The Latest Breaking News from Cuba

Diaz-Balart puts stamp on Latin America programs in spending bill

Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart is putting his stamp on Latin America spending in a fiscal 2024 appropriations bill.

Roll Call · Jul 5, 2023

After a few calm months, officials report second migrant landing in FL Keys

Officials took into custody 32 Cuban migrants who arrived in the Florida Keys on Tuesday.

Miami Herald · Jul 4, 2023

Ted Cruz has a message for the Cuban government and he wants to send it by street sign

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is pushing to rename the street in front of the Cuban embassy for Oswaldo Payá, a political activist who fought against one-party communist rule of the island nation.

Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2023

Where all four groups stand after Round 1 of the Gold Cup group stage

MIAMI — Tuesday marked the last day of an eventful Round 1 in the group stage of the Gold Cup. After the first round, here’s a look at how all of the groups have played so far and what’s next for each team.

Miami Herald · Jun 28, 2023

After Wagner revolt, Russian defense minister Shoigu meets with head of Cuba’s armed forces

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu hosted Cuba’s Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, Gen. Alvaro Lopez Miera, ion Tuesday in what appears to be his first public meeting with a foreign official after the Wagner mercenary group’s boss, Yevgeny Prigozhin, led a brief armed rebellion and demanded his dismissal.

Miami Herald · Jun 28, 2023

Hairy moles may provide antidote for baldness, UCI researchers find

The guy whose naked skull is pale and shiny — save that discolored mole shaped like Cuba near his ear, which inexplicably bristles with hair — may harbor an antidote to baldness.

The Orange County Register · Jun 27, 2023

Cuban entrepreneurs get business training from the US, and hope that Biden lifts sanctions

The Cuban government opened the door to the creation of more small- and medium-sized businesses in September 2021

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Casabe, Cuba’s little-known Indigenous bread, seeking world recognition

Casabe, a flatbread made of yuca root, which is also called cassava, is making a comeback on the island nation, with promoters and restaurants hyping its benefits as a gluten-free alternative to bread.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 27, 2023

Remembering The 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season: From Fiona To Ian And Nicole

The season produced 14 named storms, of which eight became hurricanes and two intensified into major hurricanes.

Zenger · Jun 23, 2023

China, Cuba in talks on new military training site, report says

China and Cuba are discussing building a joint military training facility, according to The Wall Street Journal, a report that comes after the White House earlier said Beijing has a spy base on the island about 90 miles from the United States.

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2023