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Interview with Rene Gonzalez

News from Cuba | Wednesday, 29 May 2013

by Fernando RavsbergOn September 12, 1998, the FBI dismantled a network of Cuban spies who had been monitoring anti-Castro groups based in Miami. A number of these spies negotiated with the prosecution to have their sentences reduced, but five refused to do so. Their convictions, which included life sentences, were ... read more

Press Release: British campaign falls victim to US blockade laws against Cuba

Campaign News | Tuesday, 28 May 2013

British NGO, the Cuba Solidarity Campaign (CSC) faces financial penalties or the risk having its funds seized by the US treasury department as a result of US blockade legislation against Cuba. In April 2013, the British based campaign attempted to transfer funds to US publishing house Monthly Review Foundation to pay ... read more

Raul Castro’s final term: how now should we understand ‘the Cuban Revolution’? - Talk, London

Campaign News | Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Tuesday 4 June 2013, 18.30pmCanning House, 14 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PSThe Cuban Revolution: How should we now understand it?’As the February 2013 National Assembly elections in Cuba confirm the re-election of Raúl Castro for what he has already indicated will (through legislation to be introduced soon) be his second ... read more

'We will always be the Cuban Five' Gerardo Hernandez writing about Rene Gonzalez

News from Cuba | Thursday, 16 May 2013

A New Standard-BearerHe could have used the same reasons of those who very soon decided to plead guilty and cooperate with the authorities. After long years of separation, he already had at his side Olga and Irmita, and had been able to enjoy for just four months the newborn Ivette.What ... read more

Win flights to Cuba in our Blockade Buster Raffle

Campaign News | Thursday, 16 May 2013

With a fabulous first prize of two return flights to Cuba, why not try your luck in the CSC Blockade Buster Raffle? This draw is a fantastic way to support CSC and hopefully win yourself a great prize.1st Prize:Two return flights to Cuba (economy, low season, or cash alternative)2nd Prize:£100 ... read more

Work for the Cuba Solidarity Campaign

Campaign News | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Two vacancies for Campaigns Officer and Admin/Finance OfficerADVERTISEMENTWork for the Cuba Solidarity Campaign.A great opportunity to join the Campaign against the US blockade Campaigns Officer, full time (4 or 5 days)£21,000 - £25,000 pro rata.You will need sound administrative and written communication skills to organise participation at trade union conferences, build ... read more

Economic War on Cuba - speaking tour with Salim Lamrani

Campaign News | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Public meeting and book signing with special guest speaker Dr Salim Lamrani.21-29 May 2013Other Events Tuesday 21st May 2013 - DERBY7:30pm - 9:00pmQUAD, Market Place, Cathedral Quarter, Derby, DE1 3ASFor more information please contact imti.choonara@nottingham.ac.ukWednesday 22 May 2013 - HULL6:30pm - 9:00pm39 Alfred Gelder Street, Hull, HU1 2AGEvening public meeting ... read more

The Miami Five Condemn Terrorist Attacks in Boston

News from Cuba | Monday, 13 May 2013

The five Cuban antiterrorists incarcerated in the United States expressed their solidarity with the U.S. people for the terrorist attacks that occurred a week ago at the end of a marathon in Boston, which resulted in about 180 people being injured and three deaths.“With great consternation and sorrow we watched ... read more

Freedom of His Four Companions a Priority for Cuban Anti-Terrorist

News from Cuba | Friday, 10 May 2013

The return to Cuba of the four anti-terrorist fighters who remain imprisoned in the United States is a priority for Rene Gonzalez, who started the procedures to renounce his U.S. citizenship yesterday in this capital.“Until they all are here we must continue fighting (?) They will resist, they will not ... read more

Cuban Anti-terrorist Fighter Renounces his U.S. Citizenship

News from Cuba | Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Cuban anti-terrorist fighter Rene Gonzalez began here today the proceedings to renounce the United States (U.S.) citizenship, a requirement set by the authorities of that country to modify the terms of his supervised release.Gonzalez came to the U.S. Interests Section in Cuba accompanied by his lawyer Philip Horowitz.Last week Judge ... read more

Hugo Chavez's Memory Takes Leading May Day Role in Cuba

Campaign News | Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Over 2,000 unionists, leaders of social organizations and solidarity movements from 260 organisations in 73 countries of the world attended May Day celebrations in Havana on 1 May. Included in this figure were 65 delegates from Britain participating in the CSC Young Trade Unionists Brigade, May Day Study Tour, Cuba ... read more

Brazil to deploy 6,000 Cuban doctors in remote areas

News from Cuba | Monday, 6 May 2013

Brazil plans to hire 6,000 Cuban doctors to serve in remote parts of the country where medical services are deficient or nonexistent, despite controversy over the quality of their training.Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Patriota said on Monday negotiations were under way involving the Washington-based Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) to allow ... read more

Cuba to Increase Subsidies for Home Construction

News from Cuba | Monday, 6 May 2013

From Prensa LatinaCubans who want to build their own homes will benefit from the extension of State assistance, with new possibilities of payments through the subsidy.From January 2012 to March 31, more than 566 million pesos were granted, for construction work carried out by personal initiative.An agreement from the Council ... read more

Cuba To Have Latin America's Most Ageing Population By 2030

News from Cuba | Sunday, 5 May 2013

Nearly a third of Cubans are expected to be over 60 years old by 2030, making it home to Latin America's most ageing population, according to a study.By 2030, the number of Cuba's elderly people is expected to jump to 3.4 million from 1.9 million in 2010, imposing considerable strains ... read more

Finally, Cuba Is Harboring a Terrorist!

News from Cuba | Saturday, 4 May 2013

From the Havana TimesAfter 40 years, the FBI has arbitrarily labeled Assata Shakur a terrorist. The former Black Panther was convicted of murder in 1973, for her involvement in an altercation with New Jersey police that left one officer dead.She was sentenced to life plus 30 years, but subsequently escaped ... read more

US Judge Says Miami Five’s Rene Gonzalez Can Live in Cuba

Campaign News | Friday, 3 May 2013

The other Cuban Five members remain in US prisons.A Florida judge announced today that she will allow the paroled Cuban Five member, Rene Gonzalez, convicted of espionage in the United States, to reside permanently on the island in exchange for renouncing U.S. citizenship, reported DPA news.The decision of Judge Joan ... read more

US Judge Says Miami Five’s Rene Gonzalez Can Live in Cuba

Campaign News | Friday, 3 May 2013

US keeps Cuba on state sponsors of terrorism list

News from Cuba | Thursday, 2 May 2013

The State Department has announced that Washington has no plans to remove Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism that also includes Iran, Syria and Sudan.The decision is sure to ruffle feathers in Havana, which vehemently denies any links to terrorism. Cuba’s government contends its inclusion on the ... read more

Oxfam International Supports Cuban Sustainable Agriculture Programme

News from Cuba | Thursday, 2 May 2013

Over 1600 hectares of cultivable lands were rehabilitated by using modern watering systems that help counter drought effects, as a result of cooperation actions that the island has maintained with Oxfam international confederation for two decades.Beat Smich, representative in Cuba of the network which groups 17 organizations, told Prensa Latina ... read more