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Cuba at the crossroads: The threat to United States On September 17, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez launched the 2007–2008 Heritage Foundation series "Cuba at the Crossroads," which explores the choices Cuba faces after the end of Fidel Castro's 50- year reign. Wife of a Cuban Political prisoner at White House WASHINGTON -- Yamilé Llánes once worked for the legal staff of a Cuban government bank. Her husband, José Luis García, was a respected plastic surgeon, specializing in burn victims, in the quiet western town of Las Tunas. President Bush's speech on Cuba liberty Thank you very much. Gracias.Buenos Dias. I am pleased to be back at the State Department. I appreciate the work that's done here. Every day the men and women of this department serve as America's emissaries to the world. Building the Americas Consensus The theme this year, "Building the Americas Consensus," I believe is particularly fitting for this Conference because it emphasizes the importance of cooperation and dialogue in the region. This is a region which is going through I believe a very dynamic, even and effervescent period. Opponent Cuban leader constantly harassed by Cuban police Branches of State Security still keep me under strict surveillance. For the most part, a police unit composed of members of the blue- uniformed Revolutionary Police, as well as ranked officials, such as lieutenant colonels and their superiors dressed in the olive green uniforms of the Ministry of the Interior, follow me wherever I go. |
Some similarities between Cuba and Venezuela This Fact sheet is not a complete analysis of events and policies in Venezuela . While there may be other similarities as well as differences between Cuba and Venezuela , a select few similarities are described. Projects Some projects for a free and democratic Cuba Will the media side with Chavez as they side with Castro? During eight years in office, Chavez has already taken control of Venezuela's courts, congress, television stations and petroleum industry; his congress granted him the right to rule by decree Looms for Cuba in the post-Castro era Fidel Castro’s 80th birthday was supposed to be a glitzy affair, with a Coca leaf cake sent by Evo Morales, Bolivia’s leftist leader and host of top-name left-wing musicians from all over Latin America on hand to enhance the celebration. American peace activists displayed the hypocrisy of their causes As they traveled through Cuba, on their way to protest against the detention of al-Qaida suspects at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo last week, American peace activists displayed the hypocrisy of their cause. Photo gallery Different in and out of Cuba activities photographic collection. Links Web sites related to Cuban issues. |
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