Perspective
Jun. 21, 2011
A Lesson in Cuban Law
Glimpse inside a legal system where information about public affairs travels by word of mouth only. By Genaro Lara
It was January 2011. The plane took off from Miami to Havana shortly past noon. Judging from the appearances and behavior of the passengers, I estimated that most were Cubans, either American residents or nationals traveling on short trips to the mainland. The chatter of animated conversations and laughter could not be but the trait of Hispanic culture. North Americans are a somber lot, quiet, reserved, cold, serious - I know, I'm generalizing....
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