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Sweet home Havana: US citizens living in Cuba
Cuba is still a long way off from having a “Little Miami” in Havana. However, considering that the largest group of US citizens living in Cuba are Cuban-Americans and their children,…
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The changes in policy towards Cuba: are they irreversible?
In this city that practically lives from the political debate, as well as in important segments of the press and public opinion in general, the recent mood has been that the changes are…
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On respect, readiness, and what keeps you up at night
Prepared or not for an influx of tourists, Cubans are waiting for the respect that all countries deserve from the United States. If we can alleviate that worry of Emilia's, perhaps…
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Tampa and Cuba: Back to the future?
In the new context of relations between our countries, that region seeks to become a fulcrum for bilateral trade relations. That is why, in mid-May, representatives of the Tampa Chamber…
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Roberta Jacobson: Benefits and costs of U.S. policy toward Cuba
The enemies of a reestablishment of relations between Cuba and the United States have spread the word that Roberta Jacobson's nomination for ambassador to Mexico is a demonstration of…
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As U.S. drops Havana from terror list, Cuba aims to preserve sovereignty and independence
While Cuba is now off the terrorism list, most of the U.S. sanctions remain in place. Democracy Now's Amy Goodman speaks to historian Jane Franklin, author of "Cuba and the United…
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A push for closer ties
Cuba “is one of those kinds of issues that could be one example of bipartisan cooperation flying forward.”
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A Steinway piano tuner in Havana: Music to the ears
Ludwig Tomescu is one of the best piano tuners in New York, after more than 30 years with Steinway & Sons. When in 2013 Manhattan School of Music professor Solomon Mikowsky invited…
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Cuba looks to Russia for development of nuclear power
Cuba is heavily dependent on imported petroleum for its power plants and is looking actively for alternatives, such as wind- and sun-powered generators. Nuclear power is another…
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Cuba looks to improve and consolidate role of cooperatives
The Cuban government is assessing the effectiveness of non-agricultural (urban) cooperatives after one year and seven months of their implementation.
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