October 2002
Approximately 30 New Prisoners Transferred to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba - 2002-10-29
The U.S. military has transferred around 30 new prisoners to Guantanamo Bay, while four others have been sent back home as they are no longer…
58 Pakistani Prisoners Released
The U.S. has released 58 Pakistani prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, marking the first group of such releases. They will be interrogated by Pakistani authorities before…
Portrait of Teresa
The article discusses the film 'Portrait of Teresa,' directed by Pastor Vega, which explores themes of machismo in post-revolution Cuba through the story of a…
Lucia - 2002-10-27
The article discusses the Cuban film 'Lucia,' directed by Humberto Solas, highlighting its significance as a major work in Latin American cinema. The film explores…
The Battle of Chile
The article discusses 'The Battle of Chile', a documentary film by Patricio Guzmán that chronicles the events leading up to the 1973 coup in Chile.…
Up to a Point
The article discusses the film 'Up to a Point,' directed by Thomas Gutierrez Alea, which critiques machismo and patriarchy in Cuban society through the story…
Memories of Underdevelopment
The article discusses the film 'Memories of Underdevelopment' directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, which was the first Cuban film shown in the U.S. after the…
Federal Grand Jury in New York Indicts Six American Citizens
A federal grand jury in New York has indicted six American citizens of Yemeni descent for allegedly forming a terrorist cell linked to Al-Qaeda. They…
Calendar for October 20: U.S. Export Ban to Cuba - 2002-10-20
On October 20, 1960, the U.S. imposed a ban on exports to Cuba in response to the Cuban government's heavy taxation on American goods. This…
No Breakthrough in Arresting Washington Suburb Sniper
The search for the Washington suburb sniper continues as a witness's misleading information has complicated the investigation. A man named Matthew Doudy has been arrested…
Venezuelan President Says His People's Revolution is Irreversible - 2002-10-13
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez declared that his revolution is unstoppable despite opposition threats of strikes to force his resignation. He urged supporters to demonstrate in…
Cuba Conference and Discussion on the Missile Crisis Forty Years Ago - 2002-10-12
Fidel Castro hosted a conference in Havana to discuss the Cuban missile crisis with former U.S. officials, reflecting on a pivotal moment in Cold War…
Cubans Prepare to Face Hurricane Lily
Cubans are bracing for Hurricane Lily, the second storm to hit the island in a short period. Over 125,000 residents have been evacuated from low-lying…
Cuba Signs Contracts Worth Nearly $90 Million with American Companies
Cuba has signed contracts worth nearly $90 million with American companies during an agricultural exhibition in Havana, aiming to pressure the U.S. to ease long-standing…