Although they may be separate, there have been occasions in the history of the United States when church and state found one another at odds. This article profiles Leo Frade, the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida, who has spent his life promoting humanitarian goals. Governments in two countries have opposed his efforts, but so far, he has prevailed with the help of the legal system. Read More
Bishop Leo Frade; Evangelist & Convicted Felon?
June 1, 2013 by Jane Muir
Filed Under: Publications, Blog Tagged With: Humanitarian, Leo Frade, Mariel Boatlift, Sierra Maestra, Cuba, Fidel Castro, Bishop Leo Frade, Cuban American, Episcopal Church, Episcopal Diocese of Southeast Florida, Havana
Property Rights in Cuba: the Impact of Recent “Reforms”
February 25, 2012 by Jane Muir
Shortly after the Cuban revolution brought Fidel Castro to power in 1959, the new regime abolished nearly all private property rights, resulting in a property system virtually unrecognizable to many Americans. Car sales were severely limited, and most homes effectively became the property of the state. With home ownership forbidden, home sales were likewise impermissible. Instead, the government would assign Read More
Filed Under: Publications, Blog Tagged With: United States embargo against Cuba, Cuba, Cuban, Cuban exile, Fidel Castro, Fulgencio Batista, Miami, Raúl Castro, Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz, United States