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The Cuban Thaw
Last week, President Obama made modern history by becoming the first sitting president since Calvin Coolidge to set foot on Cuban soil....
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May 6, 20165 min read


Where Is the New Generation of Democratic Party Leaders?
Martin O’Malley’s recent exit from the Democratic primary after a disappointing showing in the Iowa Caucus failed to garner much...
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Mar 3, 20164 min read


Cuba’s Dance Onto the World Stage
This year, Cuba hosted the 24th annual International Ballet Festival, which attracted talented dancers from around the world. Media...
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Dec 22, 20144 min read


Does Cuba Intend to Fight For Gay Rights?
Mariela Castro is both advocate and propaganda machine. Regardless, her efforts towards the LGBTI movement have been derided by some as...
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Jul 23, 20144 min read


On USAID, Cuba and ZunZuneo
In my first column for BPR, I wrote about the legacy of Chilean socialist Salvador Allende and the covert international scheme that led...
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Apr 7, 20143 min read


Dos Monedas
A state-subsidized “agro.” “No es fácil” – it isn’t easy – is the go-to phrase Cubans use to explain just about any life difficulty....
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Mar 8, 20145 min read


CELAC Puts Cuba Back On The World Stage
It is impossible to analyze Cuba’s political moves without also mentioning the United States’ reaction. Since the 1959 revolution, the...
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Feb 17, 20145 min read
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