Anti-fascists

Famed Spanish photographer of revolutionary Castro dies, age 83

Global Politics

Enrique Meneses gained international fame for his photos of Fidel Castro as he led his guerrillas in a revolution against Cuba’s leaders. But over the years, he photographed from countless other conflict zones. He died on Sunday in Madrid, succumbing to health problems.

Famed Castro Photographer Enrique Meneses Dies at 83

Arts, Culture & Media

Cuba’s Book World, Above and Below Ground

Global Politics
The World

Fidel Castro Writes Haiku, Talks Yoga on Twitter

Global Politics
The World

The Pope Visits Cuba

Global Politics

MBA Program Launched in Cuba

Global Politics

The program sponsored by the Catholic church aims to teach Cuban students how to start and market their own businesses in the new Cuban economy.

Return to Mexico

Lifestyle & Belief

Devin Browne of the Fronteras desk at station KJZZ reports on the growing number of Mexican children raised in the US who have gone back to Mexico. They’re the children of migrants, and they’re struggling with the Spanish language and Mexican culture.

Fidel Castro gives brother Raul more power

Arts, Culture & Media

Fidel Castro made his first public appearance in five years as his brother Raul was made head of Cuba’s ruling Communist Party. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with professor Andy Gomez of the University of Miami about the significance of the announcement.

Top of the Hour: Bay of Pigs, Morning Headlines

It’s been fifty years since the Bay of Pigs, we look back at President Kennedy’s botched attempt at overthrowing Fidel Castro.

The World

Cuba’s creep toward capitalism: cosmetic or real reform?

It’s been two years since Raul Castro took the reins of power in Cuba from his ailing brother Fidel. In that time, Raul has instituted a number of startling economic reforms, which Washington dismisses as ‘cosmetic.’ But what’s the real deal behind Cuban reform? And how much power does Fidel Castro still wield?