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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New mass ICE deportations bring total Cubans expelled in 2026 to 427, as energy crisis continues devastating the island.
United States deports 117 more Cubans to Havana as annual tally reaches 427 deportees across just nine flights since January.
Cuba's fuel crisis paralyzes waste collection in Havana, creating a public health emergency with rising risks of dengue and leptospirosis.
Embassies in Havana draw down staff as WFP warns of imminent food crisis, while Cuba and the US hold secret talks in Mexico.
On February 15, 1898, the battleship USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, triggering the Spanish-American War and reshaping Cuba's future.
The story of Coppelia, Cuba's most iconic ice cream parlor founded in 1966. Its futuristic architecture, tropical flavors, and cultural legacy.
The fuel crisis accelerates Cuba's shift to electric tricycles and buses on the streets of Havana.
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.
Two Mexican Navy vessels docked in Havana carrying food and powdered milk as humanitarian aid amid Cuba's deepening energy crisis.
Complete guide to Cuba's most famous cocktails: mojito, daiquiri, cuba libre and other iconic drinks born in Havana bars.
Discover the history and traditions of dominoes in Cuba, the national pastime that unites generations in parks, porches, and streets across the island.
Discover Fusterlandia, the Cuban village transformed into mosaic art by José Fuster. History, naïve art, and the magic of Jaimanitas.
Discover Havana's most stunning Art Deco buildings, from the Bacardí Building to the América Theater — Cuba's overlooked architectural treasures.
The US oil blockade paralyzes Cuba's public transport. Taxis run out of fuel, fares double, and electric tricycles emerge as the only alternative.
Discover the history of the Daiquiri, the Cuban cocktail Hemingway loved. From Santiago's mines to El Floridita in Havana.
The 34th Havana International Book Fair, scheduled for Feb 12-22 at La Cabaña fortress, is postponed due to Cuba's deepening fuel crisis.
The 10th Festival de la Salsa honors a decade of music and 70 years of Elito Revé y su Charangón at Havana's Club 500.
The history, flavors, and current state of Havana's iconic Coppelia ice cream parlor, Cuba's sweetest institution since 1966.
The master of Cuban noir fiction presents his new novel in Barranquilla, exploring 50 years of Cuba's history.
The history, traditional recipe, and secrets of Cuban picadillo — the humble ground beef dish that conquered every table in Cuba.
The history of Havana's Tropicana cabaret from 1939 to today. Architecture, shows, and its enduring Cuban cultural legacy.
The world's second-largest Chinatown outside Asia was born in Cuba in 1847. Discover its remarkable history.
Discover the origins of the daiquiri in Santiago de Cuba, its perfection at Havana's El Floridita, and the original recipe of Cuba's most famous cocktail.
The 34th Havana International Book Fair, dedicated to Fidel Castro's centennial with Russia as guest country, suspended indefinitely.
ISDi building suffers another collapse, one year after previous incident. 165-year-old in demolition.
Jazz Plaza celebrated its 40th edition in Havana (Jan 25-Feb 1) with 286 international artists, proving Cuban music endures despite blackouts.
Discover the history of the mojito, Cuba's most famous cocktail. Authentic recipe, origins, and where to try it.
Explore Suchel Camacho, Cuba's iconic perfume house. From Coral Negro to Mariposa, discover fragrances that capture the essence of the island.
The 41st International Jazz Plaza Festival brought together over 1,500 artists from 20 countries. A chronicle of Cuban musical resilience.
Rehabilitation work in the historic quarter reveals colonial frescoes from the 18th century.