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    May 3, 2012

    Is Hugo Chavez Setting Up a Military Junta In Case He Dies of Cancer?

    Hugo Chavez may have quelled rumors last week that he was near death by appearing on TV looking relatively robust, but some recent political moves have left many in Caracas wondering if he's going to make it to the presidential elections -- and even more alarmingly, what will happen to Venezuela if ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 22, 2011

    Hugo Chavez Needs To Hurry Up And Heal

    One of these men is a crazed, dangerous narcissist. The other is -- oh, you know the joke.​It's been almost two weeks since Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez has made a public appearance. The 56-year-old leader, a television regular since he took power in 1999, hasn't been heard from publicly sinc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 29, 2010

    Gustavo Cerati's Family Issues New Statement On His Health; Says Soda Stereo Frontman is Recovering Slowly

    Public domain image, via Wikimedia CommonsGustavo Cerati, performing live in 2007.​Ever since Gustavo Cerati suffered a stroke this past May 15 after a performance in Caracas, Venezuela, his family has been extremely protective of news regarding his health. Even after he was transferred to a hospi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2010

    Human Rights Watch: Cuba More Repressive Than Ever

    Cuba has been on a repressive kick since the beginning of a year. After well-known critic Zapata Tamayo died in February, other Cubans took to the streets in protest. ​Another one, Guillermo Farinas, is said to be at death's door. The government, in turn, responded by beating some them -- the Lad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2007

    Here's "Tecktonik," the latest French clubbing dance craze

    Cuba has been on a repressive kick since the beginning of a year. After well-known critic Zapata Tamayo died in February, other Cubans took to the streets in protest. ​Another one, Guillermo Farinas, is said to be at death's door. The government, in turn, responded by beating some them -- the Lad ... More >>

  • News

    April 10, 2003

    The Whole World Keeps Watching

    The BBC's man in Miami says the war for public opinion is as intense as the war for Baghdad

  • Culture

    December 13, 2001

    From Cuba with Life

    Photographs of contemporary Cuba from contemporary artists focus on the inner struggle

  • News

    July 19, 2001

    The Great Elián Hoax

    Did Demetrio Perez, Jr.'s Libre really produce this book?

  • News

    September 16, 1999

    Moreno Madness

    Who has a word for every occasion? FIU professor and quotemeister Dario Moreno, of course.

  • News

    May 13, 1999

    News of the Weird

    Who has a word for every occasion? FIU professor and quotemeister Dario Moreno, of course.

  • News

    July 2, 1998

    News of the Weird

    Who has a word for every occasion? FIU professor and quotemeister Dario Moreno, of course.

  • News

    September 11, 1997

    News of the Weird

    Who has a word for every occasion? FIU professor and quotemeister Dario Moreno, of course.

  • News

    November 21, 1990

    Cuba Over and Out

    Who has a word for every occasion? FIU professor and quotemeister Dario Moreno, of course.

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