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1. Transnational families in Cuba and Germany: on the intersection between isolation, restrictions, and agency.

Author

Brandhorst, Rosa Maria

Subjects
TRANSNATIONALISM, CUBANS, IMMIGRANTS, EMIGRATION & immigration, SOCIAL isolation, AGENCY theory, ECONOMIC conditions in Cuba, 1990-, GERMAN emigration & immigration
Abstract

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Published
2013
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2. Independent survey: Cubans eager for growth, more economic openings.

Subjects
CUBANS, ECONOMIC conditions in Cuba, 1990-, CUBA-United States relations, ATTITUDE (Psychology)
Abstract

The article focuses on findings of a survey on attitude of Cubans toward their economy conducted independently by researchers from University of Chicago, and mentions that Cubans were pessimistic about their economy but excited about the possibilities of improving relations with the U.S.

Published
2017

3. Learning from Cuba about obesity.

Author

Lutz, Brobson

Subjects
OBESITY, CUBANS, ECONOMIC conditions in Cuba, 1990-, HEALTH
Abstract

The article discusses the differences in the obesity in Cuba and New Orleans, Louisiana. It refers to the visit of C. Ray Nagin in Havana, Cuba in which he noticed that there is a rare case of obese people in the said city. With this, it explores the Special Period in Cuba from 1990 with the collapse of the Soviet Union and exit of Russians in the economy of Cuba which contributed to the less obese case in the country. Factors include more physical activity and less calorie intake.

Published
2009

4. Optimism in Cuba, Except Among the Young.

Author

AHMED, AZAM and Berkeley Cohen, Hannah

Subjects
*YOUTH, *CUBANS, *EMBARGO, *ECONOMIC sanctions, *ECONOMIC reform, *ECONOMIC history, ECONOMIC conditions in Cuba, 1990-
Abstract

The article discusses the apprehensions of the young Cubans in relation to the move of the U.S. in lifting the trade embargo against Cuba. It states that the youth has barely felt the improvement of the country's economic condition despite the evidence of progress in the streets of Havana including the establishments of restaurants and clubs. It adds the results of economic reform will slowly filter into the lives of young Cubans unless the government will show their desire for prosperity.

Published
2015

5. IN RICKETY BOATS, CUBAN MIGRANTS AGAIN FLEE TO U.S.

Author

ROBLES, FRANCES

Subjects
*CUBANS, *OCEAN travel, *ATTITUDE (Psychology), EMIGRATION & immigration in Cuba, UNITED States emigration & immigration, ECONOMIC conditions in Cuba, 1990-, CUBAN politics & government, 1990-
Abstract

The article discusses a trend of increasing attempts by Cubans to emigrate to the United States via boat voyages to Florida. Topics addressed include Cubans' dissatisfaction with the political and economic environment in Cuba under Cuban president Raúl Castro, as well as the dangerous nature of the voyages and the deaths of Cubans at sea.

Published
2014

6. Living with Fidel.

Subjects
*PERSONAL finance, *CUBANS, *FOOD prices, *COST of living, *SOCIAL history, ECONOMIC conditions in Cuba, 1990-
Abstract

Presents information on how Cuba's citizens survive after the end of Soviet Union subsidies and the continuation of sanctions from the United States in 1999. The economic conditions in Cuba; How most citizens rely on black market activity to keep them alive; Costs of food and other staples; The reduction in state rations.

Published
1999

7. Some Who Fled Cuba Are Returning to Help.

Author

CAVE, DAMIEN

Subjects
*CUBAN Americans, *CUBANS, *RETURN migration, *SOCIAL history, ECONOMIC conditions in Cuba, 1990-, CUBAN history -- 1990-
Abstract

The article discusses a trend of Cuban and Cuban-American families that fled Cuba during the presidency of former Cuban president Fidel Castro returning to Cuba as of March 4, 2014. Topics addressed include the returnees' nonprofit and entrepreneurial ventures, as well as efforts to empower Cubans and provide economic assistance.

Published
2014

8. Cuba's Reward For the Dutiful: Gated Housing.

Author

CAVE, DAMIEN

Subjects
*HOUSING development, *PRIVATE communities, *MILITARY housing, *CUBANS, *COMMUNISM, *ATTITUDE (Psychology), *GOVERNMENT policy, *ECONOMIC policy, ECONOMIC conditions in Cuba, 1990-
Abstract

The article discusses the Cuban government's plans to build a gated housing development known as Project Granma for Communist Cuban families connected to the military and Interior Ministry as of February 11, 2014. Topics addressed include the development's implications regarding Cuba's economy and the influence of private enterprise, Cuban President Raúl Castro's loyalty to the Cuban military, and Cubans' attitudes towards the housing development.

Published
2014

9. Farewell, Cuba.

Subjects
*REFUGEES, *CUBANS, *RIGHT of asylum, *FREE enterprise, ECONOMIC conditions in Cuba, 1990-
Abstract

Focuses on the increasing number of people trying to leave Cuba by boat for the United States, as of July 1999. US and Cuban policies and agreements; Smuggling and costs; US Coast Guard response to refugees; Conditions in Cuba that encourage efforts to leave; Government restriction of private enterprise.

Published
1999

10. In Castro's Changing World, Clashing Voices.

Author

Gonzalez, David

Subjects
*CUBANS, *TOURISM, *BLACK market, *ATTITUDE (Psychology), ECONOMIC conditions in Cuba, 1990-
Abstract

Focuses on economic conditions in Cuba as of May 30, 2001. Necessity for Cuban citizens to trade on the black market to make ends meet; Tourist trade which supplies many Cubans with an income; Fascination which Cubans have for the United States; Different opinions of Cubans on the state of Cuba; Outlook for Cuban economic conditions and culture.

Published
2001

11. New Cuban exodus stirs up old tensions.

Author

Luce, Clotilde

Subjects
*CUBANS, *IMMIGRATION law, ECONOMIC conditions in Cuba, 1990-
Abstract

Focuses on the wave of refugees to the United States from Cuba that have stirred up tensions with Fidel Castro and questioned immigration policy. Comments of Ninoska Perez, spokeswoman for the Cuban American National Foundation in Miami; Criticism of Cuban president, Fidel Castro; How the government is failing to adequately feed its people; Washington slowly lifting its restrictions.

Published
1999

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