Democracy Needs a Country

Democracy Needs a Country

“Democracy Needs a Country” is the English translation of an edited and abridged version of “Sin patria, no habrá democracia en Cuba,” by Iramís Rosique, a Communis original feature. “Defending the possibility of a genuine socialist democracy in Cuba means, now more...
Sin patria, no habrá democracia en Cuba

Sin patria, no habrá democracia en Cuba

«El problema de la democratización de la vida política en Cuba es asunto que debemos resolver los cubanos. Del mismo modo que nos incumbe sólo a los cubanos ocuparnos de articular un modelo económico que nos permita garantizar derechos y justicia social para todos....
Mirages of the Imperial Logic

Mirages of the Imperial Logic

“Los espejismos no salvan,” by Iramís Rosique, appeared on CTXT on 25 March 2026, while “Trump no es el problema,” also by Rosique, appeared on Diario Red on 8 April 2026. What follows is the English translation of an edited version of both articles merged into one....
A new Platt Amendment?

A new Platt Amendment?

“La nueva Enmienda Platt o la lucha por la dignidad,” by Leyner Javier Ortiz Betancourt, appeared on La Tizza on 19 March 2026. What follows is the English translation of an expanded and revised version of the original Spanish text for publication on Communis. “Even...
Euphoria and despair

Euphoria and despair

“Terroristas y desesperados,” by Iramís Rosique, first appeared on Diario Red on 5 Mars 2026. The following is the English translation of a revised, expanded, and adapted version of the original Spanish text. “The only ones tormented by the hypothetical scenario...