Former top U.S. diplomat Manuel Rocha sentenced to 15 years in prison for being a Cuban spy
Manuel Rocha will also pay half a million dollars for conspiring to act as an agent of a foreign government
'Los Frikis' Film Commemorates Cuban Punk Rockers Who Self-Infected HIV as a Cry for Freedom
The story of Los Frikis, a group of punk-rock lovers who chose self-infect with HIV to have access to freedom and food in the 90's in Cuba, and the people who made a movie about them
MLB's Latino Of The Night: Can Anyone Stop Cuban Powerhouse, Texas Ranger Adolis García?
Adolis García went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, a run, two RBI and a stolen base in the Rangers' 6-2 victory over the A's on April 10
Cuba To Ensure Availability Of Food Rations Following Protests
The president appeared on the mid-day TV newscast and made the announcement. In the address, he noted that his administration has made an "enormous effort" to ensure that the entire 11 million population gets a proper food supply.
MLB Diversity: Latinos Make Up Nearly a Quarter of League Lineup as 2024 Season Steps Up to the Plate
Latin America continues to be an oasis for MLB talent with 10 countries with at least one representative; Dominican Republic is king with 108
Investigation Links Russian Military Unit with 'Havana Syndrome' Affecting U.S. Officials
A 2023 report deemed it "very unlikely" that a U.S. foreign adversary was behind the mysterious injuries
Bartender Extraordinaire: How Julio Cabrera Adds Cuban Flavor to Miami's Cocktail Scene
Cabrera recounts the hardships in his journey from Cuba to the U.S. to become one of the world's best bartenders
Cuba Receives Oil from Russia for the First Time in a Year as Crisis Deepens
The island is facing persistent blackouts and food shortages amid its worst economic crisis in decades
New Research Deepens Havana Syndrome Mystery
Havana Syndrome first baffled officials in 2016 when US diplomats in Cuba's capital reported falling ill and hearing piercing sounds at night, sparking speculation of an attack by a foreign enemy using an unspecified sonar weapon.
Latin Women In Sports: Paris Olympics Will Be "The Last Dance" for Historic Cuban Judoka Idalys Ortiz
Ortiz is set to become the fifth judoka -and second Latina- to participate in five Summer Olympics.
Cuba's Currency Conundrum: Four Ways To Pay
In 2021, the Communist government merged the two national currencies that had been circulating in the country: the Cuban peso and a convertible peso which had been artificially aligned with the dollar and could also be exchanged into other foreign currencies.
US Knocks Cuba For Barring Activist From White House Award Ceremony
Presenting the awards at the White House, Blinken called Roque an "unyielding defender of human rights in Cuba."
Former Top U.S. Diplomat Set to Plead Guilty to Decades-Long Charges of Spying for Cuba
Manuel Rocha could spend several years behind bars as a result of the charges
Cuba's 500% Fuel Price Rise To Take Effect Friday: Government
Finance Minister Vladimir Regueiro announced via government mouthpiece Granma that the higher prices will enter into force on Friday, March 1.
Cuba Warns of Shortages for Subsidized Flour Amid Ailing Economy and Massive Exodus
The Food Industry ministry said the production of bread will be "severely affected"
Five of the World's Top Beaches to Visit This Year are in Latin America, According to a New Ranking
This year's winners of Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice Awards include four beaches in the Caribbean and one in Mexico.
Latin Women In Sports: 'Women Have Never Been Weak,' Says Cuban Volleyball Legend Mireya Luis
Two decades after retirement, Mireya Luis is still involved in volleyball with roles in the Cuban federation as well as being an ambassador with the IFVB
How the top U.S. Diplomat Accused of Spying For Cuban Government For Decades Avoided Getting Caught
How the top U.S. Diplomat Accused of Spying For Cuban Government For Decades Avoided Getting Caught
Latinos in the Ukraine-Russia War: Cubans Join Moscow's Forces to Escape Economic Malaise
The overall figures vary, but events on the ground show that many Cubans have enlisted lured by the army's salaries
Cuba Boosts Doctors' Wages In Bid To Halt Mass Exodus
The communist island has been battling sky-high inflation and shortages since the pandemic plus a tightening of US sanctions in 2021, combined with structural weaknesses, sent the economy into a tailspin.
Cuba Delays 500% Fuel Price Hike Over 'Cybersecurity' Incident
Cuba's government on Wednesday delayed a planned 500 percent surge in the fuel price after a "cybersecurity incident," an economy ministry official said.
'There Was Nothing': Ailing Economy Fueling Record Exodus Of Cubans
Even as her home country of Cuba crumbled around her, Elsa resisted joining the growing US-bound exodus until she felt she had no options left.
Cubans Prepare For New Inflation Wave
Many residents in Havana, the capital of Cuba, have shared that there has been an increase in the price of several commodities since the government's announcement.
From L.A. Underground to Global Icon: The Soft Moon's Luis Vásquez Has Died
The popular Post-Punk musician was the son of a Cuban mother and Mexican father
Budget-Crunched Cuba To Hike Fuel Prices Over 500 Percent
The cost of a liter of regular gasoline will rise from 25 pesos (20 US cents) to 132 pesos, while the price of premium gasoline will jump from 30 to 156 pesos, Minister of Finance and Prices Vladimir Regueiro said on state television.
AOC, Fellow Lawmakers Introduce Resolution to end 'Monroe Doctrine,' Lift Cuba Embargo
The document, drafted 200 years after the landmark speech by then-President Monroe, also seeks the declassification of secret CIA files
Cuba's Migratory Crisis: Over Four Percent of the Population Left the Country in the Past Year
A new report by WOLA illustrates the depth of the crisis engulfing Cuba, as well as the slim perspectives of improvement
US Slams Allegations Of Plotting Violent Attacks Against Cuban Government
"Allegations that the United States is encouraging violent actions against the Cuban government are absurd," An official from the State Department said.
Manuel Rocha, Former U.S. Diplomat Accused of Spying for Cuba, Faces 60 Years in Prison
Rocha has been accused of acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government and of defrauding the nation
Former US Ambassador to Bolivia, Manuel Rocha, Arrested on Suspicion of Being a Cuban Agent
Rocha's diplomatic career spanned 25 years, mainly in Latin America during the Cold War era