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Normalizing relations with Cuba: Has the U.S. learned its lesson

Nelson Valdes Aug 14, 2015

On August 14, the U.S. government once again will have formal diplomatic relations with Cuba. Yet, most of the economic and commercial restrictions imposed since the 1960s need to be…
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Natural disasters and planning: Cuba & popular participation

Nelson Valdes Feb 19, 2014

United Nations emergency relief coordinator Jan Egeland noted that the Cuban program shows that, usually, "You don't get any headlines for prevention." Thus, we seldom hear of Cuba's…
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Open letter to President Obama on normalizing relations with Cuba

Nelson Valdes Dec 4, 2013

Professor Valdes tells the President that he thinks the imprisonment of the Cuban Five (now four) is a roadblock to normal relations between the U.S and Cuba.
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Fidel turns 87

Nelson Valdes Aug 13, 2013

Today Fidel might comment on contemporary matters but does not enunciate or make policy. He maneuvered well into a transition without upheaval or trauma.
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