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Mass to honor salsa singer Celia Cruz draws hundreds in Cuba after authorities shut down performance
Read full article: Mass to honor salsa singer Celia Cruz draws hundreds in Cuba after authorities shut down performanceHundreds of people in Cuba have attended a Mass to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Celia Cruz’s birth just days after authorities canceled a theater performance in honor of the revered singer without explanation, drawing criticism over what some say was an act of censorship.
Cuban labor minister resigns after her suggestion beggars were pretending sparked backlash
Read full article: Cuban labor minister resigns after her suggestion beggars were pretending sparked backlashCuba’s Labor Minister Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera has resigned after controversial comments she made about poverty in the island nation.
'The disappointment is huge:' Cuban women's volleyball team denied US visa to compete in Puerto Rico
Read full article: 'The disappointment is huge:' Cuban women's volleyball team denied US visa to compete in Puerto RicoThe Cuban women’s national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the new visa restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Cuban diplomat defends foreign medical missions under pressure from US
Read full article: Cuban diplomat defends foreign medical missions under pressure from USA senior Cuban diplomat has accused the Trump administration of trying to discredit the thousands of Cuban doctors working around the world and deprive the country of an important source of income.
A letter demanding data on Cuban medical missions roils the Caribbean and the Americas
Read full article: A letter demanding data on Cuban medical missions roils the Caribbean and the AmericasAn unusual request from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights about Cuban medical brigades is roiling countries in the Caribbean and the Americas.
Caribbean leaders oppose US policy targeting Cuban medical missions, saying they're critical
Read full article: Caribbean leaders oppose US policy targeting Cuban medical missions, saying they're criticalCaribbean leaders are pushing back against a new U.S. policy that aims to crack down on Cuban medical missions, saying that the work of hundreds of Cuban medical staff across the region is essential.
Millions around the world celebrate Lunar New Year and ring in the Year of the Snake
Read full article: Millions around the world celebrate Lunar New Year and ring in the Year of the SnakeFirecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebrated.
US finds no 'Havana syndrome' link to foreign powers, but 2 spy agencies say it's possible
Read full article: US finds no 'Havana syndrome' link to foreign powers, but 2 spy agencies say it's possibleA U.S. intelligence report finds no evidence linking a foreign power to the mysterious “Havana syndrome” injuries experienced by U.S. personnel.
Hemingway look-alikes visit Cuba and some of the late writer's favorite places
Read full article: Hemingway look-alikes visit Cuba and some of the late writer's favorite placesEighteen 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.
Cuba restores power grid and resumes planned blackouts of 5 hours a day
Read full article: Cuba restores power grid and resumes planned blackouts of 5 hours a dayAfter a nationwide blackout left millions without electricity for several hours in Cuba, the power grid has been restored, authorities said, adding that scheduled power outages will now resume.
6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts
Read full article: 6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackoutsAn earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has shaken eastern Cuba after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.
Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power grid
Read full article: Cuba left reeling after Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out power gridCuba has been left reeling after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across western portions of the island, knocking out the country’s power grid, downing trees and damaging infrastructure.
Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed six
Read full article: Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed sixA small town in far eastern Cuba is recovering from flooding that killed at least six people after Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain.
Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7
Read full article: Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7A small town in far eastern Cuba is recovering from flooding that killed at least seven people after Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain.
What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darkness
Read full article: What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darknessA few things to know after millions of people in Cuba were left without electricity for two days when the nation's electrical grid collapsed.
Cuba gets some electricity back after major power outage left millions in the dark
Read full article: Cuba gets some electricity back after major power outage left millions in the darkCuba’s government says some electricity has been restored on the island after one of the country’s major power plants failed and left millions without electricity for two days.
Cubans searching for a better future leave their pets behind
Read full article: Cubans searching for a better future leave their pets behindAlthough there are no official figures or estimates of how many pets have been left behind by their owners who leave Cuba, the number of abandoned cats and dogs has spiked in the last two years as Cubans migrate in record numbers, animal activists say.
Nicaragua closes US Chamber of Commerce and 150 other organizations
Read full article: Nicaragua closes US Chamber of Commerce and 150 other organizationsNicaragua’s government has closed another 151 nongovernmental organizations, among them some of the most important trade organizations, including the American Chamber of Commerce.
In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban waters
Read full article: In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban watersThree Russian warships have arrived in Cuban waters, Moscow’s second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba.
Russian warships leave Havana's port after a 5-day visit to Cuba
Read full article: Russian warships leave Havana's port after a 5-day visit to CubaA fleet of Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, has left Havana’s port after a five-day visit to Cuba following planned military drills in the Atlantic Ocean.
Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodríguez, icon of the revolution, dwells on island's troubles in new album
Read full article: Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodríguez, icon of the revolution, dwells on island's troubles in new albumHe was the poetic voice of the Cuban Revolution, an inspiration for millions of Latin Americans living under dictatorships throughout the 1960s and 1970s who dreamt of the ideal Cuba that he — and his guitar — helped evoke.
US submarine pulls into Guantanamo Bay a day after Russian warships arrive in Cuba
Read full article: US submarine pulls into Guantanamo Bay a day after Russian warships arrive in CubaA U.S. Navy submarine has pulled into Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in a show of force as a fleet of Russian warships gather for planned military exercises in the Caribbean.
Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'
Read full article: Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'Four Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Writer Leonardo Padura chronicles life in Cuba as his detective 'alter ego' solves gripping crimes
Read full article: Writer Leonardo Padura chronicles life in Cuba as his detective 'alter ego' solves gripping crimesCuban writer Leonardo Padura has managed to turn his series of detective novels into a social and political chronicle of Cuba, especially his native Havana.
US defense official had 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms
Read full article: US defense official had 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirmsThe Pentagon confirms that a senior Defense Department official who attended last year's NATO summit in Lithuania had symptoms similar to those reported by U_S_ officials who have experienced “Havana syndrome."
New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients
Read full article: New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patientsAn array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U_S_ diplomats who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome.”.
Colombia extends cease-fire with National Liberation Army as rebels promise to stop kidnappings
Read full article: Colombia extends cease-fire with National Liberation Army as rebels promise to stop kidnappingsColombia’s government and the nation’s largest remaining guerrilla group have reached a last-minute deal to extend a cease-fire that began last year by six months.
Minnesota, Wisconsin wildlife officials capture 100s of invasive carp in Mississippi River
Read full article: Minnesota, Wisconsin wildlife officials capture 100s of invasive carp in Mississippi RiverWildlife officials have captured hundreds of invasive carp from the Mississippi River near Trempealeau, Wisconsin.
Thousands led by Cuba's president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian people
Read full article: Thousands led by Cuba's president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian peopleThousands of people led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel have marched along Havana’s iconic boardwalk in solidarity with the Palestinian people and demanding an end to the war between Israel and Hamas.
Cuban officials conclude Russia trip with agreements on oil, wheat, and renewed tourism
Read full article: Cuban officials conclude Russia trip with agreements on oil, wheat, and renewed tourismCuba is reaffirming its alliance with Russia through a series of agreements considered key for the island nation, including on oil and fuel supply, the sale of wheat and the resumption of flights between both countries.
Cuba fuel shortages prompt rationing, event cancellations
Read full article: Cuba fuel shortages prompt rationing, event cancellationsAfter days of people forming long lines to get gasoline, Cuba’s fuel supply crisis has increased dramatically with authorities now suspending some activities and rationing sales.
Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome'
Read full article: Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome'U.S. intelligence agencies say they cannot link a foreign adversary to any of the incidents associated with so-called “Havana syndrome,” the hundreds of cases of brain injuries and other symptoms reported by American personnel around the world.
Cuba picks 5 MLB affiliated players for World Classic
Read full article: Cuba picks 5 MLB affiliated players for World ClassicCubans signed with Major League Baseball organizations and other foreign clubs will for the first time join domestic stars on the national team that will play in the World Baseball Classic.
Facing migration flood, US resumes services at Cuba embassy
Read full article: Facing migration flood, US resumes services at Cuba embassyGrappling with the biggest flood of Cuban migrants in decades, the United States reopened their long-closed legal pathway on Wednesday by resuming all visa services at its embassy in Havana.
Migration talks mark progress in tense U.S.-Cuba relations
Read full article: Migration talks mark progress in tense U.S.-Cuba relationsCuba says it will receive deportation flights from the United States that had been stalled in the pandemic — and said it was open to continuing dialogue with Washington.
Cuba without electricity after hurricane hammers power grid
Read full article: Cuba without electricity after hurricane hammers power gridHurricane Ian has knocked out power across all of Cuba and devastated some of the country’s most important tobacco farms when it slammed into the island’s western tip as a major hurricane.
Firefighters subdue deadly blaze at key oil facility in Cuba
Read full article: Firefighters subdue deadly blaze at key oil facility in CubaCuba authorities say a deadly fire that has consumed at least half of a large oil storage facility in western Cuba and threatens to bring more power failures to the island's already fragile electric system has been largely controlled after nearly five days.
Raging fire consumes 4th tank at Cuba oil storage facility
Read full article: Raging fire consumes 4th tank at Cuba oil storage facilityFlames have engulfed a fourth tank at an oil storage facility in western Cuba as the raging fire consumes critical fuel supplies on an island facing a growing energy crisis.
Electric motorcycles flood Havana amid diesel shortages
Read full article: Electric motorcycles flood Havana amid diesel shortagesThe young people come and go on their electric motorcycles at this highway outside Cuba’s capital where they perform stunts and talk about their two-wheelers, which would be largely silent if it weren’t for the music blasting from speakers.
Effort begun to eradicate giant African snails in Florida
Read full article: Effort begun to eradicate giant African snails in FloridaInvasive giant African land snails that can eat building plaster and stucco, consume hundreds of varieties of plants and carry diseases that affect humans have been detected once again in Florida, where officials say work has begun to eradicate the pests.
State Dept. to pay 6-figure sums to Havana Syndrome victims
Read full article: State Dept. to pay 6-figure sums to Havana Syndrome victimsThe State Department is preparing to compensate victims of mysterious brain injuries colloquially known as “Havana Syndrome" with six-figure payments, according to officials and congressional aides.
Biden renews Chevron license to bypass Venezuela sanctions
Read full article: Biden renews Chevron license to bypass Venezuela sanctionsThe Biden administration has renewed a license partially exempting Chevron from sanctions on Venezuela so it can keep operating in the oil-rich, socialist-run nation.
Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some 'Havana' cases
Read full article: Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some 'Havana' casesA panel of intelligence experts hasn’t identified a single culprit for apparent brain injuries reported by U.S. personnel that have been linked to so-called “Havana syndrome.
Cuban protesters await sentencing, facing long prison terms
Read full article: Cuban protesters await sentencing, facing long prison termsCuban courts have wrapped up the hearing phase of six mass trials for people accused of involvement in the largest and most unruly protests on the island in decades.
CIA: Most 'Havana syndrome' cases not linked to US adversary
Read full article: CIA: Most 'Havana syndrome' cases not linked to US adversaryU_S_ officials say the CIA believes it's unlikely that Russia or another foreign adversary is using microwaves or other forms of directed energy to attack hundreds of American diplomats and intelligence officers who attribute their brain injuries and other symptoms to what's come to be known as “Havana syndrome.”.
Plans move forward for 2022 pope, Russian patriarch meeting
Read full article: Plans move forward for 2022 pope, Russian patriarch meetingPlans are progressing for a meeting next year between Pope Francis and the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church following their historic encounter in Havana in 2016.
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Officer accompanying CIA chief develops 'Havana' symptoms
Read full article: Officer accompanying CIA chief develops 'Havana' symptomsA U.S. intelligence officer suffered symptoms linked to a series of directed-energy attacks known as “Havana syndrome” while traveling with Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns in India earlier this month.
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Draft of Cuba's new family code opens door for gay marriage
Read full article: Draft of Cuba's new family code opens door for gay marriageCuba has released the draft of a new family code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as give children greater participation in decisions that affect them.
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Remnants of Fred enter lower Gulf, expected to restrengthen
Read full article: Remnants of Fred enter lower Gulf, expected to restrengthenRemnants of Fred have entered the lower Gulf of Mexico amid forecasts it would regain tropical storm strength late in the weekend as it moves toward the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.
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Cuba: US protest narrative paving way for military incursion
Read full article: Cuba: US protest narrative paving way for military incursionCuba is criticizing the United States and President Joe Biden for a series of statements by senior officials after the unprecedented protests on the island last week, accusing the U.S. government of seeking to justify a military intervention.
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Virus slams Cuba as it races to roll out its new vaccines
Read full article: Virus slams Cuba as it races to roll out its new vaccinesThe COVID-19 pandemic is slamming Cuba like never before, even as the country races to roll out its homegrown vaccines — the only locally developed shots widely used in Latin America.
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AP source: Biden looks to increase staffing of Cuba embassy
Read full article: AP source: Biden looks to increase staffing of Cuba embassyPresident Joe Biden has ordered the State Department to create a working group to review U.S. remittance policy to ensure that money that Cuban Americans send home makes it directly into the hands of their families without the regime taking a cut.
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Cuba's leader lays some blame for protests on his government
Read full article: Cuba's leader lays some blame for protests on his governmentCuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has acknowledged shortcomings in his government’s handling of shortages and of neglecting certain sectors, but he is urging Cubans to not act with hate — a reference to violence during recent street protests.
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Cuba's president says government has some blame for protests
Read full article: Cuba's president says government has some blame for protestsCuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has acknowledged shortcomings in his government’s handling of shortages and of neglecting certain sectors, but he is urging Cubans to not act with hate — a reference to violence during recent street protests.
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Cuba confirms 1 man dead during antigovernment protests
Read full article: Cuba confirms 1 man dead during antigovernment protestsCuban officials say one person has died during demonstrations that have shaken the island in recent days by protesting over food shortages, high prices and other grievances against the government.

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