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Marco Rubio is no friend of Havana − but does Trump’s pick for secretary of state mean Cuba policy is set?

The U.S. looks set to have its first-ever Cuban American secretary of state in 2025, after President-elect Donald Trump nominated U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for the role. But don’t expect that to mean cozier relations between Havana and Washington.

The Conversation

House Committee Blasts Intelligence Community In 'Havana Syndrome' Report, Concludes Foreign Adversary 'Increasingly Likely' Behind The Mysterious Illness

"The Intelligence Community has attempted to thwart the Subcommittee's investigative efforts to uncover the truth at every turn," said Rep. Rick Crawford

Latin Times

Hemingway look-alikes visit Cuba and some of the late writer's favorite places

Eighteen white-bearded men who resemble the late U.S. author Ernest Hemingway have arrived in Havana for the weekend to visit some of the his favorite places when he lived on the island decades ago

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Cuba Suffers Third Nationwide Blackout In Two Months

Cash-strapped Cuba was plunged into darkness on Wednesday for the third time in two months after the power grid failed.

International Business Times

Carlos Acosta's guide to Havana: dancing, the seawall of the Malecón and the Meliá Cohiba hotel

The legendary dancer shares the secrets to his home city of Havana, from streetside discos to the best restaurants

Evening Standard

Nutcracker in Havana review – Carlos Acosta’s Cuban take on the Christmas classic is a breath of fresh air

With its tropical backdrop and Latin-infused reworking of Tchaikovsky’s score, Acosta Danza’s touring show, if not always coherent, flies by

The Guardian - UK

Lights Still Out In Cuba After Hurricane Rafael

President Miguel Diaz-Canel said that the provinces of Artemisa, Havana and Mayabeque were worst hit.

Latin Times

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Hurricane Rafael Triggers Nationwide Blackout In Cuba

Hurricane Rafael knocked out power to all of Cuba on Wednesday as it made landfall on the island still reeling from a recent blackout and a previous major storm, the national power company said.

International Business Times

Two bondage fans in Cuba: Jean-François Bouchard’s best photograph

‘Felix runs a weekly class teaching the art of Japanese bondage in Havana. It was his idea to have Katy smoking a cigar. They’re part of a subculture most foreigners don’t know exists’

The Guardian - UK

Hurricane Rafael intensifies rapidly as it closes in on Cuba

Rafael, now a major Category 3 hurricane, triggered an island-wide power blackout as it nears Cuba.

Al Jazeera

Will the lights go out on Cuba’s communist leaders? With fewer options to prop up economy, their future looks dimmer

Cuba’s communist leaders are in the midst of crisis – and not for the first time.

The Conversation

Nutcracker in Havana review – Carlos Acosta is in a sunny mood this Christmas

Tchaikovsky’s score gets a Latin makeover and Cuban dance styles combine with classical ballet in this joyful and colourful festive family show

The Guardian - UK

Camila Cabello Celebrates Halloween in Miami as a Diva From The Legendary Havana Cabaret ' Tropicana'

At a party looking at Biscayne Bay, the Latina artist's costume embodied culture, entertainment, and fun. Camila Cabello hosted a Halloween celebration for the ages.

Latin Times

Falling off the map: how Cuba has vanished from travellers’ itineraries

The Man Who Pays His Way: Savour Havana. Go to the beach. Meet the Cuban people.

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Cuba Recovers From Flooding And Nationwide Blackout

Tropical Storm Oscar aftermath in Cuba: flooding, blackout in Havana, energy crisis, and community resilience amidst challenges.

International Business Times

Tourist Dreams Turn Sour After Cuba Lights Go Off

Roberto Jimenez was hoping for a dream vacation in Cuba, but instead found himself among the tourists whose visits turned into a nightmare due to an island-wide blackout.

International Business Times

Electricity Restored To 50% Of Havana After Nationwide Blackout: Cuba State Media

Electricity has been restored to half of Havana, the Cuban capital's power company reported Monday, four days after the start of a nationwide blackout that the authorities have struggled to address.

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Hurricane Oscar Causes Power Outages And Protests In Cuba

Hurricane Oscar causes power outages in eastern Cuba, impacting daily life and sparking protests. Government works to address energy crisis and support sto...

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Cubans Protest Widespread Blackouts Amid Hurricane Oscar

Cuba grapples with widespread blackouts post-Hurricane Oscar, impacting residents and essential services. Updates on Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Guardian - UK

Scarce food and stifling homes: sputtering grid pushes Cuba nearer collapse

Four power cuts in a weekend born of the state’s penury have caused nationwide struggles and shortages

International Business Times

Cubans On Edge As Entire Country Loses Power

Havana resident Tania Ramirez said her generation wants to 'continue trusting' in Cuba's 1959 revolution, but 'resilience has limits'

Fashion Times

Creative Director-Less Chanel Picks a Surprising Destination for Its Cruise 2026 Runway Show

Past cruise collections have been presented everywhere from Venice to New York City to Singapore to Seoul and even Havana.

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Cuba Faces Rise In Abandoned Pets Amid Migration

Learn about the surge in pet abandonment in Cuba due to migration and economic challenges, and the efforts of animal rights activists to rescue and rehome ...

Latin Times

Vigils Held in Havana and Miami for El Taiger, as Miami Police Make Progress on His Case

The Cuban artist is in a respirator in the Trauma Unit of the Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami

Latin Times

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

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