Cuba
Today in Latino History: Cuba declares independence from Spain
October 10, 2013The revolt was led by Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. Céspedes, himself a plantation owner, freed his slaves and invited them to join the rebellion.
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Cuba airline bombing anniversary shows U.S. double standard on terrorism
October 8, 2013Last Saturday, U.S. military operatives carried out raids in Libya and Somalia. Coincidentally, the raids took place one day before the 37th anniversary of a major terrorist act for which the United States has never held...
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Today in Latino history: Slavery abolished in Cuba
October 7, 2013Slavery was finally abolished in Cuba by Spanish royal decree that also made an indentured servitude system, known as "patronato," illegal.
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Jesse Jackson visits Cuba
October 4, 2013Civil rights advocate Jesse Jackson, attending a religious service at a Havana-based Baptist church, called for actions to end the U.S. economic blockade against Cuba.
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Book review: “Cuba and its Neighbors – Democracy in Motion”
October 4, 2013"Cuba and its Neighbors - Democracy in Motion" enables the reader to broaden his or her understanding of Cuban political life.
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