Cuban municipal polls close as opposition deplores pressure
Cubans voted Sunday in municipal elections amid a grave economic crisis that some feared would weaken turnout and with the ...
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China pledges $100 million to Cuba, discusses new debt terms: minister
China has donated $100 million to Cuba to help it survive a crippling economic crisis exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, ...
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Rare anti-government protests erupt in Cuba over power, food shortages
Havana"•Thousands of Cubans took part in rare protests Sunday against the communist government, chanting, “Down with the dictatorship,” as President ...
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Thousands join rare anti-government protests in Cuba
Thousands of Cubans took part in rare protests Sunday against the communist government, marching through a town chanting "Down with ...
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Cuba burning tires to power factory
Havana"•The Cuban government has ordered a cement factory to burn old tires to power its operations and save on oil, ...
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Cubans queue as fuel crisis causes panic
Havana"•Ernesto Mirabal gave up a night’s sleep for a few gallons of gas at a Havana service station, where lining ...
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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 ...
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Cubans vote in referendum
Havana"•Cubans voted in a referendum on a new constitution Sunday with the backdrop of mounting pressure from the United States ...
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Cuba celebrates 60 years of revolution
Havana"•Cuba will celebrate 60 years of revolution on Tuesday amid economic crises and political reforms, the first time it will ...
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