overview of the politics of Cuba
Ex-U.S. ambassador sentenced to 15 years after decades of spying for Cuba: Victor Manuel Rocha, who served on the National Security Council and as U.S ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/13/manuel-rocha-cuba-espionage-sentencing/
Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
Cuba guarantees food rations in bid to defuse tension after protests: Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Thursday his communist-run government has secured ...
reuters.com/world/americas/cuba-guarantees-food-rations-bid-defuse-tension-after-protests-2024-04-04/
Reigning 400m world champion Antonio Watson has expressed his eagerness to break the sub-44 barrier this season, believing that once he is injury-free ... Show more www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/just-getting-started/
Cuba decried Ecuador raid on Mexican embassy – but Castro stormed diplomatic missions too
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article287564125.html
Is Cuba becoming kinder, gentler toward demonstrators, or weaker and more hypocritical? | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article287182700.html
What kind of politics does America want?: President Joe Biden is among the last of Washington's old-school politicians. Four years after he was first elected ...
csmonitor.com/Commentary/From-the-Editors/2024/0331/What-kind-of-politics-does-America-want
For U.S. Cuban claims holders, spy Manuel Rocha's plea deal raises fresh questions
cnbc.com/2024/04/14/cuban-spy-manuel-rocha-plea-deal-raises-fresh-questions-for-claims-holders-.html
Ecuador was wrong to invade Mexico embassy, but we can’t ignore Cuba’s break-ins | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/andres-oppenheimer/article287534985.html
Quick Glance: Mexico Removes Diplomats from Embassy in Ecuador Amid Raid
- Mexico withdrew embassy personnel in Ecuador after security forces stormed the building.
- President Lopez Obrador criticized the arrest of former Vice President Glas and instructed to file a complaint at the International Court of Justice.
- Ecuador accused Mexico of misusing diplomatic immunities and privileges, leading to severed diplomatic ties.
- International condemnation ensued, with various Latin American countries, the US, EU, and the UN condemning the actions taken during the incident.
Cubans defy odds to release first video game abroad | kuwaittimes: Cubans defy odds to release first video game abroad - Technology - HAVANA: Cuba’s first ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13009/technology/cubans-defy-odds-to-release-first-video-game-abroad/
Maryland faith, civil rights leaders to Cardin: Lift the Cuban embargo: A coalition of Maryland civil rights, religious and political leaders is calling on ...
thehill.com/latino/4569992-maryland-cardin-cuban-embargo/
Cuba starts evacuating citizens from Haiti: HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — The Cuban government said Friday it had started evacuating more than 250 citizens trapped for ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/19/cuba-starts-evacuating-citizens-haiti/
Pentagon confirmation: symptoms of Havana syndrome appeared at NATO summit: At the NATO summit in Lithuania in 2023, a Pentagon employee complained of symptoms ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/havanna-syndrom-bei-nato-gipfel-angriffe-des-russischen-geheimdienstes-19625101.html
Luis Robert Jr. suffers right hip flexor injury in Chicago White Sox’s 2-1 loss: ‘It’s obviously devastating’
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/05/chicago-white-sox-luis-robert-jr-injury/
Who Bob Graham was: ‘We work for all the taxpayers, not just the ones who vote for me.’ | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article287760970.html
Quick Glance: Bob Graham, Former US Senator and Florida Governor, Dies at 87
- Bob Graham, former U.S. Senator and two-term Florida Governor, has passed away at the age of 87.
- Graham, a prominent critic of the Iraq war and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee post-9/11, was remembered by his family as a visionary leader and dedicated public servant.
- Known for his political quirks like 'workdays' and meticulous diary-keeping, Graham was an early opponent of the Iraq war and maintained good relationships with colleagues from both parties.
- Highly popular with Florida voters, Graham's political career spanned five decades, marked by electoral victories and significant contributions to education and environmental protection in the state.
Moscow Syndrome? ‘60 Minutes’ focuses on Russia, not Cuba, for sonic attacks | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article287285565.html
Against Tyranny: Two Stories Told in Pictures Warn Us To Fight On: New graphic works about oppression in Iran and Cuba illustrate the common traits of ...
newlinesmag.com/review/against-tyranny-two-stories-told-in-pictures-warn-us-to-fight-on/
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The Government of Cuba has reaffirmed its willingness to comply with policies established in a bilateral agreement with the United States concerning irregular ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/caribbean/20240418/cuba-us-hold-migration-talks #GLNRToday
Gloom at Cuba’s revolution: A CROWD swarms the steps of a small state-run market on the outskirts of Santiago, Cuba’s second-largest city, sweating and shouting ...
thestar.com.my/news/focus/2024/04/19/gloom-at-cubas-revolution
Secretary Mayorkas delivered speech at ‘Cuban Day’ event hosted at the White House
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article287797260.html
Senator Cardin Must Help End The Blockade Of Cuba| Countercurrents: by Rev. Deborah McEachran and Rev. Dr. Eliezer Valentín-Castañón
countercurrents.org/2024/04/senator-cardin-must-help-end-the-blockade-of-cuba/
‘We take the responsibility of finding the solutions’ - Guyana Chronicle: FOLLOWING the announcement that a power supply ship will depart Cuba for Guyana today ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/17/we-take-the-responsibility-of-finding-the-solutions/
Government aims to reduce fish import rate: ST ANN, Jamaica – With Jamaica's fish import rate at 68 per cent, fisheries minister Floyd Green says there is a need ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/18/government-aims-reduce-fish-import-rate/
Fiery Cuban revolutionary leader who defied Fidel Castro dies at 87: Olga Morgan Goodwin, a once fiery Cuban revolutionary who was imprisoned for attempting to ...
post-gazette.com/news/obituaries/2024/04/16/olga-goodwin-cuban-revolution-death/stories/202404160108
By scapegoating US institutions to justify spying, Rocha is still helping Cuban regime | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article287720880.html
Iran and the anti-USA network: Iran has allies not only in the Middle East: Why the Mullah regime can also count on support from Latin America and North Korea.
sueddeutsche.de/politik/iran-verbuendete-lateinamerika-nordkorea-1.6554291
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Which PM do Canadians see? Plus other letters, April 15: ‘Justin Trudeau … a well-briefed statesman which, unfortunately, I rarely see’
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US diplomat turned Cuban spy jailed for 15 years: Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, secretly passed information to the Cuban government for more than 40 years ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642065
Cuban engineers to assist with GPL – President: In addition to the agreement signed with Qatari power company, UCC Holdings, which has a strategic alliance in ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/13/news/guyana/cuban-engineers-to-assist-with-gpl-president/
I made the tough choice to end a pregnancy. Florida abortion ban robs women of that right | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article287530550.html
Houston Astros: Lack of timely hits magnified in walk-off loss: The Houston Astros did not lack for scoring opportunities against the Kansas City Royals ...
houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/timely-hits-lacking-extra-inning-loss-royals-19393130.php
‘Havana Syndrome’ weapon used against US official in Vilnius – media: A high-ranking US Defence Department official was attacked with a “Havana Syndrome” weapon ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2240027/havana-syndrome-weapon-used-against-us-official-in-vilnius-media
Quick Glance: Russia potentially linked to Havana Syndrome
- Russia may be responsible for mysterious neurological illness
- Symptoms and spread of Havana Syndrome
- Theories on the causes and measures to support those affected
- New investigation points to Russian involvement
It’s Time to Finally Close the Shameful Prison at Guantánamo: For 22 years, through four different administrations, that prison camp in Cuba has held individuals ...
tomdispatch.com/quaint-and-obsolete/
Sen. Rick Scott: Floridians have a chance to stand up for democracy | Opinion: Republican Sen. Rick Scott, who is seeking reelection in November ...
miamiherald.com/opinion/article287444600.html
In Miami, top U.S. officials call for the release of women political prisoners in Cuba
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article287375280.html
Why The Cuban-Venezuelan Alliance Is More Toxic Than Ever: Recent Cuban protests over fuel and food swiftly turned against the communist system but unlike the ...
worldcrunch.com/world-affairs/cuba-venezuela
More than 10 Cubans arrive in Florida Keys in migrant boat, Border Patrol says: A group of people from Cuba arrived in a migrant boat in the Upper Florida Keys ...
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/florida-keys/article287378540.html
Cuba’s president has called on the international community to take action to end the "genocide" in Gaza.
Sharing a photo of the Palestinian flag ... Show more #cuba #freeplaestine #gaza #yenisafakenglish #gazaunderattack #israelcrimes #genocide #warcrimes #hospital #palestine
Havana syndrome: Did Russian agents shoot at US diplomats with microwave weapons?
diepresse.com/18325855/havanna-syndrom-schossen-russische-agenten-mit-mikrowellenwaffen-auf-us-diplomaten
Talks ongoing over release of Malaysian duo at Gitmo: KUALA LUMPUR: Diplomatic talks are going on between Malaysia and the United States on the possible release ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/03/talks-ongoing-over-release-of-malaysian-duo-at-gitmo
Talks ongoing over possible release of two Malaysians held in Guantanamo, says new US ambassador
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/04/02/talks-ongoing-over-possible-release-of-two-malaysians-held-in-guantanamo-says-new-us-ambassador
Report on Russian energy weapons offers ‘Havana syndrome’ victims potential explanation
theglobeandmail.com/world/article-report-on-russian-energy-weapons-offers-havana-syndrome-victims/
Two men get federal prison time after S.F. drug dealing convictions: Marcos Carcamo and Raul Alexander Guisa-Ortega had drugs on them with the intent to sell ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/san-francisco-drug-dealing-federal-sentences-19379510.php
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Cuba Aids Angola’s University Sector Revamp: Angola is taking significant steps to improve higher education by recruiting Cuban specialists for its public ...
riotimesonline.com/cuba-aids-angolas-university-sector-revamp/
Cuban artists celebrate Palestinian Land Day with a new mural - Visual Art - Arts & Culture
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/5/25/520283/Arts--Culture/Visual-Art/Cuban-artists-celebrate-Palestinian-Land-Day-with-.aspx
LGBTQ rights: Inclusive church welcomes all in Cuba: After the 1959 revolution, Cuba repressed gay people and many were sent to labor camps ...
apnews.com/article/cuba-lgbtq-gay-rights-catholic-evangelical-29e45106d382890865870ff3534236ce
In Cuba, tensions are rising even in areas that have historically supported Fidel Castro's 1959 communist Revolution, thanks to daily power failures ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/americas/amid-blackouts-scarce-food-cuba-protests-rattle-cradle-revolution-2024-03-27/
Cuba Protests: Widespread Blackouts Spark Rare Social Unrest - Bloomberg: Protesters took to the streets of Cuba on Sunday in a rare outburst of social unrest as ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/cuban-protesters-take-to-streets-as-lights-go-out-across-island
Paid articlePaid Venezuela opposition leader Machado picks Corina Yoris as successor for presidential run
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Quick Glance: Venezuelan Opposition Unites Behind New Candidate
- The Venezuelan opposition announced the nomination of a new candidate to challenge President Nicolas Maduro, signaling a renewed push towards democracy.
- The decision to name Corina Yoris as the candidate was seen as a surprising display of unity after María Corina Machado was disqualified by the country's highest court.
- Despite initial hopes for a fair election outcome, questions arose as the opposition presented Corina Yoris as the new candidate for the July 28 elections.
- The consolidation of the opposition around a single candidate is viewed as a significant step towards a democratic transition in Venezuela.
Cuba sees rare protests amid power cuts and food shortages: Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said that his government is willing to engage with protesters ...
cnn.com/2024/03/18/americas/cuba-protests-food-economy-intl-latam/
Quick Glance: Cubans Protest Against Blackouts and Economic Crisis
- Hundreds demonstrate in Cuba against food shortages and blackouts, with the President blaming the US.
- Rare protests occur in Cuba as the economic crisis persists.
- President Miguel Diaz-Canel calls for calm after demonstrations in Santiago against power blackouts and food shortages.
- The US is accused of provoking unrest as Cuba faces severe blackouts jeopardizing food supplies.
Opinion | Cuba Is Starving Its People: The island’s latest hunger crisis is made in Havana. Don’t believe the propaganda blaming U.S. sanctions.
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Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats After Far-Right President Javier Milei Insults Leftist Leaders
democracynow.org/2024/3/29/headlines/colombia_expels_argentine_diplomats_after_far_right_president_javier_milei_insults_leftist_leaders
Quick Glance: Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats Following Controversial Remarks by Milei About Petro
- In response to Argentine President Javier Milei labeling Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'terrorist,' 'murderer,' and 'communist' in an interview with CNN, Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation.
- According to Colombia's foreign ministry, the Argentine president's comments have undermined Colombia's trust and offended the dignity of President Petro, who was democratically elected.
- Following Milei's provocative comments, Colombia recalled its ambassador to Argentina earlier this year. Petro, who is Colombia's first leftist president, has a background as a former member of the long-demobilized M-19 guerrilla movement.
- In addition to his criticism of Petro, the Libertarian Milei also targeted other regional leaders in excerpts of the interview, including Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Food shortages and power outages: protest action in Cuba: No electricity for hours and hardly any food - The situation is extremely tense for many people in ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/amerika/kuba-proteste-stromausfaelle-100.html
Hundreds of protesters have taken to the streets in Cuba in recent days as the country faces food shortages and near-full day blackouts.
Trump signals Cuban regime could ‘be changed’ if he’s reelected: Former President Trump signaled that the leadership in Cuba could “be changed” if he’s reelected ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4551059-trump-signals-cuban-regime-could-be-changed-reelected/
Cuba’s Lifeline: Russia’s Support Amid Crisis: Cuba faces dire power and food shortages, causing widespread protests, the most significant since 2021 but Russia ...
riotimesonline.com/cubas-lifeline-russias-support-amid-crisis/
Cubans await promised government intervention as peso slides further: The Cuban government has promised to take decisive action this month to halt a slide in the ...
reuters.com/world/americas/cubans-await-promised-government-intervention-peso-slides-further-2024-03-13/
TRUST—More than a decade ago, the Occupy movement showed the left’s deep distrust in the government to solve America’s problems. Today ... Show more #trust #USpolitics #rebuildingtrust #specialproject #news #csmonitor #ap #worldnews #world #MonitorDifference #valuesjournalism
Now, as always, Cuban politics matter more than Cuban people | Opinion: Deeper Cuban suffering has sparked new protests, writes WLRN Americas Editor Tim Padgett ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/24/now-as-always-cuban-politics-matter-more-than-cuban-people-opinion/
Cuban musicians struggle to reach American audiences amid shifting diplomatic relations
pbs.org/newshour/show/cuban-musicians-struggle-to-reach-american-audiences-amid-shifting-diplomatic-relations
Ukraine official: Cubans are arriving in Russia. Are they workers or soldiers? | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/article286547070.html
Food, electricity and freedom: citizen protest is reactivated in Cuba: The massive mobilizations last weekend on the island are the response to citizens’ fatigue ...
english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-26/food-electricity-and-freedom-citizen-protest-is-reactivated-in-cuba.html
Cuba Economic Crisis: Cuba protests food shortage, electricity cut : Cubans are suffering from great hardships as they continue to battle power outages ...
wionews.com/videos/cuba-economic-crisis-cuba-protests-food-shortage-electricity-cut-705006
Cuba, desperate for US thaw, files formal note of protest: Cuban officials are pushing every button at their disposal to get the Biden administration’s attention ...
thehill.com/latino/4539876-cuba-protests-havana-us-relations-florida/
Cuba Races to Head Off Protests as Shortages Spread, Tensions Build: The Communist government has limited resources to improve living conditions before the ...
wsj.com/world/americas/cuba-races-to-head-off-protests-as-shortages-spread-tensions-build-c8acbe6f
Cuba Blasts U.S. Embargo as Protesters Decry Power Blackouts & Food Shortages: The Cuban government is accusing the United States of inciting recent protests in ...
democracynow.org/2024/3/20/headlines/cuba_blasts_us_embargo_as_protesters_decry_power_blackouts_food_shortages
Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel blasts 'interventionist' U.S. amid protests over shortages
nbcnews.com/news/latino/cuban-president-miguel-diaz-canel-blasts-interventionist-us-protests-s-rcna144122
Cuba seeks UN food aid as economic crisis deepens: Scarcity strikes Cuba with milk and bread being in short supply amid a deepening hard currency crisis ...
dw.com/en/cuba-seeks-un-food-aid-as-economic-crisis-deepens/a-68443716
New research finds no conclusive evidence of brain injury in Havana syndrome cases
wionews.com/world/new-research-finds-no-conclusive-evidence-of-brain-injury-in-havana-syndrome-cases-701645
Quick Glance: Study Finds No Brain Injuries in 'Havana Syndrome' Patients
- A five-year study by the National Institutes of Health revealed no brain injuries among U.S. diplomats and government employees suffering from mysterious health problems previously known as 'Havana syndrome.'
- While the study did not provide an explanation for the symptoms, it found no significant differences in brain volume, structure, or cognitive tests between the affected individuals and healthy government workers.
- Approximately 28% of Havana syndrome cases were diagnosed with a balance problem called 'persistent postural-perceptual dizziness,' linked to inner-ear issues and severe stress.
- The results indicate that there is no evidence that a foreign power or external phenomenon has caused persistent or detectable pathophysiologic changes that could explain the symptoms of Havana syndrome.
Biden administration discussing using Guantanamo Bay to process possible influx of Haitian migrants
cnn.com/2024/03/13/politics/biden-administration-guantanamo-bay-haitian-migrants/
Paid articlePaid Cuba’s Energy Dilemma: An Urgent Call for Reform: Cuba is currently grappling with a severe energy crisis, as detailed in a revealing report by the NGO Cuba ...
riotimesonline.com/cubas-energy-dilemma-an-urgent-call-for-reform/
Food shortages leave Cubans in anguish over next meal: A clamor over food shortages and blackouts led hundreds of people to demonstrate in at least four Cuban ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_184721
N. Korean delegation visits Laos: KCNA: A North Korean delegation led by a senior official visited Laos and stressed the North's policy of bolstering defense ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/03/103_371736.html
Bill Maher on Launching Podcast Network, Ensuring Trump Loses Election: Bill Maher is launching Club Random Studios, a podcast network with hosts Sage Steele ...
variety.com/2024/digital/news/bill-maher-club-random-studios-trump-losing-election-1235951652/
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