A reflection on what has happened in Cuba in the five years after the death of the country’s revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.
Rosa Miriam Elizalde
Rosa Miriam Elizalde is a Cuban journalist and founder of the site Cubadebate. She is vice president of both the Union of Cuban Journalists (UPEC) and the Latin American Federation of Journalists (FELAP). She has written and co-written several books including Jineteros en la Habana and Our Chavez. She has received the Juan Gualberto Gómez National Prize for Journalism on multiple occasions for her outstanding work. She is currently a weekly columnist for La Jornada of Mexico City.
Why Is the U.S. Fueling the November 15 Cuba Protests?
Behind the “non-violent march” mantra is the long shadow of life-long reactionaries who combine economic ultra-liberalism, conservative morality, empty concepts, and creative use of social media.
The U.S. Has an Unhealthy Obsession With Cuba
Through USAID, the U.S. government has funneled millions of dollars into Cuban opposition groups as part of their desperate attempts to overthrow the revolution.
The Money That Never Arrives in Cuba
Cubans living abroad have been unable to send remittances to their loved ones on the island due to the unilateral coercive measure imposed by Donald Trump just before leaving office.
The Attack That Never Happened: Cuba and the U.S. Fantasy of Sonic Attacks
Renowned Cuban journalist Rosa Miriam Elizalde discusses the long-lasting impact of the U.S. allegation that “sonic attacks” were carried out against U.S. embassy staff.
Can Washington Think of Cuba’s Government as Something Other Than Needs to Be Overthrown?
Joe Biden’s Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said that he will be reviewing all actions taken by the outgoing Trump administration, including the designation of Cuba as a sponsor of terrorism.
The U.S. Is Trying to Provoke a Soft Coup in Cuba
The San Isidro events provide another example of the U.S. government’s attempt to create a soft coup.