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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Poverty, Fragility and the Rule of Law in Cuba - The Borgen ProjectPoverty, Fragility and the Rule of Law in Cuba  The Borgen Project

Cuba protests Gaza war as Israel and Hamas sign ceasefire deal By Reuters - Investing.comCuba protests Gaza war as Israel and Hamas sign ceasefire deal By Reuters  Investing.com

Exclusive: Citing Cuban fighters in Ukraine, US urges allies to shun Havana at UN - ReutersExclusive: Citing Cuban fighters in Ukraine, US urges allies to shun Havana at UN  Reuters

I tracked down Tupac’s godmother Assata Shakur – the FBI’s most wanted in Cuba – as a CNN intern. It was easy - CNNI tracked down Tupac’s godmother Assata Shakur – the FBI’s most wanted in Cuba – as a CNN intern. It was easy  CNN

Nota de Prensa del Ministerio Relaciones Exteriores - cubaminrex.cuNota de Prensa del Ministerio Relaciones Exteriores  cubaminrex.cu

Cuba’s leaders see their options dim amid blackouts and a shrinking economy - The ConversationCuba’s leaders see their options dim amid blackouts and a shrinking economy  The Conversation

EXCLUSIVE: Cuba Is ‘Very Worried’ About a Looming US War with Venezuela - ZeteoEXCLUSIVE: Cuba Is ‘Very Worried’ About a Looming US War with Venezuela  Zeteo

Have Cubans Fled One Authoritarian State for Another? - The New YorkerHave Cubans Fled One Authoritarian State for Another?  The New Yorker

Up to 5,000 Cubans fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Reuters reports - The Kyiv IndependentUp to 5,000 Cubans fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, Reuters reports  The Kyiv Independent

Chikungunya in Cuba - Level 2 - Practice Enhanced Precautions - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)Chikungunya in Cuba - Level 2 - Practice Enhanced Precautions - Travel Health Notices | Travelers' Health  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

China and Cuba celebrate anniversary of diplomatic ties relations - TV BRICSChina and Cuba celebrate anniversary of diplomatic ties relations  TV BRICS

In Cuba, the Revolution has broken its promises: Hunger and homelessness are on the rise - EL PAÍS EnglishIn Cuba, the Revolution has broken its promises: Hunger and homelessness are on the rise  EL PAÍS English

Russia-Cuba Military Pact Seen as Response to U.S. Missile Threats - ??????? ????Russia-Cuba Military Pact Seen as Response to U.S. Missile Threats  ??????? ????

Cuba's tourism minister insists sector 'alive and kicking' - BBCCuba's tourism minister insists sector 'alive and kicking'  BBC

Green Card Lottery 2026: State Department issues big update for Diversity Visa applicants from Cuba and UK - MintGreen Card Lottery 2026: State Department issues big update for Diversity Visa applicants from Cuba and UK  Mint

PM meets with President of Cuba on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - PM IndiaPM meets with President of Cuba on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  PM India

Savor the Wild: Mt. Cuba’s Outdoor Feast Showcases Local Game and Conservation - WDEL.comSavor the Wild: Mt. Cuba’s Outdoor Feast Showcases Local Game and Conservation  WDEL.com

Haitian journalist stranded in Cuba pleads for help from prime minister as health deteriorates - LatAm Journalism ReviewHaitian journalist stranded in Cuba pleads for help from prime minister as health deteriorates  LatAm Journalism Review

Mark Cuban to Americans: Let’s pay immigrants for self-deportation, cheaper to … - Times of IndiaMark Cuban to Americans: Let’s pay immigrants for self-deportation, cheaper to …  Times of India

Mark Cuban just jumped on OpenAI's Sora 2 wave — and he's encouraging fans to make AI videos of him - Business InsiderMark Cuban just jumped on OpenAI's Sora 2 wave — and he's encouraging fans to make AI videos of him  Business Insider

New Russia–Cuba Military Pact: Is Moscow Reviving Its Cold War Strategy Against the US? - UNITED24 MediaNew Russia–Cuba Military Pact: Is Moscow Reviving Its Cold War Strategy Against the US?  UNITED24 Media

Defense ministries of Belarus, Cuba to ramp up cooperation - BelTA – NewsDefense ministries of Belarus, Cuba to ramp up cooperation  BelTA – News

Romania, Cuba, Japan, Uzbekistan, and Other Global Tourism Destinations Shine at TT Warsaw 2025 in Poland: All You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldRomania, Cuba, Japan, Uzbekistan, and Other Global Tourism Destinations Shine at TT Warsaw 2025 in Poland: All You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Cubans Could Soon Become Russia’s Largest Foreign Fighting Force - ForbesCubans Could Soon Become Russia’s Largest Foreign Fighting Force  Forbes

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

TV BRICS to present documentaries by directors from India and Cuba to Russian audiences - TV BRICSTV BRICS to present documentaries by directors from India and Cuba to Russian audiences  TV BRICS

Cuba protests Gaza war as Israel and Hamas sign ceasefire deal - ReutersCuba protests Gaza war as Israel and Hamas sign ceasefire deal  Reuters

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Cuba - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Cuba  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Cuba calls on United Nations to stop US militarization of region - ReutersCuba calls on United Nations to stop US militarization of region  Reuters

Convicted Cop Killer and FBI Most Wanted Terrorist Assata Shakur, Dead in Cuba, Communist Regime Says - Homeland Security TodayConvicted Cop Killer and FBI Most Wanted Terrorist Assata Shakur, Dead in Cuba, Communist Regime Says  Homeland Security Today

Vi?t Nam establishes sub-committee to boost trade ties with Cuba - vietnamnews.vnVi?t Nam establishes sub-committee to boost trade ties with Cuba  vietnamnews.vn

India’s envoy to Cuba ends up with two wives; Supreme Court steps in to find a way out - The Economic TimesIndia’s envoy to Cuba ends up with two wives; Supreme Court steps in to find a way out  The Economic Times

Together towards the future - Nhan Dan OnlineTogether towards the future  Nhan Dan Online

Humphrey Polepole: Uwahoze aserukira Tanzania muri Cuba kandi anegura reta yanyurujwe n'abantu batazwi - BBCHumphrey Polepole: Uwahoze aserukira Tanzania muri Cuba kandi anegura reta yanyurujwe n'abantu batazwi  BBC

Cuba, land of faith: The missionary experience of Father Lisabet - Beaconnj.orgCuba, land of faith: The missionary experience of Father Lisabet  Beaconnj.org

Assata Shakur, black Liberation activist exiled in Cuba, dies at 78 - BBCAssata Shakur, black Liberation activist exiled in Cuba, dies at 78  BBC

Cuba's electrical grid collapses in nationwide blackout - CNBCCuba's electrical grid collapses in nationwide blackout  CNBC

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba (September 30, 2025) - U.S. Embassy in Cuba (.gov)Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Havana, Cuba (September 30, 2025)  U.S. Embassy in Cuba (.gov)

Trump says Cuba has ‘virtually no autism.’ That’s news to Cuban doctors - CNNTrump says Cuba has ‘virtually no autism.’ That’s news to Cuban doctors  CNN

International Workers' Day in Cuba: A powerful display of resistance and solidarity - Canadian Union of Public EmployeesInternational Workers' Day in Cuba: A powerful display of resistance and solidarity  Canadian Union of Public Employees

Far right exploit Cuba’s crisis - Le Monde diplomatique - EnglishFar right exploit Cuba’s crisis  Le Monde diplomatique - English

Cubans thought they won the U.S. visa lottery — Then came the shocking update - Miami HeraldCubans thought they won the U.S. visa lottery — Then came the shocking update  Miami Herald

Russia-Cuba Military Pact Could Revive Bases Near U.S. Shores - ??????? ????Russia-Cuba Military Pact Could Revive Bases Near U.S. Shores  ??????? ????

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

Cuba is entirely without power following electric grid collapse - NBC NewsCuba is entirely without power following electric grid collapse  NBC News

Sri Lankan youth pay tribute to Che and ratify support for Cuba - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencySri Lankan youth pay tribute to Che and ratify support for Cuba  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

New UNESCO head appreciates values of Cuba - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyNew UNESCO head appreciates values of Cuba  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Trump’s Tylenol announcement: What causes autism – and is Cuba autism free? - Al JazeeraTrump’s Tylenol announcement: What causes autism – and is Cuba autism free?  Al Jazeera

From Cuba to Today: An Interview with Alexandra Diaz - Scholastic Kid ReporterFrom Cuba to Today: An Interview with Alexandra Diaz  Scholastic Kid Reporter

Prisoners in Cuba forced into labour for exports to Europe, report claims - Euronews.comPrisoners in Cuba forced into labour for exports to Europe, report claims  Euronews.com

Association of the blind in Cuba towards greater social inclusion - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyAssociation of the blind in Cuba towards greater social inclusion  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Supreme Court to decide if Americans may sue over Castro’s Cuba - CNNSupreme Court to decide if Americans may sue over Castro’s Cuba  CNN

Assata Shakur, fugitive from FBI and Tupac’s godmother, dies in Cuba - CNNAssata Shakur, fugitive from FBI and Tupac’s godmother, dies in Cuba  CNN

Cuban prisoners forced to work making cigars and charcoal for export to Europe, report claims - The GuardianCuban prisoners forced to work making cigars and charcoal for export to Europe, report claims  The Guardian

Cuba travel - Lonely PlanetCuba travel  Lonely Planet

Millions lose power as Cuba hit by fifth blackout in less than a year - Al JazeeraMillions lose power as Cuba hit by fifth blackout in less than a year  Al Jazeera

Belarus, Cuba seek to step up military cooperation - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Cuba seek to step up military cooperation  BelTA – News

Medical Students Evicted from Dorms in Matanzas, Cuba - Havana TimesMedical Students Evicted from Dorms in Matanzas, Cuba  Havana Times

Cuban government scrambling to deal with outrage about country’s economic crisis - The ConversationCuban government scrambling to deal with outrage about country’s economic crisis  The Conversation

Cuba: We’ll keep our end of deals with US despite sanctions - PoliticoCuba: We’ll keep our end of deals with US despite sanctions  Politico

Popular movements in India and Vietnam launch Cuba solidarity campaigns on Fidel’s birthday - Peoples DispatchPopular movements in India and Vietnam launch Cuba solidarity campaigns on Fidel’s birthday  Peoples Dispatch

They left Cuba seeking the American Dream. ICE sent them home in shackles - CNNThey left Cuba seeking the American Dream. ICE sent them home in shackles  CNN

Cuba attends Italian International Audiovisual Market - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuba attends Italian International Audiovisual Market  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Panamanians travel to Mexico for IX Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyPanamanians travel to Mexico for IX Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

France and Cuba agree on cooperation between Biosphere Reserves - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyFrance and Cuba agree on cooperation between Biosphere Reserves  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Massive rally in Cuba demands an end to the genocide in Palestine - Radio ÁnguloMassive rally in Cuba demands an end to the genocide in Palestine  Radio Ángulo

Cuban minister resigns after saying 'there are no beggars in Cuba' - BBCCuban minister resigns after saying 'there are no beggars in Cuba'  BBC

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

Cuban leaders inspired by Che Guevara’s anti-Imperialist legacy - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuban leaders inspired by Che Guevara’s anti-Imperialist legacy  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

At least 4,200 Cubans fighting for Russia as US warns of deepening Havana-Moscow relationship - New York PostAt least 4,200 Cubans fighting for Russia as US warns of deepening Havana-Moscow relationship  New York Post

Cuba’s Power Grid Nears Total Failure - IEEE SpectrumCuba’s Power Grid Nears Total Failure  IEEE Spectrum

SUGA 2025-10-09 Mt. Cuba Center-8621.jpg - WDEL.comSUGA 2025-10-09 Mt. Cuba Center-8621.jpg  WDEL.com

Che Guevara Captured and Executed in Bolivia, Becomes Enduring Myth - ????Che Guevara Captured and Executed in Bolivia, Becomes Enduring Myth  ????

Herbert Matthews Was a Role Model for Engaged Journalism - JacobinHerbert Matthews Was a Role Model for Engaged Journalism  Jacobin

Bolivia and Cuba united by the thought of Che - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyBolivia and Cuba united by the thought of Che  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Cuban government congratulates Vladimir Putin on his birthday - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuban government congratulates Vladimir Putin on his birthday  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

US sanctions Brazil health officials over Cuba’s overseas medical missions - Al JazeeraUS sanctions Brazil health officials over Cuba’s overseas medical missions  Al Jazeera

Cuban Embassy in Bolivia honors Commander Ernesto Che Guevara - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuban Embassy in Bolivia honors Commander Ernesto Che Guevara  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Katara hosts ‘From Cuba to Qatar: Horses, Fibers, and Memories’ exhibition - The Peninsula QatarKatara hosts ‘From Cuba to Qatar: Horses, Fibers, and Memories’ exhibition  The Peninsula Qatar

Colombians in solidarity will endorse support for Cuba - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyColombians in solidarity will endorse support for Cuba  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Cubans remember Che Guevara on his death anniversary - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCubans remember Che Guevara on his death anniversary  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

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

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

Military action against Venezuela must be stopped - GranmaMilitary action against Venezuela must be stopped  Granma

Nicaragua Defense Minister visits Cuba - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyNicaragua Defense Minister visits Cuba  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

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

US sanctions Cuban president, ‘regime-controlled’ luxury hotels - Al JazeeraUS sanctions Cuban president, ‘regime-controlled’ luxury hotels  Al Jazeera

Xi vows China's 'firm support' to Cuba’s 'just fight' against interference, embargo - Anadolu AjansiXi vows China's 'firm support' to Cuba’s 'just fight' against interference, embargo  Anadolu Ajansi

Don't miss these 15 top experiences in Cuba - Lonely PlanetDon't miss these 15 top experiences in Cuba  Lonely Planet

Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba - NPRAssata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba  NPR

Cuban painter Alejandro Piñeiro Bello just wants to dream - South China Morning PostCuban painter Alejandro Piñeiro Bello just wants to dream  South China Morning Post

Cuba’s students call for resignations and strikes after brutal internet price hike - The GuardianCuba’s students call for resignations and strikes after brutal internet price hike  The Guardian

Cuba land lease to Vietnamese company reaps rich harvest - DWCuba land lease to Vietnamese company reaps rich harvest  DW

Surviving in the most unequal Cuba - EL PAÍS EnglishSurviving in the most unequal Cuba  EL PAÍS English

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)

A Latina chef's guide to Miami's best Cuban sandwiches - BBCA Latina chef's guide to Miami's best Cuban sandwiches  BBC

Cuba: Protesters Detail Abuses in Prison - Human Rights WatchCuba: Protesters Detail Abuses in Prison  Human Rights Watch

For first time in decades, Cuba's private sector outweighs state - ReutersFor first time in decades, Cuba's private sector outweighs state  Reuters

Cuba stages May Day rallies as tensions mount with US - ReutersCuba stages May Day rallies as tensions mount with US  Reuters

Mexico’s Continental Meeting promotes solidarity with Cuba - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyMexico’s Continental Meeting promotes solidarity with Cuba  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency