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Russia and Cuba Reinforce Energy Alliance Amid Massive Blackouts
Moscow and Havana hold the 23rd Intergovernmental Commission as new Russian oil supplies arrive to alleviate the island's energy collapse.
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Alert in Cuba: Over 800 Aftershocks Recorded Following 6.0 Quake
Seismic activity continues in eastern Cuba. Since the strong 6.0 quake in Imías, more than 800 aftershocks have been reported, felt in Santiago and Holguín.
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Thousands of young Cubans protest in Havana against the U.S. embargo
A massive 'Anti-imperialist Parade' swept along Havana's Malecón, joined by President Miguel Díaz-Canel and thousands of young protesters.
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Discovery in Mexico: bodies could belong to Cuban rafters
Mexican authorities reported finding two bodies off the Gulf coast, which could belong to missing Cuban migrants.
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Trump’s Dual Strategy for Cuba: Pressure and Negotiations
Trump maintains a hardline stance on Cuba while engaging in efforts to prevent the island's total economic collapse.
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Cuban Resident Arrested at Miami Airport After Cuba Trip
Yaima Suárez, mother of five children with autism, was detained by ICE upon returning from Cuba due to 13-year-old fuel theft charges.
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Cubans now required to get permit to install solar panels
The Cuban government imposes new bureaucratic hurdles: a permit from Urbanism is now required to install photovoltaic systems in private homes.
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Unrealistic Goal? Cuba Projects 1% GDP Growth in 2026
Experts and economists question the 1% GDP growth target announced by the Cuban government for 2026, calling it unfeasible given the current crisis.
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Cuba Dominates Central American Judo Cup in Panama 2026
The Cuban judo delegation triumphed at the Central American Cup in Panama, securing medals in 11 out of 14 competing divisions.
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Cuban with I-220A Shows Luxury House in Cuba: Sparks Controversy
A Cuban I-220A beneficiary displays properties and vehicles in Cuba while the island faces energy crisis and thousands live in poverty.
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Cuba announces massive pardon for 2,010 prisoners amidst crisis
The Cuban government will pardon more than 2,000 inmates as a 'humanitarian gesture,' while doubts remain regarding the inclusion of political prisoners.
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Cuba Begins Releasing 2,000 Prisoners Under U.S. Pressure
The Cuban government initiates the release of 2,010 prisoners for humanitarian reasons amid rising tensions with the Trump administration.
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Trump Demands Removal of Díaz-Canel as Negotiating Condition
Washington conditions sanctions relief on a change in Cuban leadership to move forward with talks regarding the island's future.
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Cuba introduces 2000 and 5000 Pesos banknotes amid rampant inflation
The Central Bank of Cuba issues new high-denomination bills to address cash shortages and price escalation on the island.
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Cuban Food Prices: Relentless Inflation at the End of March
Inflation in Cuba is relentless: basic products like rice and oil reach record prices at the end of March 2026.
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Over 600 Aftershocks Rock Eastern Cuba after Strong Earthquake
Seismological activity persists in Guantánamo and Santiago de Cuba. Authorities report property damage and maintain an alert in the region.
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277 Cuban Doctors Return Home as Agreement with Jamaica Ends
After nearly 50 years of cooperation, Jamaica terminates its health agreement with Cuba, resulting in the return of 277 medical professionals.
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Cuba Refuses to Negotiate Miguel Díaz-Canel's Presidency with Trump
The Cuban government declares that President Miguel Díaz-Canel's position is not a subject for negotiation in ongoing talks with the U.S.
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Trump to Cuba: 'Let's reach a deal before it's too late'
Donald Trump ramps up pressure on Cuba by blocking oil tankers while proposing a deal to avoid a humanitarian and migration collapse.
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Florida and US Southern Command on Alert for Possible Cuban Exodus
US Southern Command and Florida reinforce coastal surveillance amid fears of a massive migration crisis on the island.
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Cuba Opens Private Fuel Imports Amid Energy Collapse
Faced with a 2,000 MW deficit and state failure, Cuban private enterprises begin importing petroleum under the oversight of Trump and Díaz-Canel.
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Sudden Drop of MLC in Cuba: Volatility in Informal Currency Market
The price of the Moneda Libremente Convertible (MLC) falls to 385 CUP in Cuba's informal market, its lowest level since early March.
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Cuba distributes Mexican food donations amid crisis
The MINCIN reports the free distribution of Mexican donations in warehouses, prioritizing vulnerable sectors amidst severe national shortages.
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Cuba Would Consider Compensating for Private Properties
The Cuban government opens the door to compensating U.S. citizens for properties nationalized after the Revolution, under specific conditions.
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Trump Allegedly Plans Regime Change in Cuba, Reports The Atlantic
A report from The Atlantic revealed Donald Trump's strategy to instigate a regime change in Cuba through maximum pressure.
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Cuba Declares Alert Over Possible U.S. Military Aggression
Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío warns that Cuban armed forces are preparing for rising tensions with Washington.
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ICE Eyes Deportation of Florida Cubans with Serious Criminal Records
Federal agencies ramp up operations against Cuban immigrants with violent crimes. Discover the details of the recent Ice arrests in Florida.
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Cuban Protesters Identified Following March Crackdown
Human rights groups confirm the identities of detainees, including minors, after the recent wave of protests in Havana and Morón, Cuba.
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Cuba in Darkness: New Total Blackout for the Second Time in a Week
Cuba's electrical system completely collapsed this Saturday, leaving millions without power during an unprecedented energy crisis.
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Cuba Under Total Blackout for the Second Time This Week
The National Electric System collapses again, leaving millions of Cubans in total darkness. An unprecedented energy crisis continues to shake the island.
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Cuba Rejects U.S. Embassy Fuel Import Request, Calling it 'Shameless'
The Cuban government denies permission to the U.S. Embassy in Havana to import diesel for its generators amidst a nationwide energy crisis.
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Trump and Díaz-Canel: Historic Agreement Dialogue Advancing Fast
Donald Trump confirms significant progress in negotiations with Miguel Díaz-Canel to end the energy crisis in Cuba.
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Russian tankers sail to Cuba with 1 million barrels of oil
The Anatoly Kolodkin and Sea Horse tankers are en route to Cuba, challenging the energy blockade and aiming to halt record-breaking blackouts.
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First European Humanitarian Aid Convoy Arrives in Cuba
A five-ton shipment of European medical supplies has reached Havana, aimed at mitigating a critical shortage amid heightening tensions with the U.S.
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Cuba Officially Opens Doors to Investment from Exile Community
The Government of Cuba announces that it will allow Cuban residents abroad to invest and own businesses on the island to alleviate shortages.
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Cuba Recovers Electricity Slowly After Sixth National Grid Collapse
The national power system begins slow restoration after a total blackout that left 11 million in darkness. The energy crisis worsens.
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Cuban Regime Responds to Warnings from Trump and Marco Rubio
Havana reacts with confrontational discourse following recent statements by Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Eastern Cuba Amid Power Collapse
A strong earthquake strikes Santiago and Granma while Cuba suffers a total disconnect from the electric grid, deepening the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Cuba in the Dark: Government Admits Cause of National Blackout Unknown
Cuba suffers its second day of a national blackout after the grid collapse. Authorities have yet to determine the origin of the massive failure.
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Young Man Shot in Morón Identified: Regime Denies Gunfire
Identification of the shooting victim in Morón, Ciego de Ávila. The Cuban regime denies the use of live ammunition despite viral video evidence.
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Trump on Cuba: 'We Either Reach a Deal or We'll Do What We Have to Do'
The U.S. President issued a new ultimatum from Air Force One, linking Cuba's stability to an agreement that must be reached 'quite soon.'
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US Definitively Terminates Humanitarian Parole for Cubans
The DHS formalizes the end of the humanitarian parole program for Cubans. Learn what this means for thousands of families and what options remain.
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Protests in Morón: Young Man Wounded in Clash at Party Seat
Severe incidents in Morón, Ciego de Ávila. A young man was shot in front of the Communist Party headquarters during a night of protests.
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Protests in Morón: Communist Party Seat Under Siege
Cuban government organizes loyalty acts in Morón following protesters' assault on the local Communist Party headquarters amid severe blackouts.
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Economy in Cuba: EIU Projects 7.2% Contraction in 2026
The Economist Intelligence Unit warns that the Cuban economy will suffer a dramatic 7.2% drop this year, accumulating a 23% collapse since 2019.
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Cuba Confirms Talks with the U.S. and Starts Release of Prisoners
Díaz-Canel confirms opening of communication channels with Washington amid a massive energy crisis and announces humanitarian gestures.
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MININT Cracks Down on Currency Networks: Millions Seized in Cuba
Cuba's Ministry of the Interior intensifies operations against the informal currency market, with over 300 investigations and massive seizures.
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Unending Crisis: 20-Hour Blackouts in Cuba Amid 2,300 MW Deficit
Cuba faces an unprecedented energy crisis with power outages exceeding 20 hours in several provinces due to major breakdowns at thermoelectric plants.
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Cuba's Informal Market: Dollar Stays Stable While Euro Rises
Analysis of Cuba's informal foreign currency market today, March 13. Exchange rates for the USD, Euro, and MLC according to elTOQUE and MININT raids.
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MININT Offensive: Illegal Foreign Currency Networks Dismantled in Cuba
Cuba's Ministry of the Interior intensifies operations against the informal currency market, with hundreds of investigations and thousands of dollars seized.
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Cuba's Oil Crisis: Moscow's Ultimatum Amid Trump's Sanctions
Russia warns about oil supplies to Cuba as Trump's sanctions pressure the island's economy. Discover the impact on the energy crisis.
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MININT Cracks Down on Currency Networks: Dollars Seized in Cuba
Cuba's Ministry of the Interior intensifies raids on the informal currency market, seizing thousands of dollars and arresting several involved parties.
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National Blackout in Cuba: 20-Hour Power Cuts and 2,300 MW Deficit
The energy crisis in Cuba worsens this March 11 with blackouts exceeding 20 hours daily. The failure of the Guiteras power plant keeps two-thirds of the...
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Cuba Installs 5,000 Chinese Solar Panels to Tackle Energy Crisis
Cuban government begins deploying 5,000 photovoltaic systems donated by China in health centers and maternity homes to mitigate blackout impacts.
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Russian Tanker Sea Horse Arrives in Cuba Defying Trump Sanctions
The Russian tanker Sea Horse arrives in Cuba with 200,000 barrels of fuel, defying Trump sanctions and providing relief for the island's energy crisis.
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Cuba in Chaos: 2000 MW Blackouts Leave the Island in Darkness
Cuba's energy crisis worsens this March 2026 with a record 2000 MW deficit. Two-thirds of the country suffer simultaneous power cuts.
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Cuba's Crisis: 74.5 Billion Fiscal Deficit Projected for 2026
The Cuban economy faces a 74.5 billion peso fiscal deficit in 2026, with the dollar exceeding 500 CUP in the informal market. Analysis of the current situation.
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Protests in Havana: Pot-Banging During 2,000 MW Power Cuts
Discontent grows in Cuba with pot-banging protests in Havana following a record energy deficit of nearly 2,000 MW that keeps the island in darkness.
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Massive Blackout in Cuba: Two-Thirds of the Island in the Dark
A major breakdown in the national power grid leaves seven million Cubans in the dark. The energy crisis of 2026 reaches a critical point.
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Cuba Energy Crisis: 63% of the Island Without Power This Saturday
Cuba's national electrical union reports a critical generation deficit leaving over half of the country in darkness today, March 7, 2026.
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Cuba Plunges into Darkness: Over 70% of the Island Without Electricity
A massive failure at the Antonio Guiteras power plant leaves millions of Cubans without power, deepening the most severe energy crisis in years.
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US Bans the Use of Cuban Banks for Fuel Imports for Private Sector
The US Department of Commerce suspends the use of state-owned Cuban banks for fuel transactions intended for the island's emerging private sector.
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Mexico's Aid Arrives in Cuba: 1,200 Tons of Food Reach Havana
Two Mexican Navy vessels, Huasteco and Papaloapan, have docked in Havana with critical humanitarian aid amid the worst energy and economic crisis in years.
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Cuba's Blackouts: Generation Deficit Surpasses 2,000 MW
Cuba faces a critical energy crisis with a deficit of over 2,000 MW, leaving much of the island in the dark this Friday, March 6th.
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Washington's Ultimatum to Cuba: Trump Demands Changes by Late 2026
The Trump administration warns the Díaz-Canel government to implement deep democratic changes by the end of 2026.
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Cuba in the Dark: Failure at the Guiteras Plant
Two-thirds of Cuba lose electricity after a breakdown at the Antonio Guiteras power plant. Havana and central provinces suffer critical blackouts.
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Zunzún: Cuba President Urges Economic Overhaul Amid Crisis
Miguel Díaz-Canel calls for immediate transformation of Cuba's economic model in March 2026, facing critical power shortages and diplomatic pressure.
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Historic Flight: 170 Cubans Deported in Precedent-Setting Operation
February 9, 2026: ICE deported 170 Cubans, including 50 with criminal records. First time Cuba accepts criminal deportees in decades.
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Cuba Power Outages: Deficit Surpasses 1,600 MW This March 2
The energy crisis in Cuba persists with a projected deficit of 1,678 MW for peak hours, leaving millions in the dark this Monday.
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Trump Raises Prospect of 'Friendly Takeover' of Cuba Amid Talks
President Trump suggests a possible 'friendly and controlled takeover' of Cuba following high-level discussions led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Deportations 2026: Trump's New 'Choice' for Cubans in the US
Analysis of Trump's shifting migration policy: record deportation flights and the pressure of 'optional' return versus indefinite detention.
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Mexico Sends 1,200 Tons of Aid to Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
Mexican Navy vessels Papaloapan and Huasteco set sail with beans and powdered milk to alleviate extreme shortages on the island.
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UN Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Paralyzed by Fuel Shortage
Million-dollar UN assistance plans in Cuba are at a standstill due to the energy blockade preventing the distribution of food and basic supplies.
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Cuba Kills 4 on Florida Speedboat Near Villa Clara
Cuban border troops killed four and wounded six aboard a Florida speedboat that opened fire when approached in Cuban territorial waters near Villa Clara.
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Forced Return? Trump Weighs the Future of Cubans in the US
Analysis of Trump's 2026 migration plan: record deportation flights and the controversial 'choice' for Cubans to return home instead of detention.
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Trump Lifts Tariffs on Countries Supplying Oil to Cuba
New executive order by Donald Trump removes oil tariff mechanism following court ruling, though national emergency against the island remains active.
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Uninterrupted Blackouts in Cuba: Energy Deficit Reaches 1680 MW
Cuba's Electric Union reports 24-hour power outages and a massive deficit of 1680 MW as the energy crisis worsens across the island.
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Bad Bunny Names Cuba at Super Bowl: We Are All Americans
The Puerto Rican superstar mentioned Cuba alongside every nation in the Americas during his Super Bowl LX halftime show, moving Cubans worldwide.