Category Archives: Cuba, Libre (de los Yanquis)

Clip ‘n’ Save: In light of Obama’s visit to Cuba…

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Sabina Becker

…here are some possible reasons he came to talk with the Brothers Castro: Frankly, if my country were lagging as far behind Cuba on all these fronts as the US is, I’d be wanting to reopen dialogue, too!

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Evo dances!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Hey ladies, check it out: Evo is most definitely NOT all work and no play. He’s a fun boy: The “neck dance” of the president of Bolivia, Evo Morales, a peculiar rhythmic movement which the leader made famous in the … Continue reading →

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Big butthurt in Little Havana

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Oh, those poor pathetic ex-Cubans. They just can’t get no luvvin’ from anyone. Not from the island, that’s for sure. And not from a certain Argentine-born pontiff, who’s been sounding too much like Che Guevara for their liking lately, either: … Continue reading →

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When Fidel left office: a never-before-seen moment

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Fidel Castro, signing a document on his sickbed authorizing a transfer of presidential power to his younger brother, Raúl. The photo was taken by Fidel’s official photographer and documentary filmmaker, Roberto Chile. It was publicized by a CBC journalist and … Continue reading →

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Festive Left Friday Blogging: Fidel’s birthday surprise

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Sabina Becker

Oh, that crazy old barbudo. Look what he and Madurito got up to: Yup, they called on Evo while he was in Havana. Here’s the story, via Cubadebate: Cuban leader Fidel Castro, and the president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, surprised … Continue reading →

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Glamour’s love advice is a big ol’ Don’t

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Sabina Becker

This cartoon has been around for a while, but unfortunately, not nearly as long as Glamour magazine’s recommendations on How To Make A Man Fall For You: I won’t bother with a point-for-point analysis; that would be giving this drivel … Continue reading →

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Music for a Sunday: In Cuba, it’s always today

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Sabina Becker

I couldn’t NOT post Carlos Puebla’s tribute to the storming of the Moncada Barracks today. ¡Hasta la victoria SIEMPRE!

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Videos of the day: An historic moment, and an hilarious one.

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Sabina Becker

First, the one for the history books: Yes, that’s right: After more than half a century of US stupidity and embargos in a futile effort to break the Revolution, there is finally a Cuban embassy open in the US again. … Continue reading →

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Puerto Ricans march for independence, again

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Sabina Becker

“Independence NOW!” reads the banner that headed up this march through the smoking hot streets of San Juan. And, with UN debate on the matter now less than a week away, it appears that this issue is coming to a … Continue reading →

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FARC peace negotiator killed in Colombian bombing raid

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Sabina Becker

One really has to question the Colombian government’s good faith in its negotiations with the FARC. All the time, of course. But especially when things like this happen: A member of the peace delegation of the FARC guerrillas in Havana, … Continue reading →

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