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Vaccination Against Human Papillomavirus to Be Introduced in Cuba for Over 68,000 Girls
Vaccination Against Human Papillomavirus to Be Introduced in Cuba for Over 68,000 Girls

Published on 2/19/2025

Books Celebrating Mijaín López and Omara Durand Unveiled at Havana's International Book Fair
Books Celebrating Mijaín López and Omara Durand Unveiled at Havana's International Book Fair

Published on 2/17/2025

El Micha's Struggles: Performing to Sparse Crowds at Meliá Santiago de Cuba
El Micha's Struggles: Performing to Sparse Crowds at Meliá Santiago de Cuba

Published on 2/16/2025

Cuban Government Blames U.S. for Surge in Migration, Citing Alleged Coercive Measures
Cuban Government Blames U.S. for Surge in Migration, Citing Alleged Coercive Measures

Published on 2/13/2025

Two Dead and Six Injured in Santiago de Cuba Traffic Accident
Two Dead and Six Injured in Santiago de Cuba Traffic Accident

Published on 2/9/2025

Cuban Government Launches Dollar-Only Hygiene and Perfume Store in Central Havana
Cuban Government Launches Dollar-Only Hygiene and Perfume Store in Central Havana

Published on 2/8/2025

Cubans React to Cubadebate's Criticism of Marco Rubio: "They Love the Remittances"
Cubans React to Cubadebate's Criticism of Marco Rubio: "They Love the Remittances"

Published on 2/7/2025

Cuban Government Increases Toll Rates for Drivers to Fund Road Maintenance
Cuban Government Increases Toll Rates for Drivers to Fund Road Maintenance

Published on 2/6/2025

Power Supply Failure Causes Shutdown at Guiteras Plant: Synchronization Expected Soon
Power Supply Failure Causes Shutdown at Guiteras Plant: Synchronization Expected Soon

Published on 2/2/2025

Cuba's Economic Turmoil: Which Goods and Services Are Seeing the Steepest Price Hikes
Cuba's Economic Turmoil: Which Goods and Services Are Seeing the Steepest Price Hikes

Published on 1/27/2025

Cuban Government Claims Foreign Ministry's X Account Hacked
Cuban Government Claims Foreign Ministry's X Account Hacked

Published on 1/21/2025

Cuban Government Plans Memorial for Victims of Holguín Explosion
Cuban Government Plans Memorial for Victims of Holguín Explosion

Published on 1/19/2025

Gerardo Hernández Reflects on Cuban Inmates He Met in the U.S.: "None Left for Political Reasons"
Gerardo Hernández Reflects on Cuban Inmates He Met in the U.S.: "None Left for Political Reasons"

Published on 1/9/2025

Cuban State Media Defends Bebeshito, Labels Otaola as "The Unmentionable"
Cuban State Media Defends Bebeshito, Labels Otaola as "The Unmentionable"

Published on 1/3/2025

Cuba Receives Chinese Aid Amid Widespread Blackouts
Cuba Receives Chinese Aid Amid Widespread Blackouts

Published on 12/31/2024

Cause of Sancti Spíritus Asphalt Plant Explosion Revealed; Worker Critically Injured
Cause of Sancti Spíritus Asphalt Plant Explosion Revealed; Worker Critically Injured

Published on 12/27/2024

Fish Cocktail, Stuffed Tomatoes, and Glazed Oranges: Cubadebate's Unrealistic End-of-Year Menu
Fish Cocktail, Stuffed Tomatoes, and Glazed Oranges: Cubadebate's Unrealistic End-of-Year Menu

Published on 12/26/2024

Official Tribute to Fidel Castro's First Christmas Eve Sparks Outrage: "What Was the Revolution For?"
Official Tribute to Fidel Castro's First Christmas Eve Sparks Outrage: "What Was the Revolution For?"

Published on 12/25/2024

Fewer Than 1% of Cuban Mothers with Three or More Children Receive Government Housing
Fewer Than 1% of Cuban Mothers with Three or More Children Receive Government Housing

Published on 12/24/2024

Cuban Influencer Questions Youth's Future Amid Cheaper Drugs Than Food
Cuban Influencer Questions Youth's Future Amid Cheaper Drugs Than Food

Published on 12/23/2024

Cuban Economy Minister Expresses Optimism: "We Can and We Will"
Cuban Economy Minister Expresses Optimism: "We Can and We Will"

Published on 12/19/2024

Cuban Government Introduces Flexible Currency Exchange System
Cuban Government Introduces Flexible Currency Exchange System

Published on 12/18/2024

New Tolls Proposed in Cuba Could Increase Road Travel Costs
New Tolls Proposed in Cuba Could Increase Road Travel Costs

Published on 12/18/2024

Cuba Prepares to Revamp Labor Code Amidst Ongoing Crisis
Cuba Prepares to Revamp Labor Code Amidst Ongoing Crisis

Published on 12/17/2024

Cuban National Assembly to Address Issues Raised During Illusory "Accountability" Process
Cuban National Assembly to Address Issues Raised During Illusory "Accountability" Process

Published on 12/17/2024

YouTube Users in Cuba Encounter Disruptions: What's Behind the Glitches?
YouTube Users in Cuba Encounter Disruptions: What's Behind the Glitches?

Published on 12/16/2024

Díaz-Canel Attends ALBA Summit Amidst Political and Economic Turmoil
Díaz-Canel Attends ALBA Summit Amidst Political and Economic Turmoil

Published on 12/15/2024

Lázaro Expósito Released from Communist Party's Central Committee
Lázaro Expósito Released from Communist Party's Central Committee

Published on 12/12/2024

Cuban Government's Silence on the Overthrow of Syrian Ally Bashar al-Assad: A Strategic Move?
Cuban Government's Silence on the Overthrow of Syrian Ally Bashar al-Assad: A Strategic Move?

Published on 12/9/2024

Outrage as Cuba Faces Third Major Blackout: "A Different Kind of Collapse is Needed"
Outrage as Cuba Faces Third Major Blackout: "A Different Kind of Collapse is Needed"

Published on 12/4/2024

State Truck Caught with Illegal Cargo of Liquefied Gas in Cuba
State Truck Caught with Illegal Cargo of Liquefied Gas in Cuba

Published on 12/3/2024

Limited Resources Hinder National Botanical Garden's Recovery After Hurricane Rafael's Impact
Limited Resources Hinder National Botanical Garden's Recovery After Hurricane Rafael's Impact

Published on 12/3/2024

Cuban Youth Reveal Harrowing Experiences with "The Chemical" Drug Crisis
Cuban Youth Reveal Harrowing Experiences with "The Chemical" Drug Crisis

Published on 11/28/2024

Cuban Government Plans to Repair Felton Power Plant's Block 2 by Late 2027, Five Years After Devastating Fire
Cuban Government Plans to Repair Felton Power Plant's Block 2 by Late 2027, Five Years After Devastating Fire

Published on 11/25/2024

Manuel Anido Cuesta: The Mysterious "Advisor" to Díaz-Canel Caught in a Madrid Affair with Ana de Armas
Manuel Anido Cuesta: The Mysterious "Advisor" to Díaz-Canel Caught in a Madrid Affair with Ana de Armas

Published on 11/20/2024

First Cold Front of the Season Brings Rain and Cooler Temperatures to Cuba
First Cold Front of the Season Brings Rain and Cooler Temperatures to Cuba

Published on 11/20/2024

La Farola Viaduct to Undergo First Major Repair in Nearly Six Decades
La Farola Viaduct to Undergo First Major Repair in Nearly Six Decades

Published on 11/19/2024

Couple from Artemisa Provides Free Meals to Vulnerable Individuals After Hurricane Rafael
Couple from Artemisa Provides Free Meals to Vulnerable Individuals After Hurricane Rafael

Published on 11/17/2024

Outrage Erupts in Cuba Over Havana Biennial Celebration: "Exactly What the People Needed"
Outrage Erupts in Cuba Over Havana Biennial Celebration: "Exactly What the People Needed"

Published on 11/13/2024

Electrical Instability Disrupts TV Broadcasts Across Havana Channels
Electrical Instability Disrupts TV Broadcasts Across Havana Channels

Published on 11/12/2024

Slow Power Restoration Efforts in Pinar del Río and Havana Following Hurricane Rafael's Impact
Slow Power Restoration Efforts in Pinar del Río and Havana Following Hurricane Rafael's Impact

Published on 11/12/2024

Cuban University Students Granted Special Entry to Programming Contest in Brazil
Cuban University Students Granted Special Entry to Programming Contest in Brazil

Published on 11/11/2024

Cuban State Media's Double Standard: Supporting Spanish Protesters While Condemning Cuban Ones
Cuban State Media's Double Standard: Supporting Spanish Protesters While Condemning Cuban Ones

Published on 11/11/2024

Coastal Areas in Artemisa Struggle with Flooding Days After Hurricane Rafael
Coastal Areas in Artemisa Struggle with Flooding Days After Hurricane Rafael

Published on 11/9/2024

Gas Leak Compounds Ongoing Issues at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant
Gas Leak Compounds Ongoing Issues at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant

Published on 11/9/2024

Severe Disruption to Cuba's Telecommunications by Hurricane Rafael: Artemisa and Havana Hit Hardest
Severe Disruption to Cuba's Telecommunications by Hurricane Rafael: Artemisa and Havana Hit Hardest

Published on 11/8/2024

Cuba Set to Resume Schooling in Central and Western Regions on November 11 Amid Ongoing Energy Crisis
Cuba Set to Resume Schooling in Central and Western Regions on November 11 Amid Ongoing Energy Crisis

Published on 11/7/2024

Hurricane Rafael Devastates Baseball Stadiums in Artemisa: Collapsed Towers and Destroyed Roofs
Hurricane Rafael Devastates Baseball Stadiums in Artemisa: Collapsed Towers and Destroyed Roofs

Published on 11/7/2024

Cuban Government Relocates Over 50,000 in Havana as Hurricane Rafael Approaches
Cuban Government Relocates Over 50,000 in Havana as Hurricane Rafael Approaches

Published on 11/6/2024

Díaz-Canel Seeks to Integrate Reggaeton Artists into Cuba's Revolutionary Cultural Policy
Díaz-Canel Seeks to Integrate Reggaeton Artists into Cuba's Revolutionary Cultural Policy

Published on 11/4/2024

Cuban Government Denies Allegations of Mass Poisoning in Havana Due to Expired Goods
Cuban Government Denies Allegations of Mass Poisoning in Havana Due to Expired Goods

Published on 10/31/2024

Ana Hurtado Ordered to Pay €10,000 to Cuban Doctor in Spain
Ana Hurtado Ordered to Pay €10,000 to Cuban Doctor in Spain

Published on 10/30/2024

Child's Home Devastated After Tree Fall During Hurricane Oscar in Baracoa
Child's Home Devastated After Tree Fall During Hurricane Oscar in Baracoa

Published on 10/29/2024

Díaz-Canel Urges an End to the "Culture of Mediocrity" in Havana
Díaz-Canel Urges an End to the "Culture of Mediocrity" in Havana

Published on 10/27/2024

Four Cuban Provinces Remain Without Connection to National Power Grid
Four Cuban Provinces Remain Without Connection to National Power Grid

Published on 10/20/2024

Cuba Issues Hurricane Alert for Camagüey and Information Phase for Ciego de Ávila Due to Hurricane Oscar
Cuba Issues Hurricane Alert for Camagüey and Information Phase for Ciego de Ávila Due to Hurricane Oscar

Published on 10/20/2024

Cuba's Power Grid on the Brink: Widespread Outages Highlight Recovery Struggles
Cuba's Power Grid on the Brink: Widespread Outages Highlight Recovery Struggles

Published on 10/20/2024

Governor and Deputy Governor of Las Tunas Removed for "Errors Committed"
Governor and Deputy Governor of Las Tunas Removed for "Errors Committed"

Published on 10/19/2024

What Happened to the €1.2 Billion from Russia for Cuban Power Plants?
What Happened to the €1.2 Billion from Russia for Cuban Power Plants?

Published on 10/18/2024

Cuban Painter Javier Guerra Passes Away at 54
Cuban Painter Javier Guerra Passes Away at 54

Published on 10/12/2024

Otaola Faces Backlash from Cuban Media for Comments on El Taiger
Otaola Faces Backlash from Cuban Media for Comments on El Taiger

Published on 10/9/2024

Havana's Sanitation Crisis: Garbage Trucks Halted by Shortage of Tires and Batteries
Havana's Sanitation Crisis: Garbage Trucks Halted by Shortage of Tires and Batteries

Published on 10/8/2024

Cuban Prime Minister Urges Leaders to Focus on Improving Household Economy
Cuban Prime Minister Urges Leaders to Focus on Improving Household Economy

Published on 10/2/2024

Gerardo Hernández Denies CDR is Just an Organization for the Elderly: “We Want to Attract Young People”
Gerardo Hernández Denies CDR is Just an Organization for the Elderly: “We Want to Attract Young People”

Published on 9/29/2024

Cuba to Launch Experimental Hybrid Rice Planting Model with Vietnam
Cuba to Launch Experimental Hybrid Rice Planting Model with Vietnam

Published on 9/27/2024

Cubadebate Defends "El Micha": "He Reacted to the Constant Harassment"
Cubadebate Defends "El Micha": "He Reacted to the Constant Harassment"

Published on 9/25/2024

Man in Baracoa Gains Fame for Having Six Fingers on Each Hand and Foot
Man in Baracoa Gains Fame for Having Six Fingers on Each Hand and Foot

Published on 9/18/2024

Bread Size Reduction by Cuban Regime Sparks Outrage
Bread Size Reduction by Cuban Regime Sparks Outrage

Published on 9/15/2024

Díaz-Canel Urges Establishment of UJC and PCC Committees in Private SMEs
Díaz-Canel Urges Establishment of UJC and PCC Committees in Private SMEs

Published on 9/14/2024

Cuban Government Denies Banning the Weekly Package
Cuban Government Denies Banning the Weekly Package

Published on 9/13/2024

Sale of Red Squirrels in Havana Sparks Outrage Among Animal Advocates
Sale of Red Squirrels in Havana Sparks Outrage Among Animal Advocates

Published on 9/12/2024

Freight Train Derailment in Matanzas Halts Central Line Traffic
Freight Train Derailment in Matanzas Halts Central Line Traffic

Published on 9/12/2024

Cuban Government Announces Major Price Reduction for Imported Vehicles
Cuban Government Announces Major Price Reduction for Imported Vehicles

Published on 9/4/2024

Cuban Boxers to Compete in Chinese Boxing League for $2 Million Prize
Cuban Boxers to Compete in Chinese Boxing League for $2 Million Prize

Published on 9/2/2024

Residents of Guantanamo's La Ranchería Community Undertake Road Repairs on Their Own
Residents of Guantanamo's La Ranchería Community Undertake Road Repairs on Their Own

Published on 9/1/2024

Power Outages Announced for Monday as Electricity Generation Deficit Rises Again
Power Outages Announced for Monday as Electricity Generation Deficit Rises Again

Published on 8/26/2024

Cuban Government to Require Certification for Paid Child and Elderly Care Providers
Cuban Government to Require Certification for Paid Child and Elderly Care Providers

Published on 8/25/2024

Cuban Government Offers Medications to Latin America Amid Local Crisis
Cuban Government Offers Medications to Latin America Amid Local Crisis

Published on 8/23/2024

Elderly Woman Endures Three-Day Wait for Medication in Camagüey
Elderly Woman Endures Three-Day Wait for Medication in Camagüey

Published on 8/22/2024

Meteorologist Warns of the Most Active and Dangerous Phase of Hurricane Season
Meteorologist Warns of the Most Active and Dangerous Phase of Hurricane Season

Published on 8/22/2024

Banking Card Services Face Repeated Failures at Banco Metropolitano
Banking Card Services Face Repeated Failures at Banco Metropolitano

Published on 8/21/2024

Renowned Cuban Scientist Ángel Aguilera Rodríguez Passes Away
Renowned Cuban Scientist Ángel Aguilera Rodríguez Passes Away

Published on 8/20/2024

Mijaín López Celebrates Birthday Amidst Euphoria of Fifth Olympic Gold
Mijaín López Celebrates Birthday Amidst Euphoria of Fifth Olympic Gold

Published on 8/20/2024

Cuba Faces Fresh Disruptions in Analog and Standard Digital TV Signals
Cuba Faces Fresh Disruptions in Analog and Standard Digital TV Signals

Published on 8/19/2024

TV Broadcast in Cuba Experiences Hour-Long Blackout
TV Broadcast in Cuba Experiences Hour-Long Blackout

Published on 8/19/2024

Bank Metropolitano Restores Electronic Payment Services
Bank Metropolitano Restores Electronic Payment Services

Published on 8/18/2024

Temporary Closure of Fifth Avenue Tunnel for Maintenance: Dates and Alternatives
Temporary Closure of Fifth Avenue Tunnel for Maintenance: Dates and Alternatives

Published on 8/14/2024

Fidel Castro's Legacy in Every Corner of Cuba: "The Only Cubadebate Post I Agree With"
Fidel Castro's Legacy in Every Corner of Cuba: "The Only Cubadebate Post I Agree With"

Published on 8/14/2024

Cubans Raise Funds in Havana for Dog Survivor of Saratoga Explosion
Cubans Raise Funds in Havana for Dog Survivor of Saratoga Explosion

Published on 8/13/2024

Celebratory Video for Mijaín López Highlights Cuban State Media Propaganda
Celebratory Video for Mijaín López Highlights Cuban State Media Propaganda

Published on 8/7/2024

President Díaz-Canel Asserts "Challenging Times, But We Can Overcome"
President Díaz-Canel Asserts "Challenging Times, But We Can Overcome"

Published on 7/30/2024

Julio César La Cruz Defeated by Cuban-Azerbaijani Boxer Loren Berto
Julio César La Cruz Defeated by Cuban-Azerbaijani Boxer Loren Berto

Published on 7/28/2024

Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Cuban News Editor Revealed
Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Cuban News Editor Revealed

Published on 7/25/2024

Cuban Officials Hand-Bottle Cooking Oil for Havana Ration Stores
Cuban Officials Hand-Bottle Cooking Oil for Havana Ration Stores

Published on 7/23/2024

Cuba Faces Persistent Blackouts Despite Government's Summer Promises
Cuba Faces Persistent Blackouts Despite Government's Summer Promises

Published on 7/21/2024

Cuban Government Targets Digital Sales, Calls for Strict Enforcement
Cuban Government Targets Digital Sales, Calls for Strict Enforcement

Published on 7/20/2024

Gladys Bejerano Replaced as Cuba's Comptroller General
Gladys Bejerano Replaced as Cuba's Comptroller General

Published on 7/19/2024

Government Enacts Law to Regulate Information Access in Cuba
Government Enacts Law to Regulate Information Access in Cuba

Published on 7/19/2024

Birth Rates Plummet Nearly 20 Percent in Cuba by 2024
Birth Rates Plummet Nearly 20 Percent in Cuba by 2024

Published on 7/18/2024

Old Havana Deserted by Tourists
Old Havana Deserted by Tourists

Published on 7/18/2024

Government Shuts Down 53 Private Businesses in Cuba Over Two Days
Government Shuts Down 53 Private Businesses in Cuba Over Two Days

Published on 7/17/2024

Sugar Industry in Cuba Turns to Prison Labor to Tackle Harvest Challenges
Sugar Industry in Cuba Turns to Prison Labor to Tackle Harvest Challenges

Published on 7/17/2024

Cuban Government Admits Resource Shortage for Rationed Goods but Vows to Maintain Program
Cuban Government Admits Resource Shortage for Rationed Goods but Vows to Maintain Program

Published on 7/17/2024

Cuban Government Claims Resources Arrived for 92 Solar Parks
Cuban Government Claims Resources Arrived for 92 Solar Parks

Published on 7/16/2024

Economist Pedro Monreal Exposes Falsified Cuban Tourism Data for 2024
Economist Pedro Monreal Exposes Falsified Cuban Tourism Data for 2024

Published on 7/16/2024

Cuban Government Acknowledges Ongoing Medication Shortage
Cuban Government Acknowledges Ongoing Medication Shortage

Published on 7/16/2024

Cuban Government Reports Infant Mortality Rate of 7.4 Per Thousand Live Births in 2024
Cuban Government Reports Infant Mortality Rate of 7.4 Per Thousand Live Births in 2024

Published on 7/17/2024

Díaz-Canel Unveils "Reorganization" for Private Sector
Díaz-Canel Unveils "Reorganization" for Private Sector

Published on 7/16/2024

Cuban Economy Takes a Hit with Nearly 2% Decline in 2023
Cuban Economy Takes a Hit with Nearly 2% Decline in 2023

Published on 7/15/2024

Omara Durand Confirms Retirement: "I Want to Pursue Other Passions in My Life"
Omara Durand Confirms Retirement: "I Want to Pursue Other Passions in My Life"

Published on 7/15/2024

Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant to Halt Operations for Four Days for Maintenance
Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant to Halt Operations for Four Days for Maintenance

Published on 7/12/2024

Energy Minister Admits Fuel Shortage Impacting Power Supply
Energy Minister Admits Fuel Shortage Impacting Power Supply

Published on 7/12/2024

Cuban Government Shuts Down 15 SMEs Over Accounting Irregularities
Cuban Government Shuts Down 15 SMEs Over Accounting Irregularities

Published on 7/11/2024

Cubans Urged to Work More to Combat Soaring Prices
Cubans Urged to Work More to Combat Soaring Prices

Published on 7/9/2024

Cuban Government Announces "Limited Summer Offerings" Amid Economic Crisis
Cuban Government Announces "Limited Summer Offerings" Amid Economic Crisis

Published on 6/26/2024

Cuban Priest Exposes Locksmith Scam in Havana
Cuban Priest Exposes Locksmith Scam in Havana

Published on 6/26/2024

Frei Betto Returns to Mesa Redonda, Cubans Wonder What Advice He’ll Offer
Frei Betto Returns to Mesa Redonda, Cubans Wonder What Advice He’ll Offer

Published on 6/21/2024

Russia Commits Millions to BioCubaFarma Investment
Russia Commits Millions to BioCubaFarma Investment

Published on 6/7/2024

New Footage Shows Fire Near Hotel Nacional in Havana
New Footage Shows Fire Near Hotel Nacional in Havana

Published on 6/2/2024

Cuban Government Halts "Meteoro 2024" Amid Energy Crisis
Cuban Government Halts "Meteoro 2024" Amid Energy Crisis

Published on 5/31/2024

Importation of Cars to Cuba Promoted by State Media: What About the Embargo?
Importation of Cars to Cuba Promoted by State Media: What About the Embargo?

Published on 5/25/2024

Spanish Group VIMA to Manage 20 Stores in Cuba
Spanish Group VIMA to Manage 20 Stores in Cuba

Published on 5/25/2024

Cuban Customs Labels Travelers from the U.S. as "High Risk"
Cuban Customs Labels Travelers from the U.S. as "High Risk"

Published on 5/25/2024

Ricardo Cabrisas Replaced as Minister of Foreign Trade in Cuba
Ricardo Cabrisas Replaced as Minister of Foreign Trade in Cuba

Published on 5/23/2024

Holguín Sets New Temperature Record for May in Cuba
Holguín Sets New Temperature Record for May in Cuba

Published on 5/19/2024