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Cuban minister resigns after downplaying poverty

Havana, Cuba—The labor minister in economically depressed Cuba resigned Tuesday amid an uproar over her claim that people rummaging through garbage cans were only pretending...

Havana denies report of plans for Chinese spy base in Cuba

Havana—The Havana government on Thursday denied US news reports that it has reached a deal for China to set up a spying base in...

Cuba factory that rolled Castro’s cigars still strives for the perfect puff

By Leticia Pineda HAVANA, Cuba—Seated before a machine that checks cigar quality, Orquidea Gonzalez says she is proud to carry on the craft’s tradition and...

No petrol, no cars: Cubans switch to electric vehicles

By Leticia Pineda SANTA CLARA, Cuba—There is a new sight on the streets of Havana: increasing numbers of electric vehicles whizzing among the old American...

In world first, Cuba starts COVID jabs for toddlers up to 2 yrs. old

Havana—Cuba on Monday became the first country in the world to vaccinate children from the age of two against Covid-19, using home-grown jabs not...

Cuba struggles to pay its debts

Havana"•Foreign companies going unpaid, creditor countries told to be patient: as Cuba struggles under the weight of US sanctions it has also been struggling...

Cubans fear returning to 90s austerity amid cuts

Havana"•Havana awoke Thursday to long lines at gas stations and public transportation stops after President Miguel Diaz-Canel warned fellow Cubans to expect fuel shortages...

The charm of Havana

After what seemed like years of preparation, my family and I finally arrived in Havana. Immediately, I asked myself—why does this city continue to...

Havana toasts 500-year history

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DJ Tom Taus at Movenpick

International DJ Tom Taus headlined the grand launch after party of Movenpick Resort and Spa Boracay on Jan. 29. The disc jockey performed three...

Cuba declares record in tourism

Havana, Cuba–Cuba welcomed a record four million tourists in 2016, up 13 percent over last year, with much of the increase thanks to a...

Cuban Revolutionary Icon Fidel Castro dies

Cuban revolutionary icon Fidel Castro died late Friday in Havana aged 90, his brother, President Raul Castro, announced on national television. "The commander in chief...
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