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North Korea's former No.2 diplomat in Cuba recalls dramatic, swift defection in likely blow to Kim

Ri Il Gyu, North Korea’s former No.2 diplomat in Cuba, who has resettled in South Korea, says he fled to South Korea with his family last November in frustration over his highly repressive, corrupt homeland

The Independent UK

Almost 9 in 10 Cubans live in 'extreme poverty' amid spiraling crisis, study shows

Seven in ten respondents have cut meals due to lack of money or shortages

Latin Times

Cuba’s Olympic delegation is the smallest in decades — and it reveals the country’s socioeconomic crisis

Cuba is often expected to punch above its weight at the Olympics. Cuban boxers, for example, have won the second-highest amount of medals in Olympic history at 78, with 41 of them gold.

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Russian Warships Arrive In Cuba, Deepening Ties

Russian warships make a second visit to Cuba, showcasing military strength and strategic alliances in response to U.S. and Western support for Ukraine.

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In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban waters

Three Russian warships have arrived in Cuban waters, Moscow’s second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba

The Independent UK

Lammy urged to drop ‘ludicrous’ financial aid to Cuba over concerns troops are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Britain needs to rethink financial support, a leading US congressman has told The Independent

The Independent UK

Over 1 Million People Flee Cuba in Just Two Years

That amounts to some 10% of the nation's total population. The surge highlights flaws in both right and left-wing positions on Cuba.

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With No Money Or Fuel, Cuban Fishermen Improvise On Floating Rafts

Small white squares dot the ocean off Havana, an unlikely fleet of fishermen bobbing on makeshift polystyrene rafts they use to make up for a lack of fuel or money to buy a proper boat.

International Business Times

Cuban President admits 'very difficult' crisis is causing a spike in 'social violence, addictions'

Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged that the government can't effectively provide "the few" goods Cubans can get through ration cards

Latin Times

Cuban Olympic Committee demands the immediate exclusion of an athlete from refugee team

The Cuban Olympic Committee has demanded the “immediate exclusion” of an island athlete who was included by the organizers as part of a refugee team that will participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

The Independent UK

Cuba Demands Expulsion Of Canoeist From Olympic Refugee Team

Cuba's Olympic Committee on Tuesday demanded the expulsion of citizen Fernando Jorge, a champion sprint canoeist, from the refugee team taking part in the Paris Olympics.

International Business Times

Who’ll Win in Paris? SI Picks Every Medal at the 2024 Olympics

From aquatics to wrestling and everything in between, we’re picking the podium for all 329 medal events at the Summer Games.

Sports Illustrated

Cuba will 'partially' dollarize its economy as crisis deepens

Prime Minister Manuel Marrero described the scenario as a "war economy." The government will start accepting payments in foreign currency in venues connected to the tourism indusrty

Latin Times

The sordid end of Sergio Pino, the Cuban immigrant and top Latino developer who died after his wife accused him of attempted murder

The FBI was preparing to enter the home of the Cuban American businessman when they heard shots coming from inside. They found him dead by alleged suicide

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Cuban population decreases by almost 20% as economic malaise boosts exodus, study shows

A local demographer is estimating the current population based on a series of trends due to a lack of official figures

International Business Times

High-ranking North Korean Diplomat In Cuba Defected To South

A high-ranking North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last November -- just months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic ties, South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday.

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North Korean Diplomat In Cuba Defects To South Korea

North Korean diplomat in Cuba defects to South Korea, adding to elite defectors seeking asylum. Recent high-profile defections highlight disillusionment wi...

International Business Times

High-ranking North Korean Diplomat In Cuba Defected To South: Report

A high-ranking North Korean diplomat stationed in Cuba defected to South Korea last November -- just months before Seoul and Havana established diplomatic ties, a report said Tuesday.

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The Independent UK

North Korean diplomat in Cuba defected to South Korea in November, Seoul says

South Korea’s spy agency says a North Korea diplomat based in Cuba has defected to South Korea

The Guardian - AU

North Korea diplomat flees to South in highest ranking envoy defection since 2016

Ri Il-kyu was responsible for political affairs at Pyongyang’s embassy in Cuba, the Chosun Ilbo daily has reported

The Guardian - US

Members of Cuba’s revolutionary generation feel abandoned by the society they created

Older Cubans are struggling to make ends meet on tiny pensions as the country pivots towards private enterprise

The Independent UK

Amid the anti-tourism trend, here are 6 destinations that desperately want you to pay them a visit

Exclusive: Almost every destination wants more tourists, not fewer

International Business Times

In Cuba, A Haven For The World's Tiniest Bird

The wings of the world's tiniest birds are a near-invisible blur as they whizz around tourists visiting a private Cuban garden that has become a haven for the declining species.

International Business Times

Repression Rife In Cuba, 3 Years After Historic Protests: Dissidents

Cuban dissidents and journalists said Thursday that repression was still rife in the country, as it marks three years since unprecedented protests led to hundreds of arrests.

The Independent UK

They fled from their home countries. Now, they'll compete in Paris for the Refugee Olympic Team

They compete under the same flag but speak different languages and come from different parts of the world

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