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Cuba Adopts Russian Narrative On Ukraine War

HAVANA — When Brent Renaud was killed covering the impact of the Ukraine war, state media in Cuba described the American photojournalist as a CIA agent. The state-run news website Cubadebate…

VI Free Press April 8, 2022

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Russian War Sanctions Mean A Struggle For Cuban Car Owners

ARTEMISA, Cuba (AP) — Francisco Pérez Rodríguez has a car problem — one that's starting to be all too common for many Cubans. He's been rebuilding the engine of his…

VI Free Press April 4, 2022

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After Pandemic Peace, Fresh Swarms of Crabs Invade Cuba´s Bay of Pigs

BAY OF PIGS, Cuba — Migrating crabs around Cuba´s Bay of Pigs have emerged early and in unprecedented swarms, according to local residents, following two years of pandemic that allowed…

VI Free Press April 3, 2022

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Lies Dominate Social Media Battle In Cuba Over Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine

The Cuban state's main priority is reaching out to young people through social media HAVANA — The Russian invasion of Ukraine did not come as a surprise to the international…

Luis Rodriguez March 31, 2022

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Cubans Split Over More Liberal Family Code As Referendum Nears

HAVANA — Cuba’s communist government is seeking to rally support for a new family code that would open the door to gay marriage and boost women’s rights, but experts and…

VI Free Press March 30, 2022

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Cuban Fishermen Nurse Injured Baby Manatee With Cow and Goat’s Milk

PILON, Cuba — Cuban fishermen rescued an injured baby manatee in a bay in far southeastern Cuba and nursed it back to health with a concoction of cow and goat's…

VI Free Press March 9, 2022

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Russian Tourists Evacuated From Cuba On Charter Flights

HAVANA — About 900 Russians took chartered flights home from a Cuban resort town on Sunday as airspace bans imposed after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine complicated travel for tourists around…

VI Free Press March 7, 2022

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Human Rights Abusers Cuba, Venezuela Toady Up Praise For Russia After Invasion Of Ukraine

HAVANA — In a carefully worded statement, the Cuban government is blaming the United States for the crisis in Ukraine and backed Russia’s right to “self-defense,” but said the conflict…

Bro Bot February 24, 2022

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Cuba Marks Six Decades Under United States Sanctions

HAVANA — Cuba today marks 60 years under a U.S. economic blockade that has deeply affected the communist nation's fortunes and shows no signs of being lifted. Decreed by U.S.…

Bro Bot February 7, 2022

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10 Cuban Migrants Rescued From Sinking Vessel Off Florida

MIAMI — Ten Cuban migrants in a sinking vessel were rescued off the Florida coast, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. A Coast Guard boat spotted the vessel Thursday about…

Bro Bot February 6, 2022