Havana food production fails to meet expectations (AP via Yahoo! News)
Production of fruits and vegetables in Cuba’s capital and surrounding farmlands is 40 percent lower than expected so far this year, as the island’s agricultural sector continues to founder despite a series of reforms.
Nh Hoteles Sells Three Properties In Mexico For Us 57 Million And Focuses Its Mexican Strategy On Urban Hotels (Hospitality Net)
NH Hoteles is fortifying its liquidity in a $57M operation in Mexico that involves the following agreements: The sale of three company-owned hotels that are currently operated under franchise agreements as Hilton-brand hotels. The cancelation of the management contracts for the Krystal vacation hotels operated by the company in Cancún, Puerto Vallarta and Ixtapa and the sale of the Krystal brand …
Haiti wants more information on foreign aid (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Haiti’s prime minister demanded more information on Wednesday about foreign aid pouring into the earthquake-stricken country and urged that his government not be sidelined in reconstruction efforts.
Cubs, Cuban pitcher agree to terms (AP via Yahoo! Sports)
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms with Cuban defector Juan Yasser Serrano, a right-handed pitcher. The 21-year-old Serrano must pass a physical exam and complete all necessary paperwork before Wednesday’s deal becomes official. The Cubs hope the process will be finished well before the end of spring training.
Cuban punk rocker planning to return to Cuba (Pioneer Press)
MEXICO CITY — A Cuban punk rocker known for raunchy lyrics criticizing Fidel Castro says he will try to return to the island after an 11-month absence, but fears the communist government may not let him in.
SEC: Miami couple defrauded Cuban-American elderly (AP via Yahoo! News)
The Securities and Exchange Commission charged a prominent Miami couple Wednesday with operating a $135 million Ponzi scheme through a real estate investment scam that defrauded hundreds of people, mostly elderly Cuban-Americans.
Cine Mexico 2010 brings famous Mexican films to Tucson (Arizona Daily Wildcat)
Mexican cinema aficionados and newcomers alike will have a chance to not only see free screenings of award-winning Mexican films, but also speak with directors this Thursday through Sunday.
Mexico: US to ban some Mexican shrimp imports (KFDA-TV Amarillo)
Associated Press – March 3, 2010 10:25 PM ET MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexico says the United States will ban imports of some Mexican shrimp after determining the country’s commercial fishermen are…
2 aid efforts in Haiti: Multinational and DIY (AP via Yahoo! News)
The Miami property developer, volunteering after Haiti’s earthquake, was horrified to see children sleeping in the dirt under makeshift tents of bed sheets propped up on sticks. A global, billion-dollar aid effort should be able to do better, he thought.
EU envoy tries to raise Europe’s aid profile in Haiti (AFP via Yahoo! News)
European Union foreign affairs chief, Catherine Ashton, visited quake-hit Haiti Wednesday with pledges of long-term aid, and sought to defend the delay in making the trip.
Mexico: US to ban some Mexican shrimp imports (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Mexico says the United States will ban imports of some Mexican shrimp after determining the country’s commercial fishermen are endangering sea turtles.
EU envoy visits Haiti, defends lateness of trip (AFP via Yahoo! News)
European Union foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton visited quake-hit Haiti with pledges of long-term aid and sought to defend her delay in making the trip.
Cuban hunger striker briefly hospitalized (AP via Yahoo! News)
A dissident journalist who has refused food and water for a week was rushed to the intensive care unit of a hospital in central Cuba after losing consciousness, then returned home when doctors said they could do nothing for him if he refused to eat, a spokeswoman for his family said Wednesday.
