Articles Tagged with: Cuba

Pitbull’s “Open Letter” is…actually smart
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Pitbull’s “Open Letter” is…actually smart

HOLD ON. We know what you’re thinking. But Pitbull’s “Open Letter,” a response to Jay-Z’s track of the same name, has Mr. 305 embark on…

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Latinos Present at Inauguration
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Latinos Present at Inauguration

Four years after the first African-American was sworn into presidency, we see a small but significant number Latinos being involved in recent politics and in…

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A Theater Near You: Chico and Rita
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A Theater Near You: Chico and Rita

A Theater Near You is Remezcla’s twice-a-month guide to Latin movies you can watch without having to get off your couch. Check out Academy Award-nominated…

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Fidel Castro In Near Vegetative State According To Doctor
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Fidel Castro In Near Vegetative State According To Doctor

Venezuelan physician José Marquina says Fidel Castro will never appear in public again.

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Cuba Is Going to Actually Let People Leave The Country Starting January 14th
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Cuba Is Going to Actually Let People Leave The Country Starting January 14th

Cuba is easing their restrictions on travel abroad, making it easier for residents to leave the country.

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El Médico: The Struggles of a Modern Day (Cubatón) Revolucionario
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El Médico: The Struggles of a Modern Day (Cubatón) Revolucionario

El Médico: The Cubatón Story is a documentary that focuses on the career of Reynier Casamayor Griñán, a.k.a. El Médico, a doctor who works deep…

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UPDATED: Put Celia in the Smithsonian
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UPDATED: Put Celia in the Smithsonian

Your vote can help hang a portrait of Celia Cruz in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History!

UPDATE: She won! Now what?

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There are Dinosaurs in Cuba, apparently.
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There are Dinosaurs in Cuba, apparently.

Apparently, Cuba’s got its own Jurassic Park. Las bestias no son de carne y hueso, sino de cemento, pero we still want to visit.

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Cuban Independence Day Explained
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Cuban Independence Day Explained

“While the date is a cause for celebration, the nation was effectively hamstrung by the cruel irony of independence without freedom. To anyone else, this…

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What will Castro confess to the Pope?
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What will Castro confess to the Pope?

MIAMI – Castro’s reportedly rediscovered Jesus and will make a confession to the Pope. We’ve discovered some of his more surprising transgressions.

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Has Fidel Castro Found Jesus?
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Has Fidel Castro Found Jesus?

MIAMI – We’re calling shenanigans on this one.

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Ca$hflow: Using Graffiti to Heal in La Habana
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Ca$hflow: Using Graffiti to Heal in La Habana

A group of graffiti artists has plans for La Habana. Help them meet their goals!

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Highlights from Fidel Castro’s Essay
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Highlights from Fidel Castro’s Essay

Yesterday, Fidel Castro published a piece on the web that, among other things, made fun of the Republican presidential candidates. Here are the most important…

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Trailer: Juan of the Dead
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Trailer: Juan of the Dead

With a title that pays homage to the old Romero classics, Juan of the Dead (Juan de los Muertos) looks to revive Cuban cinema after…

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Brooklyn Restaurant Week 2011 Guide
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Brooklyn Restaurant Week 2011 Guide

What would Brooklyn Restaurant Week be without some sabor Latino? We’ve compiled a list of Latin American restaurants, some old timers and other new arrivals that…

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