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Influential Cubans in Miami Society

Cubans also triumph outside Miami

George Gascón was born in Havana on March 12, 1954, and in 1967 he emigrated with his parents to the United States, fleeing the nascent dictatorship in Cuba. George Gascón served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1975, and in 1978 he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in History from California State University […]

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Immigration Society

World Relief Organization helps Cubans in Miami

World Relief Organization is a religious organization that is known for its help in communities throughout the country, especially the most disadvantaged communities. In Miami, WRC – World Relief Organization located at 2150 SW 8th ST Miami, FL 33135 offers great legal help to refugees, especially Cubans […]

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Politics

Clinton urges Cuba to release Alan Gross

The trial of American contractor Alan Gross began in Cuba today. The Cuban contractor is accused of violating Cuba’s sovereignty and inciting subversion on the island, which according to all consulted sources is absolutely false. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today urged the Cuban government to release Alan Gross, who is accused of violating Cuba’s sovereignty and inciting subversion on the island.

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Music Society

Alfredo Rodriguez this Saturday in Miami

Cuban singer Alfredo Rodriguez will perform this Saturday, March 5th at “The Place” located at 833 Southwest 29th Avenue Miami FL, 33135. Alfredo Rodriguez is very loved by all Cubans, especially women, and he is a little less young. Alfredo has been showing his music here in Miami for some time. […]

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Society

Yoani Sanchez decorated again

Yoani Sánchez will be awarded the “Women of Courage” order by the United States Department of State. The award, which is given annually, will be given to Yoani Sánchez along with 7 other women in a tribute to Women’s Day on March 8. The award will be given to her […]

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Sports

Yordanis Despaigne is playing it all this Friday

Cuban boxer Yordanis Despaigne faces a big challenge in his professional boxing career this Friday when he faces Ismayl Sillakh (14-0, 12 KO), in the main event of the Friday Night Fights card that will be broadcast on ESPN2. Despaigne acknowledged that his opponent was tough but promised the fighters that he would be able to fight […]

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Society

“Chico & Rita” at the Miami International Film Festival

«Chico & Rita» is a film by the Spanish director Fernando Trueba that tells the love story of Chico, a poor pianist, and Rita, a singer whom he meets by chance one night in 1948 at the Tropicana cabaret in Havana, Cuba. The film, which will open next Friday, October 4, will be released in […]

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Society

Cuban academic receives White House award

According to the blog Café Fuerte (www.cafefuerte.com), the White House has awarded Cuban academic Roberto González Echevarría the National Medal of Arts and Humanities of the United States. The ceremony was held at the White House alongside other great figures of culture in the United States. Roberto González Echevarría […]

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Politics

US political figures intercede for Alan Gross

Several political figures in the United States have expressed their opposition to the arrest and prosecution of contractor Alan Gross. The most recent demonstration is that of the referendum leader Jesse Jackson who has asked the government of Havana to release contractor Alan Gross, Jackson advocated for the contractor’s release arguing that this could […]

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Politics Society

Clinton reiterates commitment to Cuba's freedom

At a time when opposition movements against dictatorships have gained strength and in Cuba repression has increased against the Ladies in White and the emerging movement of Cuban bloggers who fight to bring the truth about Cuba to the world, Secretary Hillary Clinton reiterated her commitment to the fight […]

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