A Canadian citizen jailed in Havana speaks out on his experience with an anti-corruption campaign in Cuba that has seen several foreign businessmen imprisoned. Doesn’t sound like fund to me.
Read Julian Sher and Juan O. Tamayo’s Miami Herald article here:
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You can hardly blame Cuban citizens for trying to make ends meet. Because, except for a handful of people on the island, Cuban citizens have nothing, literally. So, when the Cuban cabinet hears about irregularities in international deals and the growing problem of gasoline thefts, do you have any sympathy for the State? Not me.… Continue Reading
What happens when Criollo travels Down Under? In the case of Cuban tobacco, it’s not good. Cuba is joining Honduras, Ukraine and the Dominican Republic, complaining that Australia’s strict law prohibiting branded packaging violates its intellectual property rights. If you’re a geek IP lawyer, this is an interesting case. If you’re a fan of Cuban… Continue Reading
In the words of a Florida Appeals Court, you can’t kick a country when it’s down. And if you’ve been to Cuba lately, you know it’s down. The Court told the State of Florida it overstepped its bounds (broke the law) when it prohibited government contracts with companies whose parent firms deal with Cuba. In… Continue Reading
The relationship between the U.S. and Cuba isn’t improving anytime soon, despite Beyonce and Jay Z. Although the Z Couple set off a media firestorm, Cuba will get off the list only if the White House certifies that it has promised not to engage in terrorism. Read Juan O. Tamayo’s Miami Herald article here: http://hrld.us/ZpG6vP… Continue Reading
If you’re willing to take the risk of your property being confiscated at any moment for any reason by the cash-strapped government, then La Habana might be for you. Private home sales in Cuba are now legal-and brisk, despite a ban on brokers, limited advertising and lousy Internet service. Somehow, it’s working. Read Peter Orsi’s… Continue Reading