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Governor Ron DeSantis speaking at Palm Beach Atlantic University about migration policy and plans for Cuba

News Apr 1, 2026 5 min read

DeSantis: Cuban Exiles Should Return to Rebuild the Island

Florida governor hopes exiles return to rebuild a free Cuba after regime fall, predicting a tourism boom for Americans.

Passengers waiting at José Martí International Airport in Havana during the fuel crisis

News Mar 9, 2026 3 min read

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.

Passenger airplane parked at Havana airport during sunset with dark terminals in the background.

News Mar 1, 2026 3 min read

Cuban Aviation Paralyzed: Airports Without Fuel Until Mid-March

Cuban civil aviation faces an unprecedented crisis. Seven international airports, including Havana, notify lack of fuel for aircraft refueling.

Lonely street in Old Havana with deteriorating historic buildings

News Feb 25, 2026 2 min read

Cuba's Tourism on the Brink of Collapse: Empty Hotels and Total Crisis

The Cuban tourism industry hits historic lows. Energy siege and lack of Canadian and Russian flights leave Old Havana and Varadero empty.

Aerial view of the nickel mine near Moa, Cuba — site of the Sherritt International joint venture suspended due to fuel shortages

News Feb 22, 2026 3 min read

Canada Weighs Cuba Aid as Sherritt Halts Moa Nickel Mine

Ottawa evaluates humanitarian options for Cuba after repatriating 27,900 tourists. Sherritt suspended Moa nickel mine operations amid the US blockade.

Mining facilities in Moa, one of the key centers of shared interest between Canada and Cuba.

News Feb 22, 2026 2 min read

Canada Evaluates Humanitarian Aid Amid Cuba Tourism Collapse

Following massive flight suspensions and critical supply shortages, Canadian organizations and the Ottawa government analyze support plans for the island.

Empty Varadero facilities, showing the huge gap between the official tourism fair and the local reality.

News Feb 22, 2026 2 min read

FITCuba 2026 in Varadero: 'You Live in Another Galaxy'

The announcement of the International Tourism Fair in Varadero sparks sharp criticism amidst the national collapse and hotel closures due to lack of visitors.

Hotel facilities in Cuba at night, showing the energy contrast with local power shortages.

News Feb 22, 2026 2 min read

Cuban Hotels Relocate Tourists Amid Massive Energy Crisis

The Cuban government orders the temporary closure of several hotels and the relocation of tourists to save fuel and energy amidst the national collapse.

Russian Communist Party leader Daria Mitina criticizes Cuba for the strategic error of prioritizing tourism over energy

News Feb 22, 2026 3 min read

Russian Communist Leader: Cuba Made a 'Fatal Error' Betting on Tourism

Daria Mitina of Russia's United Communist Party said Cuba invested 32% in tourism vs. 12% in energy — calling it a 'fatal strategic mistake.'

Terminal of a Cuban airport with very few passengers, illustrating the current crisis.

News Feb 22, 2026 1 min read

Cuba Tourism Collapse: 1.8 Million Visitors in 2025

Cuba closes 2025 with only 1.8 million tourists, a 17% drop and its worst data in decades. Fuel and energy shortages plunge the sector into crisis.

Viñales Valley in Pinar del Río, a symbol of Cuba's ecotourism potential.

News Feb 22, 2026 2 min read

Turismo de Colores: Cuba's Green Bet Amid Crisis

Faced with the exhaustion of the sun and beach model and resource shortages, Cuba attempts to relaunch its tourism sector by focusing on nature and ecotourism.

White sand beach with turquoise waters in Cuba's northern keys

Tourism Feb 17, 2026 5 min read

Cayo Coco & Cayo Guillermo: paradise beach guide for Cuba

Discover Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo, two jewels of the Jardines del Rey archipelago with white sand beaches and turquoise waters.

Aerial view of Varadero Beach with turquoise waters and white sand. AI-generated illustration.

Tourism Feb 17, 2026 4 min read

Varadero: complete guide to Cuba's most famous beach

Everything about Varadero: best beaches, hotels, excursions, practical tips and how to reach Cuba's most spectacular Caribbean peninsula.

Panoramic view of Cienfuegos Bay with its neoclassical architecture and Palacio de Valle

Tourism Feb 16, 2026 4 min read

Cienfuegos: Complete Guide to Cuba's Pearl of the South

Discover Cienfuegos, Cuba's most French city. Guide to top sights, Palacio de Valle, Punta Gorda, and practical travel tips.

Panoramic view of Santiago de Cuba with the Sierra Maestra mountains in the background. AI-generated illustration.

Tourism Feb 16, 2026 5 min read

Santiago de Cuba: Birthplace of Son, Revolution and Caribbean

Complete guide to Santiago de Cuba: what to see, where to go, and how to experience Cuba's most Caribbean city. History, music, and beaches.

Colonial street in the historic center of Camagüey, Cuba. Photo: Mauro Didier / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

Tourism Feb 15, 2026 4 min read

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.

Colonial street in Trinidad, Cuba, with classic cars and colorful buildings. Photo: Pexels

Culture Feb 15, 2026 5 min read

Trinidad, Cuba: The Time-Frozen City That Became a UNESCO Gem

Explore Trinidad, Cuba's best-preserved colonial city and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. History, architecture, music, and the Sugar Mills Valley.

Diver exploring a coral reef in crystal-clear Caribbean waters. Photo: Unsplash

Tourism Feb 14, 2026 4 min read

Jardines de la Reina: the Caribbean's best diving is in Cuba

Discover Jardines de la Reina, Cuba's protected archipelago with sharks, pristine reefs, and world-class diving.

Colonial cobblestone street in Trinidad, Cuba, with pastel-colored houses and the bell tower of the Convent of San Francisco in the background

Tourism Feb 14, 2026 6 min read

Trinidad, Cuba: essential guide to Cuba's most beautiful city

Complete guide to Trinidad, Cuba. What to see, where to stay, casas particulares, nearby beaches and tips to explore this UNESCO gem.

Empty airport terminal in Cuba with closed Canadian airline counters

News Feb 11, 2026 3 min read

Cuba Loses 40% of Tourists as Canada Suspends All Flights

With all Canadian flights cancelled, Cuba loses 40% of its tourists amid the US oil blockade crisis.

Russian aircraft departing from a Cuban airport with palm trees in the background at sunset

News Feb 11, 2026 3 min read

Russia Halts Cuba Flights, Evacuates 4,000 Tourists Amid Crisis

Russian airlines Rossiya and Nordwind halt operations to Cuba due to jet fuel shortage. Russia is the island's second-largest source of tourists.

Air Canada airplane at José Martí Airport in Havana during tourist rescue operation

News Feb 10, 2026 2 min read

Air Canada, WestJet Rescue 3,000 Tourists from Cuba

Canadian airlines suspend operations and dispatch emergency flights to repatriate thousands of tourists stranded on the island amid aviation fuel crisis.

News Feb 10, 2026 2 min read

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.

News Feb 10, 2026 2 min read

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

International travelers at airport looking at Cuba flight board with travel advisories. Source: AI-generated illustration.

News Feb 8, 2026 2 min read

Governments Issue Travel Warnings for Cuba Amid US Tensions

Canada, Argentina, Spain and other countries warn citizens about Cuba's crisis as Washington's oil blockade and prolonged blackouts affect the island.