Cuba

Country Cuba
Capital Havana
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Cuban peso(CUP) & Cuban convertible peso(CUC)
Languages Spanish

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Introduction

The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492 and following its development as a Spanish colony during the next several centuries. Large numbers of African slaves were imported to work the coffee and sugar plantations, and Havana became the launching point for the annual treasure fleets bound for Spain from Mexico and Peru. Spanish rule eventually provoked an independence movement and occasional rebellions that were harshly suppressed. US intervention during the Spanish-American War in 1898 assisted the Cubans in overthrowing Spanish rule. The Treaty of Paris established Cuban independence from the US in 1902 after which the island experienced a string of governments mostly dominated by the military and corrupt politicians. Fidel CASTRO led a rebel army to victory in 1959; his iron rule held the subsequent regime together for nearly five decades. He stepped down as president in February 2008 in favor of his younger brother Raul CASTRO. Cuba's Communist revolution, with Soviet support, was exported throughout Latin America and Africa during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The country faced a severe economic downturn in 1990 following the withdrawal of former Soviet subsidies worth $4 billion to $6 billion annually. Cuba portrays its difficulties as the result of the US embargo in place since 1961. Illicit migration to the US - using homemade rafts, alien smugglers, air flights, or via the southwest border - is a continuing problem. The US Coast Guard intercepted 2,656 individuals attempting to cross the Straits of Florida in fiscal year 2007.

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Cuba - Wikipedia
Cuba - CIA World Fact Book
Cuba - BBC
Cuba - National Geographic
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Rubio says he is putting ‘Americas, first’ but the Cuba fixation might drive neighbors away - CNNRubio says he is putting ‘Americas, first’ but the Cuba fixation might drive neighbors away  CNN

Cuba and Crossed Wires - Havana TimesCuba and Crossed Wires  Havana Times

Caribbean leaders deny US claims that Cuban health workers are victims of ‘forced labor’ - The GuardianCaribbean leaders deny US claims that Cuban health workers are victims of ‘forced labor’  The Guardian

Trump Did What Castros Couldn’t: Take Radio Martí Off the Air - The New York TimesTrump Did What Castros Couldn’t: Take Radio Martí Off the Air  The New York Times

How Cuba competes with Uncle Sam in the Caribbean islands - The EconomistHow Cuba competes with Uncle Sam in the Caribbean islands  The Economist

Trump administration to end legal status of 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela - The HillTrump administration to end legal status of 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela  The Hill

Tragic Cuba a dark lesson of the failure of Communism: ‘This is hell’ - New York PostTragic Cuba a dark lesson of the failure of Communism: ‘This is hell’  New York Post

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

Trump travel ban may hit MLB players from Cuba, Venezuela - AxiosTrump travel ban may hit MLB players from Cuba, Venezuela  Axios

Cuba reconnects electrical grid, restores power to much of Havana - ReutersCuba reconnects electrical grid, restores power to much of Havana  Reuters

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea Was Revolutionary Cuba’s Great Director - JacobinTomás Gutiérrez Alea Was Revolutionary Cuba’s Great Director  Jacobin

Mark Cuban backs Skylight, a TikTok alternative built on Bluesky’s underlying technology - TechCrunchMark Cuban backs Skylight, a TikTok alternative built on Bluesky’s underlying technology  TechCrunch

A journalist visits Cuba to understand Kerala’s bond with the country over communism and Castro - Scroll.inA journalist visits Cuba to understand Kerala’s bond with the country over communism and Castro  Scroll.in

review of Ullekh N.P.’s Mad About Cuba. A journalist pays tribute to the fighting spirit of Cubans and also points at problems that still need to be addressed - The Hindureview of Ullekh N.P.’s Mad About Cuba. A journalist pays tribute to the fighting spirit of Cubans and also points at problems that still need to be addressed  The Hindu

Rubio to discuss with Jamaica Cuban doctor program after US visa threats - ReutersRubio to discuss with Jamaica Cuban doctor program after US visa threats  Reuters

Cuba seeks to become leader in artificial intelligence - TV BRICSCuba seeks to become leader in artificial intelligence  TV BRICS

India’s Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba - Drishti IASIndia’s Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba  Drishti IAS

Sunwing Vacations and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts Cuba Offer Exclusive Spring Deals and Exciting Getaway Contests for Canadian Travelers - Travel And Tour WorldSunwing Vacations and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts Cuba Offer Exclusive Spring Deals and Exciting Getaway Contests for Canadian Travelers  Travel And Tour World

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts Cuba is in the spotlight this April, offering Sunwing Vacations customers extensive perks on their next escape - Yahoo FinanceIberostar Hotels & Resorts Cuba is in the spotlight this April, offering Sunwing Vacations customers extensive perks on their next escape  Yahoo Finance

USACE-Albuquerque District, Village of Cuba, N.M., sign agreement for new water storage project - DVIDSUSACE-Albuquerque District, Village of Cuba, N.M., sign agreement for new water storage project  DVIDS

Jamaica rebuffs Rubio push against Cuban doctors - France 24Jamaica rebuffs Rubio push against Cuban doctors  France 24

Cuba Rice - Idaho State JournalCuba Rice  Idaho State Journal

Innovation and Technology Transfer in Cuba: The Development, Production and Transfer of COVID-19 Vaccine Technology - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Innovation and Technology Transfer in Cuba: The Development, Production and Transfer of COVID-19 Vaccine Technology  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

India-Cuba Relations: A 65-Year friendship anchored in solidarity and BRICS partnership - financialexpress.comIndia-Cuba Relations: A 65-Year friendship anchored in solidarity and BRICS partnership  financialexpress.com

Why are Caribbean leaders fighting Trump to keep Cuban doctors? - Al JazeeraWhy are Caribbean leaders fighting Trump to keep Cuban doctors?  Al Jazeera

Vietnam, Russia, China, UAE, Belarus, Turkey, Armenia, Thailand, India, Cuba, Maldives, and Egypt welcome Aeroflot’s massive Summer 2025 schedule, with Approx Three Hundred powerful routes to fuel global travel and tourism boom - Travel And Tour WorldVietnam, Russia, China, UAE, Belarus, Turkey, Armenia, Thailand, India, Cuba, Maldives, and Egypt welcome Aeroflot’s massive Summer 2025 schedule, with Approx Three Hundred powerful routes to fuel global travel and tourism boom  Travel And Tour World

Huge power outage in Cuba leaves millions in darkness - Al JazeeraHuge power outage in Cuba leaves millions in darkness  Al Jazeera

Cuba Sends Doctors, the US Sends Sanctions - JacobinCuba Sends Doctors, the US Sends Sanctions  Jacobin

Cuba suffers nationwide power outage, plunging millions into darkness - CNNCuba suffers nationwide power outage, plunging millions into darkness  CNN

Cuban Block Party Featuring Changüí Majadero – April 5 - Culver City CrossroadsCuban Block Party Featuring Changüí Majadero – April 5  Culver City Crossroads

Trump buries the dream of a green card for 550,000 Cuban migrants - EL PAÍS EnglishTrump buries the dream of a green card for 550,000 Cuban migrants  EL PAÍS English

Cuba’s Sugar Workers Played a Key Role in Its Revolution - JacobinCuba’s Sugar Workers Played a Key Role in Its Revolution  Jacobin

Tourism, Cuba’s Economic Engine, Remains in Decline - Havana TimesTourism, Cuba’s Economic Engine, Remains in Decline  Havana Times

The Cuban Government’s Bets to Revive Tourism - Havana TimesThe Cuban Government’s Bets to Revive Tourism  Havana Times

A child falls from the fourth floor in Santiago de Cuba and is urgently taken to the hospital - CiberCubaA child falls from the fourth floor in Santiago de Cuba and is urgently taken to the hospital  CiberCuba

Cuba's electrical grid collapses, millions without power - ReutersCuba's electrical grid collapses, millions without power  Reuters

Cuba faces nationwide blackout for second night in a row - DWCuba faces nationwide blackout for second night in a row  DW

Cuba hosts 3rd International Transport Fair - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuba hosts 3rd International Transport Fair  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Cuba is out of supplies and out of ideas - MintCuba is out of supplies and out of ideas  Mint

Cuba hit by widespread blackouts after national energy grid collapses - The GuardianCuba hit by widespread blackouts after national energy grid collapses  The Guardian

Cuba struggles to restore power to millions as night falls - ReutersCuba struggles to restore power to millions as night falls  Reuters

Haydée Milanés, singer: ‘It hurts me to see how Cuba is becoming more devastated every day’ - EL PAÍS EnglishHaydée Milanés, singer: ‘It hurts me to see how Cuba is becoming more devastated every day’  EL PAÍS English

Trump revoking protections for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians and other migrants - BBCTrump revoking protections for 530,000 Cubans, Haitians and other migrants  BBC

Cuba concludes release of 553 prisoners following Vatican-brokered deal - ReutersCuba concludes release of 553 prisoners following Vatican-brokered deal  Reuters

Mark Cuban says he would run as a Republican if he wanted to enter politics - Business InsiderMark Cuban says he would run as a Republican if he wanted to enter politics  Business Insider

Accident survivor in Cuba requests humanitarian visa and reports medical negligence - CiberCubaAccident survivor in Cuba requests humanitarian visa and reports medical negligence  CiberCuba

Venezuelan ambassador, Cuban diplomat participate in Tehran’s Quds Day demonstrations - Tehran TimesVenezuelan ambassador, Cuban diplomat participate in Tehran’s Quds Day demonstrations  Tehran Times

Cuba to release prisoners ‘in the spirit of the Jubilee’ - Vatican NewsCuba to release prisoners ‘in the spirit of the Jubilee’  Vatican News

Cuba ends entry with an expired passport: As of today, a valid document is required - CiberCubaCuba ends entry with an expired passport: As of today, a valid document is required  CiberCuba

Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba – March 15, 2025 - U.S. Embassy in Cuba (.gov)Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba – March 15, 2025  U.S. Embassy in Cuba (.gov)

Mt. Cuba Center's Sam Hoadley Will Present 'Knockout Natives' on April 13 in Bridgehampton - 27EastMt. Cuba Center's Sam Hoadley Will Present 'Knockout Natives' on April 13 in Bridgehampton  27East

‘I have seen no country, no people like Cuba’ - Condé Nast Traveller India‘I have seen no country, no people like Cuba’  Condé Nast Traveller India

Hospital in Cuba replaces medical supplies with buttons to treat patient - CiberCubaHospital in Cuba replaces medical supplies with buttons to treat patient  CiberCuba

Women behind the lens: ‘In Cuba, domestic life is forced on to the streets’ - The GuardianWomen behind the lens: ‘In Cuba, domestic life is forced on to the streets’  The Guardian

Cuba-US deal: Cuba releases first prisoners following agreement - BBCCuba-US deal: Cuba releases first prisoners following agreement  BBC

Executive from nuclear weapons ban agency visits Cuba - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyExecutive from nuclear weapons ban agency visits Cuba  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

The energy crisis worsens in Cuba: Blackouts exceed 1,500 MW - CiberCubaThe energy crisis worsens in Cuba: Blackouts exceed 1,500 MW  CiberCuba

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Cuba - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Cuba  Human Rights Watch

Cuba return to IHF Men’s World Championship action as Slovenia win big - IHFCuba return to IHF Men’s World Championship action as Slovenia win big  IHF

Cuba's fourth blackout in five months continues into a second day - France 24Cuba's fourth blackout in five months continues into a second day  France 24

Cuba - General DebateCuba  General Debate

Millions in Cuba without electricity after substation failure - NBC NewsMillions in Cuba without electricity after substation failure  NBC News

Three new protected areas declared in Cuba - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyThree new protected areas declared in Cuba  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Restoring a Tough U.S.-Cuba Policy - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Restoring a Tough U.S.-Cuba Policy  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Important Cuban folk dance artist passed away at 81 - cubanews.acn.cuImportant Cuban folk dance artist passed away at 81  cubanews.acn.cu

The stands of the baseball stadium in Santiago de Cuba heated up - CiberCubaThe stands of the baseball stadium in Santiago de Cuba heated up  CiberCuba

Radio Martí resumes broadcasting to Cuba, but its future remains uncertain - Miami HeraldRadio Martí resumes broadcasting to Cuba, but its future remains uncertain  Miami Herald

Women take on almost all the domestic work in Cuba - CiberCubaWomen take on almost all the domestic work in Cuba  CiberCuba

Electricity gradually returns to Cuba after substation failure left millions in the dark - AP NewsElectricity gradually returns to Cuba after substation failure left millions in the dark  AP News

Trump administration yet to talk to Cuba over migration, foreign vice minister says - ReutersTrump administration yet to talk to Cuba over migration, foreign vice minister says  Reuters

Cuba present at the International Tourism Fair in Shanghai, China (+Photos) - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuba present at the International Tourism Fair in Shanghai, China (+Photos)  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Rubio defends US stance on Cuban medical missions during Caribbean tour - Anadolu AjansiRubio defends US stance on Cuban medical missions during Caribbean tour  Anadolu Ajansi

Emergency Situation in Cuba - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Emergency Situation in Cuba  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

"When they see you, they already know you": Young Cuban woman distributes food to street elderly and invites others to join in - CiberCuba"When they see you, they already know you": Young Cuban woman distributes food to street elderly and invites others to join in  CiberCuba

A young person from Matanzas showcases their blackout kit on TikTok: "This is everything I use." - CiberCubaA young person from Matanzas showcases their blackout kit on TikTok: "This is everything I use."  CiberCuba

Defiant Caribbean leaders dismiss trafficking accusations as US targets Cuba's doctor diplomacy - ReutersDefiant Caribbean leaders dismiss trafficking accusations as US targets Cuba's doctor diplomacy  Reuters

Missing underwater fisherman identified in Santiago de Cuba beach: Search operation reported - CiberCubaMissing underwater fisherman identified in Santiago de Cuba beach: Search operation reported  CiberCuba

The Cuban regime aims to "perfect" social policy and review salaries in the state sector - CiberCubaThe Cuban regime aims to "perfect" social policy and review salaries in the state sector  CiberCuba

Parole Programs for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan Nationals Terminated by DHS - OgletreeParole Programs for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan Nationals Terminated by DHS  Ogletree

From Cuba to law clerk: Petro Cohen P.C. honors colleague’s career success - ROI-NJFrom Cuba to law clerk: Petro Cohen P.C. honors colleague’s career success  ROI-NJ

Cuba Signs a Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2030 - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)Cuba Signs a Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024–2030  International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

He dresses up as Batman to surprise his son in Cuba on his birthday, and the reunion brings everyone to tears - CiberCubaHe dresses up as Batman to surprise his son in Cuba on his birthday, and the reunion brings everyone to tears  CiberCuba

Most of Cuba still without power for second day - Le Monde.frMost of Cuba still without power for second day  Le Monde.fr

Life in Cuba Under Sanctions - The NationLife in Cuba Under Sanctions  The Nation

Cuban farm, a commitment to development of rural tourism - cubanews.acn.cuCuban farm, a commitment to development of rural tourism  cubanews.acn.cu

Resilient shores: How Cuba’s coastal communities are adapting to climate change - PreventionWebResilient shores: How Cuba’s coastal communities are adapting to climate change  PreventionWeb

Cubans lament end of American dream as Trump overhauls migration policy - ReutersCubans lament end of American dream as Trump overhauls migration policy  Reuters

Cuba - IFADCuba  IFAD

Ingenuity at sea: Cubans use makeshift rafts known as ‘corchos’ to catch elusive fish - AP NewsIngenuity at sea: Cubans use makeshift rafts known as ‘corchos’ to catch elusive fish  AP News

Cuban man shares a romantic encounter with his wife on the highway, and everyone notices the same thing: "What a surprise I got!" - CiberCubaCuban man shares a romantic encounter with his wife on the highway, and everyone notices the same thing: "What a surprise I got!"  CiberCuba

"We are very scared": Cuban opposition couple faces deportation after the end of humanitarian parole - CiberCuba"We are very scared": Cuban opposition couple faces deportation after the end of humanitarian parole  CiberCuba

"Why is there not even the slightest improvement?" Cubans question the effectiveness of new solar parks - CiberCuba"Why is there not even the slightest improvement?" Cubans question the effectiveness of new solar parks  CiberCuba

Cuba runs short on fuel at pump as energy crisis festers - ReutersCuba runs short on fuel at pump as energy crisis festers  Reuters

Trump wants 30,000 migrants held at U.S. Base in Cuba - CNNTrump wants 30,000 migrants held at U.S. Base in Cuba  CNN

Cuba restores power grid but planned outages to resume amid energy crisis - Al JazeeraCuba restores power grid but planned outages to resume amid energy crisis  Al Jazeera

India sends humanitarian aid to Cuba - financialexpress.comIndia sends humanitarian aid to Cuba  financialexpress.com

22nd edition of the Piña Colada Festival kicks off today in Cuba - cubanews.acn.cu22nd edition of the Piña Colada Festival kicks off today in Cuba  cubanews.acn.cu

"Sale of gas in dollars in Cuba? This is what the authorities from Cupet are saying." - CiberCuba"Sale of gas in dollars in Cuba? This is what the authorities from Cupet are saying."  CiberCuba

Cuba recalls the arrival of patriots for the necessary war against Spain - radiogritodebaire.cuCuba recalls the arrival of patriots for the necessary war against Spain  radiogritodebaire.cu

Hurricane Rafael: Cuba without power as storm hits - BBCHurricane Rafael: Cuba without power as storm hits  BBC