Canada warns to avoid travel to popular spots in Cuba

Catching a flight to Cuba? The aftermath of several natural disasters might affect your itinerary. The Canadian government issued a travel advisory recently, warning Canadians to “exercise a high degree of caution” in Cuba due to shortages of basic …

A special souvenir means I’ll never forget my three week road trip in Cuba

The incredible old cars were a highlight (Picture: Lucia Botfield)Cuba conjures up images of classic cars, mojitos and salsa music, but for so long, the island – the largest in the Carribbean – has been somewhat of a question mark for travellers. For …

Baseball: Japan eliminates Cuba, qualifies for Premier12 Super Round

Defending champion Japan secured its place in the four-team Super Round of the Premier12 tournament with a 7-6 victory over Cuba on Sunday. The win at a rain-soaked Taipei Tianmu Baseball Stadium improved Japan's opening-round record to 4-0 and …

Cuba leaves without medals in Premier 12 baseball tournament

Cuba vs Japan Taipei, Nov 17 (PL) Cuba lost today 6-7 to undefeated Japan at the Tianmu Baseball Stadium in Taipei and was left without medal options in the III Premier 12 baseball tournament, attended by the best-ranked countries in the world. The team …

The Tragic Death and Legacy of Cuba’s Benny “Kid” Paret

Benny “Kid” Paret had intrigued boxing fans with his toughness and natural abilities, but he died after a savage match against Emile Griffith that exposed one of the sport’s uglier truths. His legacy still provokes thought and argument 60 years on. From …

Cuba: 50% of the population does not know what is happening in their country

In the midst of the energy crisis, Cubans are unaware of what is happening in Cuba; most of them do not have access to information. “Fifty percent of the population doesn’t know what’s going on,” says Cuban citizen Osniel Serrano, a resident of the “Cuba …

Cuba Libre Donates To A & B Junkanoo Groups

Untold story of two brothers who came from Cuba with nothing... and built America's biggest cocaine empire

The roar of the engine, along with the force of the powerboat's fiberglass hull as it skimmed along the surface of the ocean at 125 miles an hour, made Willy Falcon feel as if the fillings in his teeth would shake out. He remembered the first few times …

With More Than 30 Years in Prison, Miguel Díaz Bauzá Is the Longest-Serving Political Prisoner in Cuba

Amnesty International adds four imprisoned Cubans to its list of prisoners of conscience Miguel Díaz Bauzá was awarded the prize in memory of Pedro Luis Boitel / OCB Roberto Koltun 14ymedio/EFE, Madrid, 23 October 2024 — Miguel Díaz Bauzá, …

Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) Estimates Cuba’s Per Capita GDP Fell in 2023

In Latin America, the Island is the State that spends the least on non-contributory pensions for those over 65 years of age. Inequalities “disproportionately” affect some sectors, such as women, children and the indigenous or Afro-descendant and rural …