Category Archives: Blog

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Ignacio Ramonet Letter to the President of the United States

As a writer and member of the artistic, cultural promoters, academics, activists and social fighters, members of non-governmental organizations community, and people sensitive to the daily suffering of the Cuban people, I have added my […]

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The Writers Union of Canada

The Writers Union of Canada logo. My recent news. After submitting an application and having my work reviewed, I am excited to announce that I have been accepted as a member of The Writers Union […]

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At the CNC’s 11th Biennial Convention

On the weekend of June 8, the Canadian Network on Cuba (CNC) invited me to speak on a panel alongside professor and author Isaac Saney, author Keith Bolender, and discussant Elizabeth Hill. The panel was […]

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The Havana International Book Festival

In February, I was invited to the Havana International Book Festival to give a presentation on my book “The Cuba Interviews: Conversations on Foreign Investment and Economic Development.” The moment was thrilling as it symbolized […]

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Interview With Aaron Kelly in Defence of Humanity

Notes: The following is an excerpt of an interview with Aaron Kelly of the Defence of Humanity, Irish Chapter, a website for artists, intellectuals and social movements that defend humanity. To celebrate the publication of […]

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Interview with Yeni Hayat

This interview with the publication Yeni Hayat took place in 2008. It was a discussion on the background to the creation of my first book “Imagine Istanbul: The Search for the Little Boy of Istanbul.” […]

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