Category Archives: Cuba

Documentary “Cuba – Fatherland or Death”

Posted on 2017-05-03 by

I have already expressed my surprise about how lightly Cuba gets off in international public opinion. But recently, I have been shocked again by how many people can travel to Cuba for a week or two and describe everything as beautiful, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuba, Economics, Films, Politics, Travel | Tagged | 2 Comments

Random Thoughts (6)

Posted on 2016-12-24 by

If you read the comments below this article, you get a taste of what’s wrong with Peru. I have never encountered a country that is so bad at dealing with criticism. After my article on Bolivia and the sea, many people … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Cold War, Cuba, Food, History, Law, Peru, Politics, Religion, USA | Tagged , , , , , | 5 Comments

Cuba, before the Americans are coming

Posted on 2016-03-18 by

As soon as I had announced that I would move to Latin America, the unsolicited advice began knocking on my door. From all four corners of the world, the recommendations arrived, yet they were so identical as if they were based on one and the same … Continue reading →

Posted in Cuba, Human Rights, Politics, Travel, USA | 13 Comments

Why the embargo against Cuba will be eased

Posted on 2015-01-08 by

I am glad to see that I am not the only one who appreciates cigars.

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