José Daniel Ferrer said long periods in solitary confinement left him feeling buried alive. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed his arrival in Miami.
Author: David C. Adams
Cuban Minister Resigns After Accusing Beggars of Faking Poverty
The labor and social security minister drew public outrage when she said “there are no beggars” in Cuba, where many people struggle to afford food.
Haiti’s Landmark Oloffson Hotel is Destroyed in an Apparent Arson Fire
Haiti’s famed Oloffson Hotel, a cultural landmark and celebrity haven, was incinerated amid rising violence by gangs that control most of the country’s capital.
Cuba Suffers Second Power Outage in 24 Hours, Realizing Years of Warnings
Fidel Castro once called Cuba’s power plants “prehistoric.” But the country still relies on them, contributing to the longest blackout since the collapse of its former patron, the Soviet Union.
As a Massacre Unfolded in Haiti, a Frantic Call: ‘Send for Help’
When a gang assaulted a town in central Haiti last week, one woman called a local community leader begging for assistance. The massacre left at least 78 civilians dead.
U.S. Sanctions Former Haitian President for Drug Trafficking
The Treasury Department said former President Michel Martelly’s actions have contributed significantly to the unraveling of security in the country.
Haiti Names New Prime Minister to Try to Lead Country Out of Crisis
Garry Conille is taking on the office just ahead of the arrival of a Kenyan-led international police force charged with helping restore order to the violence-torn nation.
Biden Moves to Open U.S. Banks to Cuba’s Private Sector
The rules will allow Cuban entrepreneurs to open bank accounts in the United States, making it easier for them to expand and encouraging other Cubans to start businesses.
How Capitalists in Communist Cuba Are an Economic Lifeline
Cuba’s Communist revolution took aim at private businesses, making them largely illegal. Today, they are proliferating, while the socialist economy craters.
‘Cataclysmic Situation’ in Haiti Leaves 1,500 Dead in Gang Violence
The United Nations on Thursday said poor governance and increasing levels of gang violence had brought state institutions “close to collapse.”