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Thirty one people were finally plucked from the seas and hauled back to Cuba where all were jailed or put under house arrest.[https://www.americanthinker.com/2009/07/anniversary_of_a_castroite_mas.html Anniversary of a Castroite Massacre]</ref>
Thirty one people were finally plucked from the seas and hauled back to Cuba where all were jailed or put under house arrest.[https://www.americanthinker.com/2009/07/anniversary_of_a_castroite_mas.html Anniversary of a Castroite Massacre]</ref>
Before [[communism]] in Cuba, the nation thrived and as a result there are an extraordinary number of vintage 1940s and 1950s model car classics on the road there today. After the communist takeover in 1959-60, almost no one in Cuba could afford to buy a new car.
Before [[communism]] in Cuba, the nation thrived and as a result there are an extraordinary number of vintage 1940s and 1950s model car classics on the road there today. After the communist takeover in 1959–60, almost no one in Cuba could afford to buy a new car.
[[Humberto Fontova]] wrote about the:
[[Humberto Fontova]] wrote about the:
Although the constitution allows legislative proposals backed by at least 10,000 citizens to be submitted directly to the National Assembly, in 2002 the government rejected a petition known as the Varela Project, supporters of which submitted 11,000 signatures calling for a national referendum on political and economic reforms. Many of the 75 activists arrested in March 2003 participated in the Varela Project. In October 2003, Project Varela organizers submitted a second petition to the National Assembly with an additional 14,000 signatures. Since April 2004, some prisoners of conscience have been released, seven of whom were in the group of 75; all suffered from moderate to severe medical conditions and many of them continue to be harassed by state security even after their release from prison. Moreover, in response to a planned protest by activists at the French Embassy in Havana in late July 2005, Cuban security forces detained 33 opposition members, three of whom had been released on medical grounds. At least 16 other activists were either arrested or sentenced to prison since 2004 for opposing the Cuban Government. There has also been a resurgence of harassment of various activist groups, most notably the "Damas en Blanca," a group of wives of political prisoners.
Although the constitution allows legislative proposals backed by at least 10,000 citizens to be submitted directly to the National Assembly, in 2002 the government rejected a petition known as the Varela Project, supporters of which submitted 11,000 signatures calling for a national referendum on political and economic reforms. Many of the 75 activists arrested in March 2003 participated in the Varela Project. In October 2003, Project Varela organizers submitted a second petition to the National Assembly with an additional 14,000 signatures. Since April 2004, some prisoners of conscience have been released, seven of whom were in the group of 75; all suffered from moderate to severe medical conditions and many of them continue to be harassed by state security even after their release from prison. Moreover, in response to a planned protest by activists at the French Embassy in Havana in late July 2005, Cuban security forces detained 33 opposition members, three of whom had been released on medical grounds. At least 16 other activists were either arrested or sentenced to prison since 2004 for opposing the Cuban Government. There has also been a resurgence of harassment of various activist groups, most notably the "Damas en Blanca," a group of wives of political prisoners.
On July 31, 2006 the Castro regime announced a "temporary" transfer of power from Fidel Castro to his brother Raul, who until that time served as head of the Cuban armed forces and second-in-command of the government and the Communist Party. It was the first time in the 47 years of Fidel Castro's rule that power had been transferred. The transfer took place due to intestinal surgery of an undetermined nature.
On July 31, 2006, the Castro regime announced a "temporary" transfer of power from Fidel Castro to his brother Raul, who until that time served as head of the Cuban armed forces and second-in-command of the government and the Communist Party. It was the first time in the 47 years of Fidel Castro's rule that power had been transferred. The transfer took place due to intestinal surgery of an undetermined nature.
On February 19, 2008, Fidel Castro announced that he would officially step down as leader of Cuba. Five days later, on February 24, Raul Castro, Fidel's brother, was elected the new President of Cuba. On April 19, 2018 Castro was succeeded by Miguel Díaz-Canel.
On February 19, 2008, Fidel Castro announced that he would officially step down as leader of Cuba. Five days later, on February 24, Raul Castro, Fidel's brother, was elected the new President of Cuba. On April 19, 2018, Castro was succeeded by Miguel Díaz-Canel.
===Foreign Relations===
===Foreign Relations===
On May 18, 2021, Cuban government arrested rapper Maykel Osorbo for criticising communist government.<ref> [https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/gente-zona-cuba-people-marching-174822221.html Cuban rapper Maykel Osorbo arrested for criticising communist government] By WIC News Reporter, 4 June 2021</ref>
On May 18, 2021, Cuban government arrested rapper Maykel Osorbo for criticising communist government.<ref>[https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/gente-zona-cuba-people-marching-174822221.html Cuban rapper Maykel Osorbo arrested for criticising communist government] By WIC News Reporter, 4 June 2021</ref>
A surprising uprising demonstrations by Cubans for freedom rose since July 11 2021. And one was murdered.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-57830160.amp Cuba protests: One dead and scores missing after rare demonstrations - BBC]
A surprising uprising demonstrations by Cubans for freedom rose since July 11, 2021. And one was murdered.<ref>[https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-57830160.amp Cuba protests: One dead and scores missing after rare demonstrations - BBC]
The rare anti-government demonstrations began on Sunday, when thousands took to the streets in protest over food.
The rare anti-government demonstrations began on Sunday, when thousands took to the streets in protest over food.
July 14, 2021</ref><ref>https://insta-tweet.com/tags/SOSCUBA</ref> The Biden State Department reacted with the absurd claim that the protests were not against communist oppression, but rather "to express concern about rising [[COVID]] cases/deaths & medicine shortages."<ref>https://twitter.com/WHAAsstSecty/status/1414334778095046656</ref> Chief junta propagandist [[Jen Psaki]] said, "Making sure your people have medical assistance, food, water that's something any government should be providing.”<ref>https://twitter.com/MehdiHasanShow/status/1414386901134594048</ref> While the [[commissar]] of [[Homeland Security]] [[Alejandro Mayorkas]] refused to take any refugees and asylum seekers from the brutal communist dicatorship.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isfVQKwgjpI Sen. Rubio on Cubans rallying against communism: ‘Horrifying’]</ref>
July 14, 2021</ref><ref>https://insta-tweet.com/tags/SOSCUBA</ref> The Biden State Department reacted with the absurd claim that the protests were not against communist oppression, but rather "to express concern about rising [[COVID]] cases/deaths & medicine shortages."<ref>https://twitter.com/WHAAsstSecty/status/1414334778095046656</ref> Chief junta propagandist [[Jen Psaki]] said, "Making sure your people have medical assistance, food, water that's something any government should be providing.”<ref>https://twitter.com/MehdiHasanShow/status/1414386901134594048</ref> While the [[commissar]] of [[Homeland Security]] [[Alejandro Mayorkas]] refused to take any refugees and asylum seekers from the brutal communist dicatorship.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isfVQKwgjpI Sen. Rubio on Cubans rallying against communism: ‘Horrifying’]</ref>
On July 11, 2021, the Cuban government blocked the internet.<ref>https://qz.com/2033719/cubas-blackout-reveals-authoritarians-limited-control-of-the-web/ There’s still only one way for authoritarians to control the internet], QZ, July 15, 2021.</ref><ref>María Elvira Salazar 🇺🇸 (@MaElviraSalazar) Tweeted:
On July 11, 2021, the Cuban government blocked the internet.<ref>[https://qz.com/2033719/cubas-blackout-reveals-authoritarians-limited-control-of-the-web/ There’s still only one way for authoritarians to control the internet], QZ, July 15, 2021.</ref><ref>María Elvira Salazar 🇺🇸 (@MaElviraSalazar) Tweeted:
.@WHAAsstSecty, the #USA🇺🇸 must help the people of #Cuba🇨🇺 connect to the internet‼️[https://mobile.twitter.com/MaElviraSalazar/status/1416542266655641601 July 17, 2021]</ref>
.@WHAAsstSecty, the #USA🇺🇸 must help the people of #Cuba🇨🇺 connect to the internet‼️ [https://mobile.twitter.com/MaElviraSalazar/status/1416542266655641601 July 17, 2021]</ref>
''[[Breitbart]]'' reported that socialist President Miguel Díaz-Canel issued an “order of combat” on July 11. 2021 demanding that civilian “[[revolution]]aries” take the streets and violently assault anyone suspected of protesting against the regime. The regime shut down most access to the [[internet]], but [[video]]s smuggled out of the country showed buses full of armed civilians driving into some of the cities with the largest presence of dissidents, on orders to attack protesters.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2021/07/16/cuba-protesters-white-house-joe-biden-power-stop-this-one-day/</ref>
''[[Breitbart]]'' reported that socialist President Miguel Díaz-Canel issued an “order of combat” on July 11. 2021 demanding that civilian “[[revolution]]aries” take the streets and violently assault anyone suspected of protesting against the regime. The regime shut down most access to the [[internet]], but [[video]]s smuggled out of the country showed buses full of armed civilians driving into some of the cities with the largest presence of dissidents, on orders to attack protesters.<ref>https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2021/07/16/cuba-protesters-white-house-joe-biden-power-stop-this-one-day/</ref>
Some U.S. politicians voiced support for Cuba protesters as State Department called for "calm".<ref>Tre'Vaughn Howard, [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cuba-protest-united-states-reactions/ Some U.S. politicians voice support for Cuba protesters as State Department calls for "calm"] CBS, July 12, 2021.</ref> The [[Black Lives Matter]] movement officially endorsed the Cuban government's repressive actions against the Cuban people.<ref>[https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article252801738.html Afro-Cuban lives don’t matter to the shameful leaders of Black Lives Matter]'' Op-Ed BY FABIOLA SANTIAGO, ''The Miami Herald'', JULY 15, 2021.</ref>
Some U.S. politicians voiced support for Cuba protesters as State Department called for "calm".<ref>Tre'Vaughn Howard, [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cuba-protest-united-states-reactions/ Some U.S. politicians voice support for Cuba protesters as State Department calls for "calm"] CBS, July 12, 2021.</ref> The [[Black Lives Matter]] movement officially endorsed the Cuban government's repressive actions against the Cuban people.<ref>[https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article252801738.html Afro-Cuban lives don’t matter to the shameful leaders of Black Lives Matter]'' Op-Ed BY FABIOLA SANTIAGO, ''The Miami Herald'', JULY 15, 2021.</ref>
On July 16 2021, thousands in South Florida joined in protests that "Communism Needs to Die." More protests were scheduled further.<ref>[https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/south-florida-protest-amid-crisis-in-cuba/2496684/ ‘Communism Needs to Die' - Thousands Join Latest South Florida Protest Amid Crisis in Cuba. More protests are scheduled Friday to take place in both the city of Miramar and in front of the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami] By NBC 6 and The Associated Press • Published July 16, 2021</ref> And thousands gathered in Freedom Tower in [[Miami]] on July 17.<ref>[https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article252842368.html ‘Si Cuba está en la calle, Miami también.’ Thousands rally for end to Cuban dictatorship] Miami Herald, Marie-Rose Sheinerman, July 17, 2021.</ref> In [[DC]] protesters later went to the White House where they chanted “Joe Biden do your job” and “Joe Biden, Cuba needs your help.”<ref>[https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article252855983.html Hundreds from Miami protest at Cuban Embassy and White House, chanting ‘libertad’] N. Hart, Miami Herald, July 17, 2021.</ref>
On July 16, 2021, thousands in South Florida joined in protests that "Communism Needs to Die." More protests were scheduled further.<ref>[https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/south-florida-protest-amid-crisis-in-cuba/2496684/ ‘Communism Needs to Die' - Thousands Join Latest South Florida Protest Amid Crisis in Cuba. More protests are scheduled Friday to take place in both the city of Miramar and in front of the Freedom Tower in downtown Miami] By NBC 6 and The Associated Press • Published July 16, 2021</ref> And thousands gathered in Freedom Tower in [[Miami]] on July 17.<ref>[https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article252842368.html ‘Si Cuba está en la calle, Miami también.’ Thousands rally for end to Cuban dictatorship] Miami Herald, Marie-Rose Sheinerman, July 17, 2021.</ref> In [[DC]] protesters later went to the White House where they chanted “Joe Biden do your job” and “Joe Biden, Cuba needs your help.”<ref>[https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article252855983.html Hundreds from Miami protest at Cuban Embassy and White House, chanting ‘libertad’] N. Hart, Miami Herald, July 17, 2021.</ref>
Cubans expressed disappointment with lack of Biden action.
Cubans expressed disappointment with lack of Biden action.
"Cuba is, unfortunately, a failed state and repressing their citizens," Biden said on Thursday.</blockquote></ref><ref>[https://www.newsmax.com/politics/cuba/2021/07/16/id/1028930/ Cubans 'Disappointed' With Lack of Biden Action], Newsmax, July 16, 2021</ref>
"Cuba is, unfortunately, a failed state and repressing their citizens," Biden said on Thursday.</blockquote></ref><ref>[https://www.newsmax.com/politics/cuba/2021/07/16/id/1028930/ Cubans 'Disappointed' With Lack of Biden Action], Newsmax, July 16, 2021</ref>
An [[Associated Press]] reporter was violently attacked by the oppressive regime.
An [[Associated Press]] reporter was violently attacked by the oppressive regime.
<ref>[https://trendingrightwing.com/ap-news-reporter-gets-the-ever-living-daylights-beat-out-of-him/ AP News Reporter Gets the Ever Living Daylights Beat Out of Him] By Anastasia Boushee. July 17, 2021.
<ref>[https://trendingrightwing.com/ap-news-reporter-gets-the-ever-living-daylights-beat-out-of-him/ AP News Reporter Gets the Ever Living Daylights Beat Out of Him] By Anastasia Boushee. July 17, 2021.
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The [[BLM]] came under fire for supporting oppressive cruel Cuban regime.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/marxist-black-lives-matter-cuba-communists-marion-smith Marion Smith: Marxist Black Lives Matter – here's why it supports Cuba's communists over the protesters]
The [[BLM]] came under fire for supporting oppressive cruel Cuban regime.<ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/marxist-black-lives-matter-cuba-communists-marion-smith Marion Smith: Marxist Black Lives Matter – here's why it supports Cuba's communists over the protesters]
''BLM cares more about advancing Marxism than protecting Black and Brown people.''
''BLM cares more about advancing Marxism than protecting Black and Brown people.''
Marion Smith, Fox News, July 19 2021</ref><ref>[https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/1169239980/black-lives-matter-onder-vuur-om-steun-aan-cubaans-politiegeweld Black Lives Matter under fire for supporting 'Cuban police brutality'] Telegraaf.nl,
Marion Smith, Fox News, July 19, 2021</ref><ref>[https://www.telegraaf.nl/nieuws/1169239980/black-lives-matter-onder-vuur-om-steun-aan-cubaans-politiegeweld Black Lives Matter under fire for supporting 'Cuban police brutality'] Telegraaf.nl,
July 16, 2021.
July 16, 2021.
''In the US, a storm of criticism has erupted against Black Lives Matter (BLM) as the movement appears to have sided with the Cuban communist regime in the protests in Cuba...''
''In the US, a storm of criticism has erupted against Black Lives Matter (BLM) as the movement appears to have sided with the Cuban communist regime in the protests in Cuba...''
* [[Liberal totalitarianism]]
* [[Liberal totalitarianism]]
* [[Operation Peter Pan]]
* [[Operation Peter Pan]]
*[[Mexican and Caribbean Christianity | Caribbean Christianity]]
*[[Mexican and Caribbean Christianity|Caribbean Christianity]]
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