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
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Cuba - BBC
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Cuba’s Hunger Protests: A Reckoning with the Revolution’s Broken Promises - Modern DiplomacyCuba’s Hunger Protests: A Reckoning with the Revolution’s Broken Promises  Modern Diplomacy

Trump admin says it won't hold migration talks with Cuba - MSNTrump admin says it won't hold migration talks with Cuba  MSN

Miami man wins $30M verdict against Expedia over confiscated property in Cuba - Miami HeraldMiami man wins $30M verdict against Expedia over confiscated property in Cuba  Miami Herald

Trump Takes Aim at a Key Cuban Export: Its Worldwide Medical Missions - The New York TimesTrump Takes Aim at a Key Cuban Export: Its Worldwide Medical Missions  The New York Times

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

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

Alleged member of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior arrested by ICE agents in Miami - Fox NewsAlleged member of Cuba's Ministry of the Interior arrested by ICE agents in Miami  Fox News

Russia, Cuba and North Korea escape worst of Trump's tariff wrath - ReutersRussia, Cuba and North Korea escape worst of Trump's tariff wrath  Reuters

Record 26 Cubans make MLB Opening Day rosters - ESPNRecord 26 Cubans make MLB Opening Day rosters  ESPN

Trump can't revoke legal status of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, judge rules - CBS NewsTrump can't revoke legal status of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, judge rules  CBS News

Can the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Be Found in Cuba? - National Audubon SocietyCan the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Be Found in Cuba?  National Audubon Society

Trump admin says it won't hold migration talks with Cuba - NBC NewsTrump admin says it won't hold migration talks with Cuba  NBC News

Book launch in Havana, Cuba: ‘Che Guevara’s revolutionary course is needed in the world today’ - The MilitantBook launch in Havana, Cuba: ‘Che Guevara’s revolutionary course is needed in the world today’  The Militant

Tampa woman deported to Cuba gets separated from one-year-old and U.S. citizen husband - Miami HeraldTampa woman deported to Cuba gets separated from one-year-old and U.S. citizen husband  Miami Herald

Vi?t Nam supports Cuba in ensuring food security - vietnamnews.vnVi?t Nam supports Cuba in ensuring food security  vietnamnews.vn

Cuba Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Dr. Eduardo Martínez Díaz Calls on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh: Focus on Biomanufacturing and Strengthening Science Collaboration - PIBCuba Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Dr. Eduardo Martínez Díaz Calls on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh: Focus on Biomanufacturing and Strengthening Science Collaboration  PIB

Entrepreneurship in Cuba: Uncertainty, Transaction Costs, and Stifled Potential - The Library of Economics and LibertyEntrepreneurship in Cuba: Uncertainty, Transaction Costs, and Stifled Potential  The Library of Economics and Liberty

Catholics in secular Cuba hail Francis as 'bridge' - France 24Catholics in secular Cuba hail Francis as 'bridge'  France 24

Libya and Cuba to sign MoU on health cooperation - Libya HeraldLibya and Cuba to sign MoU on health cooperation  Libya Herald

Cuban recognises outstanding contribution of Vietnamese enterprises - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Cuban recognises outstanding contribution of Vietnamese enterprises  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

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

Tampa woman one of many Cubans deported from Florida this week - wtsp.comTampa woman one of many Cubans deported from Florida this week  wtsp.com

Blackouts show no respite in Cuba: The electricity generation deficit could exceed 1,700 MW - CiberCubaBlackouts show no respite in Cuba: The electricity generation deficit could exceed 1,700 MW  CiberCuba

Pope Francis worked miracles for US-Cuba, but not the biggest one - Responsible StatecraftPope Francis worked miracles for US-Cuba, but not the biggest one  Responsible Statecraft

Cuban Gov. Moves to Freeze Foreign Company Accounts - Havana TimesCuban Gov. Moves to Freeze Foreign Company Accounts  Havana Times

Cuba releases intelligence officer accused of spying 27 years after sentence - upi.comCuba releases intelligence officer accused of spying 27 years after sentence  upi.com

Seminar highlights 65 years of Vietnam-Cuba unwavering brotherhood - VOVSeminar highlights 65 years of Vietnam-Cuba unwavering brotherhood  VOV

3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies - ABC News3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies  ABC News

Cuba to free 553 prisoners after removal from U.S. terror list - The HinduCuba to free 553 prisoners after removal from U.S. terror list  The Hindu

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

Vietnam supports Cuba in ensuring food security - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Vietnam supports Cuba in ensuring food security  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

India-Cuba Relations: A 65-Year friendship anchored in solidarity and BRICS partnership - The Financial ExpressIndia-Cuba Relations: A 65-Year friendship anchored in solidarity and BRICS partnership  The Financial Express

The government of Cuba extends the tariff exemption for food, hygiene products, and medicines - CiberCubaThe government of Cuba extends the tariff exemption for food, hygiene products, and medicines  CiberCuba

Opinion | Cuba Is Running on Empty - WSJOpinion | Cuba Is Running on Empty  WSJ

Woman deported to Cuba as she was in process of getting green card - MSNWoman deported to Cuba as she was in process of getting green card  MSN

This is how a Cuban woman handles an unexpected "visit for a meal." - CiberCubaThis is how a Cuban woman handles an unexpected "visit for a meal."  CiberCuba

Joe Biden deal: Cuba frees 127 prisoners including Opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer - The HinduJoe Biden deal: Cuba frees 127 prisoners including Opposition leader Jose Daniel Ferrer  The Hindu

Remembering Pope Francis when he visited Cuba and U.S. Here’s what happened - Miami HeraldRemembering Pope Francis when he visited Cuba and U.S. Here’s what happened  Miami Herald

Woman deported to Cuba as she was in process of getting green card - wtsp.comWoman deported to Cuba as she was in process of getting green card  wtsp.com

50 years on: Echoes of April 30 victory from Havana - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)50 years on: Echoes of April 30 victory from Havana  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

China positions itself as Cuba’s main medical supplier after signing new contracts - OnCubaNewsChina positions itself as Cuba’s main medical supplier after signing new contracts  OnCubaNews

Cuba-Rushford softball wins 4-3 over Bolivar-Richburg - Olean Times HeraldCuba-Rushford softball wins 4-3 over Bolivar-Richburg  Olean Times Herald

Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisis - France 24Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisis  France 24

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

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

Neighbors capture and tie up a thief in El Cobre, Santiago de Cuba - CiberCubaNeighbors capture and tie up a thief in El Cobre, Santiago de Cuba  CiberCuba

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

Drastic decline in tourism during the first quarter of 2025 in Cuba - CiberCubaDrastic decline in tourism during the first quarter of 2025 in Cuba  CiberCuba

Becoming Cuban American — in New Hampshire - New Hampshire BulletinBecoming Cuban American — in New Hampshire  New Hampshire Bulletin

As a diplomat, Pope Francis won breakthroughs and faced frustrations - The Washington PostAs a diplomat, Pope Francis won breakthroughs and faced frustrations  The Washington Post

Cuba - General DebateCuba  General Debate

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

Public hearing: Human rights situation in Cuba | Hearings | Events | DROI | Committees - European ParliamentPublic hearing: Human rights situation in Cuba | Hearings | Events | DROI | Committees  European Parliament

Cuba resurrects dollar-only stores, a symbol of inequality - France 24Cuba resurrects dollar-only stores, a symbol of inequality  France 24

A Fair of strategic alliances for development - GranmaA Fair of strategic alliances for development  Granma

Healthcare in Cuba: How a tiny island defies US sanctions to lead in healthcare - Peoples DispatchHealthcare in Cuba: How a tiny island defies US sanctions to lead in healthcare  Peoples Dispatch

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

More than a pope, Francis was a gesture - GranmaMore than a pope, Francis was a gesture  Granma

At rally, Tampa activists will call for government to bring back woman deported to Cuba - WMNF 88.5 FMAt rally, Tampa activists will call for government to bring back woman deported to Cuba  WMNF 88.5 FM

‘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

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

3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies - The Lufkin Daily News3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies  The Lufkin Daily News

5th Convention Cuba Salud 2025 concludes today in Havana - cubanews.acn.cu5th Convention Cuba Salud 2025 concludes today in Havana  cubanews.acn.cu

Cuba releases former intelligence officer accused of spying for the U.S. after 27 years - Miami HeraldCuba releases former intelligence officer accused of spying for the U.S. after 27 years  Miami Herald

Cuba completes release of prisoners following Vatican-mediated deal - Vatican NewsCuba completes release of prisoners following Vatican-mediated deal  Vatican News

Cuba Mitchell joins a new club before making debut for Bangladesh - The Business StandardCuba Mitchell joins a new club before making debut for Bangladesh  The Business Standard

Cuba and Jamaica hold exchange on oncology treatment - cubanews.acn.cuCuba and Jamaica hold exchange on oncology treatment  cubanews.acn.cu

Cuban students denied visas to visit BHS Jazz students in the U.S. - The Berkeley High JacketCuban students denied visas to visit BHS Jazz students in the U.S.  The Berkeley High Jacket

Emboldened by Trump, the ‘liberal’ UK is giving free rein to its colonial impulses | Kenneth Mohammed - The GuardianEmboldened by Trump, the ‘liberal’ UK is giving free rein to its colonial impulses | Kenneth Mohammed  The Guardian

As pope, Francis strove to reach out to the 'periphery' of the world - NPRAs pope, Francis strove to reach out to the 'periphery' of the world  NPR

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

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

Cuba - IFADCuba  IFAD

UNESCO Holds Workshop on AI Ethics in Cuba - UNESCO.orgUNESCO Holds Workshop on AI Ethics in Cuba  UNESCO.org

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

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

Cuba with good results at Menorca's Chess Open - cubanews.acn.cuCuba with good results at Menorca's Chess Open  cubanews.acn.cu

Widespread power outage in Cuba leaves millions in dark - VOA - Voice of America English NewsWidespread power outage in Cuba leaves millions in dark  VOA - Voice of America English News

3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies - News4JAX3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies  News4JAX

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

Future of Cuba Democracy: Challenges and Opportunities - Washington Office on Latin America | WOLAFuture of Cuba Democracy: Challenges and Opportunities  Washington Office on Latin America | WOLA

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

Miami chef brings Cuban comfort food to Sharjah - Gulf TodayMiami chef brings Cuban comfort food to Sharjah  Gulf Today

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

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

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

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

Videos of newly arrived cars in Cuba spark debate on social media: "Where do they come from?" - CiberCubaVideos of newly arrived cars in Cuba spark debate on social media: "Where do they come from?"  CiberCuba

3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies - The Spec3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies  The Spec

Minister of Health discusses health cooperation with Cuban counterpart - The Libya ObserverMinister of Health discusses health cooperation with Cuban counterpart  The Libya Observer

Cuban domestic freight traffic plummets in sign of deepening crisis - ReutersCuban domestic freight traffic plummets in sign of deepening crisis  Reuters

While Gutting USAID, Marco Rubio Quietly Saved Cuban Regime Change Programs - The American ProspectWhile Gutting USAID, Marco Rubio Quietly Saved Cuban Regime Change Programs  The American Prospect

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

The ‘chain of favors’ that keeps Cubans afloat in the face of state abandonment - EL PAÍS EnglishThe ‘chain of favors’ that keeps Cubans afloat in the face of state abandonment  EL PAÍS English

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

India extends humanitarian assistance to Cuba, including 90 tonnes of nine 'Made in India' active pharmace - The Economic TimesIndia extends humanitarian assistance to Cuba, including 90 tonnes of nine 'Made in India' active pharmace  The Economic Times

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

Carter and Cuba: A Legacy of Dedicated Diplomacy Toward Normalization - National Security ArchiveCarter and Cuba: A Legacy of Dedicated Diplomacy Toward Normalization  National Security Archive

Cuban transport minister denies fake news about suspension of transportation in Havana - cubanews.acn.cuCuban transport minister denies fake news about suspension of transportation in Havana  cubanews.acn.cu

Biden’s move to remove Cuba from terror list continues ‘yo-yo’ policy likely to be reversed by Trump - The ConversationBiden’s move to remove Cuba from terror list continues ‘yo-yo’ policy likely to be reversed by Trump  The Conversation