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'La Bolita,' Cuban Lottery Offering Hope In Tough Times

Every day, as he has done for 20 years, Carlos makes the rounds collecting bets in central Havana for "la bolita" -- a clandestine national lottery that provides a sliver of hope for Cubans struggling to make ends meet.

International Business Times

London's best new escapist night out? Take a trip back to 1950s Cuba

Paradise Under the Stars is the new ‘immersive hospitality’ event that will transport you back to the Tropicana club in Havana during the golden age of celebrity and music

Evening Standard

Cuba Resurrects Dollar-only Stores, A Symbol Of Inequality

In communist Cuba, some customers are more equal than others, as a 40-year-old math teacher who was out shopping recently in Havana with his son discovered.

International Business Times

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Miami Rep. Spearheads Initiative To Deport Over 100 Cubans Accused Of Being Part Of Havana Regime

Florida Rep. Carlos Gimenez is asking the Department of Homeland Security to deport over 100 Cubans in the U.S. who stand accused of taking part in repression conducted by the Havana regime

Latin Times

Cuba Gradually Turning Lights Back On After Island-wide Blackout

Cubans have grown resigned to frequent outages -- including blackouts ranging anywhere from four hours to 20 hours or more.

Latin Times

Latest Power Outage Leaves Cubans Struggling To Get By

Most Cubans were without power for a second day Saturday, but as in the three earlier major outages of the past half year, they are adjusting -- with resignation.

International Business Times

Cuba suffers another massive power cut leaving millions in the dark

Cuba suffered a massive power cut on Friday night which hit the capital Havana and the country's provinces and left millions in the dark.

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Cuba Suffers Fourth Nationwide Blackout In Five Months

Cuba suffered a general blackout on Friday caused by a crash of its national electricity grid, officials said, the fourth major power outage on the cash-strapped communist island in five months.

International Business Times

Cuba suffers another massive power outage leaving millions in the dark

Cuba has suffered a massive power outage affecting Havana and the country’s provinces that has left millions in the dark

The Independent UK

Cuba completes release of 553 prisoners despite US U-turn on deal

Havana has freed 553 inmates under Vatican-mediated deal, despite Trump’s reversal on US sanctions relief.

Al Jazeera

After Rocky Road, Havana's 'Cathedral Of Ice Cream' Back In From The Cold

For three months, residents of Havana were deprived of a rare affordable treat when their beloved state-owned Coppelia ice cream parlor closed its doors -- another victim of tough economic times.

International Business Times

A huge new luxury hotel towers over Havana. Will anybody visit?

The huge rectangular mass of concrete and glass — the tallest building in the city — dominates the skyline, towering 150 meters above colonial homes with its 542 luxury rooms and majestic views of the city and the sea.

The Independent UK

Cuba Releases Prisoners After U.S. Announces Lifting of Sanctions, But Rubio Has Already Hinted At a Backtrack Under Trump

Havana denies the releases are linked to U.S. plans to lift Cuba's state sponsor of terrorism designation, framing the move as Vatican-driven.

Latin Times

Hope by Pope Francis review: a tale of two Francises, the lover of peace and the liberal control freak

For fans of Conclave, there’s quite the inside story of the real thing in 2013 in the Pope’s new autobiography. We find that he arrived at the cardinals’ guest house with two cassocks and a return ticket to Buenos Aires. He was frisked, like the other cardinal electors, for phones,…

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US Intelligence Finds No Foreign Link To Havana Syndrome

Recent U.S. intelligence findings on 'Havana syndrome' injuries and potential foreign involvement. Ongoing investigation and support for affected personnel.

The Independent UK

US finds no link between 'Havana syndrome' and foreign power, but two spy agencies say it's possible

A new report from U.S. intelligence finds no evidence linking a foreign power to the mysterious “Havana syndrome” injuries experienced by U.S. personnel

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International Business Times

New Twist In US-Cuba Trademark Fight Over Havana Club Rum

One rum, two owners: the decades-long legal battle between the Cuban government and spirits giant Bacardi over the popular Havana Club rum brand has entered a new phase with the enactment of a new US trademark law.

International Business Times

'You Need To Be Happy': Graffiti Encourages Cuban Self-reflection

Graffiti on walls around Havana telling Cubans "you need to be happy" has encouraged introspection and inspiration in a country where censorship has forced many street artists to emigrate or abandon their work.

Latin Times

Cuban Military-Run Companies Have Stashed Billions in Profit as Humanitarian and Economic Crises Deepen

A new Miami Herald investigation reveals that companies run by Cuba's military have made billions of dollars in profit as 2024 worsened hardships in Havana.

The Independent UK

Cuba frees man who participated in 1997 attacks on hotels in Havana, orchestrated by Cuban exiles

A government-run news agency in Cuba says authorities have released a Salvadoran man who was convicted of participating in a string of hotel bombings on the island in 1997

The Guardian - US

Havana syndrome patients reportedly promised healthcare that never came

Letter allegedly written by US official shows contradictions in how government handled mysterious health incidents

The Conversation

Marco Rubio is no friend of Havana − but does Trump’s pick for secretary of state mean Cuba policy is set?

The U.S. looks set to have its first-ever Cuban American secretary of state in 2025, after President-elect Donald Trump nominated U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for the role. But don’t expect that to mean cozier relations between Havana and Washington.

Latin Times

House Committee Blasts Intelligence Community In 'Havana Syndrome' Report, Concludes Foreign Adversary 'Increasingly Likely' Behind The Mysterious Illness

"The Intelligence Community has attempted to thwart the Subcommittee's investigative efforts to uncover the truth at every turn," said Rep. Rick Crawford

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