Cuba

Cuba: Islandwide Blackout Caused by Hurricane Ian Sparks Protests in Havana; Government Also Accused of Cutting off Internet

While some areas in Cuba have their power back on, much of the country still suffers from blackouts in the wake of Hurricane Ian that led to small protests, particularly in the capital of Havana.
Cuba: 4 Famous Cuban Street Food You Should Never Miss

Cuba: 4 Famous Cuban Street Food You Should Never Miss

Cuba is a haven for food enthusiasts visiting the country, and most Cuban street food is cheap and delicious.
Hurricane Ian Update: Blackouts in Cuba While People Trapped Inside Their Homes in Florida

Hurricane Ian Update: Blackouts in Cuba While People Trapped Inside Their Homes in Florida

Hurricane Ian has wreaked havoc in its path across the Caribbean and Florida, causing severe damage in the region, especially in Florida and Cuba, the latter of which experienced a severe blackout when the hurricane hit the island.
Florida Hotels Offer 'Distress Rates' as Hurricane Ian Nears the State and Strengthens to Category 3 Storm

Florida Hotels Offer 'Distress Rates' as Hurricane Ian Nears the State and Strengthens to Category 3 Storm

Some Florida hotels are now offering lower rates as Hurricane Ian gets closer to the state and intensifies into a Category 3 storm.
Cuba Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage After Historic Vote

Cuba Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage Despite "Unusually Strong Open Resistance"

Cuba recently held a vote on a sweeping Family Law Code that not only redefines the rights for children and grandparents, but also legalizes marriage for same-sex couples.
Tropical Storm Ian Path: Strength, Current Location, and When It Will Hit Florida, Revealed

Tropical Storm Ian Path: Strength, Current Location, and When It Will Hit Florida, Revealed

Tropical storm Ian weakened slightly on Sunday afternoon but is expected to gain strength and shift its path west overnight.
Democrats Call for DOJ to Investigate Florida's Programs to Relocate Migrants

Mexico: Joe Biden Facing Major Headache with Soaring Migrants Crossing

President Joe Biden is resolving the immigration crisis in the United States behind closed doors, urging the Mexican government to take in migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
Che Guevara's Son Camilo Guevara Dies in Venezuela, Cause of Death Revealed

Che Guevara's Son Camilo Guevara Dies in Venezuela, Cause of Death Revealed

Officials in Cuba have announced that Camilo Guevara, son of late Marxist revolutionary Che Guevara, has passed away.
Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship Saves 6 Cuban Migrants in Makeshift Raft Stranded at Sea

Carnival Paradise Cruise Ship Saves 6 Cuban Migrants in Makeshift Raft Stranded at Sea

Six Cuban migrants were stuck in the middle of the ocean after their makeshift raft veered off course in the Gulf of Mexico. Luckily, the Carnival Paradise cruise ship was nearby.
Cuban Doctor in Mexico Shot Dead by 2 Gunmen at Hospital

Cuban Doctor in Mexico Shot Dead by 2 Gunmen at Hospital

A Cuban doctor, along with a nurse and another woman, was shot dead at a hospital on the outskirts of Mexico City.
Cuban Officials Say Matanzas Oil Fire in Cuba Now Under Control

Cuban Officials Say Matanzas Oil Fire in Cuba Now Under Control

Cuban authorities reported that firefighters have now controlled the Matanzas oil fire. It has been described as the worst fire in Cuba's history.
Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela Join Forces to Stop Massive Fire in Oil Tank Farm

Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela Join Forces to Stop Massive Fire in Oil Tank Farm

To help put out a blaze at a big oil tank farm in Matanzas, Cuba, Mexico and Venezuela have flown in special teams of their own firefighters.
Cuba Culture: Explore the Rich History and Tradition of the Caribbean Nation

Cuba Culture: Explore the Rich History and Tradition of the Caribbean Nation

Cuba is known for having a rich culture which is largely a combination of African and Spanish influences.
James Franco as Fidel Castro: John Leguizamo, Other Latino Actors Slams 'Alina of Cuba' Casting

James Franco as Fidel Castro: John Leguizamo, Other Latino Actors Slam 'Alina of Cuba' Casting

James Franco has been reportedly eyed to play Fidel Castro in the upcoming "Alina of Cuba," which was not taken as good news by Latino actors, including John Leguizamo.
Cuban Olympian Defects to the United States While En Route From World Championships

Cuban Olympian Defects to the United States While En Route Ffrom World Championships

Cuban Yaimé Pérez, one of the best Discus Throwers in the world, defected to the United States while on her way home from the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Cuba: American Airlines to Fly to More Cuban Cities After U.S. Approval

Cuba: American Airlines to Fly to More Cuban Cities After U.S. Approval

For the first time since 2019, American Airlines will be flying to five destinations in Cuba. This comes after U.S. officials approved the carrier's request to resume its flights to the Caribbean country.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken 'Celebrate' on Cuba Protest Anniversary; Island's Officials Pushback

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken 'Celebrate' on Cuba Protest Anniversary; Island's Officials Pushback

Cuba and U.S. have different views on the protests that occurred last year, driven by Cubans' frustrations.
Cuba: Latin Grammy Winner and Dissident Artist Sentenced to Prison

Cuba: Latin Grammy Winner and Dissident Artist Sentenced to Prison

Cuba has sentenced Cuban rapper and Latin Grammy winner Maikel Castillo and artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara for contempt, public disorder, and desecrating national symbols.
Cuba Impose Sentences on Nearly 400 Demonstrators on Last Year's Anti-Government Protests

Cuba Impose Sentences on Nearly 400 Demonstrators on Last Year's Anti-Government Protests

Cuba sentences nearly 400 people in connection to last year's protests fueled by certain issues on the island.
Migrant Caravan Starts March Towards U.S.-Mexico Border Amid Ongoing Summit of the Americas

Migrant Caravan Starts March Towards U.S.-Mexico Border Amid Ongoing Summit of the Americas

A migrant caravan has started to march towards the U.S.-Mexico border amid the ongoing Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles.
Summit of Americas Opens Without Leaders of Mexico, Cuba, Among Others

Summit of Americas Opens Without Leaders of Mexico, Cuba, Among Others

The ninth Summit of the Americas started in Los Angeles. The gathering is considered a high-profile meeting that is expected to deliver an accord on managing unprecedented levels of migrants throughout the region.
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