Havana’s Traffic Lights Go Dark from Blackouts & Breakdowns
In addition to the holes in the sidewalks and balconies that threaten to collapse, there is also the deterioration of the traffic lights.
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Documentary: How Israel’s Man-Made Famine Kills in Gaza
Dr. Ahmed Hashem Abu Nasser is one of a handful of doctors in north Gaza treating scores of children for malnutrition.
Papaya Has Gone from Essential to a Luxury for Many Cubans
Papaya reigned in Cuban kitchens in recent decades when oranges, cashew fruits, custard apples and soursop began to disappear.
Cuban Gov. Sees “Discreet Progress” as the Country Sinks
The Council of Ministers says it has implemented “very important actions,” but they have not yet reached the population.
Cuba’s President in Mexico for Sheinbaum Inauguration
The Island, which is facing daily power outages and fuel shortages, needs Mexican oil in exchange for thousands of doctors.
Reporting Daily to Police Deters 100s of Nicaraguans’ Lives
Hundreds live under constant watch, ordered to report daily to local police stations, and ask permission every time they leave their homes.
Even Leaders Lose Faith in Cuba’s Defense Committees
Cienfuegos is left without the traditional CDR anniversary stew and with blackouts.
Cubans in Limbo in Russia Between Raids and Scams
Things could get worse for irregular foreigners in 2025, including thousands of Cubans, when a new immigration law comes into force.
Cuba’s Banks Unable to Pay Certificates of Deposit
These instruments have been marked by non-compliance and Cubans loss of trust in the country’s financial system.
Mass Exodus of Cuban Women Is Shaping the Country’s Future
“Cuban migration is a “tsunami” that is leaving deep marks on the lives of those who leave, as well as on those who remain on the island.”