Best of Cuba

2009-03-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

A post-postmodern hybrid, part thriller, part drama, part existencial romance, Paraiso is a film that eschews stereotypes. Ichaso explores generational as well as class divides within the Cuban exile community seldom addressed in film. Is the American dream possible for those who arrived a little too late? Ichaso avoids didacticism for raw authencity, to the point of even challenging the very

2009-02-05T21:22:00.000-08:00

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2008-02-19T07:21:00.000-08:00

Fidel Castro resigns as Cuba's president HAVANA - An ailing, 81-year-old Fidel Castro resigned as Cuba's president Tuesday after nearly a half-century in power, saying he will not accept a new term when parliament meets Sunday. The end of Castro's rule — the longest in the world for a head of government —

2007-01-15T23:32:00.000-08:00

Report: Castro in serious conditionCuban leader said to have diverticulitis complications, Spain’s El Pais saysNBC News and news servicesUpdated: 1 hour, 3 minutes agoHAVANA - Cuban leader Fidel Castro is in serious condition after complications following three failed operations on his large intestine for diverticulitis, the Spanish newspaper El Pais reported Monday.Castro suffered an infection

2006-12-03T08:11:00.000-08:00

Report: Acts of civil protest on rise in CubaBY FRANCES ROBLESfrobles@MiamiHerald.comFrom candlelight vigils to hunger strikes and even a mountain hike, Fidel Castro opponents logged more than 3,300 acts of civil disobedience in Cuba last year, nearly twice the number of the year before, according to a report to be released today.As Castro's government continues a campaign of reprisals against

2006-07-31T19:10:00.000-07:00

Ailing Castro gives power to brother Fidel Castro temporarily relinquished his presidential powers to his brother Monday night and told Cubans he will undergo surgery. The Cuban leader said in a letter read live on television by his secretary that he had suffered gastrointestinal bleeding, apparently due

2006-04-30T22:52:00.000-07:00

The Lost City - Andy GarciaThis is an excellent movie releasing nationwide on 4/28/06. It is about the life, trials and tribulations of a Cuban man living in Havana, Cuba during the time of the Batista regime, and the beginning of the Castro Socialist revolution. The movie is well directed, and exemplifies what Cubans went through during the tyranny of Fidel Castro and still go through today. It

2006-03-20T22:23:00.000-08:00

Ichiro comes up big for Japan in win over Cuba Associated Press SAN DIEGO -- Forget beisbol. This was yakyu at its best, and the inaugural World Baseball Classic belongs to Japan. Ichiro Suzuki and his less-famous countrymen beat Cuba 10-6 in the

2006-03-20T22:22:00.000-08:00

For Miami's Cubans, a choice between sports, politics Associated Press MIAMI -- Cuban immigrant Luis Gomez was quick to pick his favorite in the World Baseball Classic championship game between Japan and Cuba."We're Cubans. We root for Cuba," the

2006-03-18T21:35:00.000-08:00

Once Colon leaves, Cuba puts pieces together Associated Press SAN DIEGO -- Frederich Cepeda and his Cuban countrymen consider themselves amateur baseball players back home, though in reality they're

2006-03-13T18:46:00.000-08:00

Ortiz hits third HR of tournament as Dominicans roll Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- On a day when opponents of Fidel Castro caused turmoil in and above

2006-03-12T21:01:00.000-08:00

Cuba capitalizes on miscues to stun Venezuela Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Cuba proved its point that it could hold its own against teams with major league star power. Ten-time Gold Glove winner Omar Vizquel missed a double play

2006-03-11T08:25:00.000-08:00

Cuban paper, sports group decry anti-Castro banner Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- While Cuba played the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic, a spectator in the

2006-03-11T08:20:00.000-08:00

Williams, Beltran homer in Puerto Rico's romp Associated Press Bernie Williams and Carlos Beltran homered and Puerto Rico routed Cuba 12-2 in a World Baseball Classic game Friday night that was strictly for pride, with both teams having already secured spots in the second round. Williams, named the best player in Pool C, hit a

2006-03-09T12:18:00.000-08:00

Cuba blows ninth-inning lead, but beats Panama in 11 Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Cuban and Panamanian fans brought their flags and hopes to Hiram Bithorn Stadium expecting a good show. Cheered

2006-02-24T22:01:00.000-08:00

American and Canadian Baseball Fans to Attend Cuban Playoffs by: Marcel Hatch Eighteen intrepid baseball fans are about to score a home run by flying to Havana for the last three games of the Cuban National Series. The trip is being organized by Vancouver-based CubaBall Tours with an Air Canada departure from Toronto scheduled for March 24, 2005. The group will be escorted by Canadian

2006-02-24T21:58:00.000-08:00

Culinary Traditions Of Cuba by: Kirsten Hawkins The East Caribbean island of Cuba has a rich cultural heritage from which has arisen culinary traditions that are as vibrant and varied as the variety of cultures that have contributed to the development of this distinct and delicious cuisine. In addition to the ancient influence of the native peoples of Cuba, the Spaniards brought their own

2006-02-24T21:55:00.000-08:00

Post-Cuba Reflections: Appreciation and Balance by: Susanne Pacher As I sit here in the morning, listening to the rhythmic salsa of Manolito Simonet y Su Trabuco, I am reflecting back on my 16 days in Cuba and all that I have experienced and learned. My time in Cuba has been the single most interesting and amazing travel experience in my life so far - bar none. I have never jumped head first

2006-02-24T17:22:00.000-08:00

Fidel Castro's MansionLiving in the lap of luxury, here is a satellite photo of Fidel Castro's one of many mansions in La Habana, Cuba.

2006-02-14T21:46:00.000-08:00

Cuba Announces Roster for World Baseball Classic After almost not playing in the classic, and finally being invited, Cuba announced its 60-man provisional roster for the World Baseball

2006-01-14T17:43:00.000-08:00

Cuban Cigar Smoking Guide CuttingOnce you have selected your Cuban cigar, you will need to cut the closed end. All Havanas have a double cap over the head end - this end goes in your mouth. If you attempt to smoke a cigar the other way around, you will find that half way through it will unravel and take on the appearance of an exploded stick. There are a number of ways of cutting the cap,

2006-01-10T00:40:00.000-08:00

How to make Café Cubano (Cuban Coffee)The Shot What tequila is to liquor, café cubano is to the world of coffee. It is not sipped or savored … it is shot! Café cubano is at-least double the strength of American coffee. It is a daily morning ritual for Cubans and Cuban-Americans. At any time of day or night at the countless little Cuban coffee house restaurant shops that dot Miami, people

2006-01-05T21:31:00.000-08:00

Guantanamera Lyrics: José Marti & Hector Angulo - Music: Joséito FernandezYo soy un hombre sinceroDe donde crecen las palmasYo soy un hombre sinceroDe donde crecen las palmasY antes de morirme quieroEchar mis versos del almaMi verso es de un verde claroY de un carmin encendidoMi verso es de un verde claroY de un carmin encendidoMi verso es un ciervo heridoQue busca en el monte

2006-01-02T16:15:00.000-08:00

Best Cuban Recipes!Check out this compilation of the best Cuban recipes on-line- brought to you by MejorDeCuba.com Main Entrees Chicken

2005-12-30T15:34:00.000-08:00

Cubanisms - Cuban sayings that are funny! Bosguagon the Volkswagen Beetle marque a supermarket groceri grocery store or supermarket Guendis Wendy's fast-food restaurant Berguerquin Burger King