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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a Free Cuba' Republican in Congress, Dies at 70

Lincoln Diaz-Balart was a prominent anti-communist advocate who significantly influenced U.S. policy on Cuba and immigrant rights during his congressional career.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Lincoln Diaz-Balart, a Free Cuba' Republican in Congress, Dies at 70

Lincoln Diaz-Balart was a prominent anti-communist advocate who significantly influenced U.S. policy on Cuba and immigrant rights during his congressional career.
#dissidents
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

This Caribbean Island Got an Updated Travel Advisory for Petty Crime and Violence-What Travelers Should Know

The State Department issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Cuba, cautioning that crime, including violent crimes and power outages, is rising on the island.
US news
#media
#protests
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

As a diplomat, Pope Francis won breakthroughs and faced frustrations

Pope Francis was a significant diplomatic figure, influencing global issues despite his limited power as head of the Vatican.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The chain of favors' that keeps Cubans afloat in the face of state abandonment

Vicente Borrero, a disabled man with sunburned skin and a hole-ridden tuxedo, has lived in a zinc-roofed house for 77 years, waiting for help.
Social justice
Dining
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Robot waiter steals the show at Havana restaurant

Doña Alicia in Havana features a robot waiter, enhancing the dining experience amid power outages.
The restaurant attracts both locals and tourists with its innovative approach.
#immigration
Miami Marlins
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump buries the dream of a green card for 550,000 Cuban migrants

Castro represents the struggles of undocumented migrants, illustrating the complexities and dangers they face, including deportation orders and undocumented living in the US.
Miami Marlins
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Trump buries the dream of a green card for 550,000 Cuban migrants

Castro represents the struggles of undocumented migrants, illustrating the complexities and dangers they face, including deportation orders and undocumented living in the US.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Political prisoner Lazaro Yuri Valle's parole revoked: If they deport me, I'll continue fighting for Cuba'

The authorities at Combinado del Este prison led Lazaro Yuri Valle Roca out in handcuffs, emaciated and in desperation, as he ultimately left Cuba under duress.
Left-wing politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Haydee Milanes, singer: It hurts me to see how Cuba is becoming more devastated every day'

"This is a song to God, to Oshun, the patron saint of Cuba. It's a song that asks the greatest thing that exists to show us how to escape this nightmare and be able to have a country."
Music
#mlb
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Trump fulfills Fidel Castro's lifelong dream by silencing Radio Television Marti

I watched the plane's monitors with a lump in my throat, recalls Quintana, 65. The image has been immortally etched in my memory, like a silent shadow that never fades.
Miami Marlins
US news
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Trump administration reinstates some Cuba democracy programs, but turns off Radio Marti

U.S. State Department reinstates some funding for Cuban independent media and aid, but doubts remain about ongoing commitment to democracy promotion.
#energy-crisis
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Cuba's national grid collapses leaving millions without electricity

Cuba's electrical system failure underscores severe energy crisis due to fuel shortages, aging infrastructure, and natural disasters.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Cuba's national grid collapses leaving millions without electricity

Cuba's electrical system failure underscores severe energy crisis due to fuel shortages, aging infrastructure, and natural disasters.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Cuba hit by widespread blackouts after national energy grid collapses

Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed late on Friday, leading to widespread blackouts in Havana and across the country, affecting millions.
Chicago Cubs
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

A sick child's destiny rests on a letter from the Cuban government and a US visa

Damir Ortiz, a 10-year-old boy with a worsening medical condition, faces bureaucratic hurdles in seeking treatment outside Cuba.
Healthcare
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

A sick child's destiny rests on a letter from the Cuban government and a US visa

Damir Ortiz, a 10-year-old boy with a worsening medical condition, faces bureaucratic hurdles in seeking treatment outside Cuba.
US news
fromwww.caribbeanlife.com
2 months ago

Caribbean dependent on Cuban medical professionals Caribbean Life

Caribbean nations are urgently seeking dialogue with the U.S. over potential visa restrictions affecting healthcare professionals from Cuba.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Cuba gets older: The island reports its lowest birth rate since the Revolution

Cuba's population has declined to just over 9.7 million due to low birth rates and emigration, signaling significant demographic shifts.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

These Are The Only 2 Countries Where You Can't Buy A Coke - Tasting Table

Coca-Cola is officially unavailable in North Korea and Cuba due to embargoes, despite reports of underground access.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Women behind the lens: In Cuba, domestic life is forced on to the streets'

The project captures authentic Cuban life, emphasizing resilience amidst daily struggles of family and community.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Two suspected of smuggling Chinese migrants into Coral Gables held until trial: Judge

A federal judge ordered two of the four men charged with smuggling 26 people from China held until trial, citing flight risks due to their ties to Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Miami
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

The Trump Administration Unabashedly Embraces the Monroe Doctrine

Trump's initial actions towards Latin America signify a continuation of aggressive policies against countries like Colombia and Cuba.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

A Business-Friendly' Lawyer's Rise From Lobbyist to Attorney General Pick

Halfway through the first Trump administration, Carnival Corporation hired lobbyist Pam Bondi to help resolve issues regarding potential lawsuits for its operations in Cuba.
US Elections
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Cuba: Thousands protest against US trade sanctions DW 12/22/2024

Cuban leaders and citizens are protesting US sanctions, blaming them for the island's ongoing economic difficulties and calling for an end to the blockade.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Havana Club rum war escalates: Biden bans brands confiscated by Fidel Castro

The Biden administration's new law impacts trademark claims, intensifying the Cuban rum dispute with historic roots and current international implications.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

From Ben Affleck to Cuba dictator's stepson: Ana de Armas under fire for new boyfriend

Ana de Armas is facing backlash online for dating Manuel Anido Cuesta, stepson of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, given his family's ties to a repressive regime.
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