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Author: Bob Arnold Esq.
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Cuba: Mexico’s Calderon Visits La Habana
Mexican President Felipe Calderon arrived in Cuba last week and said he planned to “intensify” the relationship between the two countries and “take it to its best level.” “For us, Cuba and Mexico are in a renewed phase of their bilateral relationship,” he said during a brief airport ceremony. He’s obviously not trying to make … Read more
Cuba: On Their Own
From cradle to grave, the socialist state is supposed to take care of its citizens. In the case of Cuba, they’ll stick to the scrip when it’s convenient. As La Havana moves people off state payrolls, Cubans are dealing with self-employment. What’s the expression I’m looking for here…”Out of the frying pan and into the … Read more
Anti-Cuba Law Invalid
They wouldn’t pass a law just for show would they? According to County Attorney Robert Cuevas, they did just that. Cuevas concluded that the new state law restricting businesses linked to Cuba conflicts with federal law and should be ‘inoperative’ in Miami-Dade. However, try telling that to la gente de Miami. Read Patricia Mazzei’s Miami Herald article … Read more
Pope Opines on Cuba
What is it they say about the pot? Well it’s the Pope this time, calling the kettle black. He arrives in Cuba on Monday, and already, he’s offering opinions about the Cuban government. Fidel Castro has half a mind to detain him! Read JUAN O. Tamayo’s Miami Herald article here: http://bit.ly/GWvQ3H – Brought to you … Read more
Cuba: Talks Planned
Most people would suggest that talking things out is a good first step in resolving conflicts. However, for a certain constituency, talks with the other side are unacceptable. In a controversial move, the Cuban mission in Washington will host a meeting in April with what it calls ‘respectful’ Cubans living in the United States. I … Read more
Cuba: Guantánamo Is Going Green
One of these days in the not too distant future, Cuba will be a major tourist destination. One of the spots that might open itself up is the U.S. controlled portion of the island which houses the internationally notorious prison, Guantánamo. Better known for its experiment in offshore detention, interrogation and military justice, Guantánamo is … Read more
Cuba: Fidel Long-Winded Until The End
Probably all themes we’ve heard before, like those old stories from your grandfather that you’ve heard a thousand times. Fidel Castro spent six hours presenting a two-volume memoir to an audience at a Havana convention center, state media said recently. It was a rare appearance for the retired and increasingly reclusive former Cuban leader. Thank … Read more
Cuban Oil Safe?
With memories of the BP oil spill fresh in our minds, Scarabeo 9, a Spanish company’s leased oil rig, is in place for exploratory drilling off the Cuban coast. Stateside, we’re readying the response plans in case a spill reaches the United States. If it happens, perhaps we can line the streets shouting “keep your … Read more
Cuba: Smithsonian Travel Questioned
Let it not be said that Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is not doing her job. Of course, her job is pandering to her hardcore constituents who believe – fifty years later, mind you – that their efforts are weakening the Cuban regime’s stranglehold on power. Towards that end, she is ensuring that Congressional investigators will review the … Read more
Cuba: U.S. Okay With Oil For Cuba
You know that embargo thing that’s been in place for over 50 years, you know how the U.S. and Cuba are at “war”, and you know how the U.S. Government is opposed to anything that bespeaks of economic development for Cuba? Well, Black Gold has a way of changing people’s opinions. Although, plans for oil … Read more
Cuba in the News!- Cuba and America: Beyond Cold War Vendettas - Huffington Post (blog) June 2, 2012
- UN panel blasts Cuba on human rights abuses - MiamiHerald.com June 2, 2012
- On visits to Cuba, Congressman Rivera needs to get a grip - MiamiHerald.com June 2, 2012
- Prominent baseball trainer arrested for human smuggling - CBSSports.com June 1, 2012
- Cuban names: Please call me... Canned Meat - BBC News June 1, 2012BBC NewsCuban names: Please call me... Canned MeatBBC NewsBy Sarah Rainsford BBC News, Cuba In many Latin American countries, traditional names like Jose or Isabel remain popular, but in Cuba anything goes. Parents just love to experiment. As a journalist in Cuba, posing certain questions can be tricky, ...
- Cuba to resume taxing imported food - China Daily June 2, 2012
- Authentic Cuba Travel Offers Incredible Access with their Havana Jazz Festival ... - Mesh Press (press release) June 2, 2012
- Mariela Castro: Cuba's electoral system is open and fair - MiamiHerald.com May 31, 2012
- US man jailed for 1968 hijack to Cuba to be re-sentenced - Reuters May 31, 2012
- Repsol's likely departure a blow to Cuba's oil hopes - Reuters May 31, 2012
