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Arnold August

Author/journalist/lecturer Cuba specialist. First book Democracy in Cuba and the 1997-98 Elections (English, 1999). Chapter entitled “Socialism and Elections”, in Cuban Socialism in a New Century: Adversity, Survival and Renewal, edited by professors Max Azicri and Elsie Deal (University Press of Florida, 2004). Upcoming (English, Spanish, French, fall 2010) Cuba: Participatory Democracy and Elections in the 21st Century. Member of LASA (Latin American Studies Association).

18 articles

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Lies and Facts in the Media War against Cuba

by Arnold August

Montreal (Canada) | 7 April 2010

The recent media handling of Orlando Zapata’s death and the demonstrations by the "Damas de Blanco" in Cuba constitute a real textbook case: the accusations made by the media are deliberately false. It’s not just a matter of one lie disseminated by one particular media, but of a massive campaign (...)

The popular opposition to the pro-U.S. coup gets tougher

The Honduran People Want More Than a Democracy: They Demand a New Republic!

by Arnold August

Montreal (Canada) | 19 November 2009

Over three months since the Honduran military coup, ousted President Manuel Zelaya has yet to be reinstated. Having secretly organized the coup, the Obama administration on the surface continues to emit an emollient discourse. In particular, it obstinately refuses to qualify it as a "military" (...)

Honduras: the popular resistance is close to victory

by Arnold August

Montreal (Canada) | 5 November 2009

While the Honduran people were not seen as being particularly politicized, and US experts had not anticipated a lasting reaction against the coup, the direct opposite has taken place. The population has suddenly arisen, joining activist organisations in a united stance against the putchists. (...)

Military coup or not military coup?

Washington on Honduras: The Tight Rope Walker

by Arnold August

Montreal (Canada) | 15 August 2009

What is Washington’s position with regard to the events in Honduras? At first, in the name of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, the United States vigorously denounced the ousting of President Zelaya. But a closer look shows that they condemned the coup d’état while at the same time (...)

The Canadian Government on Honduras: Lessons for Today and Tomorrow

by Arnold August

Montreal (Canada) | 13 July 2009

In its attempts to subdue the Hondurans, the Anglo-American Empire is resorting to the traditional method of "good cop, bad cop”: covert action and military coup versus diplomacy and smoke screens. Both tactics are pursued simultaneously and when necessary, the roles are distributed between the (...)