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A Cuban Bee Hummingbird perched on a red flower with a Cuban village in the background during sunset.

Culture Feb 26, 2026 3 min read

The Zunzún: Small Symbol of Great Cuban Resilience in 2026

Discover why the bee hummingbird, the world's smallest bird, has become a symbol of hope and resistance in Cuba during times of crisis.

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A Russian Il-76 military aircraft parked at an airport

News Apr 2, 2026 3 min read

Russia-Cuba Military Cooperation Intensifies in 2026

Rumors about the deployment of Russian weaponry in Cuba are growing following reports of secret flights and new defense agreements signed recently.

FBI agents and security officials in Cuba investigate speedboat incident

News Apr 2, 2026 2 min read

FBI Mission Arrives in Cuba to Investigate Florida Speedboat Shooting

An FBI team arrived in Havana to investigate a February incident involving a Florida-based boat that left five dead.

Cuban bodega with the food ration book on the counter

News Apr 2, 2026 3 min read

Cuba Ends General Subsidies for Basic Food Ration: The End of an Era

As of April 2026, Cuba implements a historic shift by removing general subsidies on basic food rations. Learn how this change impacts the 'libreta'.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel and flags of Cuba and the United States

News Apr 2, 2026 2 min read

Trump Demands Removal of Díaz-Canel as Negotiating Condition

Washington conditions sanctions relief on a change in Cuban leadership to move forward with talks regarding the island's future.

Bus stop in Havana during a blackout in April 2026

News Apr 1, 2026 2 min read

Cuba Energy Collapse: Massive Blackouts at Start of April 2026

Fuel shortages and failures in thermal power plants drag Cuba into a new energy collapse this April 1st. More than 60% of the country without power.

Governor Ron DeSantis speaking at Palm Beach Atlantic University about migration policy and plans for Cuba

News Apr 1, 2026 5 min read

DeSantis: Cuban Exiles Should Return to Rebuild the Island

Florida governor hopes exiles return to rebuild a free Cuba after regime fall, predicting a tourism boom for Americans.

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