Category Archives: Thoughts

PAPA HEMINGHWAY IN CUBA

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Jaime Otero Zuazo

Ernest Hemingway died in Ketchum, Idaho on July 2, 1961, precisely fifty-six years ago. He spent more time in Cuba than anywhere else in his life. He had a long and hard passion for writing, hunting, fishing, boxing, and anti-fascist … Continue reading →

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PAPA HEMINGWAY IN SPAIN

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Jaime Otero Zuazo

In spite of the universal and timeless themes of his books, Ernest “Papa” Hemingway was a man of his era, living it and breathing it as no one. He was a living legend and a true life-style icon of his … Continue reading →

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STATE POPULISM

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Jaime Otero Zuazo

Democracy and free trade are two options available to populism before it chooses the dictatorial path of government, but they are impossible to achieve once the totalitarian route is taken. State Populism is linked to totalitarianism in the internal-political aspect, … Continue reading →

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TRUMP THE PRESIDENT

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Jaime Otero Zuazo

The almost universal reason for supporting Trump was to send a message of revolt to the Establishment, specifically against cultural disdain and corruption. The social motivators were the concerns about economic growth and employment, and the idea that the country … Continue reading →

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¡Adiós Mi Amigo, Jesús y María!

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Jaime Otero Zuazo

From within the nebula of confusing details that life brings forth, I can perceive in my heart and in my mind the meaning of the shooting messages told in stories like the one The Highwayman tells in “Deportee” . There is … Continue reading →

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