By Gustavo A Maranges on March 16, 2023 from Havana
Just a week ago, the second round of peace talks between the National Liberation Army (ELN) and the Colombian government ended. The negotiations took place in the Mexico DF, and despite not achieving the expected ceasefire, “substantial progress” was made to advance on issues like civil society participation and the points of the agenda. (more…)
By Syara Salado Massip on March 15, 2023 in Havana
delegates from 14 countries at the Patria Colloquium. photo: Ismael Francisco
The emblematic “Che Guevara” hall of Casa de las Americas hosted, once again, the second edition of the International Colloquium “Homeland”. Organized by the Union of Cuban Journalists (UPEC) under the auspices of Casa de las Americas and Resumen Latinoamericano. (more…)
By Alejandra Garcia on March 14, 2023, from Havana
photo: Bill Hackwell
Cuba is particularly vulnerable to climate change, being an island and a tropical country. Cycles of drought, hurricanes, and rainfall are becoming more frequent and intense, impacting people’s lives as never before. (more…)
By Iroel Sánchez on March 14, 2023
It might not be the best of landscapes that Cuba finds itself in for the March 26 parliamentary election. A mix of causes for our situation today has been insisted upon us. (more…)
By David Brooks on March 13, 2023
It is troubling that at this point the question has to be asked as to whether Trump will be able to return to power in the 2024 elections. Even more alarming is that a neo-fascist return within this self-proclaimed beacon of democracy in the world cannot be ruled out. (more…)
March 10, 2023
The ELN and the Government of Colombia, chart peace in Mexico
The government of Colombia and the Army of National Liberation (ELN) signed the Acuerdo de Mexico on March 10 2023, setting a new agenda for peace dialogues in Colombia. This agreement is considered the roadmap toward a covenant among Colombian society that will lead to a great National Agreement and reconciliation, as a result of structural transformations. (more…)
By Bárbara Vasallo on March 12, 2023
Photo: Omara García Mederos/ ACN.
“This will be a Parliament of fewer deputies therefore it touches more responsibility, it will assume in historic moments. For any of us to be elected representative of the people, constitutes true honor,” said Gerardo Hernández Nordelo, in a single sentence. (more…)
By Alejandra Garcia on March 12, 2023
University of Havana, photo: Bill Hackwell
On March 14 Cuban media will be celebrating the 131st anniversary of Patria, the newspaper founded by the father of Cuba, José Martí in 1892 with the purpose of “gathering and loving, and to live in the passion of truth.” On these dates, the Union of Cuban Journalists (UPEC) and every media outlet in the country take to the streets to hold exhibitions, activities, debates, and tributes to the figures of Cuban journalism. (more…)