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“Amid Cuba’s Energy Shortage, Residents Face Daily Battles for Water Conservation”
In a small kitchen within her apartment in Havana’s Chinatown, Mirella Martínez navigates around an old metal cart filled with empty jerrycans. As she wipes the sweat from her brow, she gently fans herself, exclaiming, “It’s so hot!” The lack of electricity has left her home stiflingly warm and in near darkness for hours, with…
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Spanish hotel group halts activities in Cuba amid U.S. government pressure.
A Spanish hotel chain has announced its decision to halt all operations in Cuba by the end of the week, citing significant challenges in conducting business on the island amid increasing pressure from the United States. In a statement released to the Spanish stock market regulator on Tuesday, the Meliá group indicated that the recent…
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US Characterization of Cuba as a ‘Distinct Threat’ Contrasts Sharply with the Nation’s Struggles with Hunger and Power Outages
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The recent claims by the US government asserting that Cuba is responsible for “many significant disturbances in recent American political history” and that its leadership represents “a unique threat to American homeland security” have come as shocking news to residents enduring the six-month US oil embargo in Havana. In this challenging environment, many individuals are…
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Cuba teeters on the edge of crisis as blackouts and American interference strain societal stability.
When Cuba’s national power grid fails, as it did for the third time in just ten days on Tuesday, a shared sense of despair resonates through the nation, prompting citizens to question whether the island’s aging electrical infrastructure might soon become irreparable. The 777-mile long island, home to 9.5 million residents, has been enduring a…
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Cuban Artist and Dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara Granted Permission to Visit the United States
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a well-known Cuban artist and dissident, has recently been granted permission to travel to the United States following the conclusion of his prison sentence last week, as announced on his official Facebook page. Otero Alcántara, who has been recognized as a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International, received a five-year prison…
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Ana Mendieta: A Pioneering Artist Whose Influence Would Define Contemporary Art Today
A striking color photograph of a devastated ancient site welcomes visitors at the entrance of Ana Mendieta’s captivating exhibition, setting the tone for a unique experience. This imagery evokes associations more fitting for a British Museum exhibit focused on a vanished pre-Columbian culture than a contemporary art space like the Tate Modern’s Blavatnik wing. However,…
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“Cuba Endures Third Nationwide Power Outage in Half a Year, Residents Share Their Struggles”
On Monday, Cuba experienced its third countrywide power outage of the year, according to the national electricity provider. The economically challenged nation has faced significant difficulties in maintaining electricity supply, a situation exacerbated by the oil blockade implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump in January, which has further diminished the already limited fuel resources for…
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Cuban zoo marks the arrival of Bengal tiger cubs during ongoing energy challenges.
For Ángel Cordero, a zookeeper in Cuba, the sight of four Bengal tiger cubs frolicking in a cage at the national zoo represents a remarkable achievement amidst the backdrop of fuel shortages, limited medical supplies, and prolonged power outages that plague the island. The arrival of these endangered felines, which includes an exceptionally rare white…
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As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, it presents a complex portrait of a once-reliable global partner now perceived as unpredictable by both friends and foes.
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Amy Hawkins reports from Beijing Along the banks of the central lakes in Beijing, senior citizens find respite beneath the leafy branches of willow trees. Some enjoy swimming, others engage in games of mahjong, while one elderly gentleman targets a dartboard with arrows bearing both Chinese and American flags. The prevailing perception of the United…
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Cuba Innovates with Freedivers and Reclaimed Materials to Protect Its Pristine Reefs Despite U.S. Blockade
At 8 a.m., a group of scuba divers assembles to retrieve plastic and beverage cans from the waters of Cuba’s Ciénaga de Zapata National Park. In the midst of a severe power crisis that has significantly disrupted the nation’s economy, they utilize an electric trailer to reach a designated collection area. Within just a few…
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Cuba seeks a peaceful World Cup amid US tensions, yet braces for potential challenges.
Cuba is facing significant challenges due to a prolonged U.S. oil blockade that has lasted nearly five months. Amidst this turmoil, many residents are pinning their hopes on the upcoming World Cup to either deter U.S. military action or provide a temporary reprieve until the tournament concludes on July 19. Carlos Alzugaray, a former Cuban…
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United States Enacts Fresh Sanctions Targeting Cuban President and Castro Relatives
The United States has implemented new economic sanctions targeting the president of Cuba, along with several members of his immediate family and certain individuals from the Castro lineage. This decision marks the latest effort by Washington to intensify its pressure on the communist government of the neighboring island. The sanctions specifically affect the son and…
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I pioneered Cuba’s inaugural independent magazine, sparking a series of challenges.
In the summer of 2014, my colleague Carlos Manuel Álvarez invited me to step out onto the balcony of our newsroom. As the wind whipped around us, we leaned on the railing and gazed out at the sea, engaging in conversation to pass the time since neither of us had access to a computer. At…
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Could a Trump-led invasion of Cuba be on the horizon? – A Discussion with Kai and Carter
Recently, the United States charged Raúl Castro, marking a significant escalation in the Trump administration’s strategy to exert pressure on the communist regime of Cuba. Amidst Cuba’s president issuing dire warnings of a potential “bloodbath” should military intervention by the US occur, the situation raises questions about how the Cuban populace is managing their circumstances…
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US Seeks Shift in Cuban Leadership as European Allies Withdraw Support | Paul Taylor
For many individuals in Europe from my generation, Cuba symbolized a progressive movement as much as it represented a nation. During our selectively idealistic days as students in the mid-1970s, Cuba was celebrated as a resilient nation that had successfully toppled a corrupt government linked to the US mafia. The country experienced a revolutionary transformation…