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fromNBC 6 South Florida
2 weeks ago

Miami's Freedom Tower, symbol for new beginnings, celebrates 100 years

Miami's Freedom Tower, a symbol of aid for Cuban refugees, marks its 100th anniversary in 2025.
#immigration
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Miami food

Federal authorities arrest Miami man who allegedly cracked down on protesters in Cuba

Daniel Morejón García, a former Cuban official, was arrested in Miami for previously assaulting protesters during anti-government demonstrations in Cuba.
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago
Miami food

ICE arrests alleged member of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior in South Florida

Cuban man in Miami arrested for allegedly falsifying immigration claims about Communist Party affiliation.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

No trips or family reunions: Trump's latest betrayal of Cubans and Venezuelans

Marcos's long-awaited visa opportunity is jeopardized by new travel restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, leaving him in a state of uncertainty.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

My return to a Cuba I no longer recognize

Cuba's initial post-diplomatic relations optimism faded due to political conservatism, economic mismanagement, and external crises.
#sanctions
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Cuba's labor minister resigns after stating that there are no beggars on the island

Cuban Minister of Labor resigned after creating controversy by denying the existence of beggars in Cuba.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Cuban minister resigns after suggesting beggars are pretending

Cuban Labour Minister Marta Elena Feito Cabrera resigned after controversially stating there are no beggars in Cuba.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The punishment for protesting in Cuba: Beatings, solitary confinement and sleep deprivation

"The punishments inflicted on detainees from the protests that began on July 11, 2021, in Cuba span a wide range of abuses, according to a Human Rights Watch report."
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Will the Trump Administration Face Headwinds as It Tightens the Noose Around Cuba? (Yes)

The United States intensified pressure on Cuba under Trump to limit its international medical missions, impacting vital healthcare services.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Juan Carlos Garcia Granda, Cuban Minister of Tourism: Attracting Chinese visitors benefits the whole region'

Cuba's tourism sector is facing a significant decline, dropping from 4.7 million tourists in 2017 to 2.2 million in 2024.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Cuban mothers accused of child trafficking for bringing their children to the US: It's punishment for being migrants'

Cuban mothers seek better lives for their children but faced accusations of trafficking upon arrival in the U.S.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

DeSantis says protesters on roadways can be run over by drivers. Is that true?

Cuban exiles in Florida protested in support of Cuban protests amid issues of freedom and economic struggle, highlighting tensions with state law enforcement.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Cuba's students call for resignations and strikes after brutal internet price hike

"This surge in internet prices without notice has pushed students to their limits, causing them to demand accountability from a government that seems increasingly detached from their struggles."
Left-wing politics
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Andy Pages is used to beating the odds, and he's doing it again with the Dodgers

Andy Pages' baseball journey began in Cuba, driven by his father's support and a desire for a better life.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Russia recruits Cubans for the frontlines in Ukraine: It's all been a scam'

Cuban soldiers have been lured into combat in Ukraine under false pretenses, revealing possible government facilitation in this mercenary deployment.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

'A direct attack': South Florida leaders blast travel ban for Haiti, Venezuela, Cuba

Trump administration's travel ban on Haiti, Cuba, and Venezuela is condemned as xenophobic and detrimental to communities.
Haitian-American community's vital role in Miami-Dade County is emphasized amidst the travel ban debate.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Cuban government dollarizes the internet: This measure is true digital apartheid'

Cuba's internet tariffs have dramatically increased, limiting access for many citizens amid ongoing scarcity of food, electricity, and freedom.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Cuba's Sugar Shortages Could Lead to Rum Shortages

Countries all over the world are experiencing issues with agriculture for a host of reasons; some of those issues have gone on to impact other aspects of society, including politics.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Over a barrel: lack of sugar throws Cuba's rum industry into crisis

Cuba's sugar production is predicted to be a mere 165,000 metric tonnes in 2025, the lowest levels not seen since the 19th century, impacting its rum industry.
Cocktails
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Miami turns its back on Marco Rubio, its prodigal son in Washington

Rubio, once a champion for TPS for Venezuelans and staunch critic of regimes in Cuba and Venezuela, now supports ending TPS and cutting aid to Latin America.
Miami food
#dissidents
US news
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

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

Travelers to Cuba should exercise increased caution due to rising crime and frequent electrical disruptions.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Radio Marti' is back on the air. Here's why its signal is likely not reaching Cuba

Despite earlier claims of resuming operations, Radio Martí's transmission to Cuba is effectively halted as shortwave signals are still off.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Hunt for former Castro agents: From repression in Cuba to detention in the US

Daniel Morejon Garcia's past authority in Las Canas has been upended; he now feels fear as a prisoner in the United States.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

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

Vicente Borrero, a disabled man from Jicotea, is set to receive a new home after years of living in dire conditions.
Dining
fromeuronews
3 months 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Cracks Down on Cuba and Its Medical Missions Around the World

Ramona Matos, a former Cuban doctor, supports Trump's tough stance on Cuba, especially regarding its exploitative medical programs.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Cuban woman sentenced in Miami for role in smuggling operation that left 16 dead

A Cuban woman received a 7.5-year prison sentence for her role in a smuggling operation that resulted in 16 drownings, including children.
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