Miami's Cuban Connection

Miami Mafia? What Miami Mafia?

Stuck on the Palmetto weighs in on the hypocrisy surrounding the debate over the term Miami Mafia used in a recent Ana Menendez column.

Fred Thompson Finds His Inner Exile Soul

Fred Thompson, the former actor and Senator running for president, scolded Michael Moore for taking 9/11 workers to Cuba for treatment as part of his upcoming documentary, Sicko.

Writes Thompson: "While this p.r. stunt has obviously been successful — here I am talking about it — Moore’s a piker compared to Fidel Castro and his regime. Moore just parrots the story they created — one of the most successful public-relations coups in history. This is the story of free, high quality Cuban health care."

The punchline is Moore's response: "In light of your comments regarding Cuba and Castro, do you think the “box upon box of cigars – Montecristos from Havana” that you have in your office have contributed to Castro's reported wealth?

Gentlemen, welcome to the minefield of exile politics.

Celia Documentary in the Works

The same filmmakers who brought us the premier of White Elephant last week, the documentary about the entangled existence of Miami Stadium (aka Bobby Maduro Stadium), are working on a Celia Cruz documentary called Celia the Queen, expected in theaters sometime early next year. Kids in Exile Films featured a trailer before the premier of White Elephant Saturday night.

U.S.-Cuba Policy May Not Change Under Dems

Just a few months ago, it seemed that new Democratic leaders in Congress would push for change in U.S.-Cuba policy. That was then.

This is now.

Cuba's Population Drop

Cuba's population dropped last year for the first time since the Mariel boatlift, a demographic trend attributed to low birth rates and an aging population.

Chaos After Fidel?

Havana Journal states 14 reasons why there might be chaos after Fidel:

1. Fidel’s people will fight for what they have worked for.

2. Many Cuban people respect Fidel and won’t want Raul or anyone else in as President.

3. If Raul opens up the economy too quickly it may spin out of control.

4. Raul may have to lock down the country for a prolonged period time.

4a. Raul leaves Cuba “Batista style” on short notice and the “rebels” aka dissidents could take over.

5. Fidel’s funeral will draw MILLIONS of people to Havana...

A Slow Evolution

Fascinating multimedia presentation about what's going on in Cuba politically, economically and on a human level.