Cuba

Cuba's vintage cars have largely vanished, being replaced by small electric tricycles. Solar-powered tricycles are helping Cubans navigate fuel shortages and blackouts.

Jeb Bush expressed concern over Iranian drones in Cuba during a United Against Nuclear Iran event. He emphasized Iran's threat to U.S. and Israeli security interests.

Cuba's State Security removed artist Otero Alcántara from Guanajay maximum-security prison on July 7, two days before his five-year sentence was set to expire. His current whereabouts remain unknown as he has not contacted family or friends.

Cuba's national grid disconnected entirely for the eighth time in two years, with the Antonio Guiteras power plant failing once every eleven days. The country faced a significant energy gap, expecting 935 MW of generation against a 3,100 MW peak demand.

Italy's Calabria region continues a Cuban doctors program despite U.S. pressure to end it, with over 200 Cuban medical professionals staffing remote hospitals to address a local healthcare worker shortage. U.S. officials have criticized the program as a state-driven moneymaker, leading other countries to cancel similar missions, but Calabria's governor defends the program's necessity despite political disagreements with Cuba.

Italy's Calabria region continues to employ Cuban doctors under a long-running program despite U.S. pressure to end it. The doctors address a severe healthcare worker shortage in the region, which has led to hospital closures and long patient wait times.

Cuba's government announced business reforms allowing foreign investment in private firms, part of a 176-reform package approved in June by the National Assembly to liberalize and decentralize the economy.

Saharan Dust is creating dry and hazy conditions across south Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas. A weak tropical wave is moving through the Atlantic but is unlikely to develop into a tropical system, with persistent onshore flow and limited relief from heat and humidity expected. The dust will dominate through Thursday, with scattered rain chances possible by Friday before returning to dry, hot conditions.

An Iranian military drone displayed in Coral Gables by the group United Against Nuclear Iran raised concerns about Iran's military ties with Cuba and potential threats to the United States. Lawmakers and experts warned that Iranian drones based in Cuba could reach New York and emphasized the need for policies to counter such capabilities.

Cuba is seeking support at the United Nations against the US blockade, which it describes as 'ruthless.' Diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana have increased in recent months.

Cuba is experiencing a gradual restoration of power after the third nationwide blackout in six months, with the energy crisis attributed to a U.S. fuel blockade. The situation has led to growing despair among Cubans.

Samsung Electronics reported record quarterly profits driven by the global AI infrastructure expansion and a memory chip shortage. Additional news includes rising oil futures due to Hormuz Strait tensions, Canada's largest defense contract, and Cuba's third nationwide blackout this year.

Cuba experienced an islandwide blackout as fuel reserves decline and its electric grid deteriorates. The outage is linked to the US blockade, which has reduced fuel supplies.

Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage this year, exacerbating an energy crisis linked to a US fuel blockade. The blackout followed a January 2023 cut-off of oil supplies by US President Donald Trump, depleting fuel for power plants. Union Electrica (UNE) reported a 'total disconnection' across the island.

Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout affecting nearly 10 million residents, marking the third such outage in six months.

Cuba experienced a nationwide power blackout for the third time in six months. The country is already facing an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, attributed to a US blockade.

Cuba experienced an islandwide blackout due to dwindling fuel reserves and a crumbling electric grid. The U.S. tariffs on oil sales to Cuba, initiated under President Donald Trump, have exacerbated the country's energy crisis, leading to halted public transportation, canceled surgeries, and widespread rationing. Cuban officials attribute the crisis to an 'energy blockade' and highlight efforts to restore power.

Hundreds of thousands attended a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza, over 500 people died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak, and Cuba experienced a blackout amid an energy crisis.

Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout affecting 10 million people, exacerbating its ongoing energy crisis linked to U.S. sanctions and fuel shortages. The Electric Union reported a total disconnection of the National Electric Power System, with officials blaming U.S. policies for worsening the crisis.

Cuba experienced an island-wide blackout due to dwindling fuel reserves and a deteriorating electric grid. The blackout, reported by the state-run Electric Union, follows a fuel crisis exacerbated by U.S. tariffs and reduced oil imports, leading to halted public transportation and canceled surgeries.

Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage in six months, attributed to a US oil blockade and aging infrastructure. The blackout is part of a series since late 2024, exacerbated by fuel shortages and strict power cuts, with the government investing in solar energy to mitigate shortages.

Cuba experienced an island-wide blackout due to dwindling fuel reserves and a deteriorating electric grid. The government attributes the crisis to fuel shortages exacerbated by U.S. tariffs on oil suppliers and internal production challenges, leading to halted public transportation and canceled surgeries.

Cuba experienced an island-wide blackout due to dwindling fuel reserves and a deteriorating electric grid. Fuel shortages, exacerbated by U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on oil suppliers, have led to halted public transportation and canceled surgeries, with the country producing only 40% of its fuel needs.

Cuba experienced an island-wide blackout due to dwindling fuel reserves and an aging electric grid. The blackout followed fuel shortages exacerbated by U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on oil suppliers, leading to halted public transportation and canceled surgeries. The government has rationed power and activated protocols to restore electricity.

An island-wide blackout has occurred in Cuba due to dwindling fuel reserves and a deteriorating electric grid. The crisis highlights ongoing infrastructure challenges and resource shortages impacting the country.

Latin America has shifted toward right-wing and security-focused governments aligned with U.S. strategic interests, driven by regional instability, economic pressures, and U.S. policies like sanctions and military leverage. The Trump administration's actions in Cuba, Iran, and Bolivia are cited as catalysts, with voters prioritizing security over traditional political ideologies.

Cuba's healthcare system, once a national pride, is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions. Hospitals face shortages of medical supplies and equipment, leaving patients like Irisleydis Tristá without critical care. The United Nations has launched a $94 million emergency plan to address the crisis.

Cuba's culture of fear under a totalitarian regime complicates a democratic transition, as psychological attitudes shaped by government restrictions may take years to change. Dr. Andy S. Gomez, Local 10's Cuba Analyst, discusses these challenges, citing his expertise from a 32-year career in higher education.

Cuba's healthcare system is declining due to energy shortages, as evidenced by a broken CT scan machine at Havana’s leading hospital that has delayed a cancer patient's critical care for seven months.

Cuba's healthcare system, once a national pride, is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions. Patients like Irisleydis Tristá face critical care gaps as hospitals lack supplies, equipment parts, and fuel, while medical staff emigrate and food shortages hinder treatment.

Cuba's healthcare system is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions, leaving patients without critical care like CT scans. Hospitals face shortages of medical supplies and equipment, while doctors and technicians leave the country. The crisis worsened after U.S. actions against Venezuela disrupted fuel supplies.

The article argues that Washington's Cuba policy, particularly the U.S. blockade, is undermining Havana's potential for stability and democratic development.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez announced that U.S.-Cuba talks are at a standstill, citing U.S. sanctions and lack of discussion on Cuba's recent economic reforms. The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Cuban officials and companies, while Cuba plans to debate the U.S. oil embargo at the UN General Assembly on July 7.

Cuba's foreign minister states that talks between Cuba and the U.S. are at a standstill, despite Cuba's recent approval of free-market reforms. A UN debate on the U.S. oil embargo will be announced.

Isaac 'Ike' Flores, a longtime Associated Press correspondent who covered Castro and Cuba, has died at 93. He was known for his work in Cuba.

Cuba is navigating a tumultuous year as 'winds of change' intensify across the Straits of Florida, raising questions about Havana's future path.

US restrictions on oil shipments have caused fuel shortages in Cuba, prompting China to support the island's rapid solar energy transition through increased solar panel and battery imports, leading to the construction of new solar parks.

The author reflects on fleeing Cuba's socialist system, which caused scarcity and repression, to seek freedom and opportunity in the United States. They contrast socialism's state-centric approach with America's capitalist emphasis on individual liberty, noting the U.S. has attracted immigrants seeking prosperity through hard work and innovation.

Sherritt has issued a going-concern risk warning linked to Trump-era Cuba sanctions. The company operates nickel operations in Moa, Cuba.

A Spanish travel influencer shared his experience at a unique hotel in the Pacific Ocean between Florida and Cuba, described as the 'world’s most isolated' oasis and a motorized boat. The location highlights its remote setting but notes there is a catch before booking.