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News Apr 6, 2026 3 min read

Havana Retirees to Receive Pension Payments in Malls

The Central Bank of Cuba starts a pilot program in four Havana municipalities to pay retirees in stores, aiming to reduce long lines at bank branches.

Young Cubans in a demonstration along Havana's Malecón

News Apr 6, 2026 2 min read

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.

Badminton player in Havana's Ciudad Deportiva

News Apr 5, 2026 2 min read

Roberto Carlos Herrera shines at Cuba International Badminton

Cuban standout Roberto Carlos Herrera advances to three semifinals in the Cuba International Series 2026 at Havana's Ciudad Deportiva.

Streets of Havana with people transiting in the middle of the economic crisis.

News Mar 31, 2026 3 min read

Cuba Projects Economic Stagnation in 2026: GDP to Barely Grow by 1%

The Cuban government estimates economic growth of 1% for 2026, after failing to meet its targets and facing a severe GDP contraction.

The Granma 2.0 vessel entering Havana Harbor with humanitarian aid

News Mar 25, 2026 3 min read

First Humanitarian Ship Arrives in Cuba from Mexico Amid Oil Embargo

The 'Granma 2.0' vessel docked at Havana Harbor with humanitarian aid and medical supplies, defying the worsening energy crisis on the island.

Line of vehicles at a gas station in Havana during the fuel crisis

News Mar 25, 2026 3 min read

Gasoline in Havana Reaches 4,000 CUP per Liter on the Black Market

Extreme fuel shortages in Cuba drive prices sky-high on the black market, where a liter of gasoline is now trading for 4,000 Cuban pesos.

Havana streets in total darkness during the national blackout

News Mar 22, 2026 3 min read

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.

Night view of a street in Cuba during a blackout

News Mar 18, 2026 3 min read

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.

Havana streets in the dark during a national blackout

News Mar 17, 2026 3 min read

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.

People in a dark Cuban street at night, only lit by candles during a massive blackout

News Mar 11, 2026 3 min read

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...

Neighbors in Miramar, Havana, protesting with pots and pans during a night blackout.

News Mar 11, 2026 3 min read

Pot-Banging in Miramar: Havana Protests Massive Blackouts

Miramar neighbors joined the pot-banging protests on the fourth night of demonstrations in Havana due to the energy crisis and prolonged power cuts.

Cubans protesting with pots on a dark street in Havana during a massive blackout

News Mar 8, 2026 3 min read

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.

A large cargo ship unloading supplies at Havana harbor under a clear sky.

News Mar 8, 2026 3 min read

Cuba's Fuel Crisis: The 'Effective Blockade' of 2026

Cuba faces an unprecedented energy paralysis following oil supply blockades, affecting basic services and tourism in March 2026.

Crowd on a Havana street during a nighttime blackout, with mobile phone lights and colonial architecture in the background.

News Mar 7, 2026 3 min read

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.

A view of Havana at dusk with buildings in darkness due to massive power outages.

News Mar 4, 2026 3 min read

Cuba Power Crisis: Deficit Nears 2,000 MW This March 4

Cuba faces an extreme energy emergency with a projected 1,960 MW deficit, affecting over 60% of the island. Havana reports blackouts lasting over 13 hours.

University students in a courtyard in Havana with expressions of concern.

News Mar 4, 2026 2 min read

CUJAE Students Protest in Havana Over Professor’s Dismissal

Students at Havana’s University of Technology (CUJAE) denounce the unjust firing of Professor Abel Tablada and the crumbling state of higher education in Cuba.

Modern garbage collection trucks operating in a colonial street in Havana, Cuba.

News Mar 2, 2026 3 min read

Havana Seeks Foreign Investment to Halt Garbage Crisis

The Havana Government announces a project with foreign capital, including partners from Portugal, to reorganize waste management amidst the current collapse.

Accumulated garbage on a Havana street corner during the day, with concerned people walking by.

News Mar 1, 2026 2 min read

Havana Garbage Chaos: Only 40% of Collection Trucks Active

A critical fuel shortage paralyses garbage collection in Havana, creating massive debris piles on street corners and raising serious public health concerns.

Young Cuban rappers performing on a makeshift stage in Alamar, Havana, with Soviet-era housing blocks and colorful graffiti in the background. Illustration.

Culture Feb 12, 2026 5 min read

Cuban Hip-Hop: From Alamar to the World, Cuba's Rap Revolution

The history of Cuban hip-hop from Alamar to today. How rap became the voice of a generation during Cuba's Special Period crisis.

Cuban timba band performing live on a Havana stage with brass, congas, and colorful lights

Culture Feb 12, 2026 5 min read

Cuban Timba: The Most Explosive Music Born in Havana

Discover Cuban timba, the genre that fused son, funk, and rumba in the 1990s. History, key bands, and rhythms conquering the world.