Cuba calls on United Nations to stop US militarization of region
HAVANA (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Wednesday called for the United Nations to stop the United States from starting a war in the region, amid rising tensions due…
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Man jailed in Cuba for taking video of long consumer lines
SANTIAGO DE CUBA — A man was sent to prison for trying to take a video of a long line to buy gas bottles, another 15 people were tried Tuesday…
Cuba hit by another total blackout as energy crisis worsens
HAVANA (AP) — A total blackout hit Cuba on Wednesday, the latest in a series of outages blamed on aging infrastructure and fuel shortages at power plants. It was the second island-wide outage this…
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Miami pays tribute to Catholic shrine revered by Cuban exile community
For decades, “La Ermita de la Caridad,” a Catholic shrine near Biscayne Bay, has stood as a symbol of hope and freedom for many, especially South Florida’s Cuban exile community.…
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Where is Cuba’s money? Secret records show the military has massive cash hoard
HAVANA — For most people in Cuba, life on the island has in recent years taken a tragic turn: The economy has collapsed, the poorest Cubans dig food from trash…
Cuban animal lovers struggle to feed stray cats and dogs as economic crisis bites
HAVANA (AP) — Every afternoon, 81-year-old Nélida Pérez begins her familiar walk down the cobblestone streets of Old Havana, a procession of hungry cats trailing close behind her. For years, Pérez…
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China plans to open a solar-powered shoe factory in Cuba
HAVANA (MH) — China will open a new solar-powered factory in Cuba that will make flip-flops and other footwear amid the island’s severe energy crisis. It is a joint venture…
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Trump sends Caribbean men BACK TO AFRICA to solitary confinement for undetermined time after deportation
LOBAMBA, Eswatini (AP) — Five immigrants deported by the United States to the small southern African nation of Eswatini under the Trump administration’s third-country program are being held in solitary confinement in various prisons…
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Cuban labor minister resigns after her suggestion beggars were pretending sparked backlash
HAVANA (AP) — A Cuban minister who sparked criticism after saying that there are no beggars in Cuba, only people disguised as such, resigned Tuesday. Cuba’s Presidency said in a…
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Cuban women embrace extravagant nail art despite economic hardships
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban women are embracing extravagant nail art with many willing to spend the money to have extremely long and intricate nails despite the economic obstacles. While over-the-top nail designs have…