Cuba News Roundup: October 29th, 2021 – Startup Cuba TV
Plus, furry baby animals, Cuba and crypto, the Cuban government blames the US for stoking flames and JFK’s assassin trained by a Cuban exile. 
Well, after last week’s News Roundup that didn’t feel too good, we found at least one warm and fuzzy headline to share with you this week. It’s about animals; Cuba’s National Zoo is seeing a surge in tiny, cute, fluffy baby animals. We highlight that story sandwiched between the usual suspects, below.
This includes, as you may have heard Cuba accusing the U.S. in involvement with the planned November 15th protests. At the same time, Cuba is getting ready to open up to tourists and those with a vaccination will not need to quarantine. Reuters is reporting about laws that grant greater rights to protestors in Cuba. The Economist reports that the Cuban government is trying to control crypto. And, although not directly related to Cuba, this Thursday Cuban exile and CIA contract worker, Ricardo Morales’ son claimed his dad trained Oswald, JFK’s accused assassin. WTAF. More furry animal stories please.
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One of Cuba’s most senior diplomats switches from Spanish to English when he describes the pace at which many Zookeepers at Cuba’s National Zoo say several species of exotic and endangered animals took advantage of the peace and quiet brought on by the coronavirus pandemic for romantic encounters that resulted in a bumper crop of baby animals. Read more at theguardian.com.
People shout slogans against the government during a protest against and in support of the government, amidst the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Havana, Cuba July 11, 2021. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini
Cuba’s National Assembly on Thursday approved a raft of laws broadening citizens’ legal rights even as the Communist-run country comes under fire at home and abroad for a crackdown on protests earlier this year. Read more at reuters.com.
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As activists in Cuba defy the government and continue preparing for nationwide protests Nov. 15, the government is ratcheting up its rhetoric against the U.S., accusing it of financing and directing protesters. Read more at nbcnews.com.
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Even in New York City just ten years ago it was hard to find real Cuban food so are cities like St. Louis or Pittsburgh ready? I really, really hope so.
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Cuba is almost ready to welcome you back for a vacation. The Caribbean nation is set to ease its COVID-19 travel restrictions in the coming weeks, allowing visitors to bypass quarantine so long as they show proof of vaccination or a recent PCR test before entering. Read more at travelandleisure.com.
Saily de Amarillo is an entrepreneur in a system that discourages diversity. In Havana she runs a boutique hotel, a café and a co-working space. She also teaches people about social media on Slyk, a website that has taken off in Cuba. Slyk gives her an online presence without having to build a website. Even more important, she can be paid for her work in cryptocurrency. Read more at economist.com.
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Photo Courtesy of Ricardo Morales Jr.
Almost 40 years after his death following a bar brawl in Key Biscayne, Ricardo Morales, known as “Monkey” — contract CIA worker, anti-Castro militant, counter-intelligence chief for Venezuela, FBI informant and drug dealer — returned to the spotlight Thursday morning when one of his sons made a startling claim on Spanish-language radio. Read more at miamiherald.com