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How Cubans Are Surviving the Fuel Rationing Crisis
Neighbors unite to cook with firewood, power cuts lasting up to 18 hours, and echoes of the Special Period. Testimonies from Havana on the energy crisis.
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Dollar Breaks 500 Cuban Peso Barrier in Black Market
The US dollar hit a historic high of 500 Cuban pesos, just two months after the government implemented a floating exchange rate to control the informal market.
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Cuba Records Second Magnitude 5 Earthquake in Three Days Near Santiago
A 5.0 magnitude tremor shook eastern Cuba, two days after a 5.6 quake in Guantánamo that damaged homes
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Habanos: Complete Guide to the Most Prestigious Cuban Cigars
Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta — discover the legendary Cuban cigar brands, how to choose them, and where to buy them.
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Jazz Plaza 2026: Havana Pulses with Music Despite It All
The 41st International Jazz Plaza Festival brought together over 1,500 artists from 20 countries. A chronicle of Cuban musical resilience.
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Meliá Reduces Hotel Availability in Cuba Amid Tourism Collapse
Spanish hotel chain temporarily closes three properties due to low occupancy, in the worst tourism crisis since the pandemic
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Mexico Halts Oil Shipments to Cuba for First Time in a Decade
Facing Trump's tariff threats, Mexico completely stops crude oil shipments to Cuba. It's the first time in ten years the island has received no Mexican oil.
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US Diplomat: 'Cuban Regime Won't Survive 2026'
Mike Hammer, head of the US mission in Havana, says the Cuban government faces a critical moment and sends message of hope to the people.
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Cuba's Health Ministry Creates Brigades Amid Energy Crisis
MINSAP reduces hospital staff, suspends surgeries, creates mobile brigades amid fuel shortage.