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Russian Tanker Sea Horse Heads to Cuba, Testing Trump's Oil Blockade
The Sea Horse carries 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel toward Cuba. It's expected in March and will test the US petroleum sanctions.
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Trump Restricts Work Permits for Asylum Seekers in the U.S.
DHS proposes extending work permit wait to 365 days for asylum seekers and pausing applications. Over 1.4 million cases pending.
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Humanitarian Convoy 'Nuestra América' to Reach Havana March 21
International coalition organizes aid convoy by air, sea, and land to deliver food and medicine to Cuba. Greta Thunberg backs initiative.
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Havana Drowning in Garbage: Only 44 of 106 Trash Trucks Operating
Cuba's fuel crisis paralyzes waste collection in Havana, creating a public health emergency with rising risks of dengue and leptospirosis.
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Cuba grants 8-year tax exemption for renewable energy investments
New resolution eliminates customs duties and grants 8 years tax-free for those investing in solar, wind, or biodigesters in Cuba.
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Cuba at the UN: 'We are prepared for a total blockade'
Cuban ambassador Ernesto Soberón says the island has plans and resources to resist. Admits impact but rules out surrender.
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Prison Riot in Cuba's Canaleta Leaves at Least Seven Dead
Inmates at the high-security Canaleta prison in Ciego de Ávila rioted over hunger and abuse. NGOs report seven killed in police crackdown.
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Cuba's Private Sector Now Importing Fuel: A Historic First
Cuban private businesses begin importing diesel in isotanks, breaking a 60-year state monopoly. Government also offers 8-year tax breaks for renewables.
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Second Deportation Flight to Cuba in 2026: 116 Migrants, 302 Total
The U.S. deports 116 Cubans in the second flight of 2026. With 302 repatriated in two months, the pace far exceeds 2025.