The Cuban regime’s Armed Forces recently announced an upcoming “working visit” by Russian warships to the port of Havana. This naval engagement, scheduled for late July 2024, highlights the ongoing military cooperation between Cuba and Russia, raising questions about its implications for regional dynamics and international relations. Details of the Russian Naval Visit According to…

The Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric power plant in Matanzas, Cuba’s largest, is scheduled for a four-day shutdown to undergo essential maintenance. This announcement comes as the country grapples with a severe energy crisis, sparking concerns among citizens already burdened by frequent power outages. Maintenance Goals and Current Operations Engineers at the facility are focusing on three…

The long-awaited evacuation of Cuban nationals who have been stranded in Haiti since February is now underway. The evacuees are being transported by bus to Cap-Haitien in the north, due to the closure of Port-au-Prince airport. From there, they will board a flight operated by Sunrise Airways to return to Cuba. The Cuban Foreign Ministry…

In December 2022, Cuba’s National Assembly approved a sweeping new Public Health Law that formally recognizes citizens’ right to die with dignity. According to Dr. Taymí Martínez Naranjo, an influential member of both Cuba’s Council of State and the National Assembly, this legal provision paves the way for the future legalization of euthanasia on the…

Since Cuba eased passport regulations in July 2023, over 119,500 Cuban emigrants have applied to renew their passports at consulates abroad. The new rules extend passport validity to 10 years, eliminate burdensome biannual renewal requirements, and reduce fees, driving a surge in demand. High Demand Strains Consular Resources According to Laura Pujol Torres, head of…

The Cuban government has delayed a planned over 500% increase in fuel prices that was scheduled to take effect on February 1st, 2023 due to an alleged “cybersecurity incident,” a government official announced on Wednesday. Earlier this month, authorities had announced the price hike as part of a series of measures aimed at decreasing the…

ETECSA has launched a new promotion for recharging your mobile line in Cuba from overseas between January 25th and January 31st, 2024. What The Promotion Includes If you receive an international recharge from abroad between 500 CUP and 1,250 CUP, you will get five times the balance added to your main account. In addition, if…

The Council of the European Union has recently approved the implementation of a digital Schengen visa system to facilitate the application process. This initiative allows applicants to complete the process online, with some exceptions, and represents a significant advancement in simplifying travel procedures to the Schengen area. Fernando Grande-Marlaska, Acting Minister of the Interior of…

Cuba’s law enforcement agencies have reported the seizure of a substantial quantity of narcotics, tipping the scales at over two metric tons (2,290.6 kg) in the first nine months of the current year. A combined total of 1,226 individuals, including 1,213 Cubans and 13 foreigners, have been processed for drug trafficking offenses, as confirmed by…

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, commonly known as AMLO, recently revealed plans to advocate for the U.S. to restart communications with Cuba. This significant topic will be part of his discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden in an upcoming mid-November gathering in San Francisco, within the framework of a broader multilateral forum. Takeaways from…