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11/20/2024

¡Hoy, 20 de noviembre, celebremos el Día del Turismo Cubano! ✨ En esta fecha especial, rendimos homenaje a la belleza de nuestra isla caribeña y todo lo que tiene para ofrecer: playas de ensueño, rica cultura, naturaleza impresionante, ciudades e historia vibrantes y la calidez incomparable de su gente. Te invitamos a descubrir nuestros paisajes, disfrutar de la música y danzas que nos definen, y saborear la deliciosa gastronomía local.

¡Únete a nosotros para celebrar y promover un turismo sostenible que respete y enriquezca nuestra diversidad cultural y natural! ¡Cuba te espera con los brazos abiertos! 🌊🎶🌺

11/14/2024

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Except 1: we're grateful for Diosby.

11/13/2024

One of my favorite natural juices in Cuba, tamarind, has multiple health benefits. We buy a case of bottled pulp every spring from a local producer near our home in eastern Havana.

Tamarindo saludos bendiciones tamarindo es una fruta tropical con muchas propiedades y beneficios para la salud:

Laxante: Ayuda a combatir el estreñimiento y a depurar el organismo.

Diurético: Reduce la retención de líquidos y cuida los riñones.

Antioxidante, antibacteriano, antiinflamatorio: Tiene propiedades que ayudan a combatir infecciones y a reducir la inflamación.

Inmunitario: Ayuda a fortalecer el sistema inmunitario.

Cicatrizante: Acelera la cicatrización de la piel.

Digestivo: Mejora la función digestiva.

Hipoglucémico: Puede ayudar a reducir los niveles de azúcar en sangre.

Hipocolesterolémico: Ayuda a regular los niveles de colesterol.

Fuente de vitaminas: Es una buena fuente de vitaminas B, C y E.

Fuente de calcio: Es una excelente fuente de calcio.

El tamarindo se puede comprar en forma de pasta o puré, en vainas crudas, en bloque pensado o como concentrado.

11/12/2024

This fall it's just one disaster after another. Brace for it.

AP, today:

"WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Donald Trump is expected to tap U.S. Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, sources said on Monday, putting the Florida-born politician on track to be the first Latino to serve as America's top diplomat once the Republican president-elect takes office in January.
Rubio was arguably the most hawkish option on Trump's shortlist for secretary of state, and he has in past years advocated for a muscular foreign policy with respect to America's geopolitical foes, including China, Iran and Cuba."

11/09/2024

We're pleased to report our power was restored just before 3 am, after Wednesday's passing of Hurricane Rafael. Our solidarity with those in Cuba still awaiting energy restoration. Cuba's civil defense actions continue to be admirable, despite considerable economic challenges.

Our nearest neighbor represents less than 5% of the world population yet consumes 25% of the planet's non-renewable resources. That voracious appetite for energy and consumerism is what needs mediation if the human species is to survive on Earth.

In 2015, 193 countries adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as “a shared plan for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.” We are now halfway towards the target date for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and while the world has made some progress over the...

11/04/2024

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10/30/2024

It's looking pretty isolated over there on the wrong side of the fence.

The hy·poc·ri·sy of rules-based international order for some / not others is at an all-time high these days.

The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted to condemn the six-decade-old U.S. embargo on Cuba. Out of 191 member states, 187 supported the resolution, with only the U.S. and Israel opposing it and 1 abstaining. The Biden administration has embraced the U.S.’s traditionally isolationist position.

The Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez denounced the inclusion of Cuba by the United States on its “State Sponsors of Terrorism List” and urged Biden to remove Cuba from the list in his remaining time in office, “as the only moral and legal action possible.”

10/30/2024

Daylight savings time coming up....

⏰🇨🇺 Cuba retrasará una hora sus relojes este domingo para iniciar el horario de invierno

El próximo cambio de hora en Cuba se realizará el domingo 3 de noviembre de 2024, cuando a la 1:00 a.m., hora local, los relojes deberán atrasarse una hora, dando comienzo al horario de invierno. Este ajuste significa que amanecerá más temprano en las mañanas y también oscurecerá más temprano por la noche.

10/25/2024

Many sources have been predicting for years that using US currency as a weapon will eventually backfire.

Today at the BRICS summit we see political and economic networks reorienting as a consequence of U.S. sanctions. Cuba was approved as a partner state.

Also, for clarity, one small correction to what's written below:
"But Washington's illegal regulations prohibit its citizens from traveling to the island."
Washington's regulations in fact DON'T prohibit US citizens from traveling to the island, but rather from traveling to Cuba for TOURISM purposes. There are a myriad of ways (and a dozen general paperless categories) to get around the restrictions.
But....
1. the optics of their campaign to paint Cuba as an enemy to US "democracy"
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2. frequent rule changes
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results in the average unenlightened traveling American citizen not mustering up the courage / creativity to discover a way around the invisible wall the US put up around Cuba. So they don't discover how different people on the other side are in real life, compared to what they've been told their whole lives. And Cuba suffers because of this interference in its ability to develop its full economic potential.

It's hard to drum up empathy for something that's in your head, but not in your heart. Lots of Cubans living in the US with family in Cuba would prefer normalized relations for this very reason. It's a vocal politically-influential moneyed old school corrupt minority that's opposed. The likes of Bob Menendez and his cronies.

As with George Floyd, it's hard to get up when Uncle Sam's so desperate to be the king of the castle that he's willing to suffocate your attempts to be a sovereign nation that's responsible not only to its citizens, but humanity at large.

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10/25/2024

🚢⚖️A U.S. federal appeals court has overturned a ruling that imposed more than $400 million in fines on four cruise lines, on the arbitrary charge of "trafficking confiscated goods" in Cuba. (PL)

10/21/2024

Fingers crossed it sticks this time. Knock on wood. Whatever else you do to send good vibes our way, it's welcome!!!

Thanks to Leanne MacMillan for the solar battery bank you left us - it came in useful for charging phones and was more environmentally friendly than using the 12V charger in the car. Thanks also to Randie Long for Fidel's book "Obama and the Empire". I finally got around to reading that and some other non-fiction over the weekend.

Abel was at a tourism event in Holguin for the past week, but they left yesterday morning in advance of Hurricane Oscar and should be back in Havana by this evening. In the meantime, I'm grateful for our family and neighbors who were constantly checking in on each other. We loaned a generator + a tank of gas to a restaurant so that they could conserve three freezers of food, and an electrician neighbor ended up spending more than a few hours yesterday working on it after some water appeared to have contaminated the fuel. They got 'er going in the end though, so all's well that ends well.

The nation's solar capacity is growing, but that kind of development is expensive and requires significant capital investment. Cuba's a developing nation that's operated for 6+ decades under a crippling financial blockade. Last week we finally contacted a local solar installers and agreed we'd meet this week to assess our needs. They mentioned there are none in existence in local supply at the moment, so we'll need to import them. That was the day before Prime Minister Marrero announced that the nation needs to stimulate local acquisition of systems with battery backup in the private sector. Regardless, we know that it's how we can not only be part of the solution instead of the problem, but also guarantee our own autonomy. Here's to hoping the investment is attainable financially, as unlike the developed world, there aren't any grants or financial incentives for private installs in Cuba.

‼️ Actualización sobre el restablecimiento del sistema eléctrico en , así se comportaba al cierre de las 8:00 am del lunes 21 de octubre.

10/20/2024

CNC STATEMENT: The Nationwide Power Outage Experienced During Cuba’s Energy Crisis

The Canadian Network on Cuba (CNC) expresses its full solidarity with the people of Cuba as they confront the challenges posed by the recent island-wide electrical blackout. This outage, as well as the shortages that Cuba experiences of other essential services and supplies, are a direct and intentional result of the U.S. blockade against Cuba, as is explicitly stated in the United States’ Mallory Memorandum when it began its brutal economic warfare against Cuba over 60 years ago.

We extend our deepest respect and admiration to Cuba's engineers and energy workers, whose tireless efforts to restore power have once again demonstrated extraordinary dedication and commitment to ensuring the well-being of their fellow citizens. Their heroic work, in the face of immense difficulties, stands as a testament to the strength and resilience of Cuba's human and technical resources.

We also take this moment to hail the remarkable resilience of the Cuban people, who continue to face adversity with unity, determination, and dignity. Despite the hardships of an ongoing energy crisis, compounded by economic difficulties, the Cuban people remain an inspiring example of solidarity and resolve. Their ability to endure and persevere in such challenging times serves as a powerful reminder of their collective spirit and commitment to safeguarding their nation’s sovereignty and independence.

At the same time, we condemn in the strongest terms the U.S. economic war against Cuba, which remains the principal obstacle to resolving the island's energy crisis and advancing its economic development. The current U.S. administration is continuing a policy of collective punishment and slow extermination of the Cuban people through its illegal blockade, and the designation of Cuba as a “State Sponsor of Terrorism”. Recent additional 243 sanctions added by Presidents Trump and Biden have exacerbated Cuba's energy difficulties and impediments to upgrading its infrastructure, limiting access to vital resources, technology, and financial aid that could alleviate these issues.

We call on the international community to continue denouncing this unjust policy, and we reaffirm our unwavering support for the Cuban people and government in their struggle for justice, self-determination, and a brighter future.

Samantha Hislop & Isaac Saney
Executive Committee, Canadian Network on Cuba

10/12/2024

Right around the corner from 's new location in Abel's stomping ground of Vedado, we hadn't realized this place had transformed again until the flooding in Havana the other night. Kind neighbors called around 11 pm to ensure we arrived in time to take precautions and move bikes and Abel's motorcycle out of the garage. At midnight we woke up another friend who lives on higher ground in Vedado to store the Harley. While I was following Abel in his car, I noticed this place all lit up, and naturally my attention was drawn to the bikes.

Instead of a vacation this year, we've decided to eat out more, so today we treated ourselves to supper there. Our server graciously listened to Abel reminisce about playing in the house when he was a kid, his story of the Harley on display, and gave us a tour, including a glimpse into the disco where they were rehearsing for tonight's Alain Perez concert.

Abel's dream for retirement used to be that we'd just move into a room with a mini fridge and go out to eat all the time, but he also knows that his home cooking is probably alot healthier for us. 😉 Still, experimenting with Cuba's restaurants is one of our favorite pastimes and since it means Abel gets a night off from his chef duties, it's not usually very hard to twist his arm.

10/03/2024

¡ATENCIÓN! Concierto de Buena Fe 🎶
📍Salsa Rio (Parque Almendares)
🗓 Viernes 11 de octubre del 2024
⏰️ Apertura 8:30 PM