The life and death of Hugo Chávez in perspective

Gloria La Riva pays tribute to Hugo Chávez shortly after his death. “Upon his death, comrade Chavez has entered history not only as revolutionary life well led but as a source of confidence for all those who have been shaped by the movement he inspired.”

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Will The Thaw In US-Cuban Relations Chill Cuba’s Revolutionary Zeal?

“Most of the Cuban population was born and has lived under the blockade and we want it lifted. We want to be allowed to prove that socialism in Cuba is a viable option and the answer to our future. We have fought for that right for 57 years, and view a thaw in the conflict with the U.S. as a triumph of our resistance and determination.” — René González, interviewed by MintPress News

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U.S. President can modify blockade of Cuba

Fifty-four years ago, February 3, 1962, the signature of President John F. Kennedy in the Oval Office was enough to order the complete blockade of Cuba, which went into effect four days later. While President Obama has taken some steps to ease the blockade in some areas, there are still many more things he can do.

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A year later, the blockade remains in full force

This aggressive relic of the Cold War remains in force today, despite being condemned every year at the UN by the international community, even after Havana and Washington opened a new chapter in their bilateral relations December 17, 2014.

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