Andrés S. Pertierra

@ASPertierra

Andrés S. Pertierra (@ASPertierra) is a PhD student in Latin American and Caribbean history at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. A native of Washington, D.C., he previously received his undergraduate degree from the University of Havana, Cuba.

Two supporters in red MAGA hats pose for the camera, behind them is a supporter holding a Trump 2020 sign.

Are Cuban American Voters Really a ‘Special’ Case? Are Cuban American Voters Really a ‘Special’ Case?

Their rightward lean of this group often mystifies and frustrates Democrats, but how unique are they really?

Nov 25, 2020 / Andrés S. Pertierra

Anti-government protesters march

A Q&A With Nicaraguan Student Activists Jeancarlo López and Lesther Alemán A Q&A With Nicaraguan Student Activists Jeancarlo López and Lesther Alemán

After participating in the April 2018 protests against the Nicaraguan government, they have become internationally known political activists.

Jan 2, 2019 / Andrés S. Pertierra

Fidel Castro

How Cubans See Fidel Castro and His Revolution Is Tied to How They See Themselves How Cubans See Fidel Castro and His Revolution Is Tied to How They See Themselves

It’s no surprise many beam with pride when they talk about the “triumphs of the revolution.”

Nov 30, 2016 / Andrés S. Pertierra

A New Deal With Cuba

Hipster Colonialism and the ‘Ruin’ of Cuba Hipster Colonialism and the ‘Ruin’ of Cuba

A common sentiment about the country’s development shows that some Americans see the island as a tropical Cold War museum.

Jul 6, 2016 / Feature / Andrés S. Pertierra

Telecom Shareholders Demand Data on Government Surveillance

Telecom Shareholders Demand Data on Government Surveillance Telecom Shareholders Demand Data on Government Surveillance

Activist investors are pushing for accountability from AT&T and Verizon.

Nov 26, 2013 / Andrés S. Pertierra

Remembering Saul Landau

Remembering Saul Landau Remembering Saul Landau

Saul helped ignite a political awareness and a passion for history in me.

Sep 11, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Andrés S. Pertierra

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