The socialist state enterprise is the key link in Cuba’s economic model.

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#Cuba, #Socialism, #The new Constitution

Deficiencies persist in central enterprise management, noted Marino Murillo Jorge, head of the Policy Implementation and Development Commission, during a recent meeting with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermúdez and government leaders.

The existence of overstaffed bodies, increased expenses, too many meetings and procedures, and excessively centralized operations and approval processes are among the deficiencies that persist in the Enterprise Management Central Organizations (OSDE), explained Murillo, head of the Policy Implementation and Development Commission, during a recent meeting with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermúdez and government leaders.

In this regard, considering that the role of local government boards with less positive results is limited to approving OSDE strategic development plans, the President insisted on the importance of dedicating time to this work, “Otherwise we are stuck in time,” calling for longer-term analysis, to plan investments, new products, and services.

Díaz-Canel reaffirmed that the socialist state enterprise is the key link in Cuba’s economic model, and must be turned around and strengthened.

China Is Most Promising Hope for Third World: Fidel

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Fidel always firmly maintained his support for China and believed that the Communist Party was genuinely and capably pursuing revolutionary socialism.

This Saturday marked the first year anniversary of the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. Around the world, progressives and revolutionaries commemorate his life and continue to be inspired by his example.

Often prescient, Fidel continues to be a source of insight for understanding today’s political landscape, including the defining feature of the 21st century: the rise of the People’s Republic of China.

Fidel’s Action and Thinking Confronting Hurricanes Today.

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#Socialism, CUBA, Fidel Castro

From the very first hurricanes that violently shook the palm trees, Fidel elaborated his two-pronged thinking: save lives and keep the people informed.

I arrive from Canada at Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport on Oct. 22, 2017, around 11:30 p.m. Waiting to receive me is the president of the Cuban Institute of History, Rene Gonzalez Barrientos. He has come despite my having pleaded with him not to pick me up, given his heavy responsibilities in organizing the Oct. 24–26 Second International Symposium, “The Cuban Revolution: Genesis and Historical Development.” Rene insists that, as I am an invited guest, it is his responsibility to do so. Alone with a car and no driver, we haul my heavy baggage loaded with books for a presentation in Cuba’s capital. We are headed to the Communist Party of Cuba’s modest but very hospitable Hotelito.

Fidel: End of Colonialism Would Not Have Been Possible Without the October Revolution

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#Revolution, #RUSSIAN, #Socialism, Caribbean, CUBA, Fidel Castro

Without the October Revolution … it would not have been at all possible to end of colonialism and liberate dozens of peoples on all continents,” Fidel said.

A century ago, world history changed forever. The Great October Socialist Revolution was one of the most important events in contemporary history of mankind. This historic event, as well as the presence of its leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, had a huge influence in many countries in Europe, Latin America and the rest of the world.

1 Year Later, Fidel’s Thinking on Cuba-US Relations Still Principal Guide.

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#FIDEL IS FIDEL, #Socialism, Barack Obama, CUBA, Donald Trump, Fidel Castro

Fidel’s ideas and his heroic attitude in declaring them are, today, one year after his passing, more valid than ever.

On Dec. 17, 2014, the world witnessed the simultaneous surprise announcements by presidents Raul Castro and Barack Obama to re-establish diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States after more than five decades.

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However, the fallacy was floated that this decision represented a step toward “normalization.” On that day, Obama claimed that the move was intended to “begin to normalize relations between our two countries.” Nevertheless, as historic as this decision was with regard to the reopening of the respective embassies, it did not at all mean that the path was in fact toward normalization. It was nothing of the sort.

The World Reacts to Venezuela’s Historic Constituent Assembly.

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# Imperialism Politics, # Social movements 21st century, #Europe, #Socialism, #Venezuela, Central America & Mexico

Social movements, regional governments, allies and opponents of the Bolivarian Revolution have been highly vocal in response to the event.

As hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans headed to the polls Sunday to vote for 545 members of the National Constituent Assembly, the electoral event has been surrounded by global opinions.

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Venezuela is one of only eight countries – including, most recently, Bolivia and Ecuador in 2007 – that have convened the historic democratic process to reform their constitutions. The South American nation hopes the exercise will clear the path for a lasting social peace and an end to the foreign-backed chaos that has paralyzed many of the country’s institutions.

Bolivian President Evo Morales expressed his continued support for Venezuela in a pair of tweets early Sunday morning, noting that aggression against Venezuela’s democracy constitutes an aggression on the whole of Latin America adding, “The Constituent Assembly will triumph.” The Bolivian socialist leader also noted, “those who organize and finance violence that attacks Venezuela and burns anti-imperialist Chavistas alive must be tried in the ICC (International Criminal Court).”

‘Pastors for Peace’ Solidarity Caravan Arrives in Cuba from US.

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#Imperialism, #Religion, #Socialism, CUBA, Cuba-US Relations, United States

“Pastors for Peace has always embraced the commitment of Cuban leaders to put the welfare of their people first,” Gail Walker, the director of the organization said.

The 48th contingent of the United States-Cuba Friendship Caravan, organized by Pastors for Peace, arrived in Havana yesterday to deliver a symbolic donation of important drugs and medical supplies, as well as demand the end of the “economic, political, and cultural embargo.”

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The group traveled through 50 cities in the United States to do solidarity work and speak on the realities of the ongoing embargo, promoting the normalization of relations between the two countries.

The most recent caravan has traveled in the context of a renewed wave of U.S. aggression toward Cuba, as the new administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has rolled back several gains made in recent years toward normalization, and has heightened anti-Cuba rhetoric.

On Friday the visiting group, mostly from the United States, is paying tribute in Havana to the founder of Pastors for Peace, Reverend Lucius Walker. Reverend Walker, who died in 2010 is considered by many in both Cuba and in the United States to be a tireless fighter in defense of Cuba’s revolution and against U.S. aggression.

Hear first hand from Venezuela’s Minister of Economic Planning, Ricardo Menéndez.

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#Economy, #Socialism, #Venesuelanoestasola, #Venezuela, #Venezuela Politics, Nicolas Maduro

Hear first hand from Venezuela’s Minister of Economic Planning, Ricardo Menéndez on the economic crisis, shortages and moving away from oil dependency in this episode of the Empire files.

 

 

Jeremy Corbyn Has a History of Support for the Latin American Left.

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#Socialism, 21st century socialism, United Kingdom

Corbyn has also supported Bolivia and Venezuela’s attempts to implement independent policies on numerous occasions

The West is anxiously awaiting the results of Thursday’s general elections in the United Kingdom, which pits Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn against Conservative incumbent Prime Minister Theresa May. Some observers hope that a win for Corbyn, who is virtually neck-and-neck with his opponent in some polls, will signal a seismic shift in U.K. politics.

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Since Corbyn’s shocking ascent to a Labour Party once ruled by Tony Blair and his U.S.-loyal neoliberal clique, the leftist has been relentlessly attacked for his past positions on issues ranging from his opposition to atomic weaponry to his solidarity with the Palestinian people against Israeli settler-colonialism, his opposition to apartheid in South Africa and, consequently, the insinuation that he has links to “extremists” and alleged “terrorists.”

While Corbyn has been called the British equivalent of liberal Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, the comparison doesn’t quite do justice to the British politician’s progressive stances.

Jeremy Corbyn has proven himself to harbor progressive attitudes that are unacceptable to many in the U.K., where British ruling figures and well-off British workers alike cling to colonial attitudes toward the Global South rooted in an identity many characterize as essentially “imperialist.” The Labour Party has hardly been different — while it has sought to look out for the interests of British workers to some extent, the party has also historically supported the repression of anti-colonial uprisings in Burma, India, Iraq, Nigeria and Palestine while harboring pro-war and pro-U.S. attitudes.

New Book Released on Fidel Castro’s Political, Economic Thought.

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# Arts & culture, #Economy, #Socialism, 21st century socialism, Social movements

In addition to economics, the book also delves into Fidel’s approach to questions of political ideology, science and humanism.

A new book exploring the political and economic thought of the late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro has been released which collects the work of various intellectuals, scholars and journalists who explore the iconic leader’s views.