Cuban Government

Slowly, Cuba opens door to technology

startribune.com     Mar 24, 2008   50 related          

Raúl's Cuba: The inalienable right to a toaster -- but not quite yet. ... By THE ECONOMIST When Raúl Castro took over the presidency of Cuba from his ailing brother, Fidel, last month, his acceptance speech to the National Assembly included a teasing hint: "Within...                    

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ANALYSIS: Hope for change hot in Cuba while Raul Castro stays quiet

earthtimes.org     Mar 25, 2008   8 related          

Havana - What's cooking in Cuba's political kitchens? A lot, according to analysts, politicians and people on the street. However, a month into Raul Castro's presidency, the menu of reform remains uncertain, although some of the ingredients are start...                    

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Toasting Raul, the next Gorbachev

freerepublic.com     Mar 22, 2008   59 related          

Cuban President Raul Castro's recently revealed economic "reforms" brought to mind two quite unrelated characters: Lewis Carroll's White Queen, and an old Cuban exile acquaintance of mine named Ignacio. President Raul, the sprightly 76-year-old who was "elected" to the presidency of Cuba on...                    

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Byte by byte

economist.com     Mar 19, 2008   18 related          

The inalienable right to a toaster?but not quite yetWHEN Raul Castro took over the presidency of Cuba from his ailing brother, Fidel, last month his acceptance speech to the National Assembly included a teasing hint. ?Within weeks?, he promised, some of the restrictions that circumscribe Cubans'...                    

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VIDEO: Restrictions on some electronics, appliances eased

sun-sentinel.com     Mar 15, 2008   80 related          

Mar. 13 - In a sign of new leadership Cuba's Raul Castro has lifted restrictions on computers and other electronic goods. An internal government memo seen by Reuters said the government "at the highest" level had approved the sale of previously prohibited equipment,...                    

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Reporters Without Borders releases its report : No surrender by

nieuwsbank.nl     Mar 14, 2008   48 related          

[ Vrijdag 14 maart 2008 | Reporters Without Borders ] As Raúl Castro was formally invested as Cuban head of state in the last week of February 2008, a Reporters Without Borders' special correspondent was in Cuba examining the state of press freedom, five                    

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Namibia: Pohamba Pays Tribute to Castro

allafrica.com     Mar 10, 2008   1 related          

President Hifikepunye Pohamba on Saturday paid tribute to former Cuban president, Fidel Castro, who led the Cuban revolution for decades before peacefully handing over state powers to his brother, Raul, recently. ... Pohamba told a 6000-strong crowd at a Swapo Party star...                    

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Dim hope of change has Cubans feeling restive

chron.com     Mar 9, 2008   28 related          

With little prospect for change in Cuba on the horizon, inklings of discontent have begun to surface on the Communist-ruled island that analysts say could spread unrest or incite mass migration. ... No interpretation of the parliamentary decisions following the...                    

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Hugo Chavez makes first Cuba visit since Raul Castro became president

bostonherald.com     Mar 8, 2008   61 related          

HAVANA - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez on Saturday made his first visit to Cuba since the presidency passed from Fidel Castro to his younger brother Raul last month. The... ... By Associated Press Saturday, March 8, 2008 - Added 13m ago on Saturday made his first visit...                    

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Bush pushes democracy for Cuba

msn.com     Mar 7, 2008   87 related          

The president says leadership shift in Cuba to Fidel Castro's brother will not change U.S. policy toward the island. ... President says shift to Fidel Castro's brother will not change U.S. policy WHITE HOUSE - President Bush says a leadership shift in Cuba to Fidel...                    

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