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An opportunity for the U.S. to engage with Cuba

Manuel R. Gomez Jul 14, 2022
The needed steps are possible through executive action, which means no difficult congressional approval or violation of embargo rules.
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Cuba deserves praise — and needs reforms. But it’s for Cubans to decide.

Manuel R. Gomez Apr 14, 2021
Why does The Washington Post editorialize about some minor, and even false, complaints from tiny dissident groups that engage in publicity stunts directed and financed by U.S. tax…
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China, Trump and COVID-19: What’s the real story?

Manuel R. Gomez Apr 29, 2020
Is it fair to ask whether the Chinese actions had anything to do with Trump’s failed response to the threat of the coronavirus?
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Cuba

Scientists doubt alleged “sonic attacks”

Manuel R. Gomez Aug 22, 2018
The cause of the reported "sonic attacks" in Cuba remains a mystery unless you believe the scientists from the University of Pennsylvania who call the phenomenon a case of "mass…
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Cuba

Cuba seeks to move closer to its emigrants

Manuel R. Gomez Oct 20, 2017
The author's address to the Fourth International Coloquy of Latinos in the United States, held at Casa de las Américas in Havana. Mr. Gómez is the former president of the Cuban-American…
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What do Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Trump have in common?

Manuel R. Gomez Jun 2, 2016
The imminent choice of Donald Trump as the Republican candidate for president of the U.S. got me thinking about those ‘famous’ pop music characters, Justin Bieber and Rihanna. It…
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Mariana Gastón: ‘It is good that Cubans of all persuasions are interested in bettering relations’

Manuel R. Gomez Apr 19, 2016
Mariana Gaston is a retired New York city teacher and a relentless activist for better public schools. For decades she has advocated and worked to change U.S. policy towards Cuba. She…
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Cuba

Cancer vaccine and a medication that helps diabetic patients: Cuban innovations in health DO matter

Manuel R. Gomez Nov 24, 2015
A therapeutic anti-cancer vaccine and a medication that has proven effective in preventing limb amputations among diabetic patients, both produced in Cuba and neither currently…
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Heartland voters support changes in Cuba policy

Manuel R. Gomez Nov 18, 2015
A poll of voters in four politically critical states found that a majority of Americans there support President Obama’s decision to restore diplomatic ties with Cuba and are in favor of…
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Surprise: A Cuba hearing on Ag Trade

Manuel R. Gomez Sep 14, 2015
With all eyes focused on Iran, it was somewhat surprising that a hearing on Cuba issues was held on the second day after Congress returned from recess.
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