Cuba

U.S. Shuts Secret Guantanamo Prison Unit in Cuba, Moves Prisoners

The U.S. government has closed one of the most clandestine Guantanamo prison units after it had fallen into disrepair.
Cuban Leader Announces Monetary Unification, Raises Salaries

Cuban Leader Announces Monetary Unification, Raises Salaries

Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel announced on Thursday the monetary unification between the island's two currencies and also said that workers' salaries would be increased.
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Flooding, Strong Winds Expected as Tropical Storm Eta Makes Landfall in Cuba, South Florida

Tropical Storm Eta is expected to have its landfall in Cuba and South Florida. The storm devastated Caribbean with heavy rainfall and strong winds as it approaches Cuba.

Interferon: A Potential Treatment for COVID-19 From Cuba

Read on to find out about interferon alpha 2b, the drug that Cuba manufactures, and a potential COVID-19 cure.

Exposing Cuba: A Country Where People Have No Rights

Behind all the Caribbean scenery is a heartbreaking picture of oppression and desolation. (Photo : Unsplash/YouTube) Cuba is known for its bright and colorful scenery, joyful people, and vibrant social scene-basically, everything countries in the Caribbean embody.
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Everything Cuban: 5 Things You Should Know

Cuba is an island in the Caribbean known for its vibrant culture, pristine beaches, and lush forests. Here's a simple guide for travelers hoping to visit this lively nation.

This Couple Helps Afro-Cubans Improve Their Health

Amberly Alene Ellis and Alexey Rodriguez's advocacy is indeed a game-changer for Cubans who are often discriminated against and deprived from visiting tourist locations in their country such as vegan or vegetarian restaurants.
New Prime Minister of Cuba Named after more than 40 years since 1976

New Prime Minister of Cuba Annointed, the First Since 1976

Manuel Marrero is appointed as the prime minister of Cuba. (Photo : Reuters) The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel offered the Cuban Prime Minister position to Manuel Marrero Cruz and he said yes.

There is Progress in the Fight for Women's Rights in Cuba in 2019, Activists Say

As 2019 comes to a close, one of the most important progress in Cuba is the advancement of women's rights.
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Havana’s 500th Anniversary Celebration Kicks off in Cuba

Havana’s 500th anniversary celebration started last month and people are still in a happy mood amid the tensions and travel bans imposed by the U.S.

Trump Would Be Wrong to Reset U.S.-Cuba Policy

The president declared the official cancellation of the U.S.-Cuba deal and 3 reasons why he is wrong.

'Queen Of Latin Soul' La Lupe Gets NYC Tribute Concert

The fiery songstress' musical legacy will be finally be celebrated. The bold and brash Cuban singer La Lupe will have her life and music be subject to a June 9 tribute concert at New York City's Aaron Davis Hall.

Report: Cuba's Raul Castro Blasts Donald Trump's Mexican Wall And Trade Policy

The Cuban president blasts Trump's irrational border wall. The proposed border wall will affect all of Latin America.

Fidel Castro News & Update: Died at 90; How 'The Man of History' Shaped Cuba?

The Communist leader and former Cuba's president Fidel Castro has died aged 90. His death ended the era of Cuba's "The Man of History".

Cubans and the world mourn Fidel Castro's death

Cubans and the world share life memories of the late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. Fidel Castro is one of the world's influential leftist leaders.

Funeral plan for Fidel Castro set up as the world gives mixed reactions

Cubans will observe a nine-day period of mourning following the death of their iconic leader Fidel Castro. Funeral plans are currently being prepared.

Cuba to get Wi-Fi on Havana's Malecon seafront: What this means for the country

Cuba's Malecon seafront will soon be a Wi-Fi hotspot. Cuba has had limited access to telecommunications since the 1960s - the country is severely short of telephone and Internet access.

How Will Jose Fernandez be Remembered? MLB Players Reminisce on the Latino’s Journey from Cuban Refugee to Pitching Phenom

From Roberto Clemente to Thurman Munson, some of Major League Baseball most beloved players have been taken at a young age. On Sunday, America's pastime lost another one in Jose Fernandez, the charismatic Cuban who risked death in search of his American Dream.

Hurricane Season 2016 Maps, Track, Updates: Storm System Poised to Strike Florida as Hurricane Hermine; Landfall Approach Likened to Katrina

Hurricane experts at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) as well as with AccuWeather are closely monitoring a tropical system over the northern Leeward Islands that has potential to strengthen significantly and become Tropical Storm Hermine, the eighth named storm of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season, by this weekend. The system poses a threat to land, as well as a distinct possibility of striking the Florida Peninsula from the southwest as a hurricane, the first hurricane to make landfall in that area and from that direction since Katrina in 2005.

Oscar 2017 Predictions: Will Cuba Get its Second Oscar Nomination with Busan Film Festival Selection "The Companion?"

"The Companion" has been selected as Cuba's official selection for the Academy Awards.

Telenovela Star William Levy to Film New Project in Cuba

The telenovela actor is rumored to be working on several projects, including a new movie to be filmed in Cuba.