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Trump Lifts Tariffs on Countries Supplying Oil to Cuba
New executive order by Donald Trump removes oil tariff mechanism following court ruling, though national emergency against the island remains active.
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Work Permit Restrictions 2026: What Cubans Need to Know
DHS announces the return of the 365-day wait rule for work permits for asylum seekers. Direct impact on the Cuban community.
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Euro Reaches Record 570 CUP in Cuba: The Peso Continues Its Fall
The Euro marks a new historic high of 570 CUP in the Cuban informal market. The Dollar remains at 505 CUP and the MLC rises to 410 CUP.
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Emptying Island: Cuba’s Population Drops to 8 Million Amid Exodus
Cuba's resident population has plummeted to 8 million following a massive exodus of professionals and youth between 2021 and 2025, according to recent data.
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Uninterrupted Blackouts in Cuba: Energy Deficit Reaches 1680 MW
Cuba's Electric Union reports 24-hour power outages and a massive deficit of 1680 MW as the energy crisis worsens across the island.
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Canada Weighs Cuba Aid as Sherritt Halts Moa Nickel Mine
Ottawa evaluates humanitarian options for Cuba after repatriating 27,900 tourists. Sherritt suspended Moa nickel mine operations amid the US blockade.
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Canada Evaluates Humanitarian Aid Amid Cuba Tourism Collapse
Following massive flight suspensions and critical supply shortages, Canadian organizations and the Ottawa government analyze support plans for the island.
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French and Cuban Foreign Ministers Meet in Paris Amid Tense Context
Jean-Noël Barrot and Bruno Rodríguez discussed human rights, Cuba's crisis, and US threats in Paris on February 20. Europe is carving out its own space.
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US Supreme Court Weighs Cuba Property Claims Worth Billions
The US Supreme Court hears its first-ever Helms-Burton Act Title III arguments: ExxonMobil seeks $1 billion from Cuba and cruise lines face huge claims.