Cuba uncovers ‘human trafficking ring’ recruiting for Russia’s war in Ukraine Havana says it is dismantling network seeking to recruit Cubans as mercenaries as Moscow attempts to boost its forces The Guardian - UK · Sep 5, 2023
The 14 pinkest Barbiecore destinations where you can stay in a real life Dreamhouse From blush palaces to pastel poolsides, channel the Barbie aesthetic at these Dreamhouse-style stays The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
Cuba calls US nuclear submarine at Guantanamo Bay an ‘escalation’ Havana says it ‘strongly’ rejects the submarine’s presence, describing it as a ‘danger’ to sovereignty in the Caribbean. Al Jazeera · Jul 11, 2023
Saharan Dust Cloud Approaching US, Affecting Air Quality Massive cloud of Sahara dust heading toward Florida, with potential impact on air quality and temperatures. Zenger · Jul 6, 2023
Editorial: China and Cuba are getting closer. Now is the time for Biden to reengage with Havana Few countries in the Western Hemisphere have evoked for Americans the spirit of the Monroe Doctrine as much as has Cuba. For years, the Soviets used the island nation 103 miles off the coast of Florida as a listening post, and, in 1962, they brought the world to the brink… Chicago Tribune · Jun 16, 2023
Iran's president meets Cuban counterpart in last leg of Latin American tour Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has met with Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel in Havana, the last stop of a Latin American trip that also took him to Iran's two other allies in the region — Venezuela and Nicaragua The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023
Colombian government, ELN guerrillas sign six-month truce HAVANA - Colombia's government and the ELN guerrilla group agreed to a six-month ceasefire in Havana Friday as they work towards a peace pact to end decades of conflict. Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2023
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
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
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 5, 2023
Colombia's ELN rebel group says bilateral ceasefire must be flawless By Dave Sherwood Reuters · May 2, 2023
Cuba, US officials meet in Havana to discuss anti-terrorism measures Cuban and U.S. officials met on Friday in Havana to discuss anti-terrorism measures, Cuba's interior ministry said, broaching a particularly thorny subject between the two long-time rivals in the latest in a series of bilateral talks. Reuters · Apr 29, 2023
Reuters · Apr 17, 2023 Cuban President Diaz-Canel expected to win second term despite crises Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel is widely expected to be chosen this week by assembly lawmakers to lead the country for another five years, despite a rocky first term marked by the coronavirus pandemic and a near-unprecedented economic crisis.
Miami Herald · Apr 12, 2023 US and Cuba discuss migration as thousands of Cubans arrive under new parole program American and Cuban officials met Wednesday in Washington to discuss migration for the first time this year following significant changes in how Cuban immigrants are allowed to come to the United States as part of an effort by the Biden administration to curtail a massive exodus from the island.
Reuters · Apr 12, 2023 U.S., Cuban officials discuss migration as COVID border restrictions set to end U.S. and Cuban officials discussed migration issues on Wednesday as the Biden administration braces for the end of COVID-era border restrictions that have blocked Cubans in recent months from crossing into the United States from Mexico.
Reuters · Apr 10, 2023 US and Cuba to hold fresh round of migration talks this week The United States and Cuba will hold another round of migration talks on Wednesday, officials said, as the Biden administration braces for the end of COVID-era border restrictions that have blocked Cubans in recent months from crossing into the U.S. from Mexico.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2023 Cubans seek solutions, solace in Santería amid crises A fusion of African religions and Catholicism, Santería was one of the few religious practices to endure through decades of prohibitions by Cuba’s communist government
Reuters · Apr 5, 2023 Cubans suffer days-long wait for fuel with little explanation Lines for fuel in Cuba´s capital Havana snaked for blocks on Wednesday as frustrated citizens waited for hours, and in some cases days, to fill their tanks, the latest chapter in a growing economic crisis that is rattling the Caribbean island nation.
Salon · Mar 29, 2023 Exclusive: Havana syndrome cause report Full intelligence report contradicts official claims that strange cluster of ailments wasn't caused by attack
Miami Herald · Mar 27, 2023 ‘La Auténtica’: Soon, you can drink one of Cuba’s most popular beers at a Miami brewery MIAMI — When he opened Cerveceria La Tropical in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood in 2021, CEO Manny Portuondo brought a longtime dream to life, recreating a modern version of a Havana brewery founded in 1888.
The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2023 Record numbers of people are leaving Cuba amid most severe economic crisis since the 1990s James Clifford Kent adds to the worldwide debate on how best to deal with migration by explaining why Cuba is seeing a huge number of people leaving the island country as they search for better economic prosperity