Pentagon Will ‘Welcome’ Cuban Migrants to Gitmo

Staff / Truthdig Feb 21, 2007 The Department of Defense plans to build an $18-million facility at Guantanamo Bay in anticipation of mass migration following the eventual death of Fidel Castro. Administration officials say the housing center will be needed for interdicted Cuban migrants now that space normally used in such an event is taken up by the detention and interrogation facility that holds suspected terrorists. (h/t: Boing Boing) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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 )

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Los Angeles-based international relief agency writes that America's inhumane policy toward Cuban aid remains tragically out of date.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 )

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

Yuk Yuk

Staff / Truthdig Aug 22, 2006 Quote of the week from Dave Letterman: "According to reports, Fidel Castro is alert and being briefed. And I'm thinking, why didn't we get a president like that?" Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

So You Say You Want a Revolución?

Saul Landau / Truthdig Aug 5, 2006 President Bush may be offering Cuba the chance to refashion itself in America's image, but Cubans aren't buying what Bush is selling. Wonder why? Saul Landau, an award-winning American filmmaker and journalist who has worked extensively in Cuba over the last 40 years, lays out the answers. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Where?s Raúl?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2006 Cubans are starting to wonder why they still have not seen or heard from the man Fidel Castro designated to rule while he recovers from surgery. When NPR asked the president of Cuba?s National Assembly when the Cuban people could expect to hear from Raúl Castro, he replied by asking, ?Where is Mr. Cheney now?? Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Colbert on Cuba: Itђs Like All of a Sudden the Corleone Familys Being Run by FredoҒ

Staff / Truthdig Aug 2, 2006 Emboldened by Castros ailing health, Stephen Colbert has concocted a plan for the invasion of Cuba, featuring cruise liners filled with obese Americans and the ғregime-destroying power of the outlet mall. ԓMy proposal is controversial, but weve invaded for less,Ҕ the host said as he pitched his vision for a post-Castro world. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )