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This paper summarizes the theoretical conceptions defined for the new Cuban economic and social Model. It also warns about how difficult is to implement the economic reform. The main objective of the paper is to propose an approach for teaching "Political Economy of Socialism", which develops the ability of critical reflection in University students, instead of the assimilation of theories which validity can be limited to historical changing context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper reviews some of the most widespread thesis on the early political transition to socialism in Cuba, as from Marx, Engels and Lenin main hypothesis that explain other contexts, and which potentially may contribute to a better understanding of the current Latin American revolutionary processes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to know the contribution of the innovation system to local development management in the Perico municipality -Matanzas province, Cuba-, a systematization exercise was carried out in the period 2013-2016. For such purpose, interviews were made to key actors, who were identified and classified according to the objective, the functions and interest of the study, as well as according to the practices implemented in the farms. The information was processed using the method of divergence and recurrence analysis1. In addition, the productive diversity, mercantile production and incomes of the involved farms; the flexibility of the current legislation with regards to the economic activity; the establishment of innovations, private and state initiative for innovation; the participatory processes and commercialization of local products, were evaluated. The incorporation of good practices of the innovation system allowed an increase of the farm mercantile production and incomes, which was favored by the direct relation between the originated transformations regarding diversity and practice, and the economic-productive indicators. The practices promoted from the local innovation system have allowed the modification of the ways to disseminate knowledge, by opening exchange and innovation spaces that stimulate the consolidation of alliances and links among the local sectors. However, no effective mechanisms of mobilization which would allow to overcome the citizens' lack of confidence and discouragement were achieved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The adequacy of the norm to the socio-economic context of the society in which it rules is an indispensable requirement for its effectiveness, a premise that the leaders of the Cuban revolution took into account to erect the revolutionary process, thus, all economic, social movements that were experienced in the nascent years of the Cuban revolution were legitimized, with the promulgation of the 1976 Constitution as a maximum expression, legislative support for the fundamental principles of the Cuban revolution, ending the period of provisionality and beginning the institutionalization of Cuban State. A historical contextual analysis, taking into account the peculiarities of the economic, political and social stage, of the laws enacted after 1976, demonstrates our government's intention to legally support the principles and achievements of the Cuban revolution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Any attempt to interpret the events that happened 148 years ago can be very risky if one does not consider the historic context. This risk is even greater since these particular events are foundational to Cuban history. We will not only analyze the first days of the independence movement but more importantly, we will shed light on the need of a cohesive structure shaped by a law that unified the Cuban patriots. It was a very unusual process indeed, in that it aimed at establishing first a Constitution to regulate the Island's course during the war, and only then turning its attention to defeating Spain. This "Constitution of Guáimaro" was named after the town which brought about the Constitutional Assembly. We will emphasize the influence of the Cadiz Constitution and the celebrated priest, Felix Varela, as the first promoter of constitutional ideas in Cuba. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El desafío fundamental para el gobierno cubano consiste en obtener los beneficios esperados de esta dctudlización del socialismo, al tiempo que mantiene el control político del proceso reformista. ¿Qué tan exitosa será esta reforma económica? ¿Cómo responderá la población ante los nuevos incentivos?. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The issue about public service in Cuba has become extremely complex since the recent transformation occurred on the economic model, as well as in its socio-political conditions. This paper provides a general approach in the relation between the public administration recognized as public services and the commercial law emphasizing the different legal form of organizations --individual and collective-- recognized by law. It is analyzed the doctrinal elements that shape the public services, its management and control. Then, it is analyzed the Cuban situation of the public services and its relation with the commercial law under a new economic, political and social model taking place in Cuba. Finally it is analyzed a bunch of norms that may make that relation possible in the near future in Cuba. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research study analyzes community participation in Cuba within a “Popular Council" on the outskirts of the capital. The work was developed at several stages, supported by a variety of qualitative research methods, and looking for the discourses and practices of actors. Finally, we discuss the impact of recent government reforms in municipal development and local participation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This qualitative studio explains the mechanism of construction of the media agenda in the provincial press organs of Santiago from Cuba; the transfer of objects and attributes from the media agenda toward the politics; and the mediations that influence in the process. It constitutes the first investigation of this type that is carried out in the county, and it has as general objective to explain the influence of the mediations in the construction of the media agenda of the provincial press organs of Santiago from Cuba. Theoretical methods are used as the Analysis-synthesis and the Inductive-deductive one. Also, empiric methods are used as the Analysis of Content, the bibliographical Investigation - documental, the interview in depth and the participant observation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The significance of the civic and political character of Santiago de Cuba's Céspedes Park -- the former Plaza de Armas -- is undeniable. A diachronic study of this space suggests a reading which changes little across time, hence the importance of the construction of the city's Municipal Palace in 1954 and its impact on collective memory. This investigation is based on an analysis of the Plaza de Armas, its origins, its urban image and the design projects for the Palace from 1738 to 1951,based on iconographic material derived from primary sources. The analysis demonstrated that Santiago de Cuba's Plaza de Armas has always been a multifunctional space identified in the local imaginary with the cathedral, during the colonial era and until the Municipal Palace was built, in 1954. Today, this area reflects a synthesis of the urban space where tradition and modernity coexist, and where the Palace stands as a symbol of Cuban identity, representing a new collective memory of Santiago. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In an essay the author examines the topics of race and politics in Cuba including the issues of slavery in Cuba and the West Indies in the 19th century. The author discusses the journeys of German naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt and Spanish naturalist Ramón de la Sagra. Other topics include racism and race relations in Cuba.

Cuba is starring a time of important legal changes brought by the government in pursuit of economic development, foreign investment growth and opening the country to international markets. This article presents an explanatory summary of major legal reforms that have been adopted in recent years and are especially linked to the establishment of a new legal framework for the business environment in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper has its genesis in the absence of constitutional protection in the proposals for updating the Cuban economic model. The overall objective of the research is to substantiate, through a contextualized doctrinal study on the principles of the economic order established in the constitution, the need for various constitutional amendments in Cuba that would provide constitutional backing for the changes taking place in the country as part of the bid to update its economic model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A study was conducted at the popular council Carrera Larga, El Salvador municipality (Guantánamo province, Cuba), in the period between February and December, 2012, in order to propose actions that contribute new elements to the knowledge system of the inhabitants. Through the diagnosis the potentialities of the territory were identified to implement a sustainable development process, with the purpose of guaranteeing an adequate living standard and social protection for all citizens. The research was exploratory, descriptive and non-experimental, and a descriptive trans-sectional design was used. The methodology used was based on the principles of the Participatory-Action-Research, to identify the principal potentialities that contribute to the adequate foundation of the development strategy of the locality. It was proven that the incorporation of the actions allows channel such development, with relation to the environment changes and the endogenous capacities of the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this paper it is described a tool for the evaluation and diagnosis of the quality and environmental management, which is valid for the Cuban local governments. It were considered as fundamental characteristics of the tool: the applicability, adequacy to the context of the Cuban local governments, pertinence for identifying improvement opportunities, feasibility for the formulation of strategies and consistency in order to increase the management effectiveness. The evaluation and diagnosis were conceived by indicators associated to diagnostic components. The tool was applied at the Cifuentes' local government in Villa Clara province. There was a performance improvement in this local government as a result of the application of the tool, which is demonstrated by the results of the indicators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cuba is aware of the need to foster local development, as an important way to improve its municipalities living conditions. The territory governements are the center of these processes, their main goal is to guarantee citizens a basic level of social protection. National planning sets a global logic in determining priorities, allocating resources, and controlling mechanisms, which do not always match situations' rationale that, in terms of problems, available resources, or response capacity, arise at local level. In order to guarantee sustainability of Iniciativas de Desarrollo Local, IMDL (local development iniciatives, N.B.), it is necessary, to eliminate all obstacles within the economic and legal regulatory framework, which hamper a larger advance of experiences at local level that go beyond the authority of Consejos de Administración Municipales (CAM) (Municipalities' Administration Councils, N.B.), as well as transforming local governments acting as simple administrators of assigned resources by central government, into real managers of territorial development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the magazine "Encuentro de la Cultura Cubana," a publication funded by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and the Ford Foundation. The author examines the journal as a tool of U.S. foreign policy and a form of propaganda, and critiques the brand of democracy it touted. Topics such as the influence of the exiled Cuban community in Miami on the journal's content, anti-communism, and the attack on intellectuals of La Habana are discussed, and the author evaluates the ability of the magazine to manage the lingering political strife in post-Cold War Cuba.

The article focuses on the debate within Cuba concerning its social and political future. The author cites a 2007 speech by Cuban President Raul Castro and reflects on some of the economic, social and governmental issues which require transformation including the autonomy of labor organizations, the link between work and well-being and the relationship between the socialist government and industrial development.

El proceso de reformas iniciado en Cuba por el presidente Raúl Castro no marcha a buen ritmo. Así lo consideran diversos especialistas, quienes afirman que dicho programa no acaba de cuajar, a pesar del consenso general de la necesidad de las reformas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article discusses the origins and development of the Muslim community of Cuba, with a focus on the conversion of Cubans to Islam since the 1990s. Topics addressed include the status of religions in Cuba under the rule of socialism, the changes in religious practices after the 1992 constitution amendment, and the role of the Islamic associations Liga Islámica de Cuba (LIC) and Unión Arabe de Cuba (UAC) on the organization of the community, as well as the promotion of Arab culture.Other themes mentioned include Muslim students in Cuba, prejudices and stereotypes against Muslims in the country, and the presence of Islam in Cuba since colonial times.

An essay is presented on the challenges of a constitutional reform announced by Cuban President Raúl Castro in 2013, focusing on the 2011 guidelines of the Cuban Communist Party for economic and social reforms in the country. Topics discussed include the approval of the Constitution by referendum in 1976, the mechanisms of constitutional reform and citizen participation, and possible content of the reform, such as decentralization, tax system, and fundamental rights.

The article discusses the spread of Afro-Cuban religion Santería to the U.S., with a focus on the role of the visa for religious workers or religious visa on this expansion. Topics addressed include an overview of the emigration from Cuba to the U.S. after the Cuba Revolution of 1959, the U.S. immigration policy toward Cuba from 2004 to 2009, and the relationship between religious organizations and politics in Cuba. A brief historical overview of the origins and practice of Santería in Cuba, as well as its internationalization is also included.

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The article presents an analysis of the negotiations on a political dialogue and cooperation between Cuba and the European Union (EU) in 2014-2015, with a focus on a historical overview of their relations since 1996. Topics addressed include the EU policy toward Cuba known as Common Position adopted in 1996, which encourages the respect for human rights and political opening in Cuba; the possible impact of the re-establishment of the relations between the U.S. and Cuba; and the process of economic and politics reforms carried out by Cuban government from 2006 to 2014.

The article presents an analysis of the economic reform carried out by the government of President Raúl Castro in Cuba from 2006 to 2014, focusing on six main structural reforms. It is the author's view that this series of reform does not imply a change of Cuban economic system. Topics addressed include the adjudication in usufruct of state wasteland, the layoff of public sector workers and the expansion of the private sector, and the reduction of social services. Particular attention is given to the macroeconomic and social effects of the reforms.

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An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including constitutionalism, political history of Cuba and abstractionism.

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The article discusses the Cuban films "Lucía," directed by Humberto Solás, and "La primera carga al machete," directed by Manuel Octavio Gómez, in the context of Cuban history and the Cuban cinema institute Instituto Cubano del Arte y la Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC). Topics mentioned include artistic freedom during the 1968-1969 Revolutionary Offensive, film and the centenary of the1868 Cuban independence struggle, and the role of the ICAIC in the production of the two films.

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The international community is getting more and more involved in the energy management not only due to the depletion of energy resources, but also due to pollution. There are various solutions to these problems, with political economy being one of them. This is why this work was aimed at showing that political economy plays a leading role in appraising the energy management. The results showed that political economy serves cognitive, methodological, ideological, and practical purposes which have different, but closely related concepts. It was demonstrated that possible solutions suggested by governments could have social cost. However, the Cuban government's solution is to guarantee that the whole Cuban population has permanent access to the energy they need, and at the same time to limit the effects that energy consumption has on the environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This article discusses the establishment of the Admiralty in Havana, Cuba, in 1807. The author comments on the political and economic situation in Cuba during this time period, with a particular emphasis on the influence of Manuel Godoy, the then-Prime Minister of Spain. He also makes note of the lack of historical research into this specific period of Cuban history and focuses on the impact of the Admiralty on the development of the Cuban military as well as the growth of the country during the early 19th century.