Cuban government held a Constitutional referendum that included reforms like recognition of private property and presumption of innocence in Cuban courts.
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Cuba Cell Phone Internet Access Bringing Changes Fast
Cellphone internet access bringing changes fast to Cuba as residents used social media to assess damage and organize solidarity to help those in need.
Cubans Expected to Voice Opposition in Constitutional Vote
For the first time since the 1959 Revolution, Cuban voters on Sunday may express significant dissent, when they go to the polls to ratify new constitution.
Haitians Seek Water and Food as Businesses Reopen After Protest
Businesses and government offices slowly reopened across Haiti after more than a week of violent demonstrations over prices that have doubled for food.
Haiti’s PM Offers Economic Plan to Redress Nationwide Protesters
Haiti’s PM in an anticipated address to the nation, gave detailed measures aimed at resolving the economic crisis that prompted massive nationwide protests.
Haitian Mass Protests Continue for Ninth Consecutive Day
Hundreds of Haitians protested in the streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince, for the ninth consecutive day Friday, despite the president’s plea.
Haiti’s Senate Leader Presents Plan as Protesters Take Streets Again
“The country is getting ready to explode!” Haiti’s newly elected Senate Leader Carl Murat Cantave said during a midday press conference Thursday.
Angry Haitian Protesters Demand Regime Change
Thousands took to the streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and other cities nationwide again Monday, calling for President Jovenel Moise’s resignation.
Latest Haiti Protests Target President’s Home and Battle Police
Protesters clash with police Saturday, leaving one demonstrator dead in the third straight day of demonstrations against economic mismanagement .
Cuba Cabinet Chiefs Ousted Amid Fresh Economic Woes
Cuban President Miguel replaced his transport and finance ministers this week in his first Cabinet reshuffle since forming his own government in July.