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Díaz-Canel, Cuba's leader, faces criticism and protests from activists and viral personalities. Issues of citizenship, embargoes, and military presence fuel ongoing debates.

MININT Acknowledges Canaleta Prison Riot but Remains Silent on Casualties
MININT Acknowledges Canaleta Prison Riot but Remains Silent on Casualties

Published on 2/21/2026

Ciego de Ávila Prison Riot Unveils Alarming Details: Tensions Escalate
Ciego de Ávila Prison Riot Unveils Alarming Details: Tensions Escalate

Published on 2/19/2026

Silvio Rodríguez Reflects on Cuba's Perpetual State of Crisis
Silvio Rodríguez Reflects on Cuba's Perpetual State of Crisis

Published on 2/15/2026

Currency Value Plummets: Black Market in Cuba Kicks Off the Week with a Drop
Currency Value Plummets: Black Market in Cuba Kicks Off the Week with a Drop

Published on 2/9/2026

Marco Rubio or Díaz-Canel? Grandmother's Reaction to Her Grandson's Question Goes Viral on Social Media
Marco Rubio or Díaz-Canel? Grandmother's Reaction to Her Grandson's Question Goes Viral on Social Media

Published on 1/30/2026

Raúl Castro Reaches Out to Donald Trump? Javier Berridy's Latest Viral Comedy Sketch
Raúl Castro Reaches Out to Donald Trump? Javier Berridy's Latest Viral Comedy Sketch

Published on 1/26/2026

Alejandro Gil's Life Sentence Upheld by Supreme Court Over Espionage Charges
Alejandro Gil's Life Sentence Upheld by Supreme Court Over Espionage Charges

Published on 1/24/2026

"Díaz-Canel Praises Fallen Cuban Soldiers in Venezuela as Heroes of a Noble Battle"
"Díaz-Canel Praises Fallen Cuban Soldiers in Venezuela as Heroes of a Noble Battle"

Published on 1/18/2026

Relentless Blackouts Plague Cuba: The Nation's Energy Crisis Deepens
Relentless Blackouts Plague Cuba: The Nation's Energy Crisis Deepens

Published on 1/16/2026

Laritza Camacho Criticizes: "Trump Claims Talks with Cuba, Díaz-Canel Denies... Yet the People Remain Unheard"
Laritza Camacho Criticizes: "Trump Claims Talks with Cuba, Díaz-Canel Denies... Yet the People Remain Unheard"

Published on 1/15/2026

Dollar and Euro Surge in Cuba: Rising Trend Continues in Early 2026
Dollar and Euro Surge in Cuba: Rising Trend Continues in Early 2026

Published on 1/13/2026

Mexican President Offers to Mediate Between Cuba and the U.S.
Mexican President Offers to Mediate Between Cuba and the U.S.

Published on 1/12/2026

Rick Scott Declares Cuban Regime's Days are Numbered and Should Surrender
Rick Scott Declares Cuban Regime's Days are Numbered and Should Surrender

Published on 1/12/2026

Venezuelan and Cuban Military: A Comparative Analysis and Potential U.S. Operation in Cuba
Venezuelan and Cuban Military: A Comparative Analysis and Potential U.S. Operation in Cuba

Published on 1/10/2026

Sandro Castro's Bold Mockery of Díaz-Canel Amidst Cuba's Political Crisis
Sandro Castro's Bold Mockery of Díaz-Canel Amidst Cuba's Political Crisis

Published on 1/9/2026

Cubans Urge Elon Musk for Starlink Gift Similar to Venezuela's
Cubans Urge Elon Musk for Starlink Gift Similar to Venezuela's

Published on 1/4/2026

Díaz-Canel Vows Loyalty to Maduro, Criticizes U.S.: "A Steep Price to Pay"
Díaz-Canel Vows Loyalty to Maduro, Criticizes U.S.: "A Steep Price to Pay"

Published on 1/3/2026

From Enforcer to Propagandist: Granma's Communist Party Secretary Calls for "Revolutionary" Unity
From Enforcer to Propagandist: Granma's Communist Party Secretary Calls for "Revolutionary" Unity

Published on 12/22/2025

The Imaginary People: A Critique of Díaz-Canel's Rhetoric
The Imaginary People: A Critique of Díaz-Canel's Rhetoric

Published on 12/17/2025

Ulises Toirac Criticizes Cuban Government's Response to Protests: "Criminalization and Repression Are Not Solutions"
Ulises Toirac Criticizes Cuban Government's Response to Protests: "Criminalization and Repression Are Not Solutions"

Published on 12/11/2025

Sandro Castro Suggests a Shift in U.S.-Cuba Relations Could Pave His Way to Presidency
Sandro Castro Suggests a Shift in U.S.-Cuba Relations Could Pave His Way to Presidency

Published on 12/1/2025

The Illusion of a "Smart" Havana: Propaganda vs. Reality in a City Crumbling
The Illusion of a "Smart" Havana: Propaganda vs. Reality in a City Crumbling

Published on 11/13/2025

Cuban Woman in the U.S. Sends Aid for Hurricane Melissa and Claps Back at Criticism: "Díaz-Canel Won't Get a Whiff of This"
Cuban Woman in the U.S. Sends Aid for Hurricane Melissa and Claps Back at Criticism: "Díaz-Canel Won't Get a Whiff of This"

Published on 11/3/2025

Exiled Doctor Offers to Return to Cuba to Aid Hurricane Melissa Victims
Exiled Doctor Offers to Return to Cuba to Aid Hurricane Melissa Victims

Published on 11/1/2025

Cuban Government Downplays Baire Protest as Mere "Dialogue with Authorities"
Cuban Government Downplays Baire Protest as Mere "Dialogue with Authorities"

Published on 10/18/2025

Baire Rises Up: Demonstrations Erupt in Santiago de Cuba Over Blackouts, Hunger, and Hardship
Baire Rises Up: Demonstrations Erupt in Santiago de Cuba Over Blackouts, Hunger, and Hardship

Published on 10/17/2025

Luis Alberto García Condemns Government Rallies: "The Country Is Falling Apart"
Luis Alberto García Condemns Government Rallies: "The Country Is Falling Apart"

Published on 10/17/2025

Venezuelan Regime's Jet with Frequent Cuba Flights Crashes
Venezuelan Regime's Jet with Frequent Cuba Flights Crashes

Published on 9/24/2025

Humorist Delivers Satirical Ode to Raul Castro's Elusive Milk Promise
Humorist Delivers Satirical Ode to Raul Castro's Elusive Milk Promise

Published on 9/21/2025

Cuban Woman's Home Makeover Goes Viral: "That's Truly Yours Without Owing a Penny"
Cuban Woman's Home Makeover Goes Viral: "That's Truly Yours Without Owing a Penny"

Published on 9/13/2025

Cuban Government Seeks to Restructure Debt with China
Cuban Government Seeks to Restructure Debt with China

Published on 9/9/2025

L Kimii and Samantha Hernández Share a Passionate Moment at Watsco Concert
L Kimii and Samantha Hernández Share a Passionate Moment at Watsco Concert

Published on 9/8/2025

L Kimii Makes a Bold Statement Against Díaz-Canel During Watsco Center Concert
L Kimii Makes a Bold Statement Against Díaz-Canel During Watsco Center Concert

Published on 9/7/2025

Venezuelan Ship Delivers 6,000 Tons of Aid to Cuba Amid Rising Tensions
Venezuelan Ship Delivers 6,000 Tons of Aid to Cuba Amid Rising Tensions

Published on 8/30/2025

Lula da Silva's Remarks Ignite Outrage Among Cubans: "This Is Not Living"
Lula da Silva's Remarks Ignite Outrage Among Cubans: "This Is Not Living"

Published on 8/16/2025

Cuban Man Dies in Havana Hospital Without Family Being Notified
Cuban Man Dies in Havana Hospital Without Family Being Notified

Published on 7/31/2025

Cuban Reggaeton Star El Chacal Moved to Tears Advocating for Cuba's Freedom at Spanish Concert
Cuban Reggaeton Star El Chacal Moved to Tears Advocating for Cuba's Freedom at Spanish Concert

Published on 7/29/2025

Cuban State Media Urges Citizens to Submit Photos Celebrating July 26: "How Dare They?"
Cuban State Media Urges Citizens to Submit Photos Celebrating July 26: "How Dare They?"

Published on 7/26/2025

Lis Cuesta Adopts First Lady Role for Namibian Delegation Visit
Lis Cuesta Adopts First Lady Role for Namibian Delegation Visit

Published on 7/17/2025

Alina Bárbara Defiantly Stands Her Ground Amid Repressive Attempts
Alina Bárbara Defiantly Stands Her Ground Amid Repressive Attempts

Published on 7/13/2025

Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Claims Nation Stands "Strong" Four Years After July 11 Protests
Cuban Leader Díaz-Canel Claims Nation Stands "Strong" Four Years After July 11 Protests

Published on 7/11/2025

The Castro Family Lives Like Royalty, but the Jester Takes the Fall
The Castro Family Lives Like Royalty, but the Jester Takes the Fall

Published on 7/6/2025

Sandro Castro Surprises with U.S. Flag and Critiques Power Outages
Sandro Castro Surprises with U.S. Flag and Critiques Power Outages

Published on 6/30/2025

Cuban Communist Party Secretary in Ciego de Ávila Claims Díaz-Canel Exemplifies "Defeating the Yankees"
Cuban Communist Party Secretary in Ciego de Ávila Claims Díaz-Canel Exemplifies "Defeating the Yankees"

Published on 6/29/2025

Sandro Castro Dives into Cuban Music Scene with "La Cristach"
Sandro Castro Dives into Cuban Music Scene with "La Cristach"

Published on 6/24/2025

Graffiti Criticizing Government Surface in Havana's Regla District
Graffiti Criticizing Government Surface in Havana's Regla District

Published on 6/22/2025

Cuban Boy's Viral Confrontation with Trump Wax Statue in the U.S.: "Stop Deporting, Man"
Cuban Boy's Viral Confrontation with Trump Wax Statue in the U.S.: "Stop Deporting, Man"

Published on 6/12/2025

University Lecturer in Cienfuegos Accused of Threatening Medical Students After Protest
University Lecturer in Cienfuegos Accused of Threatening Medical Students After Protest

Published on 6/4/2025

Heartbreaking Exchange Between Cuban Mother and Son Goes Viral
Heartbreaking Exchange Between Cuban Mother and Son Goes Viral

Published on 5/22/2025

Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Miami-Dade Warns of More Billboards Targeting Republican Lawmakers: "They Need to Use Their Power"
Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Miami-Dade Warns of More Billboards Targeting Republican Lawmakers: "They Need to Use Their Power"

Published on 4/19/2025

Mysterious Marriage of Ana Hurtado in Cuba and Her Connections to the Military Elite
Mysterious Marriage of Ana Hurtado in Cuba and Her Connections to the Military Elite

Published on 4/14/2025

Venezuelan TikToker Finds Out Why Cubans Believe They're the World's Epicenter
Venezuelan TikToker Finds Out Why Cubans Believe They're the World's Epicenter

Published on 3/30/2025

Public Pressure Leads to Reinstallation of Streetlights Removed After Díaz-Canel’s Visit
Public Pressure Leads to Reinstallation of Streetlights Removed After Díaz-Canel’s Visit

Published on 3/16/2025

A Mother’s Stand: Questioning the Revolution's Whereabouts
A Mother’s Stand: Questioning the Revolution's Whereabouts

Published on 3/6/2025

Buffalo Meat and Milk Production in Guantánamo Hailed by Díaz-Canel
Buffalo Meat and Milk Production in Guantánamo Hailed by Díaz-Canel

Published on 2/28/2025

Ana de Armas Spotted with Manuel Anido After Mysterious Meeting with Tom Cruise
Ana de Armas Spotted with Manuel Anido After Mysterious Meeting with Tom Cruise

Published on 2/17/2025

Cubans Chant "Homeland and Life" and Insult Díaz-Canel at Bebeshito Concert in New Jersey
Cubans Chant "Homeland and Life" and Insult Díaz-Canel at Bebeshito Concert in New Jersey

Published on 2/16/2025

MINFAR Demands Return of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base from U.S. via Tweet
MINFAR Demands Return of Guantanamo Bay Naval Base from U.S. via Tweet

Published on 2/14/2025

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

Cuban Troubadour Eduardo Sosa in Critical Condition After Suffering Stroke
Cuban Troubadour Eduardo Sosa in Critical Condition After Suffering Stroke

Published on 2/4/2025

Cuba News Today January 23, 2025: Mysterious Discovery in Guantánamo River; Marrero Challenges U.S.; Cause of Ciego de Ávila Accident Revealed
Cuba News Today January 23, 2025: Mysterious Discovery in Guantánamo River; Marrero Challenges U.S.; Cause of Ciego de Ávila Accident Revealed

Published on 1/24/2025

Cuba Faces Energy Crisis with Limited Time and Resources, Expert Warns
Cuba Faces Energy Crisis with Limited Time and Resources, Expert Warns

Published on 1/6/2025

Pro-Government Musicians Release Controversial Song Romanticizing Life Amid Blackouts and Wood Stoves in Cuba
Pro-Government Musicians Release Controversial Song Romanticizing Life Amid Blackouts and Wood Stoves in Cuba

Published on 1/2/2025

Cubans Endure Lengthy Bank Lines Amid ATMs Cash Shortage as New Year Approaches
Cubans Endure Lengthy Bank Lines Amid ATMs Cash Shortage as New Year Approaches

Published on 12/28/2024

Cuban Power Workers to Join Demonstration Amidst Energy Crisis: "Celebrating Blackouts and Poverty"
Cuban Power Workers to Join Demonstration Amidst Energy Crisis: "Celebrating Blackouts and Poverty"

Published on 12/21/2024

Cuban Government Seeks "Serious and Respectful" Relations with Trump
Cuban Government Seeks "Serious and Respectful" Relations with Trump

Published on 12/19/2024

A New Viral Challenge "Let Sandro Go" Emerges in Reaction to Díaz-Canel's March Call
A New Viral Challenge "Let Sandro Go" Emerges in Reaction to Díaz-Canel's March Call

Published on 12/18/2024

Díaz-Canel's Security Convoy Collides with Motorcyclist in Santiago de Cuba
Díaz-Canel's Security Convoy Collides with Motorcyclist in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 12/10/2024

Two Cubans Caught with Over 20,000 Cigars in Granma
Two Cubans Caught with Over 20,000 Cigars in Granma

Published on 12/5/2024

Mario Díaz-Balart Believes Trump Will Dismantle Dictatorships in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua
Mario Díaz-Balart Believes Trump Will Dismantle Dictatorships in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua

Published on 12/5/2024

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

Sandro Castro Criticized by Cuban Regime Spokesperson: "He Deserves to Be Disdained"
Sandro Castro Criticized by Cuban Regime Spokesperson: "He Deserves to Be Disdained"

Published on 12/3/2024

Trump's Plans for Cuba and Venezuela Dictatorships Could Shake Up Regimes, Says Mario Díaz-Balart
Trump's Plans for Cuba and Venezuela Dictatorships Could Shake Up Regimes, Says Mario Díaz-Balart

Published on 11/22/2024

Ana de Armas Under Fire for Relationship with Cuban Leader's Son: "Why the Surprise?"
Ana de Armas Under Fire for Relationship with Cuban Leader's Son: "Why the Surprise?"

Published on 11/22/2024

Ana de Armas' New Romance Sparks Criticism: "She Wouldn't Date Him Without Wealth"
Ana de Armas' New Romance Sparks Criticism: "She Wouldn't Date Him Without Wealth"

Published on 11/21/2024

Cuban in U.S. Challenges Díaz-Canel: "How Will You Handle It if Trump Deports Us to Cuba?"
Cuban in U.S. Challenges Díaz-Canel: "How Will You Handle It if Trump Deports Us to Cuba?"

Published on 11/18/2024

Ulises Toirac Urges Government Action Against Impending Cyclone: "People Have Had Enough"
Ulises Toirac Urges Government Action Against Impending Cyclone: "People Have Had Enough"

Published on 11/13/2024

Havana Struggles with Garbage Piles Even After Hurricane Rafael
Havana Struggles with Garbage Piles Even After Hurricane Rafael

Published on 11/8/2024

Díaz-Canel Visits Artemisa in the Wake of Hurricane Rafael
Díaz-Canel Visits Artemisa in the Wake of Hurricane Rafael

Published on 11/7/2024

Anti-Government Graffiti Targets Power Outages in Santiago de Cuba's El Caney Neighborhood
Anti-Government Graffiti Targets Power Outages in Santiago de Cuba's El Caney Neighborhood

Published on 11/6/2024

The Harsh Reality of Cuban Families Still Doing Laundry the Old Way: "We're Living in the Stone Age"
The Harsh Reality of Cuban Families Still Doing Laundry the Old Way: "We're Living in the Stone Age"

Published on 11/6/2024

Susana Pérez Expresses Gratitude for Voting Rights in the U.S., Reflects on Cuban Elections: "Our Votes Didn't Matter"
Susana Pérez Expresses Gratitude for Voting Rights in the U.S., Reflects on Cuban Elections: "Our Votes Didn't Matter"

Published on 11/6/2024

Tragic Discovery: Cuban Youth Found Dead After Disappearing During Military Service
Tragic Discovery: Cuban Youth Found Dead After Disappearing During Military Service

Published on 11/2/2024

False Alarm at San Antonio del Sur Dam: One Injured, Two Heart Attacks Confirmed by Government
False Alarm at San Antonio del Sur Dam: One Injured, Two Heart Attacks Confirmed by Government

Published on 11/2/2024

Díaz-Canel's Visit to Batabanó Sparks Criticism Over Heavy Security Presence
Díaz-Canel's Visit to Batabanó Sparks Criticism Over Heavy Security Presence

Published on 10/26/2024

Predawn Protests Erupt in Central Havana: Shouts of "Without..." and "Down with..."
Predawn Protests Erupt in Central Havana: Shouts of "Without..." and "Down with..."

Published on 10/22/2024

Venezuela Urges Support for Cuba Amid Declining Oil Exports to the Island
Venezuela Urges Support for Cuba Amid Declining Oil Exports to the Island

Published on 10/19/2024

Cubans Lose Patience: "Shut Everything Down," They Demand Amid New Record of Blackouts
Cubans Lose Patience: "Shut Everything Down," They Demand Amid New Record of Blackouts

Published on 9/30/2024

Humorous Hotel Presidente Sign Error in Havana Sparks Laughter: "Machi Approves This Message"
Humorous Hotel Presidente Sign Error in Havana Sparks Laughter: "Machi Approves This Message"

Published on 9/21/2024

Cuban Mother Outraged Over Poor Conditions at Son's School for New Term
Cuban Mother Outraged Over Poor Conditions at Son's School for New Term

Published on 8/31/2024

Maykel Osorbo Marks Another Birthday Behind Bars in Pinar del Río Prison
Maykel Osorbo Marks Another Birthday Behind Bars in Pinar del Río Prison

Published on 8/20/2024

José Daniel Ferrer's Wife Reveals She's Been Denied Visits for Three Months
José Daniel Ferrer's Wife Reveals She's Been Denied Visits for Three Months

Published on 7/31/2024

Cuban Government Pledges to Overhaul Work System Amid Economic Crisis
Cuban Government Pledges to Overhaul Work System Amid Economic Crisis

Published on 7/30/2024

Red Mannequins in Camagüey Store Spark Social Media Mockery
Red Mannequins in Camagüey Store Spark Social Media Mockery

Published on 7/25/2024

Silvio Rodríguez Criticizes Cuba's New Economic Policies
Silvio Rodríguez Criticizes Cuba's New Economic Policies

Published on 7/23/2024

Cuban in Spain Showcases Iconic Island Items in His Home
Cuban in Spain Showcases Iconic Island Items in His Home

Published on 7/21/2024

Over 600 Protests Recorded in Cuba in June
Over 600 Protests Recorded in Cuba in June

Published on 7/1/2024

Cuban Farmer Exposes Government Lies Through Poetry
Cuban Farmer Exposes Government Lies Through Poetry

Published on 7/1/2024

The Pichy Boys Respond to Díaz-Canel: "Who Are You to Take Away My Citizenship?"
The Pichy Boys Respond to Díaz-Canel: "Who Are You to Take Away My Citizenship?"

Published on 6/30/2024

Five Activists Sentenced to Up to Seven Years in Prison for Protesting in Cuba
Five Activists Sentenced to Up to Seven Years in Prison for Protesting in Cuba

Published on 6/27/2024

Russian War Fleet Spotted by Cuban-Americans Near Miami
Russian War Fleet Spotted by Cuban-Americans Near Miami

Published on 6/21/2024

Andy Vázquez Responds to Regime Supporters: "I'm Not Mocking the Cuban People; It's Your Leaders Who Are"
Andy Vázquez Responds to Regime Supporters: "I'm Not Mocking the Cuban People; It's Your Leaders Who Are"

Published on 6/16/2024

A Russian Nuclear Fleet is the Last Thing Cuba Needs
A Russian Nuclear Fleet is the Last Thing Cuba Needs

Published on 6/13/2024

Yunior García Holds No Grudges Against Corina Mestre: "Our Last Encounter Was as Enemies"
Yunior García Holds No Grudges Against Corina Mestre: "Our Last Encounter Was as Enemies"

Published on 6/2/2024

Corina Mestre's Passing Mourned by Cuban Interior Ministry: "Forever a Part of Us"
Corina Mestre's Passing Mourned by Cuban Interior Ministry: "Forever a Part of Us"

Published on 6/2/2024

Cuban TikToker in Spain Sends Strong Message to Relatives Back Home: "You Can Give Them Everything, and They Still Want More"
Cuban TikToker in Spain Sends Strong Message to Relatives Back Home: "You Can Give Them Everything, and They Still Want More"

Published on 5/31/2024

Former Congressman Joe García Reveals Potential Legislation to Exempt Cuban Small Businesses from Embargo
Former Congressman Joe García Reveals Potential Legislation to Exempt Cuban Small Businesses from Embargo

Published on 5/30/2024

Cubans with I-220A Protest at Cuban Embassy in Washington, Chant "Murderers"
Cubans with I-220A Protest at Cuban Embassy in Washington, Chant "Murderers"

Published on 5/21/2024