On November 2, 2023, the U.N. General Assembly again condemned for the 31st time, the U.S. embargo of Cuba. This time the vote was 187-2 with one abstention. The negative votes were cast by the U.S. and Israel; the abstention by Ukraine. Three other countries did not vote on the resolution: Somalia, Venezuela and Moldova.[1] … Continue reading Once Again, U.N. General Assembly Condemns U.S. Embargo of Cuba
On November 3, 2022, the U.N. General Assembly again condemned the U.S. embargo (blockade) of Cuba. The vote this time for the Cuban resolution was 185 to 2 (with the U.S. and Israel voting against the resolution) while two others abstained (Brazil and Ukraine).[1] The resolution “reiterated its call on all States to refrain from … Continue reading U.N. General Assembly Again Condemns U.S. Embargo (Blockade) of Cuba
On November 17, 2023, the “judges” on the so-called International Tribunal Against the Blockade of Cuba decided that the U.S. embargo (“blockade”) of Cuba violates international Law and universal norms for peaceful coexistence. They also stressed that the blockade violates the UN Charter, which enshrines the sovereignty of the countries, the Universal Declaration of Human … Continue reading International “Tribunal” Rules U.S. Embargo (Blockade) of Cuba Violates International Law
On April 17, the U.S. and Cuba held a law enforcement dialogue in Washington, D.C. The main objective was to advance discussions at the working levels of the two governments. [1] A U.S. offical said, ” Effective cooperation in criminal matters may sometimes include the exchange of information, such as information on fugitives or other wanted persons, … Continue reading U.S. and Cuba Hold Law Enforcement Dialogue
The last several days have seen more conflicting news reports about whether Cuba condemns or tolerates Cubans fighting for Russia in the Ukrainian war. There also has been an U.S.-Cuba meeting on various issues and U.S. refusal to cancel its designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism as well as the U.S. continued … Continue reading More Conflicting News About Cubans Fighting for Russia Against Ukraine While U.S. Continues Anti-Cuban Policies
“Hurricane Ian caused great devastation [in Cuba]. The power grid was damaged, and the electrical system collapsed. Over four thousand homes have been completely destroyed or badly damaged. . . . In the western province of Pinar del Rio, famous for its tobacco production, over 5,000 farms were destroyed. In small towns like San Luis, … Continue reading Hurricane-Damaged Cuba Needs Immediate U.S. Recovery Help
On June 2, 2022, the U.S. State Department released its 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom. It “describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies violating religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. The U.S. Department of State submits the reports in … Continue reading U.S. 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom
On February 11,2024, Granma, the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Cuba, published a lengthy editorial that proclaimed “the prevention and confrontation of corruption, crime, illegalities and social indiscipline constitute a strategic priority for the leadership of the Party, the State, the Government and mass and social organizations; At the same time, its manifestations … Continue reading Cuba’s Communist Party Alleges U.S. Spreads a ‘Scenario of Insecurity’ in Cuba
Introduction[1] At least by early December 2023, it was evident that Cuba was experiencing a horrible economic crisis. One commentator put it this way: “Cuba is going through the worst crisis it has experienced in decades, with widespread shortages of food and medicines, rolling blackouts and a sky-high 400% annual inflation rate. The calls on … Continue reading Cuba’s Current Economic and Political Crises
On April 6, 1960, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Inter-American Affairs, Lester Mallory, wrote a Secret Memorandum for Roy Richard Rubottom, Jr., who then was Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, titled “The Decline and Fall of Castro.” [1] This memo first set forth the following facts about Cuba that Mallory thought … Continue reading State Department Secret Memo from 1960 Set Basis for Subsequent U.S. Policies Regarding Cuba
