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Gearing up for the real tourist season
A great moment nears, when a smart young man with financing and qualifications will not need to leave his homeland to try his luck in another country where he will be just another…
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Finally, habemus volunteers?
As a result of an exchange of opinions generated by an article in Progreso Weekly in which people debated over the compliance (or noncompliance) with the principle of volunteerism in…
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As U.S.-Cuba talks proceed: End the blockade!
Underlying the issue of removing the SST designation, normalizing banking and all the topics planned for discussion is the fundamental respect for Cuba’s sovereignty. It is not…
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Washington Township film students find Cuba’s story in its people
As they spoke to different people of all walks of life, the students said they realized their preconceived stereotypes of Cuban society were unfounded, and they wanted to convey that on…
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Telecommunications in Cuba and the U.S. Embargo: History, opportunities, and challenges
Since President Obama announced the United States’ new policy to normalize relations with Cuba, talk about opportunities for U.S. telecommunications companies has flourished.
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Paris Club chief in Cuba to expedite debt negotiations
The chief of the Paris Club of wealthy creditor nations met Cuban finance officials on Friday in what he believed was an unprecedented official visit to Havana to discuss the…
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So when does the Dalai Lama arrive?
Between presidents, special envoys, personalities, journalists, political has-beens, and gossips by birth or profession, the revolving door to the island never stops.
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Return to Cuba or die: healthcare woes ended this refugee’s American Dream
Julian Eisnart Wilson needs to take costly medicine everyday to stay alive, but is not covered by Medicaid. Now he hopes to crowfund a flight back to Havana
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Five things Cuba can do to speed the normalization of relations with the United States
Washington and Havana have taken the first steps toward normalizing relations after half a century of estrangement, but many tough issues remain to be resolved, and time is of the…
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Cuba issues the final word on Assata Shakur’s return to US: No!
It appears that Cuban officials have spoken the final word on the fate of Assata Shakur: Without question, she’s staying in Cuba.
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