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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Cuba activists say detained on anniversary of 1994 anti-Castro protest
Activists, journalists and relatives of jailed dissidents say they were briefly detained or prevented from leaving their homes by state security agents on Tuesday (August 5, 2025) on the anniversary of the "Maleconazo," the largest protest Fidel Castro faced during his rule. On August 5, 1994, hundreds of people took to the streets of Havana's Malecon waterfront to protest, an event that triggered the rafter crisis during which many Cubans fled by sea to the U.S. The government attributed the protests to incitement by Radio Marti, a Washington-funded station that broadcasts news into Cuba. Nearly five years after Castro's death, historic protests shook the island on July 11, 2021, when thousands took to the streets, resulting in one death, dozens injured and hundreds arrested. Many protesters remain behind bars. The government claims those marches were also orchestrated by Washington. President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the "Maleconazo" anniversary was a reminder that "there will always be dark forces lurking against a genuine Revolution in difficult moments," posting a photograph on X of Castro confronting protesters in 1994. Tuesday (August 5, 2025) saw "surveillance, house arrests, arbitrary detention, and selective internet shutdowns," according to Cubalex, a Miami-based NGO. Manuel Cuesta Morua, a dissident who promotes democratic transition in Cuba, said via WhatsApp that since early morning he had been "besieged by the police" in a "type of house arrest, without a court order." The government "activated its repressive apparatus" following the "police pattern" applied on sensitive dates, said Yoani Sanchez, director of independent newspaper 14ymedio. She said her husband, Reinaldo Escobar, also a journalist for the outlet, "was detained for a couple of hours in Havana." Independent journalist Camila Acosta told AFP that a state security officer had been stationed at the entrance of her house early in the morning. Among others in similar situations reported by Cubalex were representatives of the Ladies in White rights group and the father of a young man imprisoned for participating in the July 2021 protests.
France 24
5 days ago
- Politics
- France 24
Cuba activists say detained on anniversary of 1994 anti-Castro protest
On August 5, 1994, hundreds of people took to the streets of Havana's Malecon waterfront to protest, an event that triggered the rafter crisis during which many Cubans fled by sea to the United States. The government attributed the protests to incitement by Radio Marti, a Washington-funded station that broadcasts news into Cuba. Nearly five years after Castro's death, historic protests shook the island on July 11, 2021, when thousands took to the streets, resulting in one death, dozens injured and hundreds arrested. Many protesters remain behind bars. The government claims those marches were also orchestrated by Washington. President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the "Maleconazo" anniversary was a reminder that "there will always be dark forces lurking against a genuine Revolution in difficult moments," posting a photograph on X of Castro confronting protesters in 1994. Tuesday saw "surveillance, house arrests, arbitrary detention, and selective internet shutdowns," according to Cubalex, a Miami-based NGO. Manuel Cuesta Morua, a dissident who promotes democratic transition in Cuba, told AFP via WhatsApp that since early morning he had been "besieged by the police" in a "type of house arrest, without a court order." The government "activated its repressive apparatus" following the "police pattern" applied on sensitive dates, said Yoani Sanchez, director of independent newspaper 14ymedio. She said her husband, Reinaldo Escobar, also a journalist for the outlet, "was detained for a couple of hours in Havana." Independent journalist Camila Acosta told AFP that a state security officer had been stationed at the entrance of her house early in the morning. Among others in similar situations reported by Cubalex were representatives of the Ladies in White rights group and the father of a young man imprisoned for participating in the July 2021 protests.
Chicago Tribune
20-05-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Today in History: President Abraham Lincoln signs the Homestead Act
Today is Tuesday, May 20, the 140th day of 2025. There are 225 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, which was intended to encourage settlements west of the Mississippi River by making federal land available for private ownership and farming. About 10% of the land area of the United States (270 million acres) would be privatized by 1934. Also on this date: In 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, New York, aboard the Spirit of St. Louis on his historic solo flight to France. In 1932, Amelia Earhart departed from Newfoundland in an attempt to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. (Because of weather and equipment problems, Earhart landed the following day in Northern Ireland instead of her intended destination, France.) In 1948, Chiang Kai-shek was elected as the first president of the Republic of China (Taiwan). In 1956, the United States exploded the first airborne hydrogen bomb over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. In 1961, a white mob attacked a busload of Freedom Riders in Montgomery, Alabama, prompting the federal government to send in U.S. marshals to restore order. In 1969, U.S. and South Vietnamese forces captured Ap Bia Mountain, referred to as 'Hamburger Hill' by the Americans, following one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. In 1985, Radio Marti, operated by the U.S. government, began broadcasting. Cuba responded by attempting to jam its signal. In 2015, four of the world's biggest banks — JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup's banking unit Citicorp, Barclays and the Royal Bank of Scotland — agreed to pay more than $5 billion in penalties and plead guilty to rigging the currency markets. Today's Birthdays: Japanese baseball star Sadaharu Oh is 85. Singer-actor Cher is 79. Actor-comedian Dave Thomas is 76. Sen. Mike Crapo, a Republican from Idaho, is 74. Political commentator Ron Reagan is 67. Musician Jane Wiedlin (The Go-Go's) is 67. Actor Bronson Pinchot is 66. TV personality Ted Allen is 60. Actor Mindy Cohn is 59. Actor Timothy Olyphant is 57. Former racing driver Tony Stewart is 54. Rapper Busta Rhymes is 53. Actor Matt Czuchry is 48. Actor-singer Naturi Naughton is 41. Cyclist Chris Froome is 40. Country musician Jon Pardi is 40.
Boston Globe
20-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
Today in History: May 20, Lincoln signs Homestead Act
Advertisement In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, which was intended to encourage settlements west of the Mississippi River by making federal land available for private ownership and farming. About 10 percent of the land area of the United States (270 million acres, or 1.1 million square km) would be privatized by 1934. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, N.Y., aboard the Spirit of St. Louis on his historic solo flight to France. In 1932, Amelia Earhart departed from Newfoundland in an attempt to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. (Because of weather and equipment problems, Earhart landed the following day in Northern Ireland instead of her intended destination, France.) Advertisement In 1948, Chiang Kai-shek was elected as the first president of the Republic of China (Taiwan). In 1956, the United States exploded the first airborne hydrogen bomb over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. In 1961, a white mob attacked a busload of Freedom Riders in Montgomery, Ala., prompting the federal government to send in US marshals to restore order. In 1969, US and South Vietnamese forces captured Ap Bia Mountain, referred to as 'Hamburger Hill' by the Americans, following one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. In 1985, Radio Marti, operated by the US government, began broadcasting. Cuba responded by attempting to jam its signal. In 1993, 'Cheers' aired its 275th and final episode. To celebrate one of the most popular shows in television history, the cast came to Boston. In 2015, four of the world's biggest banks — JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup's banking unit Citicorp, Barclays, and the Royal Bank of Scotland — agreed to pay more than $5 billion in penalties and plead guilty to rigging the currency markets.
San Francisco Chronicle
12-05-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Today in History: May 20, Lincoln signs Homestead Act
Today is Tuesday, May 20, the 140th day of 2025. There are 225 days left in the year. Today in history: On May 20, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, which was intended to encourage settlements west of the Mississippi River by making federal land available for private ownership and farming. About 10% of the land area of the United States (270 million acres, or 1.1 million square km) would be privatized by 1934. Also on this date: In 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, New York, aboard the Spirit of St. Louis on his historic solo flight to France. In 1932, Amelia Earhart departed from Newfoundland in an attempt to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. (Because of weather and equipment problems, Earhart landed the following day in Northern Ireland instead of her intended destination, France.) In 1948, Chiang Kai-shek was elected as the first president of the Republic of China (Taiwan). In 1956, the United States exploded the first airborne hydrogen bomb over Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. In 1961, a white mob attacked a busload of Freedom Riders in Montgomery, Alabama, prompting the federal government to send in U.S. marshals to restore order. In 1969, U.S. and South Vietnamese forces captured Ap Bia Mountain, referred to as 'Hamburger Hill' by the Americans, following one of the bloodiest battles of the Vietnam War. In 1985, Radio Marti, operated by the U.S. government, began broadcasting. Cuba responded by attempting to jam its signal. In 2015, four of the world's biggest banks — JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup's banking unit Citicorp, Barclays and the Royal Bank of Scotland — agreed to pay more than $5 billion in penalties and plead guilty to rigging the currency markets. Today's Birthdays: Japanese baseball star Sadaharu Oh is 85. Singer-actor Cher is 79. Actor-comedian Dave Thomas is 76. Sen. Mike Crapo, a Republican from Idaho, is 74. Political commentator Ron Reagan is 67. Musician Jane Wiedlin (The Go-Go's) is 67. Actor Bronson Pinchot is 66. TV personality Ted Allen is 60. Actor Mindy Cohn is 59. Actor Timothy Olyphant is 57. Former racing driver Tony Stewart is 54. Rapper Busta Rhymes is 53. Actor Matt Czuchry (zoo-KREE') is 48. Actor-singer Naturi Naughton is 41. Cyclist Chris Froome is 40. Country musician Jon Pardi is 40.
