Cuba
After Hurricane Ian left Cuba in the dark, protestors took to the streets. Now the government is set to charge them
World
October 16, 2022
After Hurricane Ian left Cuba in the dark, protestors took to the streets. Now the government is set to charge them
CNN – Protestors in Cuba who have been taking to the streets after Hurricane Ian damaged the island’s already faltering…
Cuba’s worst ever fire brought under control after burning for 5 days at oil depot, officials say
World
August 13, 2022
Cuba’s worst ever fire brought under control after burning for 5 days at oil depot, officials say
Matanzas, Cuba – Firefighters on Tuesday finally overcame what officials described as the worst fire in Cuba’s history that over…
Lightning strike on oil storage tank in Cuba causes massive fire
World
August 7, 2022
Lightning strike on oil storage tank in Cuba causes massive fire
(CNN) Lightning struck a large oil storage tank on Friday evening in Matanzas, Cuba, causing a huge fire. “We are…
Starved for fuel and broiling in the heat, Cuba faces deepening energy crisis
World
July 24, 2022
Starved for fuel and broiling in the heat, Cuba faces deepening energy crisis
Havana, Cuba (CNN) – For Cubans, the heat is on and the power could go out any moment. Enduring broiling-hot…
Two Arab countries on the list of the most expensive passports in the world
Travel
May 26, 2022
Two Arab countries on the list of the most expensive passports in the world
After you go through the battle of collecting documents, and completing the required procedures, you finally wait for your passport…
Cubans are arriving to the US in record numbers. Smugglers are profiting from their exodus
World
May 16, 2022
Cubans are arriving to the US in record numbers. Smugglers are profiting from their exodus
Havana, Cuba (CNN) – As Cuba confronts the worst shortages of food and medicine in decades and runaway inflation, a…
At least 32 dead after a massive explosion destroyed a hotel in Havana, Cuba
World
May 8, 2022
At least 32 dead after a massive explosion destroyed a hotel in Havana, Cuba
Havana (CNN) – At least 32 people have died, and 19 remain missing following Friday’s explosion at the Hotel Saratoga…
Cuba’s anti-government protesters sentenced up to 30 years behind bars
World
March 20, 2022
Cuba’s anti-government protesters sentenced up to 30 years behind bars
(CNN) – Cuba’s Supreme Court sentenced more than 100 protesters in Havana to prison terms that ranged between four and…
New Cuban decree tightens controls on social media, sparking outrage
World
August 19, 2021
New Cuban decree tightens controls on social media, sparking outrage
HAVANA, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Cuba introduced tighter controls on the use of social media this week, including a ban…
UN rights boss calls on Cuba to release protesters
World
July 16, 2021
UN rights boss calls on Cuba to release protesters
The UN’s human rights chief Michelle Bachelet urged Cuba on Friday to release protesters and journalists arrested at anti-government demonstrations.…