Cuba

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.

Cuba's Outstanding Health Care System & How International Doctors Can Study for Free on the Little Island

While many countries have been abnegating their citizens of this right, there are those who have been true to their word and take their healthcare systems very seriously. Cuba is one such country that offers an all-encompassing medical coverage for its people as opposed to a profit-driven healthcare system in some countries like the United States.

Floridians Offer Mixed Response to President Obama's Trip to Cuba

Floridians have offered a mixed response to President Barack Obama's historic trip to Cuba. Floridians have offered a mixed response to President Barack Obama's historic trip to Cuba.

US-Cuba Policy Shift May Impact MLB, Cuban Baseball Players

The Obama administration's progress in re-establishing relations with Cuba could have a major impact on Major League Baseball, now that a newly implemented rule allows U.S. franchises to sign contracts directly with Cuban players.

Obama Administration Eases Restrictions on American Travel to Cuba

The Obama administration took another major step toward re-establishing U.S. relations with Cuba on Tuesday by making it easier for Americans to take individual trips to the communist nation and allowing Cuban nationals to work in the U.S.

Questions Linger Over Fate of Cuban Felons in America as Cuba, US Restore Diplomatic Ties

Should the U.S. deport the nearly 30,000 convicted Cuban immigrants who have served prison terms under U.S. law?

3 Major US Companies Finalize Business Deals with Cuba as Obama's Visit Looms

Three major U.S. companies are finalizing business deals with Cuba as President Barack Obama’s visit to the country approaches. These are AT&T, Starwood and Marriott.

Obama Vows to Raise Freedom of Speech Issues in Cuba Visit; Will President Raul Castro Listen?

U.S. President Barack Obama promises to speak about rights for Cubans with their President Raul Castro. While the goal seems far-fetched right now, the Obama administration is positive that Cuba will change for the better, especially for the middle class.

Cuba Tourism 2016: 1M Visitors Welcomed So Far; More Expected as Obama Prepares to Lift Restrictions

Cuba is shaping up to be one of the hottest tourist destinations in the world. So far, the Caribbean country has logged in an impressive one million foreign travelers in 2016 and the numbers are projected to be even greater throughout the year.