History 5 min read
The Grito de Yara: When Céspedes Lit the Flame of a Free Cuba
On October 10, 1868, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes freed his slaves and launched the Ten Years' War from La Demajagua plantation.
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Products 5 min read
Guayabita del Pinar: Cuba's Most Exclusive Artisanal Liqueur
Discover Guayabita del Pinar, the unique Cuban liqueur made from wild mini guavas. History, varieties, tasting tips, and where to find it.
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Dialysis Patients in Cuba at Risk as Fuel Crisis Halts Transport
About 3,000 kidney patients in Cuba face reduced sessions and no medical transport as the energy crisis deepens.
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ICE Plans 92,600 Detention Beds Despite Partial DHS Shutdown
The U.S. will spend $38.3 billion expanding immigration detention as DHS faces a partial government shutdown.
Culture 4 min read
Leo Brouwer: The Cuban Master Who Reinvented Classical Guitar
Meet Leo Brouwer, the Cuban composer and guitarist who revolutionized classical guitar from Havana to Carnegie Hall.
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Rubio Demands Cuba Reforms from Munich, Links Crisis to Emigration
Marco Rubio demands economic reforms from Cuba at Munich, linking the island's collapse to mass regional migration.
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The Billion-Dollar Business Behind Nicaragua's Cuban Migration Route
How Ortega's regime turned Cuban migration into a massive business with charter flights, visa exemptions, and per-migrant fees worth thousands.
Culture 5 min read
Trinidad, Cuba: The Time-Frozen City That Became a UNESCO Gem
Explore Trinidad, Cuba's best-preserved colonial city and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. History, architecture, music, and the Sugar Mills Valley.
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Electric Vehicles Replace Classic Cars on Cuba's Streets
The fuel crisis accelerates Cuba's shift to electric tricycles and buses on the streets of Havana.