“The funeral homes can’t cope, the hospitals can’t cope, the clinics can’t cope,” said a Cuban doctor who was fired for publicly lamenting the distressed state of medical care.
Tag: Cuba
Biden Ramps Up Pressure on Cuba, Abandoning Obama’s Approach
Many Cubans thought the Biden administration would move to normalize relations with Havana. But the president has been tougher than Donald Trump on the island’s government.
‘Terror’: Crackdown After Protests in Cuba Sends a Chilling Message
In a remarkable act of defiance, thousands of Cubans took to the streets two weeks ago and chanted “We’re not afraid!” Many are now terrified.
U.S. Sanctions Cuba for Crackdowns on Protesters
Among those facing the human rights sanctions are Cuba’s defense minister and special forces troops who swept up protesters in a wave of arrests larger than any other crackdown over the last few years, if not decades.
Cuba Protesters Feel Emboldened Despite Crackdown
Security forces took dozens of protesters into custody following a wave of protests on Sunday. But dissidents expressed hope the demonstrations would lead to lasting change.
‘Patria y Vida’ — Homeland and Life — Watchwords in Cuba’s Protests
A rap turned protest chant is giving hope to demonstrators, and playing off an old Castro revolutionary slogan.
How Hunger Has Fueled the Cuba Protests
A day after a rare outbreak of anti-government protests in Cuba, the United States and Cuba traded sharp words.
Latin America Unrest Forces Biden to Confront Challenges to Democracy Close to Home
U.S. influence began waning in the region over the past decade, as successive administrations turned toward fighting terrorism in the Middle East.
Your Monday Briefing
Haiti is searching for answers almost a week after the assassination of its president.
Cuba Protests Fueled by Hunger: ‘Everyone Has a Tipping Point’
A day after a rare outbreak of anti-government protests in Cuba, the United States and Cuba traded sharp words.