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Trump Confirms Rubio Is Negotiating a Deal With Cuba
President Trump revealed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in direct talks with Cuba to reach a deal amid the island's devastating energy crisis.
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Tourism 4 min read
Varadero: complete guide to Cuba's most famous beach
Everything about Varadero: best beaches, hotels, excursions, practical tips and how to reach Cuba's most spectacular Caribbean peninsula.
Culture 5 min read
Cuban Choteo: How Humor Became Cuba's National Identity
Discover choteo, Cuba's unique form of irreverent humor that shaped national identity, from La Tremenda Corte to Álvarez Guedes.
Tourism 4 min read
Cienfuegos: Complete Guide to Cuba's Pearl of the South
Discover Cienfuegos, Cuba's most French city. Guide to top sights, Palacio de Valle, Punta Gorda, and practical travel tips.
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Cuba to Cut Power for 72 Hours to Businesses Breaking Energy Rules
ONURE orders minimum 72-hour blackouts for state and private businesses that fail to meet mandatory energy-saving plans amid deepening crisis.
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Diplomats in Havana Prepare Evacuation as Cuba Negotiates in Secret
Embassies in Havana draw down staff as WFP warns of imminent food crisis, while Cuba and the US hold secret talks in Mexico.
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U.S. Considers Sending Limited Fuel Shipment to Cuba Amid Crisis
Washington weighs a humanitarian fuel delivery to Cuba as the island faces daily blackouts and critical shortages of cooking gas and diesel.
Culture 4 min read
Elpidio Valdés: The Animated Hero Who Defined Cuban Childhood
Meet Elpidio Valdés, the mambí colonel created by Juan Padrón who became an icon of Cuban animation and a national symbol.
History 4 min read
The USS Maine Explosion: the Sinking That Changed Cuba
On February 15, 1898, the battleship USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, triggering the Spanish-American War and reshaping Cuba's future.