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Cuba’s leaders see their options dim amid blackouts and a shrinking economy

The lights went out in Cuba again.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2025

Over 1,000 Cubans Recruited to Fight for Russia in Ukraine, Ukrainian Officials Say

Ukrainian intelligence officials revealed that more than 1,000 Cubans have signed contracts with the Russian military to fight in Ukraine, with at least 39 confirmed dead. The disclosure was made during a briefing organized in Washington by Cuban American Republican lawmakers, highlighting growing concerns about Havana's alleged complicity in Moscow's…

Latin Times · Sep 22, 2025

U.S. Deports 2003 Cuban Air Hijacker to Mexico Amid Havana's Continued Refusal to Take Back Ex-Convicts

Adermis Wilson Gonzalez was convicted of air piracy for hijacking a Cubana de Aviación Antonov-24 with 46 passengers in 2003, armed with two fake grenades

Latin Times · Sep 22, 2025

“People hear surf guitar in our music, but I think that comes more from the fact Dick Dale was Greek – so Misirlou was a Greek tune”: Introducing LA LOM, the LA trio turning fiberglass guitars and psychedelia into a dance party of guitar instrumentals

This trio fuse the rhythms of Havana, Medellín and Lima with ’60s surf rock (even if that isn’t their intention). Guitarist ZacSokolow, bassist Jake Faulkner and drummer Nicholas Baker tell us how it all comes together

Guitar World · Jul 1, 2025

Cuban Court Revokes Parole Of Two Prominent Dissidents

Cuba's Supreme Court said Tuesday it had revoked the parole of opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer who was released under a landmark deal Havana struck with former US President Joe Biden.

International Business Times · Apr 29, 2025

“Fidel Castro hadn’t decided if it was going to work for him or not”: the time Audioslave made a historic visit to Cuba and got the green light from Castro himself

The rock supergroup became the first US band to play an open-air concert in the country in 2005, wowing Havana with the most epic show of their career

Louder · Apr 26, 2025

Catholics In Secular Cuba Hail Francis As 'Bridge'

Catholics and others in secular Cuba have been paying tribute to Pope Francis, praising in particular his efforts to reconcile the communist island with its powerful neighbor, the United States.

International Business Times · Apr 25, 2025

Robot waiter steals the show at Havana restaurant

Despite Cuba's power outages, Doña Alicia in Havana is using a robot waiter to deliver meals and greet customers, attracting curious locals and tourists.

Euronews · Apr 17, 2025

A restaurant in Havana defies Cuba's tech struggles with digital menus and a robot waitress

For Sonia Pérez, stepping into Havana’s Doña Alicia restaurant felt like entering a movie

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

'La Bolita,' Cuban Lottery Offering Hope In Tough Times

Every day, as he has done for 20 years, Carlos makes the rounds collecting bets in central Havana for "la bolita" -- a clandestine national lottery that provides a sliver of hope for Cubans struggling to make ends meet.

International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025