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A deportation flight returned 117 Cuban migrants to Havana on March 19th, bringing the 2026 total to 427 people across nine operations.

Nicaragua blocks passage for Cuban migrants heading to the US, eliminating a key route while energy crisis worsens migration situation.

Two vessels, the Sea Horse and Anatoly Kolodkin, are racing to the island with crude and diesel as Cuba faces its worst power crisis in decades.

Lack of medical supplies and essential drugs reach critical levels in Cuba, affecting hospitals and forcing residents to the informal market.

The Government of Cuba announces that it will allow Cuban residents abroad to invest and own businesses on the island to alleviate shortages.

The Cuban government announces the restoration of the power grid after a full blackout, though scheduled cuts continue due to fuel shortages.

The Cuban national team won in San Juan with a crucial home run by Ariel Martinez, securing their stay and knocking Colombia out of the tournament.

Cuba announces release of 51 prisoners after Vatican negotiation, while 300,000 Cubans in US await immigration resolution under Trump

US sends 2-3 weekly flights with deported Cubans directly to Tapachula, Mexico, avoiding Cuba in an unprecedented Trump administration tactic.