Michael Voss

Cuba’s creep toward capitalism: cosmetic or real reform?

August 14, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

It’s been two years since Raul Castro took the reins of power in Cuba from his ailing brother Fidel. In that time, Raul has instituted a number of startling economic reforms, which Washington dismisses as ‘cosmetic.’ But what’s the real deal behind Cuban reform? And how much power does Fidel Castro still wield?

Cuba creates its own wikipedia’

August 14, 2013Global Politics

US ready to welcome Cuban exiles

August 14, 2013Global Politics

Fidel Castro regrets treatment of gays

August 14, 2013Global Politics

Russian tourists in Cuba

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Cuba fears gulf spill contamination

August 14, 2013Global Politics

U.S. and Cuban officials have put aside nearly 50 years of frigid relations to hold talks on how to prepare for possible oil contamination from the BP oil spill. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the BBCs Michael Voss, who’s in Havana.

Cuba’s ladies in white

August 14, 2013Global Politics

Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Michael Voss in Havana, about the protesters known as ‘The Ladies in White.’; wives and mothers of jailed opposition activists. Lately their peaceful marches have been disrupted by crowds of pro-government supporters.

Geo answer

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is the Cuban province of Matanzas, home to the Elian Gonzalez ? the boy at the center of an international custody dispute. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from the BBC’s Michael Voss in Havana.

Cuba and Russia rekindle relationship

August 14, 2013Global Politics

The BBC’s Michael Voss reports from Havana on the significance of tomorrow’s visit by Russian President Dimitry Medvedev. The close relationship between Havana and Moscow ended right along with the Cold War.