Tourists in Cuba tend to appreciate its "unique character (as) one of the world's last remaining bastions of Communism," and many who fear the country will soon be "Americanized" due to warming relations with the United States are flocking to the island to take in the traditional flair.
Last week, Cuba got its first free, public WiFi hub. But as significant as that is for the formerly hermetic island nation that's in the process of normalizing relations with the U.S. and others, it may just be the beginning of a much larger coming technology revolution in the country.
According to MLB reports, Cuba could be the host of multiple exhibition games in the near future. This could and would have a huge impact on the Latino community given the large fan base among Latino baseball fans.
At an emergency summit meeting on Tuesday, Latin American left-wing leaders urged the U.S. to repeal an executive order which declared Venezuela to be a threat to the national security of the US.
Fidel Castro upped the ante in the row between the United States and Venezuela on Tuesday when he warned that the government of embattled President Nicolás Maduro was prepared to confront U.S. "threats and impositions."
The latest round of talks between U.S. and Cuban negotiators ended after just one day on Tuesday, and participants did not disclose how much progress they had made in their attempt to restore diplomatic relations between Havana and Washington.
Free Wi-Fi offered at a Havanna cultural center Cuba is allowing a Havana cultural center to offer free public Wi-Fi for the first time on the island, according to the Washington Post.
Prosecutors in the communist island country are seeking prison sentences of up to 20 years for officials that are accused of stealing eight million eggs from state companies.
The United States and Cuba have taken another step towards normalized relations after decades of a frozen relationship by re-establishing a direct telephone link for the first time in 15 years.
Relations between the United States and Cuba may have warmed since the two countries announced plans to restore full diplomatic ties in December, but Havana did not hold back on Tuesday when it called new U.S. sanctions against Venezuela, its closest ally, "arbitrary and aggressive,"
Major League Baseball is one of the most popular sports leagues in the United States today, and they are looking to broaden their game. With a rich history on the baseball field, Cuba could very well host spring training exhibition games in the near future.
First late-night host to tape a show in Cuba in over over 50 years Relations between Cuba and the United States are improving enough that a U. S. -based late-night TV show was able to travel to Cuba and record an episode.
Cuban-born baseball players wanting to play in the MLB have a much easier task than ever before. No longer will they have to obtain a license from OFAC or the US government. Instead, a sworn statement will be required by players, and this will speed up the process tremendously.
President Barack Obama on Monday said that his administration's overture to Cuba will usher in reforms on the island and that he hopes to open a U.S. Embassy in Havana by mid-April. He cautioned that the opening of a full-scale diplomatic post does not mean that ties between Washington and Havana would be completely normalized.
Crowned a national hero by Cuba's president last week, convicted spy Gerardo Hernández - who was release last Dec. 17 after President Barack Obama commuted his double life sentence - says he is ready to return to duty.
Cuban representatives made their way to Foggy Bottom on Friday for the second round of talks with their U.S. counterparts. The goal of the meeting is to pave the way for the openings of a U.S. Embassy in Havana and a Cuban Embassy in Washington.
The New York Yankees are trying to avoid missing the MLB baseball postseason for the third consecutive season. While hitting remains an issue, the Bronx Bombers must address their rotating by adding quality pitchers. Latin Post lists five free agent pitchers who could help the Yankees.
The United States and Cuba held a second round of diplomatic talks in Washington, D.C. on Friday in effort to normalize relations between the two countries after decades of a frozen relationship.
Cuba is one home to some of the best baseball players in the world today. Although past government intervention has blocked many Cuban players from seeking a professional career in Major League Baseball, we may soon see a lot of talented Cuban baseball players heading to the United States.
The Boston Red Sox have had one of the best offseasons of any MLB team. The additions of numerous Latin American players is expected to improve this Red Sox team significantly. Latin Post takes a look at the Latino free agents additions by the Red Sox this offseason.
