Following a powerful earthquake that struck eastern Cuba, the country has experienced an ongoing series of aftershocks, with 495 recorded by late Sunday. More than 20 of these aftershocks have been felt in the province of Granma, causing residents to remain on high...
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Bartolomé Masó in Cuba's Granma province on Sunday morning, November 10, 2024, according to initial reports from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). The...
Tropical Storm Rafael is gaining strength in the Caribbean Sea, with forecasters predicting it will reach hurricane status by the time it makes landfall in western Cuba on Wednesday. The storm, which formed Monday, is currently positioned approximately 105 miles...
Cuba's National Electric System (SEN) is facing an unprecedented crisis, marked by total and partial collapses that have left millions of Cubans without power for two consecutive days. Efforts to restore electrical service have been repeatedly frustrated, while the...
Cuba is experiencing a mass exodus of its citizens, with experts estimating a significant population decline in recent years. Deisy Herrera, a 61-year-old lab chemist, tearfully recalls the moment her two sons left the island in search of a better future. Like many...
Havana, Cuba – In a significant display of naval power, a Russian warship, the corvette Vasily Bykov, docked in Havana, Cuba, on June 11, 2024. This move is part of Russia's broader strategy to strengthen military ties with its Caribbean allies amid escalating...
In Havana, Alejandro Fonseca found himself amidst a crowd, patiently waiting for hours outside a bank, hopeful to withdraw some Cuban pesos from an ATM. However, just as he approached the machine, it ran dry, leaving him exasperated. Determined, he embarked on a...
February 16, 1959, marked the dawn of a new era in Cuban history, as Fidel Castro was sworn in as the prime minister of the country. But let’s rewind a bit and take a peek behind the scenes of this revolutionary tale. Castro’s journey to power was nothing short of a...
