The fight for democracy and human rights in Cuba
A conversation with Cuban political and human rights activist Manuel Cuesta Morúa
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June 10, 2019
Fear and loathing of civil society in Cuba
The Cuban government’s ideologically-driven operating principle has always been that only the state can define and promote minority interests. The independent LGBTI+ marches in May demonstrated the government’s fear of its citizens’ growing sense of autonomy.
Armando Chaguaceda
May 30, 2019
Tropical Stonewall
On May 11, Cuba’s LGBTQI community took to the streets of Havana for the island’s annual gay pride parade, despite the government’s ban. But, in responding to protestors with its usual counteroffensive, the state was met with a sort of tropical Stonewall.
Armando Chaguaceda
May 21, 2019
The return of the Cold War in the Caribbean
Washington can no longer take the Caribbean for granted. That means more than just impotently warning partners south of the hemisphere about China and Russia. Instead it will require more effective diplomacy and economic statecraft.
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April 22, 2019
Bolton’s Bay of Pigs Anniversary speech: Tough talk, election politics and failed policies
The Trump administration has doubled down on a failed policy on Cuba, while
talking tough on socialism. Unpopular and ineffective, Cuba policy prescriptions aside, the
venue, policies and rhetoric were focused more on the 2020 elections.
Greg Weeks
April 18, 2019
The bear comes to the West: The Russian agenda in Latin America
Latin America needs to forge alliances in a complex, changing world, but betting on extra-continental autocracies will not bring greater social equity and respect for human rights to the Americas.
Armando Chaguaceda
March 20, 2019
Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe can give the Paris Agreement a major boost
The European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean have laid the groundwork to place the low-carbon and climate-resilient agenda at the heart of their relationships.
Guy Edwards
March 12, 2019
A dubious referendum on a (slightly) revised constitution shows growing opposition to the revolution in Cuba
Even with likely fraud, the number of no votes, null votes and blank votes exceeded one million on Sunday’s referendum.
Gabriel Salvia
February 27, 2019
2019: Trends, risks and hard questions in Latin America
Unresolved challenges of organized crime, weak governance and extra-hemispheric actors threaten instability and to erode U.S. influence. It’s time for U.S. policymakers to face some tough questions.
Evan Ellis
January 8, 2019
Strengthening global consensus on the Antarctic: How Latin America can keep the peace and highlight a changing climate
Chile and Argentina should use COP25 as an opportunity to renew and strengthen the Antarctic Treaty System. It would benefit the environment, their diplomatic leadership and global stability.
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January 3, 2019