Col. Mario Méndez Mayedo, who works at Cuba's Interior Ministry, was identified as part of the group that traveled to the U.S. this week

The island's population fell by 18% between 2022 and 2023, according to demographer Juan Carlos Albizu-Campos

Over 5% of the population is affected by the issue, according to the government, with Havana being hit the most

The Díaz-Canel government slashed portions by a quarter. Rations will be now 60 grams

A MetroLink bus in Miami displayed an LED sign reading "Long Live Fidel and Raul"

Officials condemn Cuba for what they describe as the exploitation of medical personnel and denounce the regime's alleged human trafficking activities

Tens of thousands of vintage cars -- gas-guzzlers older than the average inhabitant -- still circulate in Cuba, where many make a living as mechanics keeping the old engines running.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is warning against taking the journey, highlighting the numerous perils involved

Tony Costa, the director of the Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba, said the organization compiled over 1,000 such cases

Mountains of rubbish on the streets give off a foul odor and attract clouds of flies in several parts of the city of 2.1 million people, which has three open-air landfills.

Millions of residents had to endure scorching summer temperatures and humidity

The person in question in Manuel Menendez Castellanos, who entered the country through Miami International Airport

Cuba contests the stance, saying it is Washington that needs to do more

The Department of Homeland Security said it temporarily paused the issuing of advance travel authorizations for the program "out of an abundance of caution"

Seven in ten respondents have cut meals due to lack of money or shortages

Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged that the government can't effectively provide "the few" goods Cubans can get through ration cards

Prime Minister Manuel Marrero described the scenario as a "war economy." The government will start accepting payments in foreign currency in venues connected to the tourism indusrty

A local demographer is estimating the current population based on a series of trends due to a lack of official figures

North Korean diplomat Ri Il Kyu had been responsible for political affairs at Pyongyang's embassy in Cuba since 2019, tasked specifically "with obstructing the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Cuba", according to South Korea's Chosun Daily.

The bee hummingbird, which measures just five to six centimeters (two inches) long, is only found in Cuba.

Chicken, powdered milk, pasta and other essentials are among the goods reached by the measure

Over 30 people were detained as part of a scheme aimed at destabilizing the government, an official said

The move follows the playbook of Nicaragua's authoritarian ruler Daniel Ortega, who has already implemented such a measure

The measure resulted in a 40% reduction in illegal border crossings.

The vessels disguise their signals, appearing to be elsewhere in the Caribbean.

The report highlights sex trafficking in Nicaragua, the migration crisis in Venezuela, and Cuba's foreign medical missions.

The parole program was created in October of 2022 for Venezuelans, but it was extended in January of 2023 to include Haitians, Cubans and Nicaraguans.

ICE authorities said they are negotiating with both countries with that purpose

Some people had to find higher ground as some parts of the city saw over three inches of water

Prosecutors say Manuel Rocha shouldn't make any such payments, as the only victim is the U.S. government