Diplomacy

Weekly News Wrapup - Grounded Flights, Clinton Pollster Resigned, and Threats At The Olympics

Black Eyed Peas featuring Cee-Lo, Talib Kweli, John Legend, and Q-Tip

“Like That” (A&M)

Secretary of State Clinton Is Almost a Sure Thing

Obama's fast rise had as much to do with his natural charisma and thoughtful, powerful speeches as the fact that he wasn't Hillary Clinton. The former first lady a year ago seemed like a lock for the White House, but the anti-Clinton factions in her party needed a superstar challenger. Enter Obama ... More >>

Guns N' Hoses: Part 2

Has outspoken firefighter Douglas Jewett spoken out once too often?

Cigar Aficionado Documents the Secret History of US-Cuba Talks

Cigar Aficianado normally devotes its editorial content to, as the name suggests, cigars and the celebrities that love them. Yes, they've always been against the Cuban Embargo, but their February issue goes all Atlantic-esque high brow, ditches the smokey celeb portrait, and puts their political lea ... More >>

The Cuban Connection

"You've reached Fidel Castro's voice mail. Please press 1 to leave a message, or 2 to hear his opinion about this new telephone service."

Letters from the Issue of January 1, 2009

"Just assume these local politicians are lying when they say anything."

Hillary Clinton Would Be Prez

If Florida counted in the primaries.

Madeleine’s Words of Wisdom

If Florida counted in the primaries.

Former Secretary’s Day

If Florida counted in the primaries.

Diplomats

Diplomatic Immunity II Koch

Politics and Policy

With its severe new Cuba regulations, the Bush administration alienated some Miami exiles, but not the ones who matter

Q. Is It Free Trade Or Fair Trade ?

A: Nothing is free, life isn't fair, and the debate rages on

Dialogueros

Caught between Iraq and a hard-line place

Ry Cooder & Manuel Galbán

Mambo Sinuendo "Perro Verde"

School Daze

Cuban leader Victor Dreke's FIU visit offers some uncomfortable lessons for Miami

Dream Deferred

The State Department's antiterrorism effort keeps Cuban acts off Latin Grammy Awards

Terrorists, but Our Terrorists

Where can terrorists find safe harbor? If you're of the Cuban exile variety, right here.

Letters from the Issue of November 22, 2001

The Great Art Debate, Part 2: This letter not intended for stupefied couch potatoes

Waiting for Otto

Why would a man sullied by Iran-contra and illegal propaganda campaigns be a Bush nominee? Good question.

The Assassin Next Door, Part 2

Chile demands that former secret police agent Armando Fernandez Larios face justice for his role in the murderous Caravan of Death. But he seems to be safe in Miami -- thanks to the U.S. government.

Havana Comes to the Heartland

Chile demands that former secret police agent Armando Fernandez Larios face justice for his role in the murderous Caravan of Death. But he seems to be safe in Miami -- thanks to the U.S. government.

Closing in on Baba

Chile demands that former secret police agent Armando Fernandez Larios face justice for his role in the murderous Caravan of Death. But he seems to be safe in Miami -- thanks to the U.S. government.

If El Exilio Doesn't Get You, Uncle Sam Will

Cuban salsero Issac Delgado played Miami without incident. Then the government accused him of breaking the law.

Miracle on 22nd Street

Cuban salsero Issac Delgado played Miami without incident. Then the government accused him of breaking the law.

Uncertain Justice

Was Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega really a drug trafficker? Or is it possible he was set up by the U.S. government? Try asking a few dozen people who should know.

News of the Weird

Was Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega really a drug trafficker? Or is it possible he was set up by the U.S. government? Try asking a few dozen people who should know.

Diplomatic Impunity

Wouldn't you love to rub shoulders with a man who has been knighted by the Queen of England, honored by the Pope, and appointed our local Liberian ambassador? Of course you would!

By Appointment Only

What could be more exciting and fulfilling than the life of a consul? Well, lots of things, actually.

Land Mine Legacy in Coral Gables

Photos at the Spanish Cultural Center remind us wars linger.

U.S. Turns off News Ticker in Havana

I guess it is possible a news ticker could bring down an oppressive regime, but in reality it's just going to serve as another silly point of conflict. The U.S. diplomatic mission in Havana turned on the five-foot high, 25-windows-long news ticker in January 2006. The first message, to celebrat ... More >>

The Big Watch

I guess it is possible a news ticker could bring down an oppressive regime, but in reality it's just going to serve as another silly point of conflict. The U.S. diplomatic mission in Havana turned on the five-foot high, 25-windows-long news ticker in January 2006. The first message, to celebrat ... More >>

'The World Is Coming To An End': YouTube Video Of Disastrous Haiti Quake

A massive 7.0 earthquake struck just south of Port-au-Prince last night, devastating a Haitian capital still rebuilding from multiple serious hurricanes two summers ago.Even in this age of instant information, news is only trickling out of Haiti. CNN reports this morning that there's no casualty cou ... More >>

12 South Florida College Students Stuck in Haiti; Phone Line Set Up For those Seeking Info on Relatives

Twelve students from Lynn University in Boca Raton are amongst those stuck in Haiti in the aftermath of yesterday's devastating earth quake. One student was able to send a text message to a parent, and reports that all twelve are safe. The group was traveling with Food for the Poor, a charitabl ... More >>

Hillary Clinton to Visit Cuba in Coming Weeks?

Photo via U.S. State Department website​Apparently, the Cold War is not what it used to be. First we find out that the no-longer-so-Soviet Union (aka Russia) still has spies in the U.S. but they are totally lame and shop at Costco. Now Cuba teams up with the Catholic Church and announces it will r ... More >>

Julian Assange, Wikileaks Founder, Could Be Headed to Ecuador

photo by Martina Harris via Wikimedia Commons​Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is looking more and more like a man without a country -- after releasing thousands of embarrassing diplomatic cables over the weekend, his homeland, Australia, is investigating whether he broke any laws. His would-be ad ... More >>

Hugo Chavez Emerges as Voice of Reason in Fight Over Carlos Andres Perez's Remains

Hugo Chavez: Voice of reason?​We have taken our fair share of shots at Hugo Chavez over the years. But in the tug-of-war over the remains of former Venezuelan president Carlos Andres Perez, Chavez has somehow come across as a veritable voice of reason.Yesterday Chavez pleaded for a quick resolutio ... More >>

After battling Castro, James Cason takes on Coral Gables

Hugo Chavez: Voice of reason?​We have taken our fair share of shots at Hugo Chavez over the years. But in the tug-of-war over the remains of former Venezuelan president Carlos Andres Perez, Chavez has somehow come across as a veritable voice of reason.Yesterday Chavez pleaded for a quick resolutio ... More >>

Albright Already

Hugo Chavez: Voice of reason?​We have taken our fair share of shots at Hugo Chavez over the years. But in the tug-of-war over the remains of former Venezuelan president Carlos Andres Perez, Chavez has somehow come across as a veritable voice of reason.Yesterday Chavez pleaded for a quick resolutio ... More >>

Pin Talk

Hugo Chavez: Voice of reason?​We have taken our fair share of shots at Hugo Chavez over the years. But in the tug-of-war over the remains of former Venezuelan president Carlos Andres Perez, Chavez has somehow come across as a veritable voice of reason.Yesterday Chavez pleaded for a quick resolutio ... More >>

Obama Nominates Kendrick Meek to United Nations Post

​We're actually kind of surprised it took this long for someone to appoint Kendrick Meek to something. The White House has announced that it will nominate the former South Florida congressman to a representative position at the United Nations.

Bill Richardson Visits Havana, Possibly to Push for Release of Jailed American

Roger Goun via Wikimedia CommonsFormer New Mexico Gov. and UN ambassador Bill Richardson is in Havana on secret biz.​Well, it took 13 months, but we were right: a top-level US diplomat is visiting Cuba.And although former New Mexico governor and UN Ambassador Bill Richardson is no Hillary Clinton, ... More >>

Pro-Democracy Protesters to Set Off Fireworks Near Cuban Coast

​Every year, America celebrates the birth of its own democracy with fireworks, so it only makes sense a pro-democracy group that helps newly arrived Cubans settle in Miami is on its way to put on a fireworks display off the coast of Cuba. Predictably, the Cuban government is none too pleased.