Severe fuel shortages have forced Cuban authorities to cancel the International Workers’ Day parade set for Monday in the capital.
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Cuba Approves Same-Sex Marriage in Historic Vote
The sweeping 100-page law will also allow same-sex couples to adopt and includes measures that expand protections for women, children and the elderly.
Fire at Cuban Oil Facility Leaves Dozens Injured, Hundreds Evacuated
Six-hundred people have been evacuated after an oil storage tank base caught fire in the western Matanzas Province.
Mass Trials in Cuba Deepen Its Harshest Crackdown in Decades
Following nationwide demonstrations last year, more than 60 people were put on trial this week, some facing up to 30 years behind bars.
Young Dissidents Call for a Day of Protest in Cuba
Young dissidents who rely on the internet to spread their ideas are calling for a protest on Monday, a bold move with little precedent in Cuba.
Cuba Will Reach ‘Full Immunization’ By Dec. 31, Leader Tells U.N.
The vaccines developed in Cuba, which have yet to receive W.H.O. approval, are being administered to adults and children as young as 2.
Overwhelmed by Coronavirus, Cuba’s Vaunted Health System Is Reeling
“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.
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.
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.