffer from new commercial flights
Tampa’s charter flights to Cuba could suffer from new commercial flights
Commercial flights are expected to be more popular than charters because
tickets will be available online and frequent flyer miles can be used in
the purchase. Also, baggage is not transferred from connecting flights
through charter services.
JUSTIN GRIFFIN
Tampa Bay Times
The daily Southwest flight from Tampa to… Continue reading
Power outages loom
Power outages loom
ELÍAS AMOR | La Habana | 7 de Julio de 2016 – 09:08 CEST.
What we had been auguring for months has come to pass: Castro’s economy
is entering a phase of maximum intervention, very similar to a “Special
Period”, whose consequences nobody can anticipate. The difficulty of
this juncture and the scope of the restrictive measures… Continue reading
Cuba warns of energy problems, cuts some work hours
Cuba warns of energy problems, cuts some work hours
Cubans face tough times in the energy sector in the coming months,
official media warned Tuesday amid orders from authorities to implement
power-saving measures and some state-run entities reducing hours of
operation.
BY ANDREA RODRIGUEZ
Associated Press
HAVANA
Cubans face tough times in the energy sector in the coming months,
official… Continue reading
Cuban farmers can’t sell coffee to the US, but the Government can
Cuban farmers can’t sell coffee to the US, but the Government can
PEDRO CAMPOS | La Habana | 4 de Julio de 2016 – 15:32 CEST.
There’s nothing new under the Cuban sky. It was recently announced that
Cuba’s National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP) had rejected, “on
behalf of Cuban coffee farmers” the possibility of selling their coffee
directly… Continue reading
Rose Petroleum updates on Cuba tendering round
Rose Petroleum updates on Cuba tendering round
By StockMarketWire | Mon, 4th July 2016 – 07:44
Rose Petroleum said Rose Gypsum has been selected from a number of
tendering companies to exclusively proceed into the detailed
negotiations phase of a gypsum transaction in Cuba.
Rose Gypsum has been selected on the grounds of its technical and
professional expertise, following its… Continue reading
U.S. chain in bed with Cuban military
U.S. chain in bed with Cuban military
July 3rd, 2016by Miami Herald
Mr. President, what’s wrong with this picture?
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide opens the first U.S.-operated hotel
in Cuba in more than five decades. But it’s not a joint enterprise
between an American firm and a Cuban entrepreneur, the kind that is
supposed to benefit from a newly… Continue reading
One Cuban urban farm won’t sacrifice the environment for tourists
One Cuban urban farm won’t sacrifice the environment for tourists
Despite the influx of tourists, the environment still comes first at one
local farm in Cuba.
BY ELIZABETH HANSEN
HAVANA
Fields of fresh oregano, mint, and garlic surround plant engineer Norma
Romero Castillo as she speaks about the farming methods at Organopónico
Vivero Alamar —an urban farm located in… Continue reading
