Cuba Sees Island-Wide Blackout as Economic Malaise Continues to Spiral
We won't rest until power is back" said President Miguel Díaz-Canel
From Reggaetón to 'Reparto': How Cuba is Creating Its Own Urban Musical Rhythm
'Reparto' originated in Cuba in 2007, but it truly began to gain momentum in 2018, thanks to the arrival of mobile internet and the widespread distribution of CDs and USB drives on the island.
El Taiger Will Be Cremated: His Cousin Traveled from Cuba and Will Take His Ashes to Rest with His Mother
According to El Taiger's cousin, Jorge Junior, the plan is to take the late reggaeton star back to Cuba so that his relatives can also say their final goodbyes.
Cuban Reggaeton Artist El Taiger Dies in Miami Hospital After Being Shot
Controversial Cuban reggaeton artist El Taiger has died at the age of 37 after being shot in the head. Miami police are still investigating the incident and have identified a person of interest in connection with the attack.
Florida Lawmakers Question Biden Admin After Senior Cuban Official Seeks Political Asylum in the U.S.
Cuba's Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security entered the country through the southern border and applied for asylum via the CBP One App
Police Confirm El Taiger Was Victim an Asasination Atempt, offers $5,000 Rewards For Lead to a Person of Interest
The Cuban reggaeton artist who was shot on October 3rd is currently fighting for his life as police work to solve the case and his friends pray for his recovery.
Why are Some Latin American Countries Ineligible for the 2026 Green Card Lottery?
The lottery was launched on Tuesday offering up to 55,000 diversity visas, yet countries like Venezuela, Honduras and Mexico are excluded
Senior Cuban Official is in Arizona After Requesting Asylum in the U.S.
Juan Carlos Santos Novoa, deputy Labor Minister in Cuba, applied for asylum through CBP One
Leaders of Cuba, Venezuela, Condemn the Killing of Hezbollah's Nasrallah in Israeli Airstrike
Few other countries around the world, including Iran, Syria, Russia and Turkey, condemned the killing
Following Damning Report, Organizations File Lawsuit to Disclose Records on Refugees at Guantanamo Bay
The report by IRAP revealed complaints about inhumane treatment of migrants by authorities
Official at Cuban Ministry Under US Sanctions Is Part of the Country's Delegation At UNGA In NYC
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
Over 850,000 People Have Left Cuba for the United States in the Last Three Years, a New Record
The island's population fell by 18% between 2022 and 2023, according to demographer Juan Carlos Albizu-Campos
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
Cuba reduces subsidized bread rations to the size of a cookie as economic crisis spirals
The Díaz-Canel government slashed portions by a quarter. Rations will be now 60 grams
Controversial message praising Cuba's Fidel and Raul Castro pops up in Miami bus
A MetroLink bus in Miami displayed an LED sign reading "Long Live Fidel and Raul"
Bipartisan House resolution urges visa revocation for foreign officials using Cuban medical brigades
Officials condemn Cuba for what they describe as the exploitation of medical personnel and denounce the regime's alleged human trafficking activities
On Cuban Streets, Mid-century Icons Face Challenge From New Rides
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.
Over 140 Cubans have died while trying to reach Florida in rafts this year, report shows
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is warning against taking the journey, highlighting the numerous perils involved
Cuban exiles warn that former regime members are seeking to enter the U.S. as exodus continues
Tony Costa, the director of the Foundation for Human Rights in Cuba, said the organization compiled over 1,000 such cases
Trash Overwhelms Havana As Garbage Trucks Lack Parts, Fuel
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.
Cuba sees 14-hour-long daily blackouts as economic crisis continues to deepen
Millions of residents had to endure scorching summer temperatures and humidity
Florida Republicans pen scathing letter to Mayorkas, Blinken over alleged Cuban Communist official living in U.S. 'Profound disgust'
The person in question in Manuel Menendez Castellanos, who entered the country through Miami International Airport
The U.S. is demanding more action from Cuba on human rights before making more concessions
Cuba contests the stance, saying it is Washington that needs to do more
U.S. freezes humanitarian parole for Venezuelans, Haitians, Cubans amid fraud allegations
The Department of Homeland Security said it temporarily paused the issuing of advance travel authorizations for the program "out of an abundance of caution"
Almost 9 in 10 Cubans live in 'extreme poverty' amid spiraling crisis, study shows
Seven in ten respondents have cut meals due to lack of money or shortages
Cuban President admits 'very difficult' crisis is causing a spike in 'social violence, addictions'
Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged that the government can't effectively provide "the few" goods Cubans can get through ration cards
Cuba will 'partially' dollarize its economy as crisis deepens
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
Cuban population decreases by almost 20% as economic malaise boosts exodus, study shows
A local demographer is estimating the current population based on a series of trends due to a lack of official figures
High-ranking North Korean Diplomat In Cuba Defected To South
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.
In Cuba, A Haven For The World's Tiniest Bird
The bee hummingbird, which measures just five to six centimeters (two inches) long, is only found in Cuba.