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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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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.
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Cuba Cancels Festival del Habano Amid Energy Crisis
The 2026 Festival del Habano is suspended due to the US oil blockade. Cuba loses millions from its prestigious cigar humidor auctions.
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Cuba Runs Out of Aviation Fuel: Air Canada Suspends Flights Until May
Cuba energy crisis hits aviation. Air Canada halts ops, will repatriate 3,000 stranded tourists.
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Cuba's Economy Contracted 5% in 2025: Study Reveals Crisis
Study confirms Cuba GDP decline, 1.5 million emigration, rising infant mortality. Critical juncture.
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Cuba Emergency: Universities Closed, 4-Day Work Week
The Cuban government closes universities, reduces school hours, limits hospital surgeries, and shortens the work week amid the fuel crisis.
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Cuban Government Promises Pensions Despite Energy Crisis
Finance Minister assures pensions are guaranteed in 2026 budget, while acknowledging partial increase 'doesn't fully solve' retirees' situation.
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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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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