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How Cubans in Mexico Became a Key Source of Remittances to the Island
As more Cubans settle in Mexico, they’re turning from transit migrants into vital remittance providers, reshaping financial flows to the island.
Cuba’s Yipsi Moreno Changed Her Flag, But Not Her Talent
Yipsi Moreno’s story is a gem. The former commissioner, former parliamentarian, former national idol — and, more recently, former exclusive citizen of the island — has returned to world competition in the hammer throw at age 44, with a new flag in hand and as if time only weighs on mortals.
eSIM in Cuba: A Growing Workaround for Internet Access?
Amid rising mobile data costs from state-run Etecsa, eSIMs—virtual SIM cards that enable internet access via smartphones—are gaining attention in Cuba. Though they still rely on Cubacel’s network, some users say the connections are more stable. But the option comes with several limitations.
Cuba With Little Food or Electricity = School Absenteeism
In Cuba, more and more children and teenagers are skipping school due to the lack of breakfast, clothing, or snacks. The economic crisis has turned the simple act of sending kids to school into a daily struggle for many families.
Cuban Doctors in Guyana Report Unpaid Wages Amid Growing International Scrutiny
Cuban doctors in Guyana report months without pay amid growing international pressure and potential policy changes following U.S. intervention.
Cuban Activist Faces 10-Year Sentence for Anti-Government Facebook Posts
Cuban prosecutors seek a decade-long prison term for Alexander Verdecia over Facebook posts criticizing the regime. His case highlights growing repression of online dissent and political expression.
The Dollarization of Cuba, a Symptom of Structural Collapse
Cuba’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Joaquin Alonso Vasquez, confirmed that the partial dollarization of the economy will not only continue but is the official strategy for the near future. According to press reports, Alonso acknowledged the existence of three exchange rates and how this has led the dollar to become the main “mechanism of interconnection” within the Cuban economy.
Surveillance and Threats Against Students in Cuba
Following protests at several Cuban universities against the sharp rise in Internet prices, students have come forward with reports of institutional repression and intimidation aimed at preventing them from joining an academic strike.
Cuban Government, Remember: “The Students Are Sacred”
The Cuban people are on alert, because their university students have spoken. We are all with those who protest, demand and clamor for their rights. We’re with the students who have opted to act civically, at a time when this may seem too sluggish. We’re with the teachers, who won’t allow those students to be repressed.
Tension Grows in Cuban Universities: Disobedience Spreads
Student protests continue in Cuba. On June 5, the strike at the University of Havana’s Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science remained active. A statement shared by the FEU of the Faculty of Chemistry, also endorsed by the UJC, confirmed the students’ decision to stop attending classes “until they receive answers.”
From Holguín to Sukhumi: A Cuban Mother’s Odyssey for Her Family’s Survival
A Cuban mother’s journey from Holguín, Cuba to Abkhazia reveals the harrowing reality of exile, as her family faces legal limbo, medical neglect, and the daily struggle to survive far from home.
China & Cuba in the Global Arena: Two Parties One Strategy
Claiming that the People’s Republic of China and Cuba are not so different may seem, at first glance, like a misleading assertion. In fact, it almost sounds contradictory when one considers the levels of development and economic growth both countries have reached over the past century.
The Hidden Millions of Cuba’s ETECSA Telecommunications Co.
Documents obtained by the Miami Herald reveal that RAFIN S.A., a company controlled by the military and a shareholder in Etecsa, held more than $407 million in cash as of August 2024. RAFIN has had a key stake in Etecsa since 2011, when it purchased 27% of the company’s shares from Telecom Italia for $706 million.
Cuban Government Made Billions from Telecom Exports—Where Did All That Money Go?
In a recent interview on Cuban state television, ETECSA president Tania Velázquez was asked a question on the minds of many Cubans: What happened to the money collected by the country’s telecommunications monopoly? Rather than answering directly, Velázquez deflected, focusing instead on the company’s dwindling access to hard currency. Over the past two decades, Cuba earned billions from exporting telecom services. And yet, with one of the slowest internet connections on the planet.
Mom or Mamá: The Grief of Child Raising in Two Languages
Soon my son will start grade school, and with it, English will become dominant: classes, meetings, notes in his backpack, birthday parties with clowns I can’t understand, and jokes that he can. That’s when I’ll know it’s time to learn alongside him, at his pace, in his language, to keep building bridges between his world and mine.
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As more Cubans settle in Mexico, they’re turning from transit migrants into vital remittance providers, reshaping financial flows to the island.
Yipsi Moreno’s story is a gem. The former commissioner, former parliamentarian, former national idol — and, more recently, former exclusive citizen of the island — has returned to world competition in the hammer throw at age 44, with a new flag in hand and as if time only weighs on mortals.
Amid rising mobile data costs from state-run Etecsa, eSIMs—virtual SIM cards that enable internet access via smartphones—are gaining attention in Cuba. Though they still rely on Cubacel’s network, some users say the connections are more stable. But the option comes with several limitations.
In Cuba, more and more children and teenagers are skipping school due to the lack of breakfast, clothing, or snacks. The economic crisis has turned the simple act of sending kids to school into a daily struggle for many families.
Cuban doctors in Guyana report months without pay amid growing international pressure and potential policy changes following U.S. intervention.
Cuba’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Joaquin Alonso Vasquez, confirmed that the partial dollarization of the economy will not only continue but is the official strategy for the near future.
According to press reports, Alonso acknowledged the existence of three exchange rates and how this has led the dollar to become the main “mechanism of interconnection” within the Cuban economy.
The Cuban people are on alert, because their university students have spoken. We are all with those who protest, demand and clamor for their rights. We’re with the students who have opted to act civically, at a time when this may seem too sluggish. We’re with the teachers, who won’t allow those students to be repressed.
A Cuban mother’s journey from Holguín, Cuba to Abkhazia reveals the harrowing reality of exile, as her family faces legal limbo, medical neglect, and the daily struggle to survive far from home.
Documents obtained by the Miami Herald reveal that RAFIN S.A., a company controlled by the military and a shareholder in Etecsa, held more than $407 million in cash as of August 2024. RAFIN has had a key stake in Etecsa since 2011, when it purchased 27% of the company’s shares from Telecom Italia for $706 million.
Soon my son will start grade school, and with it, English will become dominant: classes, meetings, notes in his backpack, birthday parties with clowns I can’t understand, and jokes that he can.
That’s when I’ll know it’s time to learn alongside him, at his pace, in his language, to keep building bridges between his world and mine.
Cuban prosecutors seek a decade-long prison term for Alexander Verdecia over Facebook posts criticizing the regime. His case highlights growing repression of online dissent and political expression.
Following protests at several Cuban universities against the sharp rise in Internet prices, students have come forward with reports of institutional repression and intimidation aimed at preventing them from joining an academic strike.
Student protests continue in Cuba. On June 5, the strike at the University of Havana’s Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science remained active. A statement shared by the FEU of the Faculty of Chemistry, also endorsed by the UJC, confirmed the students’ decision to stop attending classes “until they receive answers.”
Claiming that the People’s Republic of China and Cuba are not so different may seem, at first glance, like a misleading assertion. In fact, it almost sounds contradictory when one considers the levels of development and economic growth both countries have reached over the past century.
In a recent interview on Cuban state television, ETECSA president Tania Velázquez was asked a question on the minds of many Cubans: What happened to the money collected by the country’s telecommunications monopoly? Rather than answering directly, Velázquez deflected, focusing instead on the company’s dwindling access to hard currency. Over the past two decades, Cuba earned billions from exporting telecom services. And yet, with one of the slowest internet connections on the planet.
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