Analysis: One-third of voters said ‘No’
Official media touted what they portray as an overwhelming “yes” for the new Family Law. Approved in a…
Analysis: The short- and mid-term economic outlook
In the short term, what can we expect? Here are some of the most important factors:1. A more…
Analysis: More economic tinkering
At the 9th session of Cuba’s National Assembly, held at the end of July, 75 measures were announced…
Analysis: Playing with fire
We are approaching the first anniversary of the July 11 protests, which had a profound impact on the…
Analysis: The Biden easing measures – why now?
By Domingo Amuchastegui Fiat Lux! On Monday, May 16 the Biden administration — after almost two years of…
Analysis: Biden on crash course with upcoming Summit
By Domingo Amuchastegui The Summit of the Americas Conference, planned for June 6-10 in Los Angeles, is set…
Analysis: Cuba’s leadership, still firmly in the saddle
Post-May Day thoughts: The social outburst of July 11, 2021 — prompted by the sustained intolerance and gross…
A little history of agricultural dysfunction
Juan Triana Cordoví is appreciated as one of the best economic analysts in Cuba — and for his…
Analysis: Why 4% GDP growth this year is unlikely
Reaching 4% GDP growth this year is unlikely. When in December Minister of Economy and Planning Alejandro Gil…
Analysis: Time to drop any illusions regarding Biden and Cuba
By Domingo Amuchastegui I have no illusions: The resumption of relations between Cuba and the United States in…
Analysis: Cuba’s external stress
By Domingo Amuchastegui Cuba is highly dependent on imports, limited exports, and on investments and loans that do…
Nov. 15: Winners and losers
By Domingo Amuchastegui The challenge by the opposition organization Archipiélago, intended to precipitate the collapse of the Cuban…
Analysis: The looming showdown
By Domingo Amuchastegui Cuban exile groups in Miami, together with figures of the “paid opposition” on the island…
Analysis: Why did Díaz-Canel go to Mexico?
By Domingo Amuchastegui Did Miguel Díaz-Canel travel to Mexico City for the 200th anniversary of Mexico’s independence? To…
Analysis: The missing political dimension of Cuba’s reforms
By Domingo Amuchastegui The social outburst of July 11 has prompted the Party/State to undertake economic measures of…