Two Cuban Men with Criminal Records Deported to South Sudan, DHS Confirms

Two Cuban nationals convicted of violent crimes were deported to South Sudan after the U.S. failed to find another country willing to accept them, defying a federal judge’s order and raising concerns over deportations to conflict zones.

Mexico Awarded Millions in No-Bid Contracts to Cuban Pharma Firm Despite Faulty Medicines

An investigation reveals the López Obrador administration granted over $6 million in direct contracts to a Cuban-linked pharmaceutical firm, despite poor-quality, expired, and undelivered medications.

Cuba Grants Canadian-Owned Novabank License to Operate as Corporate Bank

Novabank S.A., a newly licensed corporate bank in Cuba, is owned by Canadian investors from the Lussier family, longtime business partners with decades of experience on the island.

Cuba Moves Toward Dollarization Amid Peso Collapse and Rising Inequality

Cuba accelerates partial dollarization amid the peso's collapse and rising inflation. A new report reveals shrinking wages, increased inequality, and government-backed policies fueling a dual-currency economy.

Ukrainian Government Releases Names of 39 Cubans Killed in the War

A Ukrainian government channel has revealed the names of 39 Cuban citizens killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, raising fresh questions about foreign recruitment and the Cuban government’s silence.

Cuban Gov. Opens Mega Wholesale Store Selling in US Dollars

On May 6, the Cuban military-owned Tiendas Caribe opened a new dollar-only wholesale store in the Mariel Special Development Zone — but private business owners are sounding the alarm. While the state sells in USD, entrepreneurs still can’t charge in foreign currency, forcing them to buy dollars on the black market at triple the official rate. Is this really support for private enterprise or just another layer of control?

Cuban Mother Defies Military Draft to Defend Son’s Right to Object

After her teenage son refused compulsory military service, Ismari Saavedra faced years of government harassment, school expulsion, and threats—exposing Cuba’s crackdown on conscientious objection.

Amnesty International Warns of Human Rights Crisis in Cuba

Amnesty International’s latest report paints a bleak picture of Cuba in 2024: growing repression, deepening poverty, and a mass exodus that has shrunk the population by 18 %. Amid blackouts, censorship, and arbitrary arrests, the Cuban regime continues to deny the crisis.

Airbnb Pauses Services in Cuba, Impacting Hosts and Tourism

Airbnb has paused payments and experiences in Cuba, leaving many hosts without income. The move highlights growing challenges for the island’s private tourism sector.

Why Cooking Oil Costs Over 1,000 Pesos in Cuba

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Bitterness Along the Miel River: The Story of a Collapse

At first glance, it looks like nothing more than splintered wood—a broken bridge, a skeleton of what once was. But for the residents of Boca de Miel, that fragile footbridge over the river is far more than debris. It's a raw wound left open six months after Hurricane Oscar hit, a symbol of a community still waiting for help that never came. It’s proof that Cuba’s reconstruction efforts aren’t reaching everyone equally.

What Happened to Cuba’s Promised Internet-Boosting Cable?

Two years after the Arimao cable’s debut, Cubans are still waiting for meaningful improvements in their digital lives. While the infrastructure may be in place, real change won’t come without serious investment and transparency.

Pope Francis Dies: The Pontiff Who Chose the Path of Dialogue

The Argentine pontiff died in Rome at 88. During his papacy, he played an active role in the thaw between Cuba and the United States and supported mediation efforts with the Cuban government aimed at securing the release of political prisoners.

Cuba Has Become a Country of Empty Houses

The house is still there, but no one has lived in it for a long time.

From Cuban Engineer to Bus Driver in Spain

Mayulis, a Cuban electrical engineer, reinvented herself as a school bus driver in Murcia, Spain, after migration barriers prevented her from validating her degree. With determination and support from a local training program by Cáritas and FROET, she earned her commercial driving license and now works transporting children. Her story reflects the broader experience of over 62,000 Cubans who arrived in Spain between 2023 and 2024—many of whom must rebuild their lives from scratch.