Cuba

Biden Administration Hits 8 Cuban Officials With U.S. Travel Bans Over Imprisonment of Peaceful Protesters

The Biden administration slapped a travel ban on eight Cuban officials it says have been involved in the repression of peaceful protesters in Cuba since July.

Mexico Health Regulator Authorizes Cuba's COVID Vaccine for Emergency Use as Baja California Sur Becomes Country's Epicenter of Coronavirus

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexico Health Regulator Authorizes Cuba's COVID Vaccine for Emergency Use as Baja California Sur Becomes Country's Epicenter of Coronavirus

Pres. Joe Biden Signs $768 Billion Defense Bill, but Complains It Won’t Let Him Close Guantanamo Bay in Cuba

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Pres. Joe Biden signed a $768 billion defense bill that includes a 2.7 percent pay raise for the troops but no funds to remove Guantanamo Bay's detainees in Cuba.

5 Unique Holiday Traditions in Latin America That You Should Know

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Here are some holiday traditions in Latin America that can help you feel a little bit closer to home.

Kim Kardashian Joins Calls to Reduce 110-Year Sentence of Cuban Driver Behind Deadly Crash in Colorado That Killed 4

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Kim Kardashian joins calls to reduce the sentence of a Cuban driver who killed four individuals after his out-of-control truck crashed into stopped traffic in Colorado.

Top Popular Songs and Artists Banned in Cuba

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Here are some of the popular songs and artists that are banned in Cuba. Aside from the rich culture and heritage, Latin American people also have unique and groovy music that reflects their environment and society.

3 Cuban Migrants Rescued by U.S. Coast Guard From Sinking Boat off Florida Keys

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The United States Coast Guard rescued three individuals from a sinking boat off the Florida Keys Sunday morning.

Biden Administration Eyes Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to Hold Migrants, Says Guards Must Speak Haitian Creole, Spanish

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Biden administration is seeking a private contractor to run a migrant detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with a requirement that some of its personnel speak Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Mexico to Host 'Pink Tide' Summit for New Latin America's Leftist Leaders

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexico is set to host a summit that will convene recently elected members of a "pink tide" of leftist Latin American leaders.

FIBA Americas: Team USA to Face Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico in World Cup Qualifying

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Team USA would be facing Cuba, Mexico, and Puerto Rico in the first round of qualifying to represent FIBA Americas for the 2023 Basketball World Cup.

Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall in Cuba; Forecast to Hit Louisiana Next as Category 4 Hurricane

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Hurricane Ida is seen to hit the northern U.S. Gulf Coast as a major hurricane this weekend, bringing life-threatening storm surge and dangerous rainfall flooding.

3 More Cuban Officials Sanctioned by U.S., DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Says

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said three more Cuban officials connected to the country's crackdown on anti-government protesters were sanctioned by the U.S.

Critics Link Mysterious Death of 5 Cuban Generals to COVID-19 as Cuba Remains Mum on the Cause

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The mysterious death of five Cuban generals, were linked by critics to COVID-19 as the nation's government fails to provide the cause of their demise.

Cuba Minister Slams New U.S. Sanctions Over Protest Crackdown; Pres. Joe Biden Warns More to Come

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Cuba Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez retaliated on the new sanctions issued by U.S. Pres. Joe Biden in response to a crackdown on protesters in the country.

Rapper Pitbull Calls on World Leaders to 'Stand Up, Step up' Amid Cuba Protests

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Rapper Pitbull posted a video on Instagram, urging people to "stand up" amid the Cuba protests that erupted on Sunday.

Cuba Protests: Internet Is Back, Reveals Scenes of a Crackdown on Protesters

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Cuba's internet came back and scenes of the government's crackdown on protesters were revealed through social media's images and videos.

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Warns Migrants From Cuba, Haiti Not To Flee to U.S. Amid Unrest

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned possible migrants from Cuba and Haiti against trying to enter the U.S. illegally.

Cuba Blocks Social Media Access Amid Protests; U.S. State Department Considers Options to Help Cubans

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Cuba blocked social media access amid the mass protests and demonstrations that erupted in the country on Sunday.

'Love Walk' Marches Through Tampa In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Movement

Tampa Mayor, Florida Officials Support Cuban Protesters; Claim Cubans' Ancestors Helped Build Their Community

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

After one of the largest anti-government demonstrations in the history of Cuba, officials across the state of Florida voiced their opposition to the Cuban authoritarian regime experienced by the island.