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Diplomatic meeting between Cuba and Russia at the Kremlin in Moscow

News Feb 18, 2026 3 min read

Cuba's Foreign Minister Meets Putin and Lavrov in Moscow Amid Crisis

Bruno Rodríguez met Lavrov and Putin in Moscow. Russia pledges support for Cuba and demands the US abandon its naval blockade plans.

Cuban family in Havana reflecting the difficult humanitarian situation on the island

News Feb 18, 2026 2 min read

Cuba's crisis: 2 million flee and infant mortality triples

Since 2021, Cuba has lost 2 million residents to emigration. Infant mortality nearly tripled. A collapse that goes far beyond Trump's policies.

Fuel tanker arriving at a Cuban port carrying American fuel

News Feb 18, 2026 3 min read

US Already Shipping Fuel to Cuba: 10 Tankers Arrive via Private Route

US companies with federal OFAC licenses have shipped at least 10 fuel tankers to Cuba, opening an unprecedented channel amid the crisis.

US Coast Guard aircraft on tarmac being used for deportation flights

News Feb 18, 2026 3 min read

US Coast Guard Diverts Over 750 Flights to Support Mass Deportations

The Coast Guard is redirecting rescue aircraft to deportation flights under Trump's immigration policy, sparking internal tensions within the agency.

Diplomatic scene representing negotiations between the United States and Cuba with flags of both countries

News Feb 18, 2026 3 min read

Rubio Holds Secret Talks with Raúl Castro's Grandson on Cuba's Future

US Secretary of State is in direct contact with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, bypassing official channels, Axios reports.

Venezuelan oil tanker sailing toward Cuba through the Caribbean Sea

News Feb 18, 2026 1 min read

Venezuela loads 150K barrels for Cuba despite US blockade

A Venezuelan tanker finished loading 150,000 barrels of gasoline bound for Cuba this week, defying Washington's unprecedented oil blockade against the island.

Bottle of Cuban sugarcane aguardiente with shot glass on rustic wooden table with sugarcane stalks in background

Products Feb 17, 2026 6 min read

Cuban Aguardiente: The Sugarcane Spirit That Forged a Nation

Discover the 500-year history of Cuban aguardiente, from colonial alembics to backyard chispa de tren. Tradition, production, and culture.

Bowl of Cuban arroz con leche rice pudding dusted with ground cinnamon and a cinnamon stick on the side.

Gastronomy Feb 17, 2026 4 min read

Cuban Arroz con Leche: The Creamy Rice Pudding That Holds Memory

Traditional Cuban arroz con leche recipe with condensed milk, cinnamon, and lemon peel. History, tips, and variations of this beloved Cuban dessert.

Cuban rafters being rescued at sea in the Caribbean by a larger vessel

News Feb 17, 2026 4 min read

Cuban Rafters Rescued in Mexico and Caribbean as Sea Routes Surge

Seven rafters rescued off Quintana Roo and six by a Royal Caribbean cruise. Maritime routes resurge after Nicaragua closes its migration corridor.