Cuba
Cuban private business owners will be allowed to use U.S. banks
They will be able to do so remotely from the island, according to the Treasury Department
Miami lawmakers to introduce bill to prevent visits from Cuban delegations to U.S. airports
The initiative, set to be introduced by Carlos Giménez and Mario Díaz Balart, comes after uproar caused by such a visit to Miami International Airport
Spies for Cuba have not only relied U.S. secrets to Havana, they have also shared some with other foes
A report discusses two prominent cases of infiltration, the most recent one being Manuel Rocha's, who recently pleaded guilty of doing so for over 40 years
With Little To Buy, Cubans Abroad Send Home Food, Not Money
These days, with a severe economic crisis and food shortages, Cubans abroad increasingly prefer to send care packages to family back home, rather than cash transfers.
Cuban officials' Miami airport visit, guided tour sparks local outrage
The Miami Dade County Commission voted unanimously to condemn the TSA for the tour
United States Removes Cuba From List Of Countries 'Not Cooperating Fully' Against Terrorism
The State Department noted that Cuba was added to the list in 2022 after the South American country refused to talk with Colombia over extradition of members of the National Liberation Army group, also known as ELN.
MLB's Latino of the Night: KC Royal Dairon Blanco's dominant outing sinks the Angels in Anaheim
Blanco has only started seven games in 2024 but is slashing .300/.382/.500 this season
MLB's Latino of the Night: Andy Ibáñez's perfect outing is enough to push Tigers past the Guardians
It was just the second time in his MLB career that Ibáñez connected multiple home runs in a single game
Cuban President To Visit Russia As Nations Draw Closer
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced Monday he is heading to Russia on a "working visit," as old allies Havana and Moscow strengthen ties under a recently initiated rapprochement.
MLB's Latino of the night: Texas Ranger Adolis García snaps HR drought in win over the Detroit Tigers
No Rangers player has connected more home runs than Adolis García (102) since the start of the 2021 season
Cuba blames U.S. for continued exodus but says it's open to receive more deportations
Immersed in a deep economic crisis, over 5% of the Cuban population has left the country in the past three years
Cuba To Urge US To Ease Sanctions During Washington High Level Migration Meeting
The twice-yearly meeting will start on Tuesday, where Cuba will also urge the U.S. to end special treatment of Cubans illegally entering its territory.
Former top U.S. diplomat Manuel Rocha sentenced to 15 years in prison for being a Cuban spy
Manuel Rocha will also pay half a million dollars for conspiring to act as an agent of a foreign government
'Los Frikis' Film Commemorates Cuban Punk Rockers Who Self-Infected HIV as a Cry for Freedom
The story of Los Frikis, a group of punk-rock lovers who chose self-infect with HIV to have access to freedom and food in the 90's in Cuba, and the people who made a movie about them
MLB's Latino Of The Night: Can Anyone Stop Cuban Powerhouse, Texas Ranger Adolis García?
Adolis García went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, a run, two RBI and a stolen base in the Rangers' 6-2 victory over the A's on April 10
Cuba To Ensure Availability Of Food Rations Following Protests
The president appeared on the mid-day TV newscast and made the announcement. In the address, he noted that his administration has made an "enormous effort" to ensure that the entire 11 million population gets a proper food supply.
MLB Diversity: Latinos Make Up Nearly a Quarter of League Lineup as 2024 Season Steps Up to the Plate
Latin America continues to be an oasis for MLB talent with 10 countries with at least one representative; Dominican Republic is king with 108
Investigation Links Russian Military Unit with 'Havana Syndrome' Affecting U.S. Officials
A 2023 report deemed it "very unlikely" that a U.S. foreign adversary was behind the mysterious injuries
Bartender Extraordinaire: How Julio Cabrera Adds Cuban Flavor to Miami's Cocktail Scene
Cabrera recounts the hardships in his journey from Cuba to the U.S. to become one of the world's best bartenders
Cuba Receives Oil from Russia for the First Time in a Year as Crisis Deepens
The island is facing persistent blackouts and food shortages amid its worst economic crisis in decades
New Research Deepens Havana Syndrome Mystery
Havana Syndrome first baffled officials in 2016 when US diplomats in Cuba's capital reported falling ill and hearing piercing sounds at night, sparking speculation of an attack by a foreign enemy using an unspecified sonar weapon.
Latin Women In Sports: Paris Olympics Will Be "The Last Dance" for Historic Cuban Judoka Idalys Ortiz
Ortiz is set to become the fifth judoka -and second Latina- to participate in five Summer Olympics.
Cuba's Currency Conundrum: Four Ways To Pay
In 2021, the Communist government merged the two national currencies that had been circulating in the country: the Cuban peso and a convertible peso which had been artificially aligned with the dollar and could also be exchanged into other foreign currencies.
US Knocks Cuba For Barring Activist From White House Award Ceremony
Presenting the awards at the White House, Blinken called Roque an "unyielding defender of human rights in Cuba."
Former Top U.S. Diplomat Set to Plead Guilty to Decades-Long Charges of Spying for Cuba
Manuel Rocha could spend several years behind bars as a result of the charges
Cuba's 500% Fuel Price Rise To Take Effect Friday: Government
Finance Minister Vladimir Regueiro announced via government mouthpiece Granma that the higher prices will enter into force on Friday, March 1.
Cuba Warns of Shortages for Subsidized Flour Amid Ailing Economy and Massive Exodus
The Food Industry ministry said the production of bread will be "severely affected"
Five of the World's Top Beaches to Visit This Year are in Latin America, According to a New Ranking
This year's winners of Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice Awards include four beaches in the Caribbean and one in Mexico.
Latin Women In Sports: 'Women Have Never Been Weak,' Says Cuban Volleyball Legend Mireya Luis
Two decades after retirement, Mireya Luis is still involved in volleyball with roles in the Cuban federation as well as being an ambassador with the IFVB
How the top U.S. Diplomat Accused of Spying For Cuban Government For Decades Avoided Getting Caught
How the top U.S. Diplomat Accused of Spying For Cuban Government For Decades Avoided Getting Caught