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Key political risks to watch

January 4, 2012

Reuters‘ near term alert to key politcal risks to monitor in Cuba: Resolution of outstanding short-term debt. Signs of increased interest in foreign investment. U.S. inspection of drilling rig. Results of Repsol’s exploratory well. U.S. pressure to stop the drilling. Furthermore, on international relations: A planned Papal visit in March and improved ties with Brazil are bright [...]

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ETA terrorist in Cuba sought for extradition

November 3, 2010

Spanish National Court Judge Eloy Velasco has asked the Spanish government to begin an extradition proceeding for  alleged ETA terrorist José Ángel Urtiaga, who lives in Cuba, joining the judicial process against ETA member Arturo Cubillas, who is under investigation for ties with the FARC in Colombia. [EFE]

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Diplomatic corner

August 13, 2010

The United States is creating conditions to change its foreign policy toward Cuba. [La Jornada] A newly published book delves into the possibility that Fidel Castro ordered the murder of Chile’s Salvador Allende at the hands of a Cuban diplomat/agent whom Allende’s daughter married. [El Ciudadano] The Spanish government has gotten into a diplomatic imbroglio [...]

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Diplomatic corner

July 9, 2010

The European Union will revise its “Common Position” which conditions the position of the community over links with Cuba about the human rights situation on the island. [Clarín] Past negotiated releases did not bring an end to repression in Cuba. [New York Review of Books Blog] Cuban Catholic Church and the Spanish government set up mechanism [...]

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