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english.elpais.com
4 weeks ago
Business

US enhances banking and internet access for Cuban companies

Private Cuban businesses can now access U.S. internet and banking services more easily. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Business

Biden Moves to Open U.S. Banks to Cuba's Private Sector

Supporting Cuba's private sector growth through new banking regulations announced by the Biden administration. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Business

Western Union resumes money transfers to Cuba after 'cybersecurity' incident

Western Union has resumed money transfer services to Cuba up to $2,000 per transaction after a temporary halt due to a cybersecurity incident. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Business

In a Communist Stronghold, Capitalists Become an Economic Lifeline

Cuba is experiencing an increase in private businesses due to a financial crisis, shifting away from traditional communist policies. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
France news

Soaring petrol prices in Cuba are a cause of great concern for Havana residents

Rising petrol prices in Cuba causing anxiety among the population
Cuban government introducing a significant fuel price hike to address economic crisis [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Design

Cuba for the first time asks UN for urgent aid to provide milk for children

Cuba requests urgent assistance from WFP to deliver milk to children under seven years.
First time Cuba requests such assistance from the WFP for monthly ration of powdered milk. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
Women

Cuban police want to force a political prisoner to have an abortion

Lisdany Rodriguez chooses not to have an abortion despite pressure from state security agents due to her pregnancy resulting from demonstrations against the government.
Lisdany's pregnancy in prison highlights challenges faced by political prisoners, including lack of freedom, separation from family, and pressure to undergo abortions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Design

Dive into the surreal: strange views of Cuba in pictures

Raul Canibano: Human Landscapes is an exhibition showcasing early and recent works by Cuban photographer Raul Canibano.
Canibano's photographs offer a poetic and mystical perspective on the identity of Cuba, capturing everyday scenes with a political edge. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Barbara Lee Kicked Out of Hearing on Cuba by Republican Ironically Condemning Dictators

Republican House member kicks Rep. Barbara Lee out of subcommittee hearing.
Lee accuses Republicans of denying her the opportunity to present her point of view. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

Vacationers searching for answers after finding chewed mattress, missing toilet seats at resort | CBC News

Jeff Phelps and his family booked a vacation in Cuba with Sunwing, but arrived at a 4.5-star resort that was unsanitary and had missing amenities.
Multiple travelers had similar experiences with unsanitary rooms and broken amenities at the same resort. [ more ]
Truthout
5 months ago
Left-wing politics

Pressley, Warren Urge Biden to Reverse "Vindictive" Trump Sanctions Against Cuba

Congressional Democrats from Massachusetts are urging the Biden administration to reverse Trump's decision to place Cuba on the State Sponsor of Terrorism list.
They argue that Cuba's designation on the list is vindictive and contributes to economic instability, causing people to flee the country. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
6 months ago
LA Dodgers

This Day In Dodgers History: Hiroki Kuroda Signs; Clayton Kershaw And Yasiel Puig Visit Cuba

Hiroki Kuroda signed a three-year, $35.2 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Kuroda had a successful career in both the Japanese Central League and the Major Leagues. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
Law

A former U.S. ambassador is charged with being an agent for Cuba

Former U.S. ambassador Victor Manuel Rocha has been arrested and charged with being a clandestine agent for the Cuban government.
Rocha had a successful career in the State Department and worked in various U.S. embassies and on the National Security Council. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Russian navy vessels to dock in Havana, Cuba insists no threat

Cuban officials confirm Russian fleet, including nuclear submarine, arriving in Havana without nuclear weapons amidst US-Russia tensions over Ukraine. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Russian navy fleet, including frigate, nuclear-powered sub, arrives in Cuba

Russia deploys warships to Cuba amid tensions with the US over Ukraine. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Russian navy vessels to dock in Havana, Cuba insists no threat

Cuban officials confirm Russian fleet, including nuclear submarine, arriving in Havana without nuclear weapons amidst US-Russia tensions over Ukraine. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Russian navy fleet, including frigate, nuclear-powered sub, arrives in Cuba

Russia deploys warships to Cuba amid tensions with the US over Ukraine. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Europe news

Why are Russian warships in Cuba?

Russian warships visit Cuba showcasing naval strength amidst US tensions. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 week ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Russian warships enter Cuba's Havana harbor amid drills DW 06/12/2024

Russian warships reach Cuba ahead of military exercises in the Caribbean, seen as a show of force amid tensions over Ukraine war. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Europe news

Why are Russian warships in Cuba?

Russian warships visit Cuba showcasing naval strength amidst US tensions. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 week ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Russian warships enter Cuba's Havana harbor amid drills DW 06/12/2024

Russian warships reach Cuba ahead of military exercises in the Caribbean, seen as a show of force amid tensions over Ukraine war. [ more ]
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