Progreso Semanal - Our world from progressive perpectives

By Max J. Castro majcastro@gmail.com Crumbling schools plagued by leaky pipes, peeling paint, broken-down air-conditioners, ancient buildings, and little cash. No, that’s…
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Al’s Loupe Céspedes chooses Oakland: Was decision more than a $$ matter? By Alvaro F. Fernandez alvaro@progresoweekly.com Cuban star Yoenis Céspedes will not be playing major league…
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From The Associated Press Some 24 million voter registrations in the United States contain significant errors, including about 1.8 million dead people still on the rolls and many more…
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By Desmond Butler From The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Piece by piece, in backpacks and carry-on bags, American aid contractor Alan Gross made sure laptops, smartphones, hard drives…
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We’re about to get screwed by the politicians - again. Nothing new in this modern world, I guess. Miami Beach, the city where I live, is negotiating a new contract with the two towing…
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By Saul Landau “Daddy,” the little boy on the bus asks, “what park is that?” “I don’t know.” Two blocks later… “Who’s the man…
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By Bill Press "If not now, when?" It's one of the most famous maxims of history, attributed to the great Rabbi Hillel, who's also credited with a down-to-earth version of…
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By Elsa Claro HAVANA – Early this leap-year February, Repsol-YPF began its first perforations for oil in the deep Gulf waters 50 kilometers from the Cuban coastline. Repsol,…
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By Dalia Céspedes “Here you go again, lady, with General Maceo?” Yes, dear reader, and I see you look not only reluctant but also suspicious for you know that he, 27…
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By Aurelio Pedroso HAVANA – If the Cuban authorities are serious about promoting international tourism, they should cast a critical eye at José Martí International Airport (HAV) in…
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