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fromNBC 6 South Florida
5 days 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
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
Miami Marlins
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months 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 week 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
2 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
2 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
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Cuba Finally Embraces Solar

Cuba is prioritizing solar energy projects over tourism despite ongoing shortages of essential goods.
#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
2 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
2 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
3 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

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
4 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
fromESPN.com
4 months ago

Record 26 Cubans make opening-day MLB rosters

Cuba had a record 26 players on Major League Baseball's opening-day rosters, surpassing its previous high of 23, marking a significant increase in Cuban representation in the league.
Major League Baseball
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

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.
US news
fromMiami Herald
4 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.
#healthcare
fromThe Nation
4 months ago
US news

Life in Cuba Under Sanctions

Cuba's healthcare crisis is intensified by US sanctions, leaving patients reliant on recycled medical devices.
Healthcare
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 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
5 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.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Cuba faces nationwide blackout for second night in a row DW 03/16/2025

Cuba's blackouts stem from fuel shortages, aging infrastructure, and sanctions.
Efforts to stabilize the power grid face significant challenges.
#power-outage
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Huge power outage in Cuba leaves millions in darkness

Cuba's national power grid collapsed once again, leaving millions without electricity after a breakdown at Diezmero substation caused widespread power generation failure.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 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
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Cuba's national grid fails, leaving millions without power DW 03/15/2025

The breakdown at around 8:15 p.m. caused the significant loss of power in western Cuba and with it the fall of the national electricity system.
World news
US news
fromwww.caribbeanlife.com
4 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
4 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
4 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
4 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 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.
Boston Red Sox
fromMLB Trade Rumors
5 months ago

Michel Baez Signs With Mexican League's Sultanes de Monterrey

Michel Baez has signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey after struggling in MLB and minor leagues due to injuries and poor performance.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

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.
fromThe Nation
6 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.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

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.
#tourism
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
7 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.
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