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The Latest Breaking News from Cuba

Man finds SCORPION inside his suitcase as he unpacks after Cuba holiday

'I have been stung twice by a bee in my life - and that was enough'

Manchester Evening News · May 27, 2023

EU to send human rights envoy to Cuba, but will not 'impose' demands

By Dave Sherwood

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Cuba says no quick fix as economic crisis drags on

There is no quick fix for Cuba's sputtering economy, its economy minister said on Thursday, as inflation, fuel shortages, plunging farm production and a cash crunch drag on output and continue to fan discontent in the communist-run island nation.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

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EU remains Cuba´s top trade partner, committed to 'mutual respect,' top diplomat says

The European Union´s top diplomat said in Havana on Thursday that the 27-member bloc remains Cuba´s top trade partner, and one committed to "mutual respect" despite U.S. sanctions and the communist-run island´s increasing overtures towards Russia.

Reuters · May 25, 2023

Charcoal cooking, week-long queues for gasoline: Fuel shortages slam Cuba’s countryside

Cuba’s most recent fuel shortage is crippling an already fragile economy suffering from food and medicine shortages

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Priya Mohan aims for Asian Games medal under new coach's guidance

NEW DELHI: Returning to the track after a hamstring injury, talented Indian quarter-miler Priya Habbathanahalli Mohan is determined to reclaim her title as the country's fastest runner in the 400m event. With her sights set on securing a medal in the upcoming Asian Games, the 20-year-old athlete is now under…

The Times of India · May 24, 2023

Cuba is not cooperating in fight against terrorism, Biden administration says

The U.S. State Department has told Congress that Cuba is not fully cooperating with the United States in combating terrorism, signaling that the Biden administration will keep the island on the list of states sponsors of terrorism.

Miami Herald · May 23, 2023

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US says Cuba still not cooperating fully against terrorism

By Matt Spetalnick and Dave Sherwood

Reuters · May 23, 2023

In unprecedented move, Cuba will let Russians lease land as the two countries get closer

In a clear signal of their strengthened alliance, Cuba will grant preferential treatment to investors from Russia, allowing them to lease land for 30 years, an unprecedented step in the history of the island’s communist government, a Russian official told Russian business representatives in Havana.

Miami Herald · May 22, 2023

Russia and Cuba ink deals to revitalize communist-run island's ailing economy

By Nelson Acosta and Dave Sherwood

Reuters · May 19, 2023

A boat from Cuba arrived in the Florida Keys, breaking a lull

MIAMI — Migrant landings, a daily occurrence in the Florida Keys only a few months ago, have dwindled recently because of an increase in federal and state law enforcement patrolling the waters surrounding the island chain.

Miami Herald · May 18, 2023

Cuba rolls out red carpet for Russian business in push to deepen economic ties

Russian and Cuban officials and business leaders on Wednesday announced new perks to entice Russian investors into the Cuban market, the latest sign of fast-growing economic ties between the two long-time political allies.

Reuters · May 17, 2023

Cuba announces new migration policies as exodus continues

Cuba announced on Tuesday measures that ease restrictions on its citizens living abroad as the communist-run nation continues to grapple with an unprecedented exodus of migrants to the United States.

Reuters · May 16, 2023

China Expands Its Economic Reach Into the United States’ Backyard

Economically, China has been making inroads into South America and the Caribbean, a region where U.S. power once went unchallenged.

The News Lens · May 16, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Kehinde Wiley is taking his art everywhere, all at once

Kehinde Wiley wonders aloud if he’ll ever reach a career moment of such import and gravity as his famous 2018 portrait of Barack Obama, which has drawn crowds around the United States

Salon · May 12, 2023

J.Lo takes charge in Netflix's "Mother"

"Whale Rider" director Niki Caro gives Lopez a showcase for over-the-top stunts, all in the name of maternal love

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

General who captured "Che" Guevara buried without honors

The Bolivian general who captured Argentine-Cuban guerrilla leader Ernesto “Che” Guevara has been buried

Reuters · May 7, 2023

Isolated protest in eastern Cuba sparks dueling versions on social media

Cubans in Caimanera, a small port town near the U.S. military base at Guantanamo, took to the streets late on Saturday evening, according to social media and official reports, in the first known anti-government protests of the year in Cuba.

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The Hindu · May 7, 2023

Praveen Chithravel walks the talk, breaks National record in Cuba

Asian indoor silver medallist triple jumper Praveen Chithravel broke Renjith Maheswary’s seven-year-old National record in Cuba on Saturday and qualified for this August’s World Championships in Budapest. His stunning performance also saw him climb to the second spot in triple jump’s World list this season

Reuters · May 5, 2023

Cubans, waylaid by weather and fuel shortage, march for May Day five days late

Cubans rallied on Havana's Malecon waterfront boulevard to celebrate International Worker's Day on Friday, five days after the planned May 1 event was called off due to foul weather and a fuel crisis that has crippled public transport on the island.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

US parole program to continue post-Title 42, Mexico to accept returnees

The United States will continue to accept migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela under a humanitarian program after May 11, when the COVID-19 health policy known as Title 42 is set to end, the U.S. and Mexican governments said on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

Colombian government, rebels resume talks in Cuba

Colombia’s government and its largest remaining rebel group are meeting this week in Cuba to resume peace talks aimed at reaching a cease-fire and resolving a conflict dating back to the 1960s

The Conversation · May 2, 2023

Are some human rights more important than others? Religious freedom advocates often put it first

Every year, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) releases a report on religious oppression around the world, recommending that the State Department designate specific countries as especially severe violators. In this year’s report, released May 1, 2023, Iran came in for particular criticism after months of protests and…

Reuters · May 2, 2023

Colombia's ELN rebel group says bilateral ceasefire must be flawless

By Dave Sherwood

The Guardian - US · Apr 30, 2023

Cuba cancels workers’ day parade as severe oil shortages bite

President says island is only receiving two-thirds of the petrol it needs as queues outside gas stations stretch for miles

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