Chavez Raises Doubts Over Castro’s Health

Staff / Truthdig Jan 20, 2007 Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has reinvigorated speculation over Fidel Castro's health after announcing that the Cuban leader is "locked in a battle for his life." The two leaders are known to be close, and Castro has yet to make a public appearance since undergoing surgery in July. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Gitmo Anniversary Inspires Global Protests

Staff / Truthdig Jan 13, 2007 Activists from Europe to Kuwait have joined with Cindy Sheehan and others to protest the detention camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where nearly 400 prisoners await their fate. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

How Cubans Make It Work

Staff / Truthdig Jan 5, 2007 Since the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 removed much of the padding from Cuba's economy, Cubans have found some creative ways to alleviate the financial hardships of life under the communist system. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Richard Walden: U.S. Embargoes Compassion for Cuba

Richard Walden / Truthdig Dec 27, 2006 The president of a Los Angeles-based international relief agency writes that America's inhumane policy toward Cuban aid remains tragically out of date. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Castro Makes Overture to Free Speech

Staff / Truthdig Dec 22, 2006 Cuba's acting president, Raul Castro, hinted at boosting freedom of expression this week, inviting university students to debate without fear. The remarks signal a departure from the practices of his brother, Fidel, who handed over power after undergoing surgery in July. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Marie Cocco: Our Most Vulgar Instinct

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Dec 7, 2006 The Iraq Study Group has offered its anticlimactic advice on the war, but how will we address that other quagmire in Cuba, where some 430 anonymous prisoners languish in limbo? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Congresswoman Wants Castro Dead

Staff / Truthdig Dec 5, 2006 In a surprisingly frank and irresponsible statement, Florida Republican Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen calls for Fidel Castro's death: "I welcome the opportunity of having anyone assassinate Fidel Castro and any leader who is oppressing, oppressing the people." Watch it Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Raul Castro Wants Talks With the U.S.

Staff / Truthdig Dec 4, 2006 Cuba's acting President Raul Castro has invited the U.S. to engage in diplomatic talks: "We take this opportunity to once again state that we are willing to resolve at the negotiating table the long-standing dispute between the United States and Cuba." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Videocast: Gore Vidal on the Kennedy Assassination, Castro and More

Staff / Truthdig Nov 24, 2006 In this excerpt from the Truthdig interview, Gore Vidal speaks with Robert Scheer about the Kennedy assassination, Castro and imperialism. For the full video, go to www.truthdig.com and click on "interviews." Dig deeper

The High Price of Democracy in Cuba

Staff / Truthdig Nov 16, 2006 The Government Accountability Office has found that USAID funds meant to promote democracy in Cuba were improperly used to purchase luxury items including leather coats, crab meat and Godiva chocolates. A representative of one of the Cuban-American groups charged with distributing the funds defended the purchases: "These people are going hungry. They never get any chocolate there." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

The Long and Winding Road

Staff / Truthdig Oct 25, 2006 In "The Road to Guantanamo," directors Michael Winterbottom and Mat Whitecross meld documentary and re-creation to tell the story of three British citizens who were held by the United States in Guantanamo Bay for two years without charge. Earlier: Read a Truthdig article on the film Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Top Cuban Leader Thinks Out Loud

Tom Hayden / Truthdig Aug 30, 2006 Veteran social activist Tom Hayden interviews Cuban National Assembly President Ricardo Alarcon. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )