Cuba

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Cuba postponed its annual cigar fair due to fuel shortages

Habanos S.A. cited a need to maintain quality standards. No new date has been set for the event's 26th edition.

15/02/2026

Cuba

Fuel shortages tighten grip on Cuba as US blockade deepens energy crisis

Cuba is rationing fuel as aviation authorities warn of limited jet fuel supplies. While Havana’s airport remains operational, long-haul flights face disruption. Public transport has stalled, banks reduced hours, and Mexico pledged diplomatic efforts to help resume oil shipments.

13/02/2026

Cuba

Mexico sends aid ships to Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis

The ships arrived two weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, prompting the island to ration energy.

12/02/2026

Cuba

Airlines unable to refuel in Cuba as US oil blockade deepens crisis

The government of Cuba published the notices to airlines and pilots on Sunday night, warning that jet fuel would be available at nine airports across the island, starting Tuesday and continuing until 11 March.

10/02/2026

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Cuba's Santeros offer gifts and ask deities for peace amid crises

Afro-Cuban Santeros perform ceremonies to ask for peace and health during regional conflict.

26/01/2026

Cuba

Cuba faces new emigration wave as Venezuela crisis deepens economic hardship

Cuba is facing the prospect of a new wave of emigration as instability in Venezuela threatens to deepen the island’s ongoing economic crisis. After five years of hardship marked by blackouts, soaring prices, and shortages, millions of Cubans have already left the country.

13/01/2026

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Is Havana next? With Maduro's removal, Cuba faces uncertainty

The Cuban leadership has lost a critical economic ally in Nicolás Maduro, and likely US oil embargo could deepen the island's economic crisis. But according to an expert, it is unlikely to bring people to the streets.

07/01/2026

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Cuban pilgrims flock to Havana's El Rincon shrine for blessings

Cuba saw thousands of devotees walk toward the shrine of El Rincon, on the outskirts of Havana, during the annual pilgrimage honouring Saint Lazarus.

17/12/2025

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Hundreds of skaters gather for marathon along Havana's Malecon

Hundreds of skaters, mainly teenagers and young adults, gathered at Havana's Malecon for a marathon, enjoying a rare chance to skate together publicly.

15/12/2025

Cuba

Report: Prisoners in Cuba forced into labour for exports to Europe

Tens of thousands of prisoners are subjected to systemic forced labour, producing goods such as coal and cigars for export markets in conditions close to slavery, according to a new report published on Monday by the NGO Prisoners Defenders.

15/09/2025

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Hundreds march in Havana for feast of Cuba’s patron saint

Hundreds of Cubans marched through Havana on Sunday in a procession honouring the Virgin of Charity, the country’s patron saint, on her feast day.

09/09/2025

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Robot waiter steals the show at Havana restaurant

Despite Cuba's power outages, Doña Alicia in Havana is using a robot waiter to deliver meals and greet customers, attracting curious locals and tourists.

17/04/2025

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Cuba suffers another massive power cut leaving millions in the dark

Cuba suffered a massive power cut on Friday night which hit the capital Havana and the country's provinces and left millions in the dark.

15/03/2025

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Celebrating Life and Death: Havana's Annual Mock Funeral Tradition

In Havana, Cubans celebrated life and death with a mock funeral for 77-year-old Ricardo "Pachencho" Herrera, a retired mechanic

06/02/2025

Cuba

Cuba starts freeing prisoners as US to remove it from terrorism list

At the end of his one-term presidency, Joe Biden announced that Cuba will no longer be included on a list of state sponsors of terrorism.

16/01/2025

Cuba

US to remove Cuba's terrorism designation in prisoner release deal

The outgoing US President Joe Biden has said he was prompted to act after receiving 'wisdom and counsel' from other world leaders.

15/01/2025

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Religious leaders urge change to solve Cuba’s 2025 challenges

Santería practitioners in Cuba, the country's most practiced faith rooted in African traditions, warn of a troubled future unless changes are made, citing growing violence and economic crises.

03/01/2025

Cuba

Hurricane Oscar causes havoc amid massive power outage in Cuba

Cuba's capital is facing massive blackouts and protests after Hurricane Oscar left six dead and worsened the nation's energy crisis, causing widespread unrest.

22/10/2024

Cuba

Some power restored after blackout leaves millions in Cuba in the dark

Cuba says some electricity was restored on the island after one of the country's major power plants failed and left millions without electricity.

19/10/2024

Cuba

Three warships from Russia's Baltic Fleet dock in Cuba

The arrival of the vessels comes just weeks after another squadron of Russian warships, including a powerful nuclear-powered submarine, visited Cuba as part of military exercises in mid-June.

27/07/2024

Cuba

Cubans line up in Havana to board Russian military warship

A fleet of Russian warships reached Cuban waters on Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean.

14/06/2024

Cuba

Moscow revives gunboat diplomacy with nuclear submarine visit to Cuba

Russia's top-of-the-line nuclear submarine Kazan is about to dock in the port of Havana together with the Korshakov missile launcher frigate. The Kremlin's hazardous move in the Caribbean responds to the alleged US meddling in Eastern Europe.

12/06/2024

Culture news

Cuban photographer captures men's hearts and minds in anti-sexism show

Say it with flowers. Cuban photographer Monik Molinet examines 'hegemonic masculinity' with portraits of men posing with petals in support no-violence against women campaigns.

13/04/2023

Cuba

Government claims strong turnout in Cuba Assembly vote

There had been fears of abstention ahead of the vote as the government struggles with shortages, inflation and growing social unrest. But official figures say some 8 million people - more than 70% of eligible voters - turned out on the day.

27/03/2023

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Cuba's leaders joined the people in a torch-lit parade for heroes

In Havana, Cuba, a torch-lit procession took to the streets to remember the country's heroes.

28/01/2023

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You can now visit Cuba for 90 days, here’s what you should see

Cuba is one of the greenest countries in the world, here’s how to get closer to nature.

20/11/2022