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• CUBA

  Cuban dissident says racism remains a grave problem

  Manuel Cuesta Morua says Cuban blacks need affirmative action to catch up to whites.
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  CUBA

  Cuban food production drops despite reforms

  Part of the decline could be the result of devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy in agriculture-rich Eastern Cuba.
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  Cuban balsero census being taken by Brothers to the Rescue leader at Cuba Nostalgia

  If you are a Cuban balsero and were spotted in the Florida Straits by a Brothers to the Rescue plane between 1991 and 1996, come to Cuba Nostalgia this weekend to leave your name for a list being created by the group’s founder, Jose Basulto.

• In my opinion

  A quince party in Cuba: a real fairytale to be recalled at this weekend’s Cuba Nostalgia

  Like many teenage girls in Cuba, Lydia Hortensia de Castroverde yearned to be a quinceañera — to one day dress like a princess, enter a banquet hall full of family and friends on her father’s arm to dance a waltz, then blow out the candles on a spectacular cake. In effect, flying out as a butterfly from a cocoon. A beautiful human spring.
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  CUBA

  Canadian jailed in Havana corruption scandal speaks out

  Sarkis Yacoubian, a Canadian accused of corruption in Cuba, says he blew the lid on a major corruption scandal.

• ‘Yankees of Cuba’ to play games in Miami, Tampa

  The idea came from a comedian, but it’s far from being a joke.

• CUBA

  Cuba government minister reports on corruption in international deals and gas

  The Cuban cabinet hears about irregularities in international deals and the growing problem of gasoline thefts.
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  Miami

  Cuban hunger striker begins tour in Miami

  A frequent Cuban hunger striker and dissident arrived Sunday in Miami ahead of Cuban Independence Day, as part of a tour that will include several U.S. stops before going to Europe.

• Cuba

  Elsa Morejón, wife of Cuban dissident Oscar Elías Biscet, visits Miami

  Elsa Morejón, wife of Cuban dissident Oscar Elías Biscet, said the Cuban government is “worried” more about assigning resources to criticize opponents while ignoring the most urgent needs of the population.
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  Cuba

  Cuba’s Ladies in White leader meets Pope Francis

  Pope Francis exchanged a brief greeting Wednesday with Cuban dissident Berta Soler, leader of the Ladies in White, in the Vatican at the end of a general audience held in St. Peter’s Square.

• Courts

  Federal appeals court: Florida law prohibiting hiring of companies tied to Cuba is unconstitutional

  A three-judge panel affirmed an earlier ruling by a federal judge in Miami blocking the law from taking effect.

• Cuba

  Catholic journal criticizes dissidents who support embargo

  The publication’s criticism follows visits to the United States and elsewhere by several dissidents in recent months.
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  Cuban bolero giant César Portillo de la Luz dies at 90

  Cuban musician César Portillo de la Luz, one of Cuba’s most celebrated composers, died Saturday in Havana, according to various press reports on the island. He was 90.

• CUBA

  Analysts: Chesimard’s designation on terror list has no legal impact

  Fugitive Joanne Chesimard’s addition to list of top terrorists means nothing legally for her or Cuba, expert say.

• CUBA

  Watchdog group: Cuba cheated on its UN human rights review

  U.N. Watch said “fraudulent” NGOs sent in comments praising Cuba’s human rights record.

• Cuba

  Whispered complaints about U.S.-Cuba academic exchanges go public

  Cuba’s influence on the Latin American Studies Association has been talked about behind closed doors in the past, but not anymore.
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  Miami Federal Court

  U.S. judge allows Cuban spy to stay in Havana if he renounces citizenship

  René González, who had been convicted of espionage and released from prison on parole, can remain in Cuba, a federal judge has ruled.

• CUBA

  U.S. officials: Cuba will be kept on list of nations that sponsor terrorism

  Cuba will get off the list only if the White House certifies that it has promised not to engage in terrorism.
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  CUBA

  Mariela Castro gets permit to travel to LGBT forum in U.S.

  Previously the State Department had said she would not be able to travel beyond the New York metro area. Now it says she can go to Philadelphia for the forum.
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  CUBA

  Dissident Antonio Rodiles says network with exiles can facilitate Cuba’s transition to democracy

  Antonio Rodiles also favors keeping U.S. embargo in place during a critical time for Cuba

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