Reestablishing diplomatic relations after 50 yr gap, Obama’s Cuba policy reversal is major reform
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.
Haiti’s PM Quits Opening Path to New Elections
Poorest nation in Americas to hold vote after Haiti’s PM quits opening path to new government
Longtime Haiti Dictator Dies But National Poverty Continues
After Haiti dictator dies, residents in the poorest country in the Americas consider the legacy of ‘president for life’ Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier and the disrepair left by his reign
Cuban Opposition Blogger Yoani Sanchez Has New Website
Cuban opposition blogger Yoani Sanchez has launched a new dissident website testing the limits of the communist regime. Only time will tell if the new Government of Raul Castro will allow this new freedom of information.
Cuba Shuts Blog of Leading Democracy Activist
Hopes for political reform dashed again after regime in Cuba shuts blog for dissenting viewpoint
Leading Cuba Dissident Launching Protest Newspaper
Digital newspaper to be launched in Havana by leading Cuba dissident Yoani Sanchez
Cuba Dictatorship in Sweeping Crackdown, Dozens Arrested
Dozens of activists and human rights defenders arrested in Cuba dictatorship crackdown
Leading Democracy Dissident Arrested in Cuba
Human rights groups worried after leading democracy advocate and dissident arrested in Cuba
Ten Most Ethical Travel Spots in Developing World
New ranking system uses human rights, environmental protection, and travel industry conditions as factors in deciding top ten most ethical travel spots
Human Rights Council: China, Russia, Cuba, Saudi Arabia
Human Rights Council: China once again enlisted among many that render body useless and divided