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Comenzaremos la primera parte del programa hablando de la posible renovación del acuerdo comercial entre Canadá, México y Estados Unidos; y de un paquete de reformas económicas anunciado por Miguel Diaz-Canel para aliviar la crisis que atraviesa Cuba. Hablaremos también de un estudio que muestra que los humanos prefieren caminar en sentido antihorario; y por último, de las tres ceremonias de apertura de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. Nuestro diálogo gramatical ilustrará ejemplos de Emphatic value of definite articles mientras hablamos del aguará guazú, el cánido más grande de Sudamérica. Cerraremos la emisión explorando el uso de la frase Poner sal en la herida. En este segmento hablaremos del cantante argentino Jorge Cafrune, quien desafió la censura en tiempos de dictadura militar. - Norteamérica debate el futuro de su tratado de libre comercio - Cuba anuncia novedoso programa económico para hacer frente a la crisis - Estudio demuestra que los humanos prefieren moverse en sentido antihorario - Arranca la Copa del Mundo 2026 en Canadá, Estados Unidos y México - El cánido más grande de Sudamérica es un animal solitario y huidizo - El gaucho rebelde del folklore latinoamericano
The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package on Friday after an overnight vote-a-rama on Capitol Hill. The Senate voted 52–47 to approve the legislation, with no support from Democrats. The bill funds Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through the remainder of President Donald Trump's second term, and now heads to the House. The legislation follows months of partisan clashes over immigration enforcement and Homeland Security funding.The United States imposed new sanctions on Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel, his wife, and several other officials on Thursday. The move follows a broader sanctions push under Trump aimed at increasing pressure on the Cuban government over repression and national security concerns. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Cuba has been the world capital for radical left-wing terrorism for decades, accusing the regime of recruiting, training, and backing violent Marxist movements across the hemisphere and beyond.Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez called the sanctions "despicable" in a post on social media, describing them as the latest example of U.S. interventionism. "Every U.S. action aimed at creating a scenario of conflict between the two countries is doomed to failure," Rodriguez said.Trump has announced plans for what he calls "The Greatest Rally, Ever" in Washington, as part of celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary. The president says the event will feature patriotic music, military bands, and performances by Lee Greenwood and Christopher Macchio. The president is also promoting a series of restoration and construction projects across the capital, including repairs to fountains and the iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
C'était il y a vingt ans à São Paulo, le poumon économique du géant latino-américain. Pendant une dizaine de jours, le crime organisé a mené une vague d'attaques sans précédent contre la police et des institutions publiques. Entre le 12 et le 20 mai 2006, plus de 400 personnes ont été tuées, plongeant la mégapole dans la terreur. L'événement a traumatisé São Paulo et révélé au grand public la puissance d'un groupe criminel appelé le « Primeiro Comando da Capital », le PCC. Un groupe qui, vingt ans plus tard, est devenu l'une des organisations criminelles les plus puissantes au monde. Le récit d'Achim Lippold, du service International de RFI. À lire aussiBrésil : 20 ans après les attaques de 2006, le PCC devenu empire mondial du crime Un décret minier instauré dans l'opacité En Haïti, plusieurs ONG dénoncent l'opacité dans laquelle a été mis en place un nouveau décret minier par le gouvernement, rapporte l'agence Alterpresse, qui évoque aussi les nouveaux salaires minimums, enfin officiels. L'agence revient également sur le discours du Premier ministre lors de la fête du drapeau hier, son appel à l'unité nationale face aux violences des groupes armés. Entretien avec Gotson Pierre, directeur d'Alterpresse. Les États-Unis accentuent leur pression sur Cuba Washington a adopté, lundi 18 mai 2026, de nouvelles sanctions contre des responsables cubains, alors que les négociations avec La Havane sont dans l'impasse et que l'hypothèse d'une intervention militaire se fait de plus en plus insistante. Le président Miguel Diaz Canel a mis en garde contre un « bain de sang ». Explications de François-Damien Bourgery, du service International de RFI. À écouter aussiPénurie de carburant à Cuba: l'offre d'aide américaine est «immorale» si Washington maintient le blocus Neymar dans la sélection brésilienne pour le Mondial Au Brésil, c'est la fin d'un long suspense : Neymar disputera bien le mois prochain la Coupe du Monde 2026 de football. La star, pourtant à court de forme, a été sélectionnée hier soir (18 mai 2026) par le patron de la Seleçao, Carlo Ancelotti qui présentait sa liste des 26 joueurs retenus à l'occasion d'une grande cérémonie. Cette sélection a provoqué l'enthousiasme dans le pays, rapporte Eric Mamruth, du service Sports de RFI. À lire aussiUn quatrième et dernier Mondial pour Neymar
CIA chief makes rare trip to Cuba as oil terminals run dry, meanwhile US media reports say Washington is preparing criminal charges against its former leader Raul Castro. Also in the programme: why nationalist vigilante groups are spreading across Russia; and a French museum holds a display of famous art works from the Second World War in order to reunite them with their rightful owners.(Image: A vintage car passes by images of late Cuban President Fidel Castro, Cuba's former President Raul Castro and Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel displayed on a billboard in Havana. Credit: REUTERS/Norlys Perez)
President Donald Trump told PBS News this week that his offensive in the Middle East has a “very good chance of ending.” Just days later though, the U.S. traded fire with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening an already fragile ceasefire. The U.S. is still hoping for a “serious offer” from Iran on a proposal to end the war, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, even as the threat of escalation looms.Donald Trump isn't on the ballot in the upcoming Indiana primary. But his agenda certainly is. In late 2025, GOP state lawmakers resisted efforts by the White House to redraw Indiana's congressional map. Now, Trump allies are running to unseat them.The Trump administration has opened an investigation into Smith College, a women-only institution of higher education, over its 2015 decision to admit trans women as students.And, in global news, the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was tested this week when American forces launched “self-defense strikes” in the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian forces targeted three Navy destroyers, though none were struck.These strikes come as Iran reviews the latest U.S. proposal to end the war which American officials hope will result in a “serious offer” from Iran, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.President Donald Trump claimed this week that the U.S. will be taking over Cuba “almost immediately.” The backlash from the island nation was swift, with Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel calling the American administration fascist.On Monday, and despite the ceasefire, Israeli attacks killed 17 people in southern Lebanon.We cover the most important stories from around the world in the News Roundup.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 5-points this morning from last week's close, at 35,422 on turnover of $5.9-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan closed at a historical high Friday with large-cap tech stocks in focus after Israel said it was seeking direct talks with Lebanon. Analysts say market sentiment improved around the region and in Taiwan, investors rushed to buy into tech stocks. Southern Taiwan Sees High Temps Southern Taiwan is seeing summer-like heat today, ahead of a series of weather fronts moving in later this week. The Central Weather Administration has issued heat advisories for Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Taitung, warning of temperatures at or above 36 degrees around midday. Taitung County is also on alert for foehn wind conditions. Independent meteorologist Wu De-rong says today and tomorrow will be sunny and stable (穩定) across the island, with morning fog possible in some areas and afternoon heat comparable to midsummer. Wu says a weak front is forecast to drift near northern Taiwan on the 15th and 16th, bringing occasional brief showers to the north while the rest of the island stays mostly sunny. And another weak front is expected to brush through on the 17th and 18th, bringing intermittent showers to the north and east, with the central and southern regions staying partly cloudy and hot. (NS) Easter truce that wasn't Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating (違反) a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday. The armed forces on both sides said they had recorded thousands of ceasefire violations… Donna Warder again. Cuba President: US No Valid Reasons to Attack Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the U.S. has no valid reason to attack the island or to try to depose him. In an interview aired Sunday, he warned that an invasion would be costly and affect regional security. He said Cubans would defend themselves if necessary. The interview comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. Diaz-Canel has accused the U.S. of a hostile (敵對的) policy and expresses willingness for dialogue without conditions. Cuba blames a U.S. energy blockade for its deepening woes, with a lack of petroleum affecting the island's health system, public transportation and the production of goods and services. The arrival of a Russian tanker carrying 730,000 barrels of crude oil in Cuba in March marked the island's first oil shipment in three months. Russia has promised to send a second tanker. UK Olivier Awards The Olivier Awards have recognized top achievements in London theater, opera, and dance for 2026. "Paddington The Musical" wins big, taking home awards for New Musical, Actor-Musical, Supporting Actress-Musical, Supporting Actor-Musical, Director, Set Design, and Costume Design. "Punch" is named Best New Play, while "Oh, Mary!" wins for New Entertainment or Comedy. Rosamund Pike and Jack Holden are honored as Best Actress and Actor in a Play. The Special Award goes to Elaine Paige. The awards were handed out on Sunday, celebrating excellence across various (各種各樣的) categories in the performing arts. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 挺你所想！與你一起生活的銀行 2026/6/30 前使用中信銀行 ATM 完成指定交易就有機會抽中 10,000 點 OPENPOINT。 了解更多>https://sofm.pse.is/8xs6bc 現在把「中信行動銀行 APP」設為桌面小工具 Widget， 出入帳金額不同會顯示不同的插畫圖示，超萌動作或搞怪迷因等你來蒐集！ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
Brannagh Rattigan delivers the news on the construction of the White House ballroom, Cuba's president Miguel Diaz-Canel saying he will not step down despite U.S. pressure, and a Philadelphia parking garage collapse on 4/10/26.
L'Argentine commémore aujourd'hui les 50 ans du coup d'État militaire. Le 24 mars 1976, sous prétexte de lutter contre la subversion communiste, une junte militaire renverse le gouvernement démocratique et prend le pouvoir. Jusqu'en 1983, la junte met en place un plan systématique de disparition forcée des opposants qui fait 30 000 victimes selon les organisations de mémoire, dont une vingtaine de Français, dont Françoise Dauthier. Un demi-siècle plus tard, sa petite-fille s'est lancée dans un projet artistique, mémoriel et identitaire sur les traces de sa grand-mère disparue. Notre correspondant Théo Conscience l'a rencontrée à Buenos Aires. Nouvelles révélations sur les liens en Javier Milei et Mauricio Novelli, impliqué dans le scandale de la cryptomonnaie $LIBRA L'homme avait ses entrées à la Casa Rosada, le palais présidentiel, nous apprend La Nacion. Quelques mois avant l'affaire $LIBRA, Mauricio Novelli présente à Javier Milei « deux projets confidentiels pour monétiser l'image présidentielle », écrit le quotidien. Il lui propose de frapper des pièces d'or et d'argent à son effigie et de lancer une ligne de vêtements : tee-shirts, casquettes, capes de pluie, sac à dos et même des tronçonneuses et des boissons énergisantes reprenant des slogans ou des photos du président. L'idée, précise La Nacion, ce n'est pas seulement de vendre des objets. Non, c'est de vendre un « lifestyle », un style de vie reposant sur l'image de Javier Milei, comme le font les célébrités. Les deux projets n'ont jamais abouti parce que le scandale LIBRA a éclaté, indique La Nacion. Mais aussi parce que certains, au sein de l'équipe de Javier Milei, ne les voyaient pas d'un très bon œil, estimant qu'éthiquement, un président ne peut pas faire ce genre de choses. À Cuba, la flottille internationale « Nuestra América » suscite des critiques Oui, ce convoi qui a pour objectif d'acheminer de l'aide et de dénoncer le blocus américain, fait l'objet de railleries. Dans un éditorial, le Washington Post traite les membres de cette opération - certains, comme Jeremy Corbin ou Pablo Iglesias, sont arrivés ce week-end par avion, d'autres sont encore en mer - d'« idiots utiles ». « Se rendre dans un pays pauvre et séjourner dans un hôtel 5 étoiles, quel bel exemple de solidarité ! », ironise le quotidien. Samedi, l'hôtel dans lequel certains manifestants avaient de l'électricité grâce à un générateur, alors que tout le pays connaissait sa 2è coupure générale, en quelques jours, raconte le New York Times. « Socialistes au champagne », « gauche caviar »... Sur les réseaux sociaux, les critiques pleuvent, rapporte le quotidien. Des critiques qui viennent de Cubains en exil hostiles au régime mais aussi de Cubains qui vivent toujours sur l'île, notamment Yoani Sanchez, célèbre journaliste indépendante, qui a dénoncé sur X la rencontre entre des membres de la flottille et le président cubain, Miguel Diaz-Canel, relève le New York Times. « Ils affirment qu'ils sont venus soutenir le peuple cubain » (...) mais « ils se prennent en photo avec ceux qui nous oppriment. Ils sourient avec ceux qui détruisent notre nation. » « La vérité, c'est que les États-Unis n'ont pas fait autant de mal à Cuba que la dictature communiste », abonde le Washington Post. Pour le quotidien, les membres de la flottille ne s'intéressent à Cuba que parce que cela leur permet de critiquer l'administration Trump. Aux États-Unis, le Pentagone durcit les restrictions imposées aux journalistes Les journalistes ne sont plus du tout les bienvenus. « Ils devront quitter l'espace de travail qui leur était réservé jusqu'à présent au sein du célèbre bâtiment (le « couloir de correspondants », voilà comment s'appelle cette zone réservée à la presse) et devront s'installer dans un autre immeuble à part », écrit le Washington Post. Les journalistes ne pourront plus entrer dans le Pentagone quand ils le souhaitent. Ils devront être accompagnés par des personnels du ministère de la Défense. Officiellement, ces nouvelles règles sont dues à des raisons de sécurité. Mais le Washington Post souligne qu'elles ont été annoncées juste après un revers judiciaire important. Vendredi, un juge a déclaré inconstitutionnelle la politique d'accréditation du Pentagone. Politique qu'avaient refusée la plupart des grands médias qui avaient donc perdu leur accès au Pentagone. Aujourd'hui, ils peuvent à nouveau travailler au Pentagone mais dans des conditions très limitées. Alors que le pays est intervenu au Venezuela et est actuellement en guerre contre l'Iran, « nous nous demandons pourquoi le Pentagone choisit de réduire la liberté de la presse qui est essentielle », écrit l'Assocation de la presse du Pentagone. Le New York Times a annoncé qu'il allait à nouveau saisir la justice. Haïti : inquiétudes autour de la situation à Pétion-Ville Comme tous les mardis, Anne Cantener s'entretient de l'actualité haïtienne avec Gotson Pierre, directeur d'Alterpresse. Le journaliste parle de la situation à Pétion-Ville où « se concentrent bureaux et activités administratives » et où « la densité de population a explosé » sans aménagement, ni infrastructures adaptés. Or, il s'agit d'une zone sismique, s'inquiète Alterpresse. L'agence de presse relaie, par ailleurs, l'appel des étudiants en médecine qui dénoncent la fermeture de l'hôpital général de Port-au-Prince depuis plus de deux. « Afin d'assurer la continuité des soins et de leur formation médicale, ils réclament la relocalisation de l'établissement dans des locaux à la périphérie de la capitale », explique Gotson Pierre. Le journal de la 1ère Une nouvelle tendance en Martinique, à l'occasion des élections municipales qui viennent de s'achever : les listes « sans étiquette ».
Sinds de Cubaanse revolutie in 1959 hebben dertien Amerikaanse presidenten geprobeerd hun wil aan het eiland op te leggen en het communistische leiderschap af te zetten. Soms met geweld, zoals JFK die in 1961 een mislukte invasie uitvoerde, soms met zachte aanpak, zoals Obama, die probeerde de betrekkingen te normaliseren. Maar al die 67 jaar al is Cuba geïsoleerd door een Amerikaanse boycot. Donald Trump wil president Miguel Diaz-Canel afzetten, en zou daarmee de eerste van de dertien zijn die het eiland weer onder Amerikaanse voogdij plaatst. Want daar komt het op neer. Cuba was eerst 400 jaar Spaans, maar ook na de onafhankelijkheid in 1902 bleef het in feite een kolonie – nu van Amerika. Van een ‘Cuba libre’ was nooit sprake, behalve in westerse kroegen. Landbouw en industrie waren volledig in Amerikaanse handen, het eiland was een gok- en seksparadijs lang voordat Las Vegas bestond. In 1998 en 2016 probeerde de Trump Corporation voet aan de grond te krijgen om luxe golfclubs te bouwen. We weten dus waar Trump op uit is, via de afzetting van Diaz-Canel à la Maduro, dus volgens het Venezuela-scenario. De nog levende Castro-kliek moet dan uit Amerikaanse hand eten. Maandag zei Trump: ‘Ik geloof dat ik de eer heb om Cuba in te nemen. Ik bedoel, of ik het bevrijd of inneem, ik denk dat ik eerlijk gezegd kan doen wat ik wil.’ Door het wegvallen van de olieaanvoer uit Venezuela en Mexico, op bevel van Trump, is er geen elektriciteit meer. En dus staat niet alleen het dagelijks leven, maar ook de landbouw en de schamele industrie stil. Cuba kan geen kant uit. Voor de val van de Sovjetunie werd de Cubaanse economie overeind gehouden door subsidies uit Moskou. Daarna kwam het toerisme op gang, want bemiddelde westerlingen gingen graag kijken naar die relikwie uit de oude, communistische wereld, met opgeknapte oude huisjes en glimmende Amerikaanse auto’s van vóór de revolutie van 1959. Dat vonden die bemiddelde toeristen, die in aparte hotels of bij mensen thuis logeerden en met apart toeristengeld of dollars moesten betalen, prachtig – ach, wat schattig toch – een soort apies kijken. Ook dat is allemaal weg. Het land valt om, in de grijpgrage armen van Donald Trump, met speciale assistentie van zijn rechterhand Marco Rubio, de zoon van Cubaanse immigranten, klaar om de vastgoed boys ’n girls te laten toeslaan. Cuba mag dan omvallen, het is nog steeds een soeverein land. Hoe zou het komen dat het talkshowcircuit nog niet kraait over de schending van het internationale recht? Of komt dat nog?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sebastian Arcos, Interim Director of the Institute for Cuban Studies at FIU, joins Read Shepherd and Dana McKay with insight into the situation in Cuba as President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirms talks with the Trump administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sebastian Arcos, Interim Director of the Cuban Research Institute at FIU, joins Read Shepherd and Dana McKay with insight into the situation in Cuba as President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirms talks with the Trump administration.
Nathalie Rodriguez joins Read Shepherd and Dana McKay with the latest from Cuba, where President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed talks with the Trump administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nathalie Rodriguez joins Read Shepherd and Dana McKay with the latest from Cuba, where President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed talks with the Trump administration.
Les journalistes et experts de RFI répondent également à vos questions sur le mouvement de manifestations en Iran et les menaces américaines sur Cuba. Tchad : quel sera le poids de la nouvelle coalition d'opposition ? À N'Djamena, sept partis et mouvements de l'opposition ont annoncé la création d'une nouvelle coalition. Baptisée « Sauver la démocratie au Tchad », elle entend faire front commun pour dénoncer « les dérives politiques ». Que sait-on de cette nouvelle alliance ? Qui est à sa tête ? Ces partis qui dénoncent une répression des médias et un recul de la liberté ne risquent-ils pas d'en être eux-mêmes victimes ? Avec Carol Valade, journaliste au service Afrique de RFI, ancien correspondant à N'Djamena. Iran : les manifestants vont-ils faire tomber le régime ? En Iran, les manifestations contre le régime sont entrées dans leur troisième semaine. Malgré la sanglante répression et le blackout numérique pour étouffer toute circulation d'information à l'intérieur du pays et vers l'extérieur, la mobilisation ne faiblit pas. Ce mouvement de révolte est-il différent des précédentes vagues de manifestation ? Le régime iranien peut-il tomber sans une intervention de l'étranger ? Iran : l'ayatollah Khamenei est-il vraiment prêt à dialoguer avec Donald Trump ? Après ses menaces d'une opération militaire, Donald Trump a déclaré dimanche (11 janvier 2026) que les dirigeants iraniens étaient prêts à négocier et qu'une réunion était en préparation. Le lendemain, la diplomatie iranienne a confirmé qu'un canal de communication était « ouvert » avec l'émissaire américain pour le Moyen-Orient. Est-il crédible que Téhéran accepte des pourparlers ? Quelle peut-être la nature de ces négociations ? Avec Azadeh Kian, professeure émérite de sociologie à l'Université Paris Cité. Cuba : La Havane cédera‑t‑elle aux menaces de Trump « avant qu'il ne soit trop tard » ? Depuis la chute du président vénézuélien Nicolas Maduro, Donald Trump met la pression sur le pouvoir cubain. « Il n'y aura plus ni pétrole ni argent vénézuéliens pour Cuba » prévient-il, en conseillant au président Miguel Diaz-Canel de conclure « un accord avant qu'il ne soit trop tard ». Cuba peut-elle se passer du pétrole vénézuélien ? Sait-on quel type d'accord Washington souhaite négocier avec La Havane ? Avec Jannette Habel, politiste, chercheuse à l'Institut des Hautes Études en Amérique Latine et associée à l'Université Sorbonne Nouvelle.
- Discussions militaires et nucléaires entre les États-Unis et l'Iran - Friedrich Metz, en visite en Inde, veut qu'un accord de libre-échange entre l'Inde et l'UE soit rapidement conclu - Trump lance des poursuite au pénal contre le directeur de la Réserve fédérale, Jerome Powell - Cuba: le président Miguel Diaz-Canel nie toute négociation avec les ÉU Discussion internationale avec Loïc Tassé, spécialiste en politique internationale. Regardez aussi cette discussion en vidéo via https://www.qub.ca/videos ou en vous abonnant à QUB télé : https://www.tvaplus.ca/qub ou sur la chaîne YouTube QUB https://www.youtube.com/@qub_radioPour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr
Professeur de Sciences politiques à l'Université américaine de Paris, Philip Golub analyse pour RFI la politique étrangère de Donald Trump, qui poursuit cette semaine sa tournée en Asie. «America first», l'expression est née dans les années 1920 aux États-Unis, dans la bouche de ceux qui étaient en désaccord avec les engagements internationaux du président de l'époque, puis remise au goût du jour par Donald Trump près d'un siècle après. Il la martèle depuis son retour à la Maison Blanche. Pourtant, Donald Trump est présent sur un maximum de fronts ces derniers mois. Alors comment qualifier la politique étrangère de Donald Trump ? «Les États-Unis sont structurellement une puissance globalisée, nuance Philip Golub. Donald Trump n'est pas un isolationniste, mais un unilatéraliste, qui veut imposer sa volonté dans différents théâtres du monde, selon ce qu'il estime être l'intérêt national des États-Unis, poursuit celui qui enseigne à l'Université américaine de Paris (AUP). Ce qui correspond d'assez près à son intérêt personnel». Il va plus loin : «La politique internationale de Donald Trump est dirigée par son ego». Après la Jamaïque, l'ouragan Melissa touche Cuba et fait au moins 10 morts en Haïti Le jour d'après en Jamaïque. L'ouragan Melissa a traversé l'île des Caraïbes, mardi 28 octobre 2025, laissant de lourds dégâts sur son passage. Un «Désastre !» pour The Jamaica Observer. En Une du journal, s'affiche un amas de tôles et de poutres en partie immergées dans une eau boueuse. The Gleaner, pour sa part, multiplie les adjectifs choc : «Défiguré(e)», écrit le journal en majuscules, à sa Une ce mercredi 29 octobre 2025. «Ravagé(e)», lit-on aussi en titre d'un article sur son site. Le quotidien décrit les arbres arrachés, les lignes téléphoniques à terre. Melissa a atteint, mercredi 29 octobre 2025, le sud-est de Cuba. Rétrogradé en catégorie 3 (sur 5), mais avec des vents qui peuvent encore souffler à près de 200 km/h. L'ouragan a déjà provoqué «d'importants dégâts», assure le président cubain Miguel Diaz Canel. Plus de 700 000 personnes ont été évacuées. Haïti, pour sa part, n'a pas été touchée directement par l'œil de l'ouragan, mais toute la moitié sud du pays est en alerte rouge, y compris la capitale, Port-au-Prince. Face à cela, les autorités haïtiennes ont déclaré, ce mercredi chômé, explique Gazette Haïti. Objectif : «permettre à la population de se préparer et de réduire les risques liés au passage de l'ouragan», poursuit le site d'information. À lire aussiLa Jamaïque, «zone sinistrée» après le passage de l'ouragan Melissa Brésil : L'opération de police la plus meurtrière de l'histoire de Rio À Rio de Janeiro, une gigantesque opération de police ordonnée par le gouverneur Claudio Castro s'est soldée, mardi 28 octobre 2025, par au moins 132 morts. Ce mercredi matin, des dizaines cadavres ont été alignés dans la rue par les habitants eux-mêmes, dans l'un des quartiers visés par l'opération, écrit Folha de Sao Paulo sur son site. Les familles cherchent à identifier les victimes. D'après les autorités, les policiers visaient des membres du principal groupe criminel de la ville, le Comando Vermelho. À lire aussiScène de guerre à Rio de Janeiro: des dizaines de morts dans une opération anti-drogue
Impressive, meaningful and historic — such were the keywords used by global leaders as they marveled at China's military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45) and the World Anti-Fascist War.“令人印象深刻、富有意义且具有历史意义”——这是各国领导人在赞叹中国纪念中国人民抗日战争（1931-1945年）暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年阅兵仪式时，所使用的关键词。President Xi Jinping was joined by 26 foreign heads of state and government, as well as parliamentary speakers, deputy prime ministers and high-level representatives from different countries, on Wednesday as he oversaw a parade that showcased a range of China's new military hardware.周三，习近平主席同26位外国国家元首、政府首脑以及各国议会领导人、副总理和高级代表一道，出席阅兵观礼。此次阅兵展示了中国一系列新型军事装备。For the global leaders, the experience at the Tian'anmen Rostrum, where they witnessed the commemoration firsthand, was both awe-inspiring and thought-provoking.对于各国领导人而言，在天安门城楼亲身体验这场纪念活动，亲眼见证阅兵全过程，既令人心潮澎湃，也引人深思。According to a report by Russia's state news agency TASS, Russian President Vladimir Putin described Beijing's commemorative events as "held brilliantly, and simply very well, at a high level".据俄罗斯国家通讯社塔斯社报道，俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔・普京称北京的纪念活动“举办得非常出色，水准极高，令人赞叹”。Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, writing on his X account, highlighted that the commemoration "serves as a symbol of China's strength and courage as a nation steadfastly fighting for independence, safeguarding sovereignty, and actively playing a role in realizing world peace".印度尼西亚总统普拉博沃・苏比安托在其X平台账号上发文指出，此次纪念活动“是中国作为一个国家的力量与勇气的象征——中国坚定争取独立、维护主权，并积极为实现世界和平发挥作用”。"On this occasion, I conveyed my appreciation for the significant contributions of the People's Republic of China in maintaining global security," he wrote on Thursday, adding, "Upholding the spirit of the Victory Day, let us continue to strengthen the sustainable cooperation between Indonesia and China for the benefit of both countries."“值此之际，我对中华人民共和国在维护全球安全方面所作出的重大贡献表示赞赏。”他于周四写道，并补充道，“让我们秉持胜利日精神，继续加强印度尼西亚与中国之间的可持续合作，以造福两国人民。”The press service of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev wrote in a post on X that the event reaffirmed Uzbekistan's foreign policy commitment to "fostering friendship and constructive dialogue for peace, sustainable development and prosperity".乌兹别克斯坦总统沙夫卡特・米尔济约耶夫的新闻办公室在X平台的一篇帖子中表示，此次活动再次彰显了乌兹别克斯坦在外交政策上的承诺，即“为实现和平、可持续发展与繁荣，推动友好关系与建设性对话”。In a bilateral meeting with Xi on Thursday, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa extended congratulations to China for hosting a "spectacular parade", saying the event was "something out of this world".在周四与习近平的双边会晤中，津巴布韦总统埃默森·姆南加古瓦就中国举办一场“壮观的阅兵式”向中国表示祝贺，称该活动“超凡脱俗”。"Undoubtedly, the commemorations will go a long way to promote the correct historical narrative of China's great contribution to World War II. The spirit of resilience of the Chinese people and their ironclad strength will remain a source of inspiration for generations to come," Mnangagwa said.“毫无疑问，此次纪念活动将极大地推动人们正确认识中国在二战中所作出的重大贡献这一历史事实。中国人民坚韧不拔的精神及其坚不可摧的力量，将继续成为激励世世代代的精神源泉。”姆南加古瓦表示。In a video posted on his account on X, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that while some people interpreted the parade as a demonstration of China's military strength, he believes the event should "be viewed in the context of the serious statements made by Chinese President Xi Jinping".斯洛伐克总理罗伯特・菲科在其X账号发布的一段视频中表示，虽然有些人将此次阅兵解读为中国军事实力的展示，但他认为应该“从中国国家主席习近平发表的重要讲话这一背景下去看待”此次活动。"The Chinese president made it very clear that the world is facing a choice between peace and war, and that China has the will to play a decisive role in shaping the new peaceful order of the world," he said.“中国国家主席明确表示，当今世界正面临和平与战争的选择，而中国有意愿在构建世界新和平秩序中发挥决定性作用。”他说道。"I once again express my regret that the top representatives of the EU member states were absent from such a global event," Fico said. "If they thought that by doing so they would isolate China's celebrations of victory in World War II, they badly miscalculated."“对于欧盟成员国最高代表缺席这一全球性活动，我再次表示遗憾。”菲佐表示，“如果他们认为此举能孤立中国的二战胜利纪念活动，那他们就大错特错了。”Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said it was an honor for him and his wife to view the event from the Tian'anmen Rostrum, adding that he thanks the Chinese president for "this meaningful and historic experience".马来西亚总理安华・易卜拉欣表示，能与夫人在天安门城楼观看此次活动，对他而言是一份荣幸。他还补充道，感谢中国国家主席给予他“这段富有意义且具有历史意义的经历”。"Beyond the impressive display of China's military assets, the parade stood as a powerful symbol of resistance against tyranny, oppression, aggression, greed for power, colonialism and imperialism — dark chapters in the history of human civilization," he said.他表示：“除了中国令人印象深刻的军事装备展示外，此次阅兵更是反抗暴政、压迫、侵略、权力贪欲、殖民主义与帝国主义的有力象征——这些都是人类文明史上的黑暗篇章。”"Yet, eight decades after the war's end, the world continues to face injustices and atrocities that unfold openly, often without challenge from major powers who speak loudly of democracy and human rights. True peace demands courage and firm conviction to reject injustice in all its forms," he said.他表示：“然而，在战争结束80年后，世界仍在遭遇各类不公与暴行，这些现象公然发生，而那些高谈民主与人权的大国往往对此无动于衷。真正的和平需要勇气与坚定的信念，去抵制一切形式的不公。”Miguel Diaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Cuban president, said on his social media account, "Between a millennial history and a present that inspires millions, China leads today the battle for the rescue of multilateralism and global governance."古巴共产党中央委员会第一书记、古巴国家主席米格尔・迪亚斯-卡内尔在其社交媒体账号上表示：“在拥有千年历史的积淀与激励着数百万人的当下之间，中国如今正引领着维护多边主义、完善全球治理的斗争。”"Proud to support and share those postulates, Cuba is honored to attend the commemoration of the V-Day," he wrote.“古巴自豪地支持并认同这些原则，能出席此次胜利日纪念活动，我们深感荣幸。”他写道。Former Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama said in an interview on his return to Japan after taking part in the V-Day events that he was deeply struck by the conviction that Japan must learn from history in order to face the future.日本前首相鸠山由纪夫在出席胜利日活动后返回日本接受采访时表示，他深切感受到，日本必须以史为鉴，才能面向未来，这一信念给他留下了深刻印象。"I, as a Japanese, attended the commemoration with a sense of reflection and remorse. I am grateful to have been invited to take part in the ceremony; it was highly meaningful," he told China Central Television.他在接受中国中央电视台采访时表示：“作为一名日本人，我怀着反思与愧疚的心情出席了此次纪念活动。非常感谢能受邀参与这一仪式，它具有极高的意义。”
Hundreds and thousands of Cubans have arrived in the US since 2022, power outages are becoming more frequent and the island does not generate enough from exports to pay for its imports, does anything remain of the "achievements of the Revolution" such as: health, education and social equality? On the LatinNews podcast this week, we speak to William LeoGrande, Professor of Government and a specialist in Latin American politics and the US Foreign Policy toward Latin America and ask: what next for Cuba and the regime? December 2024 is the 10th anniversary of Obama's decision to normalize relations with the nation, and now Cuba's Miguel Diaz Canel has declared that his country is now in a "wartime economy." Follow LatinNews for analysis on economic, political, and security developments in Latin America & the Caribbean. Twitter: @latinnewslondon LinkedIn: Latin American Newsletters Facebook: @latinnews1967 For more insightful, expert-led analysis on Latin America's political and economic landscape, read our reports for free with a 14-day trial. Get full access to our entire portfolio.
The Cuban government has declared an energy emergency after a huge power cut led to the failure of supplies across the entire country. The blackout came after the Antonio Guiteras power plant in Matanzas - the largest on the island - went offline. The government had already suspended all non-essential public sector services in an effort to conserve supplies. President Miguel Diaz-Canel blamed the decades-long US embargo against his country for the problem.Meanwhile, in China, latest GDP figures show the slowest growth since early 2023. Rahul Tandon examines what's contributing the country's sluggish economy. The global food industry is growing rapidly - some estimates say it's now worth more than $10 trillion. But there are growing concerns about how healthy some of that food is. The UN has stepped in, detailing what they want global food producers to do about food labelling.Also, families of fentanyl victims in the US have asked their government to place tariffs on China - for what they say is its role in the opioid crisis. They have submitted a petition seeking trade countermeasures that include tariffs on a range of Chinese merchandise.Rahul is joined by Katia Dmitrieva, Bloomberg Asia Economics Correspondent, and Andy Uhler - Journalism Fellow at the University of Texas Energy Institute and Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy.
The Cuban government has declared an energy emergency after a massive power cut led to the failure of supplies across the entire country. The total blackout came after the Antonio Guiteras power plant in Matanzas - the largest on the island - went offline. The government had already suspended all non-essential public sector services in an effort to conserve supplies. President Miguel Diaz-Canel blamed the decades-long US embargo against his country for the problem. Meanwhile, in China, what do latest GDP figures mean for the country's economy? Results show the slowest growth since early 2023, but officials remain upbeat about future growth. We examine what's contributing the country's sluggish economy. Also, the global food industry is growing rapidly - some estimates say its now worth more than $10 trillion. But there are growing concerns about how healthy some of that food is. The UN has stepped in, detailing what they want global food producers to do about food labelling.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!
Qué hay detrás del llamado del presidente Miguel Diaz-Canel de nombrar una economía de guerra en Cuba luego de años de malestar de la población por la deteriorada situación financiera, analizamos esa pregunta con Arturo López, politólogo y economista cubano. Hablamos del nivel inflacionario y los períodos recesivos de la isla en el tiempo reciente.
El régimen cubano ignora la petición de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, que solicitaba vías legales para excarcelar a los presos políticos de la Isla. El plazo de 90 días de este requerimiento expira ahora, y la situación de cientos de manifestantes condenados sigue preocupando a la comunidad internacional. Organizaciones como el Observatorio Cubano de Derechos Humanos denuncian la falta de compromiso del régimen con las instituciones internacionales. Insisten además, en que, al agotar el plazo para responder formalmente al documento de la Comisión Interamericana para excarcelar a los presos políticos de la Isla , el Gobierno de Miguel Diaz-Canel se ensaña con cientos de presos, aparentemente condenados injustamente. Las condiciones penitenciarias siguen siendo muy precarias, especialmente desde las masivas detenciones del 11 de julio de 2021. Berta Soler, líder del grupo disidente Damas de Blanco, insiste en “que el régimen cubano realmente hace caso omiso a una institución prestigiosa que realmente mira más allá y está al corriente de lo que está pasando dentro de Cuba”. Denuncia que el domingo a ella, y a otras 14 mujeres, las detuvierron cuando se dirigían a una iglesia, porque pretendían “participar en las misas organizadas en diferentes provincias “para orar por nuestros seres queridos, para orar por la libertad de los presos políticos”. El Observatorio Cubano de Derechos Humanos también recuerda que el régimen cuenta con vías legales para la excarcelación inmediata de los presos, como el indulto, la libertad condicional, la amnistía o sanciones alternativas. Aunque no existe una cifra oficial y exacta, las organizaciones no gubernamentales estiman en más de 1.000 los presos políticos en la Isla. Cientos de ellos participaron en las masivas protestas de julio de 2021. Algunos recuperarán próximamente su libertad, pero por haber cumplido su pena de dos años. “La gran mayoría están presos todavía en condiciones inhumanas. Hay cinco ‘Damas de Blanco' presas. Hay enfermos en prisión y no les dan su tratamiento médico requerido. La alimentación es pésima, están prácticamente desnutridos. Los presos políticos y otros presos también que no son políticos”. advierte la disidente cubana Berta Soler. A la tensa situación política en ese país, este domingo se sumó una nueva jornada de intensas protestas en Santiago de Cuba, la capital, así como en otras localidades, por los cortes de electricidad y la escasez de alimentos.
The Biden Administration is pursuing a policy of “energy chasing,” where U.S. regulators put pressure on foreign-owned fuel supply companies, shippers and even financial insurers so that they back out of deals to bring “fuel to our ports.”On March 17, there were significant protests in eastern Cuba against the blackouts. The president says the authorities have gone to dialogue with them and explain the country's energy problems. “Two or three [protest] events that were fundamentally peaceful” in Cuba and the Western media creates a narrative of serious instability, says President Miguel Diaz-Canel. Meanwhile “in the world there are more severe protests” and in the U.S. there are protests violently repressed, but these get ignored. We are joined by Gloria La Riva, organizer with the Hatuey Project to discuss the recent protests in Cuba and the ongoing crisis caused by the economic blockade. Then, with the possibility of a new invasion and occupation, we're hearing the same story emerge from Western media and politicians about Haiti: something really bad is happening in Haiti and an invasion is necessary. We are being told that this is the worst ever humanitarian situation in Haiti. As the U.S. Canadian and French governments gathered recently to discuss Haiti's political transition, Haitians get no say over this. When it comes to Haiti, it seems like everyone else gets to decide.We're joined by Kerbie Joseph, a Haitian organizer with the ANSWER Coalition, to talk about how Western colonialism and imperialism are the historical root of and current cause of the problems in Haiti, and what the resistance looks like.Support the show
El régimen cubano ignora la petición de la Comisión Interamericana de Derechos Humanos, que solicitaba vías legales para excarcelar a los presos políticos de la Isla. El plazo de 90 días de este requerimiento expira ahora, y la situación de cientos de manifestantes condenados sigue preocupando a la comunidad internacional. Organizaciones como el Observatorio Cubano de Derechos Humanos denuncian la falta de compromiso del régimen con las instituciones internacionales. Insisten además, en que, al agotar el plazo para responder formalmente al documento de la Comisión Interamericana para excarcelar a los presos políticos de la Isla , el Gobierno de Miguel Diaz-Canel se ensaña con cientos de presos, aparentemente condenados injustamente. Las condiciones penitenciarias siguen siendo muy precarias, especialmente desde las masivas detenciones del 11 de julio de 2021. Berta Soler, líder del grupo disidente Damas de Blanco, insiste en “que el régimen cubano realmente hace caso omiso a una institución prestigiosa que realmente mira más allá y está al corriente de lo que está pasando dentro de Cuba”. Denuncia que el domingo a ella, y a otras 14 mujeres, las detuvierron cuando se dirigían a una iglesia, porque pretendían “participar en las misas organizadas en diferentes provincias “para orar por nuestros seres queridos, para orar por la libertad de los presos políticos”. El Observatorio Cubano de Derechos Humanos también recuerda que el régimen cuenta con vías legales para la excarcelación inmediata de los presos, como el indulto, la libertad condicional, la amnistía o sanciones alternativas. Aunque no existe una cifra oficial y exacta, las organizaciones no gubernamentales estiman en más de 1.000 los presos políticos en la Isla. Cientos de ellos participaron en las masivas protestas de julio de 2021. Algunos recuperarán próximamente su libertad, pero por haber cumplido su pena de dos años. “La gran mayoría están presos todavía en condiciones inhumanas. Hay cinco ‘Damas de Blanco' presas. Hay enfermos en prisión y no les dan su tratamiento médico requerido. La alimentación es pésima, están prácticamente desnutridos. Los presos políticos y otros presos también que no son políticos”. advierte la disidente cubana Berta Soler. A la tensa situación política en ese país, este domingo se sumó una nueva jornada de intensas protestas en Santiago de Cuba, la capital, así como en otras localidades, por los cortes de electricidad y la escasez de alimentos.
PREVIEW: #CUBA: Part of a conversation with Mary Anastasia O'Grady of the WSJ re the "state sponsor of terrorism state" of Cuba -- and specially how it is governed by Miguel Diaz-Canel, and why it networks with hositle powers Iran, Russia and China. More later tonight. https://www.wsj.com/articles/cuba-harbors-terrorist-fugitives-faln-6720e525?st=lmitiqcslzsdozk&reflink=article_gmail_share 1920 Havana
En Cuba las fiestas de fin de año han sido opacadas por la grave crisis económica que azota el país. El Gobierno de Miguel Diaz Canel presento un paquete de medidas ante el Parlamento para dinamizar la economía y reformar las instituciones. El plan aún no ha sido revelado del todo, pero se multiplican las críticas, y sus detractores denuncian un paquete neoliberal. El presidente de Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel admitió que el nuevo plan económico presentado ante la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular podía acrecentar determinadas problemáticas, pero descartó crear un paquete neoliberal contra las poblaciones más pobres. Aún los detalles quedan por descubrirse, pero para el economista Arturo López Levy de la universidad de Denver, en Estados Unidos, ese plan es necesario y debe basarse en el impulso del empresariado y así como en el freno la inflación."Lo que el Gobierno cubano se ha propuesto es controlar la espiral inflacionaria y procurar un plan de reactivación económica a través de ajustes importantes. Yo creo que llamar a ese ese conjunto de medidas de subida de impuestos, de reducción de gastos, "un paquete neoliberal" es simple y llanamente una exageración, porque son medidas que desde el punto de vista económico son racionales", explica el economista. Impacto en la clases populares"La preguntas a plantearse son dos -prosigue López Levy- ¿Es necesario un ajuste? Sin lugar a dudas, una situación hiperinflacionaria como la que ya está viviendo Cuba no es razonable ni saludable para ninguna economía. La segunda pregunta habría que hacerse es: ¿Ese ajuste tiene que ser pagado por los sectores más populares? Yo creo que sin lugar a duda los sectores más populares van a tener que pagar un costo, porque la lógica económica indica que tiene que haber una reducción del gasto público y también de incentivos al creciente y aciente sector empresarial son imprescindible para la reactivación económica". Se habla de alzas tarifarias en los servicios básicos como la electricidad y el gas. ¿Serán las poblaciones más desfavorecidas las más impactadas?Nuestro entrevistado inisite: "Que las clases populares van a sufrir, no me queda ninguna duda. Va a haber cortes importantes y aumentos de precio en áreas como el consumo de electricidad, el transporte, la alimentación… Ese paso de lo que ellos llaman 'subsidios a productos' a 'subsidios a las personas' va a traer un coste importante a sectores de lo que en Cuba se podría llamar, o en el resto del mundo, una clase media baja e incluso clase trabajadora". Leer tambiénCuba: ¿Qué desafíos esperan a Miguel Díaz-Canel para su segundo mandato?Unas de las causas de la crisis son la pandemia y el recrudecimiento de las sanciones de Washington. Sabiendo que el país tiene planificación centralizada y un predominio de la empresa estatal, ¿cuáles serían las medidas que aplicar de manera urgente?En la mayoría de los casos, están hablando de cuestiones que son mera racionalidad de economía básica."Cuba está viviendo en condiciones que pueden ser calificadas de hiperinflacionaria y eso es un problema real para la reforma, para el cálculo de los actores, para su visión estratégica, para la inversión... Para un mero plan de negocio, eso se convierte en un desaliento muy importante, así que creo que las medidas habría que preguntarse si van a ser suficiente, pero yo creo que la mayoría de los casos están hablando de cuestiones que son mera racionalidad de economía básica", conlcuye.
En Cuba las fiestas de fin de año han sido opacadas por la grave crisis económica que azota el país. El Gobierno de Miguel Diaz Canel presento un paquete de medidas ante el Parlamento para dinamizar la economía y reformar las instituciones. El plan aún no ha sido revelado del todo, pero se multiplican las críticas, y sus detractores denuncian un paquete neoliberal. El presidente de Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel admitió que el nuevo plan económico presentado ante la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular podía acrecentar determinadas problemáticas, pero descartó crear un paquete neoliberal contra las poblaciones más pobres. Aún los detalles quedan por descubrirse, pero para el economista Arturo López Levy de la universidad de Denver, en Estados Unidos, ese plan es necesario y debe basarse en el impulso del empresariado y así como en el freno la inflación."Lo que el Gobierno cubano se ha propuesto es controlar la espiral inflacionaria y procurar un plan de reactivación económica a través de ajustes importantes. Yo creo que llamar a ese ese conjunto de medidas de subida de impuestos, de reducción de gastos, "un paquete neoliberal" es simple y llanamente una exageración, porque son medidas que desde el punto de vista económico son racionales", explica el economista. Impacto en la clases populares"La preguntas a plantearse son dos -prosigue López Levy- ¿Es necesario un ajuste? Sin lugar a dudas, una situación hiperinflacionaria como la que ya está viviendo Cuba no es razonable ni saludable para ninguna economía. La segunda pregunta habría que hacerse es: ¿Ese ajuste tiene que ser pagado por los sectores más populares? Yo creo que sin lugar a duda los sectores más populares van a tener que pagar un costo, porque la lógica económica indica que tiene que haber una reducción del gasto público y también de incentivos al creciente y aciente sector empresarial son imprescindible para la reactivación económica". Se habla de alzas tarifarias en los servicios básicos como la electricidad y el gas. ¿Serán las poblaciones más desfavorecidas las más impactadas?Nuestro entrevistado inisite: "Que las clases populares van a sufrir, no me queda ninguna duda. Va a haber cortes importantes y aumentos de precio en áreas como el consumo de electricidad, el transporte, la alimentación… Ese paso de lo que ellos llaman 'subsidios a productos' a 'subsidios a las personas' va a traer un coste importante a sectores de lo que en Cuba se podría llamar, o en el resto del mundo, una clase media baja e incluso clase trabajadora". Leer tambiénCuba: ¿Qué desafíos esperan a Miguel Díaz-Canel para su segundo mandato?Unas de las causas de la crisis son la pandemia y el recrudecimiento de las sanciones de Washington. Sabiendo que el país tiene planificación centralizada y un predominio de la empresa estatal, ¿cuáles serían las medidas que aplicar de manera urgente?En la mayoría de los casos, están hablando de cuestiones que son mera racionalidad de economía básica."Cuba está viviendo en condiciones que pueden ser calificadas de hiperinflacionaria y eso es un problema real para la reforma, para el cálculo de los actores, para su visión estratégica, para la inversión... Para un mero plan de negocio, eso se convierte en un desaliento muy importante, así que creo que las medidas habría que preguntarse si van a ser suficiente, pero yo creo que la mayoría de los casos están hablando de cuestiones que son mera racionalidad de economía básica", conlcuye.
There are a number of closely watched races today on Election Day. D.D. Guttenplan is the editor of the Nation and he will give his insight on those headlines as well as his interview with Cuba's leader Miguel Diaz-Canel. The first ever longform exchange with an English-language outlet.
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Presidents Trivia Alright! This episode is all about Presidents from the United States trivia. We are grateful to have Major Data on this episode. Can you answer questions like: While many presidents have had sons, most have been grown adults by the time they were elected making it fairly rare for a boy to live in the White House. Prior to Barron Trump, who was the last boy to live at the White House? William Howard Taft was the first president to throw out the ceremonial first pitch of the baseball season when he did so for the Washington Senators in 1910. To which MLB HOF 12x AL strikout leading pitcher did he throw this pitch to? Contrary to popular belief, George Washington's false teeth were not made out of wood but in fact were made out of other materials including teeth from slaves, brass, gold and ivory from which large African animal? George Washington posthumously was promoted to "General of the Armies of the United States", effectively a 6 star general, ranking him above all military officers for eternity. Which future US president promoted him to this rank? Twelve presidents have held the rank of general in the military and other held officer ranks, including James K Polk and Millard Filmore making the rank of Major. Who is the only president with military service to never become an officer and is the last president to serve in the War of 1812? Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump are the only presidents with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Trump is honored with his star for his role in producing what event from 1996 to 2015? Which president was the first to have a computer in the West Wing, overseeing the installation of a Hewlett Packard HP 3000, a Xerox Alto desktop computer, and a 8 x 10 x 3 feet water-cooled IBM laser printer? In 1852, Franklin Pierce and William King won President and Vice President respectively. Unfortunately, shortly after King contracted tuberculosis and traveled out of the US to try to regain his health, making him the only vice president to take the oath of office on foreign soil. Which carribean country whose current president is Miguel Diaz-Canel did he take the oath in? Which president was featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan in an illustration by artist Bradshaw Crandell featuring him in his Navy uniform planting a kiss on his then model girlfriend Phyllis Brown? Which president served as the 1st Governor of the Indiana Territory from 1801 to 1812, and in 1811 convinced the Secretary of War to allow him to assume command of 950 soldiers 13 years after his last military action in order to face off against the Shawnee, leading to his nickname? If you like this episode, you might enjoy our Rugby episode. Music Hot Swing, Fast Talkin, Bass Walker, Dances and Dames, Ambush by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Don't forget to follow us on social media: Patreon - patreon.com/quizbang - Please consider supporting us on Patreon. Check out our fun extras for patrons and help us keep this podcast going. We appreciate any level of support! Website - quizbangpod.com Check out our website, it will have all the links for social media that you need and while you're there, why not go to the contact us page and submit a question! Facebook - @quizbangpodcast - we post episode links and silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Instagram - Quiz Quiz Bang Bang (quizquizbangbang), we post silly lego pictures to go with our trivia questions. Enjoy the silly picture and give your best guess, we will respond to your answer the next day to give everyone a chance to guess. Twitter - @quizbangpod We want to start a fun community for our fellow trivia lovers. If you hear/think of a fun or challenging trivia question, post it to our twitter feed and we will repost it so everyone can take a stab it. Come for the trivia - stay for the trivia. Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/quizbangpod - Keep that sweet caffeine running through our body with a Ko-Fi, power us through a late night of fact checking and editing!
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Buenos días desde La Habana, soy Yoani Sánchez y en el "cafecito informativo" de este martes 24 de enero de 2023: - El cliente siempre es culpable, el mantra de los servicios estatales - Cubanos protestan en Londres ante tribunal que enjuicia una deuda cubana - Díaz-Canel se encuentra con empresarios en Argentina, a pesar de la deuda de 15.000 millones - Martí en la traducción Gracias por compartir este "cafecito informativo" y te espero para el programa de mañana. Puedes conocer más detalles de estas noticias en el diario https://www.14ymedio.com Los enlaces de hoy: La familia de la cubana desaparecida Yeniset Rojas Pérez confirma su asesinato https://enterate.link/cuba/desaparecida-Yeniset-Rojas-Perez-asesinato_0_3465853383.html La FCB dice que los peloteros cubanos son "víctimas de prohibiciones irracionales" de EE UU https://enterate.link/deportes/Federacion-Cubana-Beisbol-EE-UU_0_3465853382.html Maduro anula su viaje a Buenos Aires y denuncia un "plan de agresión" de la "derecha neofascista" https://enterate.link/internacional/Maduro-Buenos-Aires-agresion-neofascista_0_3465853381.html "Los rusos no tienen derechos civiles ni políticos", según la directora del Grupo Helsinki de Moscú https://enterate.link/entrevista/politicos-directora-Grupo-Helsinki-Moscu_0_3465853384.html Miguel Díaz-Canel, el hombre de Moscú en la Celac https://enterate.link/opinion/Miguel-Diaz-Canel-hombre-Moscu-Celac_0_3465253448.html D Frente señala que la Constitución cubana permite indultos y amnistías a los presos del 11J https://enterate.link/cuba/Frente-Constitucion-cubana-permite-indultos-amnistias_0_3465253452.html Entre las 50.000 personas multadas por la Policía de Cienfuegos figuran muchos 'coleros' https://enterate.link/cuba/muerte-ocho-bebes-Cuba-pone-foco-estado-sistema-salud_0_3464653505.html Martí en la traducción https://enterate.link/eventos_culturales/otros/Marti-traduccion_13_3465983368.html
Buenos días desde La Habana, soy Yoani Sánchez y en el "cafecito informativo" de este lunes 26 de septiembre de 2022 comentaré estos temas: - El referendo concluye a favor del "Sí" y con una abstención histórica - Los vientos y lluvias de Ian se acercan a una Isla en crisis - La televisión oficial cubana le "lava el rostro" al régimen iraní - La literatura infantil cubana está de fiesta Gracias por compartir este "cafecito informativo" y te espero para el programa de mañana. Puedes conocer más detalles de estas noticias en el diario https://www.14ymedio.com Los enlaces de hoy: Con la abstención más alta de la historia, se aprueba el Código de las Familias https://informa.link/cuba/Miguel-Diaz-Canel-referendo-Codigo-Familias_0_3393860584.html Ian se convierte en huracán de categoría 1 y amenaza el oeste de Cuba https://informa.link/sociedad/tormenta-tropical-Ian-fortalece-convertira_0_3393860581.html Xavier Carbonell: La última estación del hogar https://informa.link/opinion/ultima-estacion-hogar_0_3393260642.html La participación en el referendo ronda el 70%, 12 puntos menos que en 2019 https://informa.link/cuba/Cuba-Codigo_de_las_Familias-votacion-matrimonio_igualitario-Ian-Diaz-Canel_0_3393260646.html En Camajuaní, el Estado cubano deja a la mayoría de los campesinos en la miseria https://informa.link/cuba/Camajuani-cubano-mayoria-campesinos-miseria_0_3392660706.html Un hombre mata a su exesposa y la quema en Mayabeque https://informa.link/cuba/hombre-mata-exesposa-quema-Mayabeque_0_3393260647.html El cubano Antonio Orlando Rodríguez gana el Premio SM de Literatura Infantil https://informa.link/cuba/Antonio_Orlando_Rodriguez-Reina_Maria_Rodriguez-literatura-poesia-Premio_Iberoamericano_0_3392660709.html
The United States and other foreign countries have imposed crippling sanctions against the governments of Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and Cuba's Miguel Diaz-Canel due to the rule of their authoritarian leaders. Those countries are seeking support elsewhere including with some of the adversaries of the U.S. government. Nicaragua has re-established ties with China in an effort to subvert the economic pressure imposed by the United States. Richard Feinberg hosts a discussion with Cynthia Arnson, Francisco Monaldi, and John Polga-Hemovich on which governments are supporting authoritarian leaders in Latin America. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38109]
The United States and other foreign countries have imposed crippling sanctions against the governments of Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and Cuba's Miguel Diaz-Canel due to the rule of their authoritarian leaders. Those countries are seeking support elsewhere including with some of the adversaries of the U.S. government. Nicaragua has re-established ties with China in an effort to subvert the economic pressure imposed by the United States. Richard Feinberg hosts a discussion with Cynthia Arnson, Francisco Monaldi, and John Polga-Hemovich on which governments are supporting authoritarian leaders in Latin America. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38109]
The United States and other foreign countries have imposed crippling sanctions against the governments of Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and Cuba's Miguel Diaz-Canel due to the rule of their authoritarian leaders. Those countries are seeking support elsewhere including with some of the adversaries of the U.S. government. Nicaragua has re-established ties with China in an effort to subvert the economic pressure imposed by the United States. Richard Feinberg hosts a discussion with Cynthia Arnson, Francisco Monaldi, and John Polga-Hemovich on which governments are supporting authoritarian leaders in Latin America. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38109]
The United States and other foreign countries have imposed crippling sanctions against the governments of Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and Cuba's Miguel Diaz-Canel due to the rule of their authoritarian leaders. Those countries are seeking support elsewhere including with some of the adversaries of the U.S. government. Nicaragua has re-established ties with China in an effort to subvert the economic pressure imposed by the United States. Richard Feinberg hosts a discussion with Cynthia Arnson, Francisco Monaldi, and John Polga-Hemovich on which governments are supporting authoritarian leaders in Latin America. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38109]
The United States and other foreign countries have imposed crippling sanctions against the governments of Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and Cuba's Miguel Diaz-Canel due to the rule of their authoritarian leaders. Those countries are seeking support elsewhere including with some of the adversaries of the U.S. government. Nicaragua has re-established ties with China in an effort to subvert the economic pressure imposed by the United States. Richard Feinberg hosts a discussion with Cynthia Arnson, Francisco Monaldi, and John Polga-Hemovich on which governments are supporting authoritarian leaders in Latin America. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38109]
Autocrat, dictator, and socialist. These are just some of the terms that could be used to describe three of Latin America's most controversial leaders - Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, and Cuba's Miguel Diaz-Canel. Despite several elections which in some cases have seen opponents win, they remain in power. This is a cause for concern as other countries such as El Salvador begin to see the erosion of democratic institutions. With the three leaders not on good terms with the Biden administration, they have not been extended invitations to the IX Summit of the Americas. Richard Feinberg moderates a panel of Javier Corrales, William LeoGrande, and Victor Shih to discuss why these three leaders are still in power. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38106]
Autocrat, dictator, and socialist. These are just some of the terms that could be used to describe three of Latin America's most controversial leaders - Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, and Cuba's Miguel Diaz-Canel. Despite several elections which in some cases have seen opponents win, they remain in power. This is a cause for concern as other countries such as El Salvador begin to see the erosion of democratic institutions. With the three leaders not on good terms with the Biden administration, they have not been extended invitations to the IX Summit of the Americas. Richard Feinberg moderates a panel of Javier Corrales, William LeoGrande, and Victor Shih to discuss why these three leaders are still in power. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38106]
Autocrat, dictator, and socialist. These are just some of the terms that could be used to describe three of Latin America's most controversial leaders - Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, and Cuba's Miguel Diaz-Canel. Despite several elections which in some cases have seen opponents win, they remain in power. This is a cause for concern as other countries such as El Salvador begin to see the erosion of democratic institutions. With the three leaders not on good terms with the Biden administration, they have not been extended invitations to the IX Summit of the Americas. Richard Feinberg moderates a panel of Javier Corrales, William LeoGrande, and Victor Shih to discuss why these three leaders are still in power. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38106]
Autocrat, dictator, and socialist. These are just some of the terms that could be used to describe three of Latin America's most controversial leaders - Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega, Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro, and Cuba's Miguel Diaz-Canel. Despite several elections which in some cases have seen opponents win, they remain in power. This is a cause for concern as other countries such as El Salvador begin to see the erosion of democratic institutions. With the three leaders not on good terms with the Biden administration, they have not been extended invitations to the IX Summit of the Americas. Richard Feinberg moderates a panel of Javier Corrales, William LeoGrande, and Victor Shih to discuss why these three leaders are still in power. Series: "Institute of the Americas" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38106]
En esta nueva entrega del Podcast 3 en 1 de la Alianza Rebelde Investiga nos encontramos tres interesantes reportajes.En El Pitazo destaca 12 horas de cola: el drama de los extranjeros en el Saime.Los extranjeros que viven en Caracas solo tienen la opción de acudir a la oficina de identificación ubicada en Coche. Varios testimonios confirman el vía crucis que deben padecer para emitir una cédula, pasaporte o permiso de residencia.En Tal Cual encontramos Ataques durante giras de Guaido en Zulia y Cojedes se unen al guión de violencia política. El dirigente de la oposición ha sido víctima de emboscadas por parte de grupos afectos al oficialismo en las giras que ha hecho por los estados Zulia y Cojedes. Denuncia que se trata de un chantaje del chavismo para intimidarlo.Finalmente en Runrunes resalta Cambios de timón en Latinoamérica acercan la región a la izquierda.La posible elección de Gustavo Petro como presidente de Colombia inclina la balanza en la región nuevamente a la izquierda donde están Nicolás Maduro por Venezuela, Daniel Ortega por Nicaragua, Miguel Diaz Canel por Cuba, Gabriel Boric por Chile y Alberto Fernández por Argentina.
Welcome to Gorilla Radio, recorded May 28th, 2022 In early May, Cuban president, Miguel Diaz-Canel returned the diplomatic favour, hosting his Mexican counterpart, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador in Havana. The two signed various agreements tying the two nations closer, while AMLO used the opportunity to further criticize historical US foreign policy in the hemisphere, reminisce about Mexican support for Castro and the Cuban revolution, and to call for the lifting of the decades-long blockade against Mexico's "sister nation." None of this likely pleases the United States, but worse still for the Biden administration is Obrador's hardly veiled threat to boycott next week's Summit of the Americas confab in Los Angeles. Tim Boultbee is a long-time activist for Latin American human and democratic rights. From Ronald Reagan's Dirty Wars against the people of Nicaragua and El Salvador to the financial annexation of Mexico by means of the NAFTA agreement he has borne witness as an international observer at the front lines of the fight for justice. Tim is currently a member of CASC, the Victoria Central America Support Committee, assisted the Building Bridges Human Rights Project in Chiapas, and worked to raise funds for the Fray Bartolome Human Rights Center in San Cristobal. Tim Boultbee in the first half. And; just as Canada has supported US belligerence in Latin America, (earning for the trouble exclusion from CELAC, the organization likely to determine the cultural, political, and economic future of the hemisphere) the current administration too has gone along with its larger neighbour's campaign to isolate China. The lengths Trudeau's government is willing to go to please Uncle Sam was made painfully obvious in its two-plus years contralegal persecution of Huawei executive, Meng Wanzhou. Now, it has announced the exclusion of Huawei from this country's 5G communications network development. Ken Stone is a long-time antiwar activist whose served as an executive member of both the Syria Solidarity Movement and Hamilton Coalition to Stop the War. Ken and the Coalition fought tooth and nail against the incarceration of Meng Wanzhou and extradition efforts by the United States, and they've opposed the odious AUKUS military pact threatening war with China in the Pacific. The danger AUKUS presents to World peace ramped up last fall with the deal to provide nuclear powered submarines to Australia, and more lately with the announced rapid development of hypersonic missile technology and expanded electronic warfare aimed at the People's Republic. Ken Stone on Huawei in Canada, and AUKUS going over the top in the Pacific in the second half. But first, Tim Boultbee and Biden's Summit of the Americas proving a low point in hemispheric interrelations. Chris Cook has hosted Gorilla Radio since 1999. Check out the GR blog at: https://gorillaradioblog.blogspot.com https://www.patreon.com/posts/67050445
El OTAN puede ponerle un fin a la guerra en Ucrania, mandandole un dron a Putin, ya de paso a Nicolas Maduro, Daniel Ortega y Miguel Diaz Canel todos los comunistas. Y los Democreta Socialist Comunista quiren darte un estimulo de $300 para gasolina haciendose los buenos cuando ellos son culpa del problema.
Bienvenidos a nuestro primer episodio de PONTE PA' ESTO PODCAST. Acompáñanos para conversar acerca de la situación de la sociedad cubana actual, la trascendencia de las protestas del 11 J, y sobre la Cuba desconocida que vive en dictadura. En este episodio examinamos la respuesta del Papa Francisco a los Cubanos en Roma y según Yonel sus similitudes a Miguel Diaz Canel.
Key Insights!:Hexapodia!Drop the embargo now!There is nothing that enables an authoritarian régime—or, indeed, pretty much any type of régime—hang together other than an implacable external enemy.For the Cuban military-bureaucratic junta-oligarchy, that implacable external enemy consists of the Cuban exiles in Miami and their descendantsReferences:Alexa van Sickle (2014): Viva la Revolución: Cuban Farmers Re-Gain Control Over Land: ‘As the state loosens its grip on food product… Damian Cave: Raúl Castro Thanks U.S., but Reaffirms Communist Rule in Cuba Marianne Ward and John Devereux (2010): The Road Not Taken: Pre-Revolutionary Cuban Living Standards in Comparative Perspective Brian Latell (2005): After Fidel: The Inside Story of Castro’s Régime and Cuba’s Next Leader New York: St. Martin’s Press, 2005 Carmelo Mesa-Lago (2019): There’s Only One Way Out for Cuba’s Dismal Economy Carlos Eire: Raúl Castro Leaving Power Won’t Bring Change to Cuba Anytime Soon Noah Smith: Why Cuba Is Having an Economic Crisis &, of course:Vernor Vinge: A Fire Upon the Deep Notes:Post-Fidel Timeline:2008 February - Raul Castro takes over as president, days after Fidel announces his retirement.2008 May - Bans on private ownership of mobile phones and computers lifted.2008 June - Plans are announced to abandon salary equality. The move is seen as a radical departure from the orthodox Marxist economic principles observed since the 1959 revolution. EU lifts diplomatic sanctions imposed on Cuba in 2003 over crackdown on dissidents.2008 July - In an effort to boost Cuba's lagging food production and reduce dependence on food imports, the government relaxes restrictions on the amount of land available to private farmers.2008 September - Hurricanes Gustav and Ike inflict worst storm damage in Cuba's recorded history, with 200,000 left homeless and their crops destroyed.2008 October - State oil company says estimated 20bn barrels in offshore fields, being double previous estimates.2008 November - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visits. Two countries conclude new trade and economic accords in sign of strengthening relations. Raul Castro pays reciprocal visit to Russia in January 2009. Chinese President Hu Jintao visits to sign trade and investment accords, including agreements to continue buying Cuban nickel and sugar.2008 December - Russian warships visit Havana for first time since end of Cold War. Government says 2008 most difficult year for economy since collapse of Soviet Union. Growth nearly halved to 4.3%.2009 March - Two leading figures from Fidel era, Cabinet Secretary Carlos Lage and Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque, resign after admitting "errors". First government reshuffle since resignation of Fidel Castro. US Congress votes to lift Bush Administration restrictions on Cuban-Americans visiting Havana and sending back money.2009 April - US President Barack Obama says he wants a new beginning with Cuba.2009 May - Government unveils austerity programme to try to cut energy use and offset impact of global financial crisis.2009 June - Organisation of American States (OAS) votes to lift ban on Cuban membership imposed in 1962. Cuba welcomes decision, but says it has no plans to rejoin.2009 July - Cuba signs agreement with Russia allowing oil exploration in Cuban waters of Gulf of Mexico.2010 February - Political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo dies after 85 days on hunger strike.2010 May - Wives and mothers of political prisoners are allowed to hold demonstration after archbishop of Havana, Jaime Ortega, intervenes on their behalf.2010 July - President Castro agrees to free 52 dissidents under a deal brokered by the Church and Spain. Several go into exile.2010 September - Radical plans for massive government job cuts to revive the economy. Analysts see proposals as biggest private sector shift since the 1959 revolution.2011 January - US President Barack Obama relaxes restrictions on travel to Cuba. Havana says the measures don't go far enough.2011 March - Last two political prisoners detained during 2003 crackdown are released.2011 April - Communist Party Congress says it will look into possibility of allowing Cuban citizens to travel abroad as tourists.2011 August - National Assembly approves economic reforms aimed at encouraging private enterprise and reducing state bureaucracy.2011 November - Cuba passes law allowing individuals to buy and sell private property for first time in 50 years.2011 December - The authorities release 2,500 prisoners, including some convicted of political crimes, as part of an amnesty ahead of a papal visit.2012 March - Pope Benedict visits, criticising the US trade embargo on Cuba and calling for greater rights on the island.2012 April - Cuba marks Good Friday with a public holiday for the first time since recognition of religious holidays stopped in 1959.2012 June - Cuba re-imposes customs duty on all food imports in effort to curb selling of food aid sent by Cubans abroad on the commercial market. Import duties had been liberalised in 2008 after series of hurricanes caused severe shortages.2012 October - Spanish politician Angel Carromero is jailed for manslaughter over the death of high-profile Catholic dissident Oswaldo Paya. Mr Carromero was driving the car when, according to the authorities, it crashed into a tree. Mr Paya's family say the car was rammed off the road after he had received death threats. The government abolishes the requirement for citizens to buy expensive exit permits when seeking to travel abroad. Highly-qualified professionals such as doctors, engineers and scientists will still require permission to travel, in order to prevent a brain drain.2012 November - President Raul Castro says the eastern province of Santiago was hard hit by Hurricane Sandy, with 11 people dead and more than 188,000 homes damaged. A United Nations report says Sandy destroyed almost 100,000 hectares of crops.2013 February - The National Assembly re-elects Raul Castro as president. He says he will stand down at the end of his second term in 2018, by which time he will be 86.2013 July - Five prominent veteran politicians, including Fidel Castro ally and former parliament leader Ricardo Alarcon, are removed from the Communist Party's Central Committee in what President Raul Castro calls a routine change of personnel.2014 January - First phase of a deepwater sea port is inaugurated by Brazil and Cuba at Mariel, a rare large foreign investment project on the island.2014 March - Cuba agrees to a European Union invitation to begin talks to restore relations and boost economic ties, on condition of progress on human rights. The EU suspended ties in 1996.2014 July - Russian President Vladimir Putin visits during a tour of Latin America, says Moscow will cancel billions of dollars of Cuban debt from Soviet times. Chinese President Xi Jinping visits, signs bilateral accords.2014 September/October - Cuba sends hundreds of frontline medical staff to West African countries hit by the Ebola epidemic.2014 December - In a surprise development, US President Barack Obama and Cuba's President Raul Castro announce moves to normalise diplomatic relations between the two countries, severed for more than 50 years.2015 January - Washington eases some travel and trade restrictions on Cuba.Two days of historic talks between the US and Cuba take place in Havana, with both sides agreeing to meet again. The discussions focus on restoring diplomatic relations but no date is set for the reopening of embassies in both countries. President Raul Castro calls on President Obama to use his executive powers to bypass Congress and lift the US economic embargo on Cuba.2015 February - Cuban and US diplomats say they have made progress in talks in Washington to restore full relations.2015 May - Cuba establishes banking ties with US, which drops country from list of states that sponsor terrorism.2015 July - Cuba and US reopen embassies and exchange charges d’affaires.2015 December - Cuban and US officials hold preliminary talks on mutual compensation.2016 January - US eases a number of trade restrictions with Cuba.2016 March - Cuba and the European Union agree to normalise relations. US President Barack Obama visits Cuba in the first US presidential visit there in 88 years.2016 May - Cuba takes steps to legalise small and medium-sized businesses as part of economic reforms.2016 November - Fidel Castro, former president and leader of the Cuban revolution, dies at the age of 90. Cuba declares nine days of national mourning.2017 January - Washington ends a long-standing policy which grants Cuban immigrants the right to remain in the US without a visa.2017 June - US President Donald Trump overturns some aspects of predecessor Barack Obama's policy on Cuba which brought about a thaw in relations between the two countries.2017 October - Diplomatic row over mysterious sonic attacks which are said to have affected the health of US and Canadian embassy staff in Havana.2018 April - Senior Communist Party stalwart Miguel Diaz-Canel becomes president, ending six decades of rule by the Castro family.2019 May - Cuba introduces food rationing.2020 March - Cuba closes its borders in an attempt to keep out the COVID-19 plague.2021 April - Raul Castro steps down as General Secretary of the Cuban Communist PartyAlexa van Sickle (2014): Viva la Revolución: Cuban Farmers Re-Gain Control Over Land: ‘As the state loosens its grip on food production, Cuban farmers and independent co-operatives will need support to help solve the country’s agriculture crisis: Last year, Cuba spent over $1.6bn (£1bn) on food imports… 60% of its domestic food requirement…. Since 2007, President Raul Castro, noting its connection with national security, has made food security a priority. State farms hold over 70% of Cuba’s agricultural land; about 6.7m hectares. In 2007, 45% of this land was sitting idle. In 2008 Castro allowed private farmers and co-operatives to lease unused land with decentralised decision-making, and loosened regulations on farmers selling directly to consumers. Since 2010, Cubans with small garden plots, and small farmers, have been allowed to sell produce directly to consumers. However, agriculture in Cuba remains in crisis. A government report issued in July 2013 showed that productivity had not increased…LINK: Marianne Ward and John Devereux (2010): The Road Not Taken: Pre-Revolutionary Cuban Living Standards in Comparative Perspective: ‘All indications are that Cuba was once a prosperous middle-income economy. On the eve of the revolution, we find that incomes were fifty to sixty percent of European levels. They were among the highest in Latin America at about thirty percent of the US. In relative terms, however, Cuba was richer earlier on. The crude income comparisons that are possible suggest that income per capita during the 1920’s was in striking distance of Western Europe and the Southern States of the US. After the revolution, Cuba has slipped down the world income distribution. As best we can tell, current levels of income per capita are below their pre-revolutionary peaks…LINK: Carlos Eire: Raúl Castro Leaving Power Won’t Bring Change to Cuba Anytime Soon: ‘Raúl Castro is relinquishing all power on the eve of his 90th birthday. It would be a mistake to think that this piece of kabuki theater will bring change to Cuba any time soon…. The Communist Party in Cuba, which has had total control of the island for over 60 years, is not about to relax its grip. And since this party is controlled by the Revolutionary Armed Forces, Cuba is really governed by an old-fashioned Latin American military junta. It is an unusual junta, full of former rebels, but it is a junta…. Raúl Castro is stepping down from the throne, so to speak, but he will keep casting a long shadow as long as he can. Moreover, plenty of generals and colonels remain, ranging in age from their 50s to 80s. A top member of that exclusive circle is Raúl’s son, Col. Alejandro Castro Espín, who is only 55 and runs the country’s dreaded secret police. Official posts outside of the armed forces have a cosmetic sheen to them. The prime example is President Miguel Díaz-Canel…. Raw power resides in men such as Alejandro Castro Espín and 60-year-old Gen. Luis Alberto Rodríguez López-Callejas, ex-husband of Raul’s daughter Deborah. A member of the Castro dynasty by marriage, he is one of the most powerful men in Cuba, totally in charge of the branch of the Revolutionary Armed Forces that runs most of Cuba’s tourist industry. Since tourism is the country’s main source of income, his clout is considerable. The two brothers-in-law are purported to be engaged in a fierce struggle behind the scenes for the throne vacated by Raúl…..A new constitution in 2019…. Many articles outlaw dissent, such as No. 4: “The socialist system that this Constitution supports is irrevocable. Citizens have the right to combat through any means, including armed combat… against any that intends to topple the political, social, and economic order established by this Constitution.”… Article 229 seeks to drive a nail in the coffin of hope: “In no case will the pronouncements be reformed regarding the irrevocability of the socialism system established in Article 4.”…What will happen next? Is it possible that among the younger Cuban communists a Gorbachev lurks?… Is it possible that the junta could be overthrown, somehow, in traditional Latin fashion? Theoretically, one must suppose, anything is possible…. Theoretical possibilities fall into the realm of faith rather than reason…LINK: Carmelo Mesa-Lago (2019): There’s Only One Way Out for Cuba’s Dismal Economy: ‘The island’s economy is neither efficient nor competitive. To move forward it must deepen and accelerate reforms. The market socialism model could provide a way….. For the past 60 years, Cuba has been unable to finance its imports with its own exports and generate appropriate, sustainable growth without substantial aid and subsidies from a foreign nation. This is the longstanding legacy of Cuba’s socialist economy…. Between 1960 and 1990, the Soviet Union gave Cuba $65 billion (triple the total amount of aid that President John Kennedy’s Alliance for Progress gave Latin America). At its peak in 2012, Venezuelan aid, subsidies and investment amounted to $14 billion, or close to 12 percent of the gross domestic product. And yet, despite the staggering foreign aid subsidies it has received, the economy’s performance has been dismal…. Industrial, mining and sugar production are well below 1989 levels, and the production of 11 out of 13 key agricultural and fishing products has declined. Cuba is now facing its worst economic crisis since the 1990s.Tourism has been a bright spot for Cuba. From 2007 to 2017, visitors to the island doubled, largely thanks to the arrival of more Americans, whose numbers grew considerably after President Barack Obama eased diplomatic relations in 2015. But Hurricane Irma and the tightening of travel restrictions by President Trump (like barring American tourists from using hotels and restaurants run by Cuba’s military) and the alert declared by the administration after the sonic attacks on United States diplomats in Havana led to a drop in tourism during the end of 2017 and the first half of 2018. Tourism rebounded in September, driven by a cruise industry that offers customers lodging, meals and tours. Those visitors spend about 14 percent of what those arriving by air spend….Cuba’s woes are a result of the inefficient economic model of centralized planning, state enterprises and agricultural collectivization its leaders have pursued despite the failure of these models worldwide. In his decade in power, President Raúl Castro tried to face his brother Fidel’s legacy of economic disaster head on by enacting a series of market-oriented economic structural reforms. He also opened the door to foreign investment, but so far, the amount materialized has been one-fifth of the goal set by the leadership for sustainable development…. The pace of reforms has been slow and subject to many restrictions, disincentives and taxes that have impeded the advance of the private economy and desperately needed growth. It is time to abandon this failed model and shift to a more successful one as in China and Vietnam….Poor agricultural production, the result of collectivized agriculture, causes the island to spend $1.5 billion a year on food imports. As part of his agrarian reform, Mr. Castro began leasing fallow state-owned land to farmers through 10-year contracts—now increased to 20 years—that may be canceled or renewed depending on the farms performance. Farmers must sell most of their crops to the government at prices set by the state, which are below market prices…. If reform is carried out and foreign investors are allowed to hire and pay a full salary directly to their employees, there will be a significant improvement in the economy and the government can undertake the desperately needed monetary unification that will attract more investment and eliminate the economic distortions that plague the economy.LINK: Cuba Employment Shares: Agriculture 25%, Industry 10%, Services 65%(Remember: You can subscribe to this… weblog-like newsletter… here: There’s a free email list. There’s a paid-subscription list with (at the moment, only a few) extras too.) Get full access to Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality at braddelong.substack.com/subscribe
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The Conservatarians welcome Alberto de la Cruz, Managing Editor of Babalú Blog and expert on the Castro crime family’s hijacking of Cuba. “Insipid apparatchik” Miguel Diaz-Canel has been selected to replace Raúl Castro as warden of the island prison — should we expect changes or more of the same? Jon and Stephen then discuss the latest speech criminal, Prof. Randa Jarrar of Fresno State... Source
The Conservatarians welcome Alberto de la Cruz, Managing Editor of Babalú Blog and expert on the Castro crime family's hijacking of Cuba. “Insipid apparatchik” Miguel Diaz-Canel has been selected to replace Raúl Castro as warden of the island prison — should we expect changes or more of the same? Jon and Stephen then discuss the latest speech criminal, Prof. Randa Jarrar of Fresno State... Source
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