Cuba

Progreso Semanal HAVANA – Cuba is beginning to open the Internet to its people, according to a resolution of the Ministry of Communications (No. 197/2013), published May 27 in the…
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The Associated Press HAVANA — Colombia and that country's largest rebel group announced an agreement Sunday on one of their main bones of contention — land reform —…
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By Lenier González Mederos HAVANA – The emblematic beach at Varadero, Cuba's premier resort, hosted the 33rd International Tourism Fair (FitCuba2013) May 7 to 11. The grand…
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By Roberto Veiga González HAVANA – In July 2012, the government announced that it was working to update the current Law on Foreign Investments. At the time, it said that…
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From Globalpost HAVANA (EFE) - Cuban customs authorities starting on Monday authorized individuals to import electric appliances and mopeds in a resolution eliminating the prohibition…
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By Manuel E. Yepe A CubaNews translation / Edited by Walter Lippmann An announcement calling for the capture of a black woman described as a “terrorist” was posted early…
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By Jesús Arboleya Cervera HAVANA – The results of two controversial elections have reignited the debate over the future of Latin America. In Venezuela, the left triumphed…
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Interview with Jorge Piñón By Roberto Veiga and Lenier González HAVANA – Progreso Semanal talked with energy affairs researcher Jorge Piñón, a Cuban-American who left the…
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My name is Assata Shakur, and I am a 20th century escaped slave. Because of government persecution, I was left with no other choice than to flee from the political repression, racism…
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HAVANA– RPA/Progreso Weekly - René González Sehwerert was notified Friday (May 3) that U.S. Federal Judge Joan Lenard has issued an order that will allow him to remain in Cuba for…
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