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The weight of hope
Sociologist Aurelio Alonso, perhaps the best Cuban specialist on Church-State relations, answers in writing some questions about the thematic lines and the context of the Cuban…
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A German rediscovers Cuban regions
There are theories that the Cuban archipelago was part of the submerged and mythical Atlantis or broke away from the Yucatán peninsula, where the mega-meteorite that caused the…
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The auto-body specialist
Can moral damage to people and society be repaired? asks Manuel Ramy. But “to repair a car or a truck you need oxygen, acetylene, sheet metal, welders' sticks of various calibers,…
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Barredo replaced ‘due to renovation’
Progreso Weekly translates the official announcement of Lázaro Barredo's release from duty, which appeared today (Oct. 9) on Page One of Granma.
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Editor of the daily Granma is replaced
Lázaro Barredo, editor of the newspaper Granma, official organ of the Communist Party of Cuba, has been relieved of his duties. Barredo was notified today about his removal, which…
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The Cuban Five were fighting terrorism. Why did we put them in jail?
Consider for a moment what would happen if American intelligence agents on the ground in a foreign country uncovered a major terrorist plot, with enough time to prevent it. And were…
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Third flight to Cuba added at Tampa airport
Miami-based ABC Charters said Wednesday it would add a weekly flight between Tampa International Airport and Santa Clara, Cuba, beginning Dec. 4.
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Self-employed workers get a boost
The Cuban Labor Ministry has approved 10 more activities as suitable for self-employed entrepreneurs and will grant licenses to nine other forms of self-employment. At the same time,…
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Cuban diplomat approves of talks with U.S.
Relations between Havana and Washington "are not in good shape" but at least there is a discreet dialogue between the two capitals, said Cuba's new ambassador to Russia.
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Assange, freedom and a mojito
The Internet allowed Assange to "fly" to Havana on Sept. 26, evading surveillance, controls and espionage, to be the guest of honor in a dialogue with journalists, bloggers and young…
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