El Imperio Bizantino

Pensar que el narcotráfico en nuestro país es algo reciente y exclusivamente nuestro es un error fatal de perspectiva. Lo cierto es que se trata de un fenómeno histórico complejo, creado durante los últimos cien años, en conjunto por México y Estados Unidos. Este libro fue escrito originalmente para el lector estadounidense, con la intención de confrontar la convicción generalizada de que los horrores de la última década son un producto mexicano y, por lo tanto, un problema que México debe solucionar. Creer esto alienta posturas como la de Donald Trump, quien sugiere tapiar a...

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CUBA 1959 is a fictional novel written in the Spanish language that recounts the determination and success of a group of young Cubans resisting against Fidel Castro's takeover of the island on January 1, 1959. Their political organization, the Brigada de Accion Popular manages to escape Castro's vindictive militias, and form an insurgent government inside Cuban territory; from there on the novel embarks on a fast-paced, entertaining and suspenseful narrative. As the author says: "it could have made the difference". Readers, Cuban or not will enjoy this novel's creativity, action and profound...

"The authenticity and contributions of some 20 Cuban musicians, immortalized by the camera, are revealed in this photographic tribute. Throughout these pages, the lives of Sindo Garay, Compay Segundo, Adalberto Alvarez, Arsenio Rodriguez, Benny Moré, Chano Pozo, Felix Chapotín, Ibrahim Ferrer, José Luis Cortés, Miguel Matamoros, Ñico Saquito, Omara Portuondo, Cachaíto Lopez, Pancho ""El Bravo,"" Polo Montañez, Puntillita, Rubén González, and Tata Güines are explored. The companion audio CD provides examples of the vibrant music these artists create."