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Cuba to Release Over 2,000 Prisoners Amid US Pressure
The Government of Cuba will release 2,010 prisoners amidst a severe economic crisis and growing tensions with the Trump administration.
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Russia sends second oil tanker to Cuba to ease energy crisis
A second shipment of Russian crude sets sail for the island to break the energy blockade and mitigate the massive blackouts affecting the country.
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Florida Cubans Fear Loss of Special Privileges Under Trump
Cuban community in Central Florida faces new immigration reality under Trump. Has the end of 60 years of special protection arrived?
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ICE Arrests Cuban Resident at Miami After Cuba Trip
Yaima Suárez faces deportation over 13-year-old record. Case shows risks permanent residents face under Trump policies.
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Two Sailboats Carrying Mexican Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Disappear
Two vessels that departed from Quintana Roo with medical supplies and food for the island lost contact with the Mexican Navy.
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Cuban Mother Detained by ICE After Family Trip to Cuba
Yaima de las Mercedes Suárez's case exposes vulnerabilities of permanent residents with remote criminal records
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Trump's Oil Embargo on Cuba Sparks Fears of New Mass Migration Wave
Three months without fuel left Cuba with 20-hour blackouts and humanitarian crisis threatening to trigger a massive exodus to the United States.
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Russian Satellites in Cuba: Communication or Radar Espionage?
Russia deploys its Rassvet satellite constellation to compete with Starlink, while suspicions grow about ground stations in Cuba.
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Ecuador expels Cuban ambassador: crisis worsens migration
Ecuador declares Cuban ambassador Basilio Gutiérrez persona non grata as Trump intensifies pressure on Cuba. Analysis of impact on migration flows.
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Federal Judge Questions Secret US-Mexico Deal to Deport Cubans
A US court investigates the legality of an alleged undocumented agreement that led to deportation of 6,000 Cubans to Mexican territory.
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Cuban Mother Detained by ICE Exposes Immigration Vulnerabilities
Yaima de las Mercedes Suárez, mother of five including three children with autism, was arrested by ICE after returning from visiting family in Cuba.
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Mexico Continues Hiring Cuban Doctors Despite International Pressure
Claudia Sheinbaum's administration confirms that Mexico will continue hosting Cuban medical brigades, breaking from regional neighbors.
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Russian Fuel Arrives in Cuba Amidst Total Energy Crisis
The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin arrives in Cuba with 730,000 barrels of oil, offering temporary relief from massive blackouts.
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Russian Tanker Anatoly Kolodkin: Spy Fears and Tension in Cuba
The arrival of the Anatoly Kolodkin with Russian oil in Cuba sparks intelligence alerts in Washington over the Kremlin's spy operations and the Lourdes base.
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ICE Conducts Third Deportation Flight to Cuba in 2026
A total of 117 Cuban migrants were repatriated from the USA, marking the third such operation this year.
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Pentagon Denies Military Invasion Plans for Cuba
High-ranking U.S. military command dismisses rumors of intervention in Cuba amid rising diplomatic tensions and the current energy crisis.
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Nuestra América Convoy activists detained 3 hours in Miami
16 American activists questioned in Miami after returning from Cuba. CBP confiscates phones and laptops in secondary inspection.
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ICE deports 117 Cubans: 2026 total reaches historic levels
New mass ICE deportations bring total Cubans expelled in 2026 to 427, as energy crisis continues devastating the island.
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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.
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Trump threatens regime change in Cuba: new migration era?
Trump's declarations about 'taking Cuba' create uncertainty for 300,000 Cubans in legal limbo as military options are evaluated.
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Cuba Faces Critical Energy Crisis: Blackouts Surpass 1,800 MW
The island is through an unsustainable energy situation with six units out of service and a deficit that punishes the population with prolonged power cuts.
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Miami Cubans protest for right to deliver humanitarian aid to Cuba
Cuban exiles question why only certain organizations can bring aid to the island while they, who understand the true needs, lack access.
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Nursing Mothers Deported: Cruel Separation Under Trump
Heidy Sánchez's case—a Cuban mother separated from her nursing baby during deportation—exposes the humanitarian crisis of family separation.
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ICE Deports 117 Cubans: 2026 Total Reaches Historic Levels
The United States deported 117 Cuban migrants on March 19, raising the total deportations in 2026 to 427 people across nine flights from various countries.
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Russian Fuel Tanker for Cuba Changes Course After U.S. Sanctions
The tanker Sea Horse, carrying 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel, diverted to Trinidad following pressure from Washington, worsening Cuba's energy crisis.
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Cuban Deportations Hit 427 in 2026: Unprecedented Escalation
United States deports 117 more Cubans to Havana as annual tally reaches 427 deportees across just nine flights since January.
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Twelfth Night of Protests in Cuba: Cacerolazos in Havana and Santiago
Protests in Cuba intensify with cacerolazos in major cities due to blackouts and critical food shortages.
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US Deports 117 Cubans to Havana: 2026 Total Reaches 427
A deportation flight returned 117 Cuban migrants to Havana on March 19th, bringing the 2026 total to 427 people across nine operations.
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Nicaragua Closes Migration Routes, Leaving Cubans Without Escape
Nicaragua blocks passage for Cuban migrants heading to the US, eliminating a key route while energy crisis worsens migration situation.
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Russian Tankers Defy U.S. Blockade with Fuel Bound for Cuba
Two vessels, the Sea Horse and Anatoly Kolodkin, are racing to the island with crude and diesel as Cuba faces its worst power crisis in decades.
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Cuba Health Crisis: Critical Medicine Shortage in Hospitals
Lack of medical supplies and essential drugs reach critical levels in Cuba, affecting hospitals and forcing residents to the informal market.
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Cuba Restores Power Grid After Total Blackout
The Cuban government announces the restoration of the power grid after a full blackout, though scheduled cuts continue due to fuel shortages.
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Cuba Defeats Colombia 7-4 and Advances in the World Baseball Classic
The Cuban national team won in San Juan with a crucial home run by Ariel Martinez, securing their stay and knocking Colombia out of the tournament.
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Cuba releases 51 prisoners: hope for exiled families?
Cuba announces release of 51 prisoners after Vatican negotiation, while 300,000 Cubans in US await immigration resolution under Trump
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ICE Arrests Cuban with Sexual Offense History
Bárbaro Grass-Vásquez, sentenced to life for sexual assault in Nevada, was arrested by ICE after years on parole in latest immigration enforcement operation.
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Miami Mission Brings $430K Medicine to Cuba Amid US Talks
Volunteers organize humanitarian mission with 6,000 pounds of medical supplies to Cuba as negotiations continue between US and Cuba.
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Cuba invites exiles to return: Historic opening under Trump
Cuban government offers exiles the chance to openly own businesses for first time while Trump promises 'incredible people will return to Cuba'.
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Cuba Releases 51 Prisoners After Vatican Negotiation
Cuban government announces release of 51 inmates 'in spirit of goodwill' following papal dialogue amid unprecedented migration pressure.
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Cuba's Gas Crisis: Fuel Reaches Record High of $8 per Liter
The fuel crisis in Cuba worsens as prices hit a record $8 USD per liter in the informal market, while official supplies remain non-existent.
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Maduro Fall Accelerates Migration: Cuba Loses 90% Venezuelan Oil
Maduro regime collapse cuts 90% of Cuban oil supply, intensifying 2026 migration crisis toward the United States with major implications.
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Cuba’s MININT Cracks Down on Informal Currency Networks
The Ministry of Interior of Cuba (MININT) intensifies operations against the informal currency market, with over 300 investigations under way.
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Russian Oil Tanker 'Sea Horse' Defies Trump Blockade, Approaches Cuba
The Sea Horse vessel, carrying Russian fuel, maneuvers to bypass Trump sanctions and alleviate the energy crisis on the island.
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Chaos at Cuban Airports Amid Critical Fuel Shortage
Cuba's international airports are paralyzed due to a lack of aviation fuel, affecting hundreds of flights and thousands of stranded travelers.
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ICE Deports 170 Cubans on First 2026 Flight: 50 Criminals Included
The first ICE deportation flight to Cuba in 2026 transported 170 Cuban nationals, including 50 convicts of serious crimes like murder and rape.
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Deadly Cuban Boat Incident Escalates Crisis: 4 Dead
Cuban forces kill 4 people in US-registered boat while Trump intensifies oil blockade. Escalating crisis threatens new migration wave.
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Trump in Miami: The Cuban Regime is in its Final Moments
Donald Trump launches the 'Shield of the Americas' summit in Miami, asserting that the regime in Cuba is nearing its end and seeking government change.
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Nicaragua Closes 'Volcano Route': 200,000 Cubans Left Stranded
End of visa-free transit through Nicaragua since Feb 8 forces Cubans to seek more dangerous routes to US, increasing maritime crossings by 340%
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Trump: Cuba Will 'Fall Soon' - Regime Change or Deportations?
Trump says Cuba will fall 'soon' and he'll send Rubio there. Regime change or mass deportations for 300,000 Cubans in the US?
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Crisis: Cuban migrants trapped between deportations and blackouts
The double crisis facing Cubans in 2026: Trump's mass deportations and Cuba's energy collapse create unprecedented humanitarian emergency.
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Cuban Crisis 2026: Trump Oil Blockade Triggers Mass Blackouts
The US oil blockade of Cuba causes the worst energy crisis in decades. Mass blackouts, regime pressure, and expectations of increased migration exodus.
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Cuba Denies Sale of Mexico's Food Donations in Hard Currency Stores
The Ministry of Domestic Trade (MINCIN) clarifies that products donated by Mexico are distributed free of charge and not sold in hard currency stores.
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Russian Tanker Sea Horse Arrives in Cuba with Fuel Amid Blackouts
The arrival of the Russian tanker Sea Horse on March 5, 2026, promises relief from the 2000 MW deficit and blackouts affecting 64% of the country.
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Cuban Crisis 2026: Trump Escalates Maximum Pressure as Exodus Grows
Trump's 2026 escalation against Cuba intensifies migration crisis with record deportations, economic blockade, and thousands of families in limbo.
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Cuba on Edge: Will the Island Be Trump's Next Target After Iran?
Following Trump's military strikes on Iran and Venezuela, fears and expectations grow in Cuba about possible U.S. intervention.
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Total Lunar Eclipse in Cuba This March 3: Times and Details
Everything about the total lunar eclipse visible across Cuba this March 3, 2026. Discover the best times to witness the stunning 'Blood Moon'.
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Cuba Accepts Criminal Deportees from US for First Time in Decades
Cuban regime received 170 deportees in February, including convicted criminals for first time in decades, marking historic shift in migration policy.
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DHS Restricts Asylum in 2026: Cubans Without Work for 'Many Years'
New DHS proposal could leave Cuban asylum seekers without work authorization for 'many years', exacerbating poverty and economic hardship.
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Trump Lifts Oil Tariffs But Keeps Cuba Emergency Status
Analysis of Trump's recent Cuba policy shift: ending oil tariffs while maintaining 'national emergency' status and deportations.
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Cuba Nears 1,800 MW Deficit: Massive Blackouts on February 26
Cuba's National Electrical Union reported a 1,790 MW deficit this Thursday, plunging most of the island into total darkness.
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Cuba Reports Four Dead After Intercepting Florida-Registered Speedboat
Cuba's Ministry of the Interior reported a confrontation with a U.S.-registered fast boat that left four dead in Villa Clara province.
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Euro Reaches Record 570 CUP in Cuba: The Peso Continues Its Fall
The Euro marks a new historic high of 570 CUP in the Cuban informal market. The Dollar remains at 505 CUP and the MLC rises to 410 CUP.
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French and Cuban Foreign Ministers Meet in Paris Amid Tense Context
Jean-Noël Barrot and Bruno Rodríguez discussed human rights, Cuba's crisis, and US threats in Paris on February 20. Europe is carving out its own space.
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Havana Drowning in Garbage: Only 44 of 106 Trash Trucks Operating
Cuba's fuel crisis paralyzes waste collection in Havana, creating a public health emergency with rising risks of dengue and leptospirosis.
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Cuba to End Product Subsidies in Ration System Starting April 2026
Cuba announces a historic shift: from April, the government will subsidize vulnerable people directly, transforming the 60-year-old ration book.
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US Pressure Leads Countries to Cancel Cuban Medical Missions in 2026
Bahamas, Guyana, and Guatemala suspend contracts with Cuban doctors under Washington's pressure. Rubio calls the program forced labor.
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Mexico Confirms Talks to Mediate Between the U.S. and Cuba
President Sheinbaum reveals active discussions on Mexico facilitating dialogue between Washington and Havana amid deepening crisis.
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Cuba's crisis: 2 million flee and infant mortality triples
Since 2021, Cuba has lost 2 million residents to emigration. Infant mortality nearly tripled. A collapse that goes far beyond Trump's policies.
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Camagüey: a guide to getting lost in Cuba's most beautiful maze
Discover Camagüey, Cuba's labyrinth city. A guide to its plazas, churches, tinajones, casas particulares, and tips for your visit.
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Cuba and Spain Foreign Ministers Meet in Madrid Amid Crisis
Bruno Rodríguez and José Manuel Albares discuss Cuba's situation in Madrid after diplomatic tour of China and Vietnam.
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Fire at Havana's Ñico López Refinery Deepens Cuba's Energy Crisis
A fire at Cuba's largest refinery was quickly controlled. The blaze hit a warehouse, not processing areas, but heightens fears amid severe fuel shortages.
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Cuban Dominoes: Much More Than a Game, a National Tradition
Discover the history and traditions of dominoes in Cuba, the national pastime that unites generations in parks, porches, and streets across the island.
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Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX: Cuba Present on the World's Biggest Stage
Bad Bunny included the Cuban flag in Super Bowl LX, moving Cubans amid crisis. Analysis of the most Latino halftime show in history.
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China Sends Rice to Cuba but Avoids Oil Commitment
Beijing announces 90,000 tons of rice and $80M in emergency aid, but won't confirm fuel shipments amid U.S. sanctions pressure.
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Cuba to End Property Confiscation for Emigrants Under New Housing Law
Draft Housing Law would allow Cuban emigrants to keep their properties and introduces mortgage financing for the first time in decades.
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Cuban Sodas: Tropicola, Iron Beer and Bottled Nostalgia
Discover the traditional Cuban soft drinks that shaped generations. History, flavors, and where to find them today.
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Cuba Stages Epic Comeback Against Curaçao: 14-12 at Caribbean Series
With 11 runs in a single inning, Cuba pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks in Caribbean Series history in Caracas.
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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.