The Latest Breaking News from Cuba

Hundreds of Thousands Now Suffer Water Shortages in Cuba as Economic Malaise Spirals

Over 5% of the population is affected by the issue, according to the government, with Havana being hit the most

Latin Times · Sep 19, 2024

Some Cubans Depend On Sugar Water As Food Shortages Bite

Subsidized food, without which most Cubans would not eat at all, is becoming ever more scarce and expensive as the government, battling sanctions, struggles to pay for imports.

International Business Times · Sep 19, 2024

Cuba reduces subsidized bread rations to the size of a cookie as economic crisis spirals

The Díaz-Canel government slashed portions by a quarter. Rations will be now 60 grams

Latin Times · Sep 17, 2024

What to know about Oropouche virus — the deadly fever that has reached the U.S.

Cases of "sloth virus" have been reported in the U.S. and Europe for the first time. But what is it?

LiveScience · Aug 30, 2024

Biden Administration Restarts Immigration Program With Additional Vetting

Biden administration restarts immigration program for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan migrants with enhanced vetting procedures.

Top News · Aug 29, 2024

Biden restarts immigration program for 4 countries with more vetting for sponsors

The Biden administration is restarting an immigration program that allows migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to come to the United States

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2024

Biden administration resumes humanitarian parole program for Venezuela, Haiti, Cuba and Nicaragua

The program had been halted after a allegations of widespread fraud

Latin Times · Aug 29, 2024

Sloth fever has arrived in the US. Here’s what you need to know

The virus infected travelers returning to Florida and New York

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2024

Trash Overwhelms Havana As Garbage Trucks Lack Parts, Fuel

Cuba's iconic capital Havana is drowning in a sea of uncollected trash as a critical shortage of fuel and vehicle parts affects garbage collection on the island crippled by sanctions and economic woes.

International Business Times · Aug 28, 2024

Cuba sees 14-hour-long daily blackouts as economic crisis continues to deepen

Millions of residents had to endure scorching summer temperatures and humidity

Latin Times · Aug 26, 2024