Thursday, August 29, 2013

SOS — Ivan Fernandez

SOS — Ivan Fernandez Depreste — On the Brink of Death. Sentenced to two years in prison for participating in a peaceful march, the political prisoner has been on a hunger strike since 30 July. 

Rosa Maria Paya

Cuban Bloggers On The Embargo

Cuban bloggers inside and outside of the island have held a form of protest this week through posts in which they report their experiences on the economic embargo of the United States against Cuba that has lasted half a century......more>

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Cuban Americans For Engagement

Advocating for a new U.S. policy towards Cuba, based on the principles of pragmatic engagement, citizen exchange, open trade and diplomatic cooperation.For over 50 years the United States has pursued a policy of isolation towards Cuba, which has not only failed to produce its stated goals, it has also worked to the detriment of U.S. national and economic interests and has isolated our country from the region and the rest of the world.Cuban Americans for Engagement (C.A.F.E.) formed to address this issue......more>

Monday, August 26, 2013

Friday, August 23, 2013

Yoani’s Book in English

Havana Real: One Woman Fights to Tell the Truth about Cuba Today

Cuban Exiles on the 'Unwanted' List

Cuban passport with the "sticker" that allows its holder to board a plane from Madrid to Havana......more>

Anti-Castro Lobby Keeps Embargo In Place