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Mexico to Host 'Pink Tide' Summit for New Latin America's Leftist Leaders

Mexico is set to host a summit that will convene recently elected members of a "pink tide" of leftist Latin American leaders.

FIBA Americas: Team USA to Face Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico in World Cup Qualifying

Sep 01, 2021 09:04 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Team USA would be facing Cuba, Mexico, and Puerto Rico in the first round of qualifying to represent FIBA Americas for the 2023 Basketball World Cup.

Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall in Cuba; Forecast to Hit Louisiana Next as Category 4 Hurricane

Aug 27, 2021 11:19 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Hurricane Ida is seen to hit the northern U.S. Gulf Coast as a major hurricane this weekend, bringing life-threatening storm surge and dangerous rainfall flooding.

3 More Cuban Officials Sanctioned by U.S., DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Says

Aug 20, 2021 06:09 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said three more Cuban officials connected to the country's crackdown on anti-government protesters were sanctioned by the U.S.

Critics Link Mysterious Death of 5 Cuban Generals to COVID-19 as Cuba Remains Mum on the Cause

Jul 28, 2021 04:41 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The mysterious death of five Cuban generals, were linked by critics to COVID-19 as the nation's government fails to provide the cause of their demise.

Cuba Minister Slams New U.S. Sanctions Over Protest Crackdown; Pres. Joe Biden Warns More to Come

Jul 23, 2021 12:34 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Cuba Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez retaliated on the new sanctions issued by U.S. Pres. Joe Biden in response to a crackdown on protesters in the country.

Rapper Pitbull Calls on World Leaders to 'Stand Up, Step up' Amid Cuba Protests

Jul 16, 2021 12:12 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Rapper Pitbull posted a video on Instagram, urging people to "stand up" amid the Cuba protests that erupted on Sunday.

Cuba Protests: Internet Is Back, Reveals Scenes of a Crackdown on Protesters

Jul 15, 2021 05:55 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Cuba's internet came back and scenes of the government's crackdown on protesters were revealed through social media's images and videos.

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Warns Migrants From Cuba, Haiti Not To Flee to U.S. Amid Unrest

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Warns Cubans and Haitians Not To Flee to U.S. Amid Unrest

Jul 14, 2021 01:13 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned possible migrants from Cuba and Haiti against trying to enter the U.S. illegally.

Cuba Blocks Social Media Access Amid Protests; U.S. State Department Considers Options to Help Cubans

Jul 13, 2021 08:48 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Cuba blocked social media access amid the mass protests and demonstrations that erupted in the country on Sunday.

'Love Walk' Marches Through Tampa In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Movement

Tampa Mayor, Florida Officials Support Cuban Protesters

Jul 13, 2021 07:35 AM EDT By Jess Smith

After one of the largest anti-government demonstrations in the history of Cuba, officials across the state of Florida voiced their opposition to the Cuban authoritarian regime experienced by the island.

Cuba: Dissidents Ask U.S. to Intercede After Mass Protests as Pres. Joe Biden Sounds Support on Demonstrators

Jul 12, 2021 08:49 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Dissidents from Cuba in Miami called out the U.S., asking to intervene in their country after protests erupted.

Cuban Protesters Flood Streets to Demand End to Communist Dictatorship

Jul 11, 2021 10:45 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Thousands of Cuban protesters are crowding the streets, calling for the end of the communist dictatorship leading the country.

Cuba Evacuates Thousands of People as Tropical Storm Elsa Nears and Moves to Florida

Jul 04, 2021 11:33 PM EDT By Mary Webber

As Tropical storm Elsa approaches, Cuba has evacuated 180,000 people across the island due to fears that it could cause severe flooding after three people were killed across the Caribbean.

Delia Fiallo: 'Mother of the Latin American Soap Opera' Dies at 96

Jun 30, 2021 01:12 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Cuban writer Delia Fiallo, known as the "Mother of Latin American Soap Opera," died at the age of 96.

Can Cuba Become the 1st Country in Latin America to Develop Its Own COVID Vaccine?

Can Cuba Become the 1st Latin American Country to Develop Its Own COVID Vaccine?

Apr 30, 2021 01:22 AM EDT By Jess Smith

Cuba is now on its stage-three clinical trial with its two domestically produced coronavirus vaccines.