Cuba softens new law on artistic expression that could give government power to stop performance deemed to violate country’s socialist revolutionary values.
Caribbean articles on Democracy Chronicles
The islands of the Caribbean Sea are organized into over 30 territories including independent nations and colonial holdovers like the various overseas departments and dependencies still affiliated with Europe, America or other foreign countries. Also check out our articles on the Americas, Central America and Cuba.
Cuba to Allow Full Internet Access for Mobile Phones
Cuba says its citizens will be offered full internet access for mobile phones beginning this week, becoming one of the last nations to offer such service.
More Violence Amid Third Day Of Haitian Corruption Protests
Haiti faced a third day of protests and violence on Tuesday as anger grew over allegations of government corruption Schools and businesses remained closed.
Journal Of Democracy Explores Trends In Latin American Democracy
How is the decline of established parties transforming Latin American democracy – and beyond? Regional democracies under microscope by multiple authors.
Police Fire on Haitian Anti-Corruption Protesters
Police fire on Haitians on Wednesday demanding, in protest, transparency from the government regarding the alleged misuse of $3.8 billion in oil profits.
Government Urged To Free Jailed Cuban Dissident On Hunger Strike
U.S urges Cuba to free jailed dissident who is reported to have been on hunger strike for more than 50 days to protest his imprisonment, it said Thursday.
Che Guevara Poster Artist Looks Back on 50 Revolutionary Years
Years after creating the Che Guevara poster that still adorns student bedrooms around the world, Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick is delighted at its ubiquity.
Hola Cuba! Democracy? Cuba Launches Mobile Internet
Where freedom of speech and expression could land you to jail without trial there appears to be a gradual opening up to democracy as Cuba launches mobile internet.
Why Cuban Farmers Shrug Off Promise Of Private Ownership
Cuba’s small farmers say island will not feed itself without broader reform of state-run agriculture, should constitution allow private property ownership.
Cuba Frees Leading Dissident Charged With Attempted Murder
Cuban dissident freed from jail on Wednesday after a 12 days arrest for murder following a car crash that injured communist-run Island’s interior minister.