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The article states that the administration of U.S. president Donald Trump cancelled an agreement between the organizations Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Cuban Baseball Federation regarding Cuban baseball players playing in MLB, who would send a portion of their incomes back to Cuba as taxes.

The article considers economic and social conditions in Cuba. A decline in the Communist Party government's ability to provide public welfare, social services and basic services such as public transit following the loss of economic assistance from the Soviet Union is discussed. An increase in income inequality is examined. INSET: Hasta la vista, baby.

The article examines Cuba on the 50th anniversary of the revolution that brought the Communist government of Fidel Castro to power. The role of that revolution in the politics of Latin America is examined. Despite a lack of political freedom and economic development, Castro's regime has succeeded in maintaining its romantic revolutionary image among many Latin Americans.

This article assesses the legacy of Fidel Castro, Cuba's dictator since 1959, who retired in February 2008. Raul Castro, his brother, will assume power and face serious economic challenges. Venezuela's president Hugo Chavez has been supporting the island for years as prices have risen and wages fallen. Poverty is widespread and the infrastructure is crumbling.

The article discusses the political and constitutional reforms in Cuba. Topics discussed include the economic reforms in the country under the presidency of Raúl Castro, take over of the administration by President Miguel Díz-Canel, Castro's revision of the constitution including the reorganization of the national and local governments, legalization of private property and same-sex marriage and problems with the economic reforms of Castro.

The article focuses on Cuba. A series of modest political and economic reforms enacted by President Raúl Castro are discussed as an effort by Castro to maintain the Communist Party's political control and to cope with economic problems including a loss of capital reserves and a declining population. It is noted that Castro is 80 years old and that the Party's leadership consists almost exclusively of older people.

This article reports on politics in Cuba under the leaders President Raúl Castro and former-President Fidel Castro, describing political ideologies and communism in the country. The article discusses the ruling Communist Party and its 2011 congress, as well as legislation regarding term limits for leaders. Information is provided on the Cuban economy, foreign exchange, and employment.

This article reports on Cuba's President Raúl Castro and his policies regarding Cuban economics. The article discusses Castro's plans to change policies related to private enterprise, small business, and self-employment. Information is also provided on wages, wholesale outlets, unemployment, and decentralisation.

The article presents information on the politics and government of Cuba, as of November 13, 2010. It focuses on the question of whether the country will begin to move away from Communist dictatorship under the leadership of Raúl Castro. A Congress of the Communist Party convened by Castro to discuss the privatization of the Cuban economy is described.

The article reports that an increasing number of Cuban citizens are emigrating to the U.S. despite the liberalized economic and social policies of President Raul Castro. The increase in refugees is attributed to both the development of organized smuggling operations and the use of the so-called "wet foot, dry foot" route in which Cubans travel to Central America, then travel by land to the U.S. instead of making the dangerous ocean voyage.

The article profiles Raúl Castro, who has succeeded Fidel Castro as president of Cuba. The author discusses several of the activities of Raúl as president. An overdue Communist Party congress will be held and is usually a platform for the announcement of important decisions. The author also states that small changes such as lifting the ban on mobile phone connections have been implemented.

The article speculates on the fate of Cuba now that leader Fidel Castro is recovering from the operation that put his brother Raúl temporarily in power. The eventual transition of power after Castro's death looks likely to go in favor of Carlos Lage, the de facto prime minister whose moderate economic policies could open Cuba up.

The article reports that Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has handed power over to his brother Raúl as he undergoes surgery. If Castro does not recover Raúl will be his constitutional successor. Lacking his brother's charisma and 75, his rule can only be temporary, raising questions over whether Communism in Cuba will die with the Castros. A tumultuous transition period is likely after the end of Castro's rule.

The article reports that Cuban leader Fidel Castro is attempting to crack down on corruption in his government. A number of Communist Party officials have been fired, as was Politburo member Juan Carlos Robinson. Groups of social work and economics students have been monitoring the country's gas stations and state budgets, looking for corruption. It is thought that Castro is trying to secure his legacy and Cuba's communist future.

The article focuses on Cuba as of February 2014, noting that the economic reforms of Cuban President Raúl Castro have introduced elements of capitalism. The article notes that support for the United States' economic embargo on Cuba has weakened and that some travel restrictions have been lifted. It also notes the European Union's policy on Cuba and Cuba's inclusion in the Confederation of Latin American and Caribbean States.

The article discusses the possible successor to Cuban President Raúl Castro as of March 2013, focusing on the appointment of first vice-president Miguel Díaz-Canel and his role in the leadership of Cuba. It states that Díaz-Canel previously served as higher-education minister. According to the article, Castro allowed Cubans to purchase cars and homes, as well as start small businesses. Former Cuban foreign minister Roberto Robaina is also mentioned.

The article examines politics and government in Cuba. A contradiction is considered between the stated desire of President Raúl Castro that the ruling Communist Party and the government have younger political leaders and the advanced ages of most senior public officers. The country's economic dependence on Venezuela, source of almost all its petroleum imports, is discussed.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to an article on Cuba printed in the March 24, 2012 which discusses the impact of the U.S.'s Cuba embargo on the development of capitalism in Cuba.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to an article on Cuba printed in the March 24, 2012 which discusses the income disparity and accompanying lifestyle differences between Cuban leaders Fidel and Raúl Castro and the average Cuban person.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "On the Road Towards Capitalism" in the March 24, 2012 which discusses capitalism in Cuba as of 2012.

The article focuses on Cuban politics and economic policies as of 2012 and speculates on what changes may be in store for Cuba in the future. It states Cuba has secured normal relations with all of Latin America and has developed ties with China and much of Africa. It mentions that Brazilian businesses and the National Development Bank are investing in infrastructure for a deepwater port and container terminal outside of Mariel, Cuba. It talks about President Raúl Castro's economic reforms.

The author suggests how the U.S. could and should encourage a transition to capitalism in communist Cuba. The author discusses the slow movement toward capitalism under Raúl Castro, brother of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro. Topics include the failure of the U.S.'s 50-year embargo on the country, the lack of a revolutionary successor to the aging Castros, and the power of lobbies in the U.S. against U.S. relations with Cuba.

This article discusses politics in Cuba in 2010 related to President Raúl Castro and former President Fidel Castro.

The article focuses on Chilean businessman Max Marambio. Marambio's friendship with former Cuban President Fidel allowed his company, Rio Zaza, to become Cuba's dominant distributor of fruit juices and milk. Cuba's government, now led by President Raul Castro, Fidel's brother, has charged that Marambio was heavily involved in the country's black market. A tension between Raul Castro's attempts to legalize much of Cuba's informal sector and an anti-corruption drive is examined.

The article reports on the occasional reappearance of former Cuban president Fidel Castro in public in 2010. The 84-year-old former leader spoke at the National Assembly in August 2010, marking his first television appearance since his surgery in 2006. The effect of Castro's reappearance on his brother Raúl, who became president in 2008, is discussed, as is the economic situation in Cuba.

The article examines politics and government in Cuba and its foreign relations. The death of political prisoner Orlando Zapata following a hunger strike has led to a worsening in Cuba's relations with the European Union and an end to hopes for improved relations with the U.S. Attempts by President Raul Castro to deal with major public complaints about economic conditions are described.

The article presents information on food shortages in Cuba caused by Communist control of the agricultural sector, as of March, 2010.

The article focuses on Cuba. The country's economy has suffered from the decline in commodity prices and tourism created by the global recession. Economic policies of President Raul Castro to cope with the recession are handicapped by the country's stagnant agricultural sector. Castro, while less openly ideological than his predecessor and brother Fidel Castro, vows he will maintain Cuba's socialist system.

The article discusses the government of Cuba. President Raul Castro summarily dismissed foreign minister Perez Roque and cabinet secretary Carlos Lage for reasons that aren't entirely clear. Former U.S. official Tim Ashby describes the government assembled by Castro as pragmatic and focused on results. Castro has indicated a willingness to enter talks with the U.S. government.

This article discusses the political and economic forecast for Cuba during the year 2009. The possibility that Cuban leader Raul Castro will decentralise control over the economy, increasing the flexibility available to executives in state run corporations, is assessed. The role of economic assistance from Venezuela in the governance of Cuba is also addressed.

The article focuses on Raul Castro, President of Cuba. Castro has initiated modest reforms introducing more economic freedoms into the country's Communist system, which have generated opposition from within the party itself. The party will hold its sixth congress at the end of 2009. Castro intends to introduce more economic policy changes when it meets.

The article examines restrictions on car ownership in Cuba. The author suggests that the possession of automobiles, which is controlled by the state, may become easier as a result of reforms enacted by Cuba's leader Raúl Castro. The possession of other consumer goods, such as cellular telephones, has become easier under Raúl Castro, in contrast to restrictive policies advocated by his brother, former leader Fidel Castro.

The article focuses on policy reforms initiated by Cuban President Raul Castro. The main initiative has been to make consumer electronic products available in state-owned stores, though few Cubans can afford them. The government is also relaxing its previously total control of Internet access.

This article reports on the transfer of power in Cuba from Fidel Castro to his brother, Raul. In his inaugural speech to the National Assembly Raúl Castro stressed that Fidel will continue to be consulted on important decisions, especially on those relating to defence, foreign policy and the economy. But he also gave hints of economic change, including revaluing the peso.

The article reports on the future of Cuban president Fidel Castro. The author cites a December 17, 2007 letter drafted by Castro and read at his request that intimated that he may be stepping down as president. The author states that presidential elections in March 2008 may elect prime minister Carlos Lage.

The article discusses speculation that Cuban leader Fidel Castro has died. Castro, who has been in poor health for years, is supposedly recovering from intestinal surgery, but has not been seen in public for some time. Cuban officials refuse to release any specific information on Castro's health, declaring that it is a state secret. The article discusses other leaders whose deaths were concealed including Spain's Francisco Franco and China's Mao Zedong.

The article reports on the leadership in Cuba one year after the ailing Fidel Castro ceded power to his brother Raúl. Fidel's return as head of the communist one-party government looks decreasingly likely, while Raúl as acting president looks increasingly reformist. He has publicly acknowledged Cuba's economic problems and even hinted at talks with the U.S.

The article focuses on political leadership and tourism in Cuba. The communist government is being run by President Fidel Castro's brother, Raúl Castro, who leads the army and the tourism business. Efforts to increase travel to the island include improvements to golf courses, new hotels, reductions in aircraft landing fees, and requests for foreign investment proposals.

The article reports on political happenings in Cuba in 2007. Particular attention is paid to the health of President Fidel Castro, who fell ill in 2006. The author reports that it was first presumed that Castro would cede power to his brother, Raul, though Castro has remained in power. Article topics include the political, social, and economic policies of Castro, the death of Vilma Espin, Raul's wife and Cuba's unofficial First Lady, as well as Espin's contributions to the Communist party.

The article focuses on an apparent return to health by Cuban President Fidel Castro. Speculation he will appear in public at Cuba's May 1 celebration is presented. Editorials bearing Castro's name in the state newspaper and pictures of him meeting Chinese officials are cited. Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez states Castro is "almost fully recovered" from the illness that caused Castro to turn power over to his brother Raul in July 2006. The future of Cuba's government is examined.

The article reports on the mood in Cuba as Fidel Castro remains in the hospital and power remains temporarily in the hands of his brother Raúl. People speculate that Communist Party leaders will use Castro's absence to initiate changes. Carlos Lage, who has been acting as de facto prime minister, is a likely choice for Fidel's successor. Dissidents have kept quiet.