Cuba

Russia Begins to Seal Trademark in the Latin America Region

Russian President Vladimir Putin has slowly gained the trust of Latin America countries after the U.S. retracted their support in terms of providing military materials.

US Can Take Immigration Cues from Costa Rica, Says Ambassador

The Costa Rican ambassador in Washington says the United States can learn from his country as it tries to address complex issues surrounding immigration.

'Vestido de Novia' Lands Top Prize at 49th Annual Latin ACE Awards

The Latin Entertainment Critics of New York have announced their award winners for 2015, crowning "Vestido de Novia" as the Best Picture winner.

Cuban Migration to Miami in 2015 Is the Biggest Ever Since 1994

The first among 8,000 Cuban migrants reportedly arrived in Laredo, Texas. Thousands of Cubans are planning to migrate to the United States, and the numbers have been staggering.

Miami-Dade County Commissioners Oppose Cuban Consulate

Leaders in Miami-Dade county Wednesday voted against supporting the arrival of a Cuban consulate to the city.

Human Rights Group Slams Cuba on Religious Freedom

The human rights group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) on Jan. 18 slammed the Cuban government for what it described as an "unprecedented crackdown on churches across the denominational spectrum."

Previously Stranded Cuban Migrants Enter US Borders

A recent development came for the immigration crisis in Central America, according to CNN. Cuban migrants who were previously stranded in Costa Rica for months finally arrived in the U.S. borders, some in Miami, according to the publication.

Regular Flights to Cuba Just Months Away, American Airlines Exec Says

Regularly scheduled flights between the United States and Cuba may now only be a few months away, the vice president of regulatory affairs for the world's largest airline predicted this week.

Mexico Gives Transit Visas to 180 Cubans Migrants

The Mexican government announced on Jan. 13 it intends to grant 20-day transit visas to 180 Cubans migrants selected from a pool of 8,000 individuals stranded in Costa Rica since November.

Several U.S. Cruise Lines Waiting for Approval to Sail to Cuba

Cuba is suddenly becoming a very attractive travel destination for Americans almost a year after both countries ended more than five decades of hostility. Several U.S. cruise line companies are waiting for approval from Cuban officials in order to set sail for the island.

Cuban Migrants in Costa Rica Border Now Heading to US

It has been three months since Cuban migrants in the Costa Rica border, who are trying to find greener pastures in the U.S., have finally been flown to El Salvador. Reports say that the first group, which consists of 180 migrants from Central America, will also be traveling by bus to Guatemala.

Marco Rubio Files Senate Bill to Remove Special Benefits from Cuban Immigrants

Florida senator and GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio filed a senate bill on Tuesday that will remove special benefits from Cuban Immigrants in the U.S. The Cuban Immigrant Work Opportunity Act of 2016‎ aims to change years of practice where Cubans collect their benefits in the U.S. then going back to the Cuba.

Cuba Tries to Reverse Low Birthrate, Dire Demographics

Cuba - the country with the oldest population and highest legal abortion rate in all of Latin America - is now encouraging young couples to have children and reverse what is increasingly viewed as the communist country's dire demographic situation.

Saudi Detainee Released From Guantanamo Bay

Time is winding down on President Barack Obama's promise to shut down Guantanamo Bay, but the country made a step in that direction as prisoner Muhammad Abd al-Rahman Awn al-Shamrani got released and sent back to his native Saudi.

'Fast and Furious 8' Planning to Shoot in Cuba, More Details & Spoilers Inside

“Fast and Furious” has always been on the cutting edge of technology and adrenaline-pumping stunts, and now the team is itching for a chance to film in the country of Cuba after the trade embargo was lifted in 2015.

How Ozzy Osbourne, Mick Jagger, Usher, Katy Perry and Other Celebrities Subtly Promoted Cuba as a Travel Destination

A year after US President Barack Obama restored full diplomatic relations with Cuba, many American tourists suddenly flock the Caribbean Island. It is suddenly becoming an attractive travel destination with the help of celebrities posting pictures from their trip to Cuban adventures on social media.

Cuban Immigrant Headed to US Dies in Panama

In light of the recent surge in Cuban immigrants trying to enter the U.S. borders in the midst of the news that U.S.-Cuban relations are on restoration, one man dies while on the Panama-Costa Rica border while waiting with hundreds of Cubans trying to reach the U.S.

7,802 Stuck Cubans Asked to Pay $555 Each to Board El Salvador Flight

Cubans travelling to the U.S. who have been stuck in Costa Rica since Nov. 14 are now being asked by the Tico government to pay cash for their flight out of the country so they could reach the southern Mexican border.

Producer Marina Fernandez on Filming ‘La Noche Buena’ in Cuba: ‘It Was Pretty Complicated and Challenging’

Director Alex Mallis and producer Marina Fernandez talk about the challenging and complicated process of filming "La Noche Buena" in Cuba especially with the language barrier.

Ozzy Osbourne Travels to Cuba to Enrich Knowledge on 'Anything Past World War 2'

Accompanied by the History Channel team, Ozzy Osbourne and his son Jack travels to Cuba to learn more about World War 2.

Political Repression Increase in Cuba Criticized by Opposition Group

A known opposition group in Cuba, the Cuban Commission on Human Rights and National Reconciliation, recently released its latest report on the increased political repression happening in the communist government.
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