Cellphone internet access bringing changes fast to Cuba as residents used social media to assess damage and organize solidarity to help those in need.
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News about the struggle for democracy in Cuba. Cuba is not a functioning democracy. There is a one-party system, in which the party controls all government and most civil institutions. There is a full ban on all political opposition or protest. Also see our articles on the Castro brothers and democracy in the Caribbean.
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.
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.
US Cuba Lobby Celebrates a Farm Bill Win Despite Worsening Ties
U.S. legislation funding $867 billion in food and agriculture programs scheduled to be signed by U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
Cuba Softens New Law on Artistic Expression
Cuba softens new law on artistic expression that could give government power to stop performance deemed to violate country’s socialist revolutionary values.
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.
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.