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#political-prisoners
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
US news

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Cuba re-arrests two high-profile dissidents after Vatican prisoner release

Cuba's court has ordered dissidents Ferrer and Navarro into custody for alleged parole violations, provoking international condemnation.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

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.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
US news

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Cuba re-arrests two high-profile dissidents after Vatican prisoner release

Cuba's court has ordered dissidents Ferrer and Navarro into custody for alleged parole violations, provoking international condemnation.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

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.
more#political-prisoners
World politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks 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
2 weeks ago
Social justice

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.
#hospitality
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago
Dining

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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Business

Tourism amid power cuts and food shortages: Why does Cuba continue to invest in hotels?

The bartender demonstrates creativity and adaptability in response to limited resources and changing tourist dynamics in Cayo Largo del Sur.
fromeuronews
3 weeks ago
Dining

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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago
Business

Tourism amid power cuts and food shortages: Why does Cuba continue to invest in hotels?

The bartender demonstrates creativity and adaptability in response to limited resources and changing tourist dynamics in Cayo Largo del Sur.
more#hospitality
#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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

10 Years After Obama's Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope

Cuba's economy has declined sharply post-Covid-19, leading to a mass exodus of its citizens.
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

10 Years After Obama's Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope

Cuba's tourism and economy face severe decline following a brief period of hope ignited by improved U.S.-Cuba relations.
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago
Miami food

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.
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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

10 Years After Obama's Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope

Cuba's economy has declined sharply post-Covid-19, leading to a mass exodus of its citizens.
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

10 Years After Obama's Opening to Cuba, Despair Replaces Hope

Cuba's tourism and economy face severe decline following a brief period of hope ignited by improved U.S.-Cuba relations.
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago
Miami food

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.
more#immigration
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

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

Lazaro Valle Roca's departure from Cuba highlights government oppression and the desperate circumstances under which citizens escape jail and tyranny.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Music

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

Haydee Milanes channels her pain and longing for Cuba into her music, emphasizing love, sadness, and hope for freedom.
#journalism
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Miami Marlins

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

The Coast Guard patrols highlight the ongoing Cuban exodus, with nearly one million leaving for the U.S. despite increased restrictions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Trump Did What Castros Couldn't: Take Radio Marti Off the Air

Radio Marti, a U.S. news outlet for Cuba, was unexpectedly closed by the Trump administration during an interview with a Cuban activist.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Miami Marlins

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

The Coast Guard patrols highlight the ongoing Cuban exodus, with nearly one million leaving for the U.S. despite increased restrictions.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Trump Did What Castros Couldn't: Take Radio Marti Off the Air

Radio Marti, a U.S. news outlet for Cuba, was unexpectedly closed by the Trump administration during an interview with a Cuban activist.
more#journalism
#blackouts
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US news

Huge power outage in Cuba leaves millions in darkness

Cuba's national power grid has collapsed, impacting millions amid a severe economic crisis and ongoing blackouts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Chicago Cubs

Cuba hit by widespread blackouts after national energy grid collapses

Cuba's electrical grid failure left millions without power, highlighting persistent energy issues and ongoing crises.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
US news

Huge power outage in Cuba leaves millions in darkness

Cuba's national power grid has collapsed, impacting millions amid a severe economic crisis and ongoing blackouts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Chicago Cubs

Cuba hit by widespread blackouts after national energy grid collapses

Cuba's electrical grid failure left millions without power, highlighting persistent energy issues and ongoing crises.
more#blackouts
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
#sanctions
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.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Rubio bans Cuba firm that handles money transfers to the island in move against military

Marco Rubio reinstates and extends sanctions on Cuban military firms, impacting remittance channels for Cuban Americans.
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.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

Rubio bans Cuba firm that handles money transfers to the island in move against military

Marco Rubio reinstates and extends sanctions on Cuban military firms, impacting remittance channels for Cuban Americans.
more#sanctions
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.
Healthcare
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 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.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Miami

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

Two alleged human smugglers deemed flight risks are ordered held until trial due to strong ties to Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
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
3 months ago
US Elections

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

Carnival Corporation sought help from lobbyist Pam Bondi to address legal troubles in Cuba, showcasing lobbying's influence on corporate relations with the Trump administration.
#economic-crisis
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Millions without power as Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout

Cuba's power grid collapse highlights ongoing energy crisis fueled by outdated infrastructure and fuel import challenges.
fromeuronews
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Video. Religious leaders urge change to solve Cuba's 2025 challenges

Santería practitioners in Cuba anticipate a troubled future unless reforms are made, citing increasing violence and the current economic crisis.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Millions without power as Cuba hit by another nationwide blackout

Cuba's power grid collapse highlights ongoing energy crisis fueled by outdated infrastructure and fuel import challenges.
fromeuronews
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Video. Religious leaders urge change to solve Cuba's 2025 challenges

Santería practitioners in Cuba anticipate a troubled future unless reforms are made, citing increasing violence and the current economic crisis.
more#economic-crisis
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
4 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.
#energy-crisis
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Hurricane Rafael becomes a Category 2 storm as it nears Cuba

Hurricane Rafael is intensifying and poses a significant risk to Cuba as it approaches landfall, likely exacerbating the ongoing 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.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

A major power plant fails in Cuba, plunging the island into darkness again

Cuba is suffering from widespread power outages due to failures in major power plants, impacting daily life nationwide.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Hurricane Rafael becomes a Category 2 storm as it nears Cuba

Hurricane Rafael is intensifying and poses a significant risk to Cuba as it approaches landfall, likely exacerbating the ongoing 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.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

A major power plant fails in Cuba, plunging the island into darkness again

Cuba is suffering from widespread power outages due to failures in major power plants, impacting daily life nationwide.
more#energy-crisis
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
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Ana de Armas faces backlash for her relationship with Manuel Anido Cuesta, stepson of Cuban President Diaz-Canel, amid condemnation from Cuban communities.
#hurricane-rafael
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Cuba's power grid goes down as Hurricane Rafael plows across island

Hurricane Rafael caused widespread destruction in Cuba, devastating the power grid and leading to emergency evacuations and preparations for severe flooding.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Where Hurricane Rafael Goes Next

Hurricane Rafael passed through the Caribbean, made landfall in Cuba, and is expected to impact the Gulf of Mexico with uncertain future track.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hurricane Rafael expected to rapidly intensify as it barrels toward Cuba as a Cat. 2 storm

Hurricane Rafael is expected to make landfall in Cuba as a Category 2 hurricane, compounding issues from a previous storm.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hurricane Rafael wreaks havoc in Cuba, deepening the island's electricity crisis

Hurricane Rafael caused extensive damage in western Cuba, leaving residents poorer and in despair, highlighting the slow recovery ahead.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout as Hurricane Rafael approaches

Hurricane Rafael triggers a nationwide blackout in Cuba as authorities mobilize to address the impending storm.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Cuba's power grid goes down as Hurricane Rafael plows across island

Hurricane Rafael caused widespread destruction in Cuba, devastating the power grid and leading to emergency evacuations and preparations for severe flooding.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Where Hurricane Rafael Goes Next

Hurricane Rafael passed through the Caribbean, made landfall in Cuba, and is expected to impact the Gulf of Mexico with uncertain future track.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hurricane Rafael expected to rapidly intensify as it barrels toward Cuba as a Cat. 2 storm

Hurricane Rafael is expected to make landfall in Cuba as a Category 2 hurricane, compounding issues from a previous storm.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Hurricane Rafael wreaks havoc in Cuba, deepening the island's electricity crisis

Hurricane Rafael caused extensive damage in western Cuba, leaving residents poorer and in despair, highlighting the slow recovery ahead.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout as Hurricane Rafael approaches

Hurricane Rafael triggers a nationwide blackout in Cuba as authorities mobilize to address the impending storm.
more#hurricane-rafael
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