As the end of the year approaches, I am finally beginning to confront the death of Fidel Castro, who changed the course of my life forever. My relationship with him — even as an absence — has always been complex.
Fidel Castro and Raul Castro articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Castro Brothers ruled Cuba for decades starting in 1959. Fidel Castro was a Cuban communist revolutionary turned dictator who died in 2016. His brother Raul ruled the country briefly after Fidel's death. See our articles on Cuba and Socialism as well.
Controversial Cuban Artist Sketches a Post-Fidel Nation
Death of revolutionary icon Fidel Castro inspires work of controversial Cuban artist Tania Bruguera
Is Castro’s Death a Turning Point for Democracy?
Six decades of control in Cuba means that Fidel Castro’s death will have outsized impact beyond
Conference Examines Revival of Cuban Internet Freedom
Journalism and free speech are stifled thanks to government restrictions on Cuban internet freedom
Can Cuban Human Rights Continue Backsliding?
Most repressive country in Americas worses as Cuban human rights campaigners and reporters targeted
Arrests Fail to Deter Determined Cuban Political Artists
Speaking out against the system is a dangerous undertaking for beleaguered Cuban political artists
New Worries For Cuban Democracy Activists
What does the opening of new government connections to US mean for long delayed Cuban democracy?
That Was Then and This is Now
I write this in anticipation of World Refugee Day, June 20th. I would like you to read the stories of refugees today, interwoven with my own tale of a better yesterday.
13 Historic Changes Define Obama’s Cuba Policy Reversal
Reestablishing diplomatic relations after 50 yr gap, Obama’s Cuba policy reversal is major reform
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.