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At dawn on Sunday, November 10, 2024, eastern Cuba was rocked by two earthquakes measuring 6 and 6.7 on the Richter scale, alarming the population. According to the National Center for Seismological Research (Cenais), the epicenters were located in the Caribbean Sea, 32 kilometers from Pilón in Granma Province. These quakes, among the strongest in…
Tropical Storm Rafael, which threatens to become a hurricane, is approaching western Cuba, prompting Civil Defense to declare the Cyclonic Alert Phase in five provinces and the special municipality of Isla de la Juventud. Formed on Monday, November 4, Rafael has sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour, with higher gusts and a minimum pressure…
The egg shortage in Cuba, a problem that citizens sensed but which had rarely been addressed transparently by authorities, has finally been confirmed. The Poultry Company of Sancti Spíritus has admitted that egg production in the province has come to a complete halt due to serious issues with feeding the birds. Aliesky Guevara Molina, the…
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…
In a significant development for global cancer treatment, Belarus has officially approved the use of CIMAVax-EGF, a pioneering lung cancer vaccine developed by Cuba’s Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM). This approval marks a crucial step in expanding the reach of this innovative therapy, showcasing Cuba’s continued prominence in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research despite ongoing challenges….
The Cuban government has published on the website of the National Assembly of People’s Power the drafts of the migration and immigration bills. These legislative texts introduce several significant changes to the regulations governing the entry, exit, and stay of Cubans and foreigners on the island. The drafts come after years of study and were…
The much anticipated Intercontinental Baseball Series, set to take place in Barranquilla, Colombia from January 26th to February 1st, 2024, has been abruptly cancelled due to pressure from the Cuban government and its allies in Colombia. Background on the Intercontinental Baseball Series The series was organized by Edgar Renteria’s Team Renteria USA and was to…
In an exhilarating display of speed and teamwork at the Pan American Games, Cuba’s female sprinters claimed gold in the 4x100m relay, marking a historic victory on Thursday. Historic Win for Cuban Quartet For the first time since 1967, Cuba soared to the top of the podium in the women’s 4x100m relay event. The Cuban…
Miami has witnessed the closing of a significant chapter in its tech industry history. Manny Medina, hailed as a legendary entrepreneur in the tech realm, has parted with Cyxtera Technologies, a company he founded and nurtured to success. The sale, culminating after protracted negotiations and under the shadow of a Chapter 11 filing, was to…
Legendary Cuban volleyball player Regla Torres, who clinched three consecutive Olympic gold medals, shared her deep disappointment and shame over the treatment meted out by the Cuban Volleyball Federation to its former players. This approach, according to Torres, directly affects the growth and success of the sport in Cuba. Torres, who was crowned the best…
In a surprising turn of events, the Cuban government has been making purchases of sugar in the United States, despite its historic enmity with the North American country. The Island of Cuba was once famous in the world for its sugar production, but today the situation has changed dramatically. The production of sugar on the…
Finauto International, the official dealer of Kia Motors in Cuba, marks a new era in the Cuban automotive industry with the arrival of electric cars from China. These vehicles, aimed at the country’s flourishing private sector, offer a range of prices fluctuating between 9,000 and approximately 12,000 euros. Luis Carlos Góngora Domínguez, Vice President of…