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Cuba March 18, 2024

Protests erupt in Santiago over power outages, food shortages as Cuba faces economic crisis

Several groups of protesters in Santiago, Cuba, on Sunday demonstrated against electricity outages and food shortages, with some lasting up to eight hours.

LIFESTYLE March 14, 2024

Miraculous origins of the Virgin of Charity of Cobre, beloved by Cubans around the world

The story of the Virgin of Charity of Cobre is filled with mystery and purportedly miraculous details. Here's how Our Lady of Charity came to be the patron saint of Cuba.

OPINION March 9, 2024

Squad’s lesson in Cuban socialism didn’t last long enough

Two members of the Squad made a secret trip to socialist Cuba. Only they didn't spend enough time to grasp the lost rights and oppression they would experience as citizens.

Cuba March 8, 2024

WATCH: GOP lawmakers confront leftist protesters who interrupt anti-communism event

Cuban-American House Republicans were forced to confront a group of demonstrators who interrupted their press conference denouncing the Communist Cuban regime.

State Department February 29, 2024

Former US ambassador, NSC member charged with acting as secret agent for communist Cuba for decades: DOJ

A former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia and member of the National Security Council was charged with secretly acting as an agent for communist Cuba.

The Squad February 28, 2024

Progressive House Dems made secret 'human rights' trip to Cuba amid worsening border crisis at home

Reps. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., and Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., led a secret "human rights" delegation to Cuba amid the growing crisis at the U.S. border with Mexico.

Cuba February 22, 2024

US state agriculture leaders looks to Cuba's private farming sector for possible cooperation

Commissioners on the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture visited Cuba to explore the market potential of its agricultural sector.

World February 21, 2024

Small Cuban town produces decades worth of Olympic boxers, gold medals with makeshift training facilities

Olympian gold medalists in boxing often come from a small town in Cuba. Although the country struggles with food shortages and lack of fuel, they manage to train boxers at a high level.

South Korea February 15, 2024

South Korea says relations with Cuba would send 'political and psychological blow' to North Korea

South Korea's presidential office said that establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba would deliver a "political and psychological blow" to North Korea.

CRIME February 14, 2024

Former US ambassador accused of secretly working for Cuba pleads not guilty

Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, is pleading not guilty to federal charges relating to allegations of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba's government.

Cuba February 2, 2024

Cuban economy minister out over delayed fuel, transport price hikes

Communist President Miguel Díaz-Canel of Cuba removed the country's economy minister, Alejandro Gil, over his delayed implementation of price-increasing measures.