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Cubans Describe a Deepening Crisis in Basic Services: 'We're Struggling in Almost Every Way'

Crippling blackouts, soaring inflation, and severe water and medicine shortages leave millions of Cubans struggling to secure basic daily necessities.

Latin Times

Cuba Says Its Reforms Aren't Capitalism. The Paperwork Tells a Different Story.

Cuba's president denies his reforms mean capitalism. We fact-checked the claims — private banks, shareholders, and a hidden military conglomerate.

Latin Times

Review Points to Three Amino Acids in Explaining Why Less Protein May Support Healthier Aging

A review of more than 350 studies points to methionine, isoleucine, and valine as key contributors to protein restriction's effects on aging.

Medical Daily

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Cuba Authorizes Private Pharmacies, Banks and Law Firms in Latest Market Reforms Amid US Pressure

Privately operated pharmacies are intended to address chronic medicine shortages that have driven many Cubans to the black market

Latin Times

Cuba plunges into darkness as state energy firm reports new nationwide blackout

Cuba's electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, the state-owned grid operator said, plunging the island into darkness. The country has faced a series of total collapses of its electricity grid since the US imposed an energy embargo that halted regular deliveries of fuel for power stations.

France 24

‘We are waiting for the Americans to save us’ – in crisis, Cubans have given up on reform from within

When I first visited Cuba, the island was recovering from a severe economic crisis. It was 1996, and the collapse of the Soviet Union had ushered in a prolonged period of deprivation and hardship.

The Conversation

Cuba's Population Free-Fall Isn't Slowing — 1.6 Million Gone Since 2020

Cuba's own statistics office says the island lost 1.6M people since 2020 and could fall to 5.6M by 2100 as births hit record lows.

Latin Times

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Cuba’s leaders just lost an ally in Maduro − if starved of Venezuelan oil, they may also lose what remains of their public support

Footage of a handcuffed Nicolás Maduro being escorted to a Brooklyn detention center will come as uncomfortable viewing for political leaders in Havana.

The Conversation

How climate finance to help poor countries became a global shell game – donors have counted fossil fuel projects, airports and even ice cream shops

When Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean in October 2025, it left a trail of destruction. The Category 5 storm damaged buildings in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba, snapped power lines and cut off entire neighborhoods from hospitals and aid.

The Conversation

How to Help Victims of Hurricane Melissa

Relief efforts have begun in Haiti, Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and the Bahamas.

Marie Claire

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

The lights went out in Cuba again.

The Conversation

Russian navy fleet, including frigate, nuclear-powered sub, arrives in Cuba

US downplays deployment, which comes amid rising tensions over Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Protesters in Cuba demand food and electricity as shortages bring hardship

Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in recent days in the city of Santiago.

WEKU

Photos: See the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia

The hurricane was downgraded to a Category 3 before making landfall in Florida Wednesday. Storm surge had residents worried as they watch the waters rise.

WEKU

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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

Cuban Authorities Finally Allow Women To Compete In Boxing

Cuban female boxers can now compete in the boxing ring

The Guardian - US

Can Cuba’s tourism adapt to survive after Covid devastated the industry?

Island’s recovery faces tough obstacles, and there are signs it is not keeping up with its competitors

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