Tag: Cuba
For Mexico's Maya people, baseball, or bax’abola, a way of life
Mexico's Maya people have a culture that is distinct, and all their own. So while the rest of Mexico goes nuts about soccer, the Mayans are more baseball people. And that love for baseball continues, even when those people move to new places, like the U.S....
Chaos, controversy mark latest military commission hearings in Guantanamo
The alleged plotters behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks were back in court this week, but quickly the hearings became less about the accused and more about the court itself. Some unknown entity censored the court's audio broadcast, which infuriated the defense and the judge, who ordered it not happen again....
Famed Spanish photographer of revolutionary Castro dies, age 83
Enrique Meneses gained international fame for his photos of Fidel Castro as he led his guerrillas in a revolution against Cuba's leaders. But over the years, he photographed from countless other conflict zones. He died on Sunday in Madrid, succumbing to health problems....
New details paint stark picture of dangerous situation 50 years ago during Cuban Missile Crisis
The Soviet Union and the United States came close to World War III some 50 years ago when, on Oct. 16, 1962, the United States discovered that the Soviet Union had installed nuclear missiles in Cuba....
On eve of Cuban Missile Crisis anniversary, Mad Men creator reflects on incident's influence
The Cuban Missile Crisis has been the subject of countless books, movies and TV episodes. One of the most acclaimed shows on TV right now, Mad Men, dealt with the crisis early in its run and series creator Matthew Weiner reflects on how the crisis influenced the characters in his TV show on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the crisis....
Despite differences, Guantanamo prison out-of-sight, if not mind, in presidential election
Mitt Romney and Barack Obama have divergent views on Guantanamo Bay — at least based on statements made years ago. In the current election cycles, neither man has really talked about the future he sees for the prison. But whoever is elected will be faced with precedent-setting cases in short order....
Renowned, outspoken Cuban dissident dies in car accident
Oswaldo Payá is credited with changing the conversation in Cuba, bringing to light grassroots dissatisfaction with the Cuban government and the direction of its policies....
Maintaining a library in Cuba an exercise in obscurity, persecution
Books are tightly regulated in Cuba. Sure, some books are freely available on city streets, but others are much, much harder to find. Often, they exist only in private libraries. And even then, the holders of the books are subject to government harassment....
Defendants in military tribunal over 9/11 attacks set to return to court
Saturday marks the return to court of five men accused of playing various roles in the attack that took down the World Trade Center, damaged the Pentagon and sent a jetliner meant for the White House or the Capitol into a Pennsylvania field. The arraignment and a related hearing will be held at the U.S. Naval Base in Cuba....
Marlins manager Guillen in hot water over Castro comments
Ozzie Guillen, the newly minted Miami Marlins manager, has been given a five-game suspension for comments about how much he loves and respects Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. Miami's Cuban refugee community is outraged through and wants him fired outright....
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