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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.
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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.
Products 6 min read
The Cuban Hammock: Taíno Heritage and Tropical Relaxation Tradition
Discover the history of the Cuban hammock, its Taíno indigenous origins, traditional materials, and where to buy Caribbean hammocks.
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Nicaragua Requires Visas From 128 Countries, Shutting Cuban Route
Ortega regime imposes consulted visas on Cubans, Venezuelans and 126 other nationalities under Trump pressure.
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Cuba's 'Zero Option': Crisis Plan That May Spark Exodus
The regime activates its 1990s emergency protocol amid oil collapse. 20-hour blackouts and $14 monthly wages fuel emigration pressure.
Gastronomy 5 min read
Cuban Quimbombó: The African Stew That Conquered the Island
Traditional Cuban quimbombó recipe with pork and plantain. Afro-Cuban history, tips to reduce okra slime, and regional variants across Cuba.
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Rubio Suggests Cuba Economic Opening as 'Possible Way Forward'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in Munich that opening Cuba's economy could be a path forward, marking a notable shift in tone on the crisis.
Tourism 5 min read
Santiago de Cuba: Birthplace of Son, Revolution and Caribbean
Complete guide to Santiago de Cuba: what to see, where to go, and how to experience Cuba's most Caribbean city. History, music, and beaches.