Cuba Journal 
The U.S. embargo against Cuba remains in place – it can only be removed by U.S. Congress – yet former President Obama used executive authority to modify certain aspect of the embargo including importation rules for goods produced by independent Cuban entrepreneurs. Goods and Services Eligible for Importation from Cuba In accordance with the policy … Read more
Conrado Marrero, the oldest living professional baseball player, died in April 2014 in his native Cuba at age 102. RELATED: Here Are All the Cuban Baseball Players in the U.S. Hall of Fame Known as “Connie” Marrero in the U.S., the diminutive [1.65 meter, 72 kilogram] pitcher was renowned for his control and presence, in … Read more
Cuban President Raul Castro said last week that Cuba hopes to continue to normalize relations with the U.S, but clarified that the Island Nation would not accept concessions affecting matters of sovereignty. “Cuba and the United States can cooperate and live side by side in a civilized manner, respecting our differences and promoting all that … Read more
Based in Havana, Malpaso Dance Company brings Cuban contemporary dance into the 21st Century by collaborating with top international choreographers and nurturing new voices in Cuban choreography. Malpaso Dance Company is an associate company of Joyce Theater Productions. The company’s core artistic vision is led by resident repertory choreographer and artistic director Osnel Delgado . … Read more
Pinar del Río province is Cuba’s westernmost province and contains one of Cuba’s three main mountain ranges, the Cordillera de Guaniguanico, divided into the easterly Sierra del Rosario and the westerly Sierra de los Órganos. A taxi from Havana will cost about $150 each way and can be done in a day with good planning. … Read more
In December, Trump announced that Jason Greenblatt will be his “special representative for international negotiations.” He is believed to be Trump’s negotiator for all matters Cuba. Greenblatt has worked with Trump as the executive vice president and chief legal officer for all of the president’s businesses for at least the past two decades. Greenblatt said … Read more
Every year Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment prepares a tome of investment opportunities available to foreign investors. The recently published 2016 Portfolio of Opportunities for Foreign Investment offers insights into the priorities and limitations for foreign investment from Cuba’s point of view. The document identifies Cuba’s Cubay rum brand as a potential partner … Read more
With few options to choose from for shopping in Cuba, what exists should capture your sentiments about the art and beauty of the island nation – and most importantly the creativity of the Cubans themselves. Alma – a quaint shop tucked into the residential Havana neighborhood of Miramar – is the place to find a … Read more
The Cuban private sector currently includes three primary components that are authorized by the Cuban government: (1) self-employed entrepreneurs known as cuentapropistas, (2) agricultural cooperatives and private farmers, and (3) nonagricultural cooperatives. RELATED: Meet the Faces of Cuba’s Private Sector Cuentapropistas: Cuba has authorized 201 categories of legal self-employment for individuals. However, many of these … Read more
It’s meant to be paired with a cigar. Of course that isn’t unusual – if you’re looking for a rum to a pair with a cigar, Cuban rum is often your best bet. That’s because Cuban rums are so well balanced that they never overwhelm the flavor of a cigar, always working in tandem. But … Read more
