The labor and social security minister drew public outrage when she said “there are no beggars” in Cuba, where many people struggle to afford food.
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Cuba Faces Hurricane Oscar After Nationwide Blackout. How Much Can the Island Endure?
The repeated failure of the power grid and a hurricane that has swamped the island’s eastern end has many Cubans fed up, posing a challenge to the Communist government.
Cuba Suffers Blackout After Power Plant Failure Near Havana
The Cuban government had just announced emergency measures to reduce electricity use — then the power went out across the entire nation.
Gas Shortages Force Cuba to Cancel May Day Parade
Severe fuel shortages have forced Cuban authorities to cancel the International Workers’ Day parade set for Monday in the capital.
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.