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Cuba water, waste, and electricity infrastructure crisis

15 clusters · 55 sources · last updated

Latest: Cuba to decouple water pumping from national grid by 2027

The systemic infrastructure and sanitation crisis in Cuba has expanded to include severe water contamination, urban decay, and widespread social unrest. In Havana, the instability of basic utilities has triggered demonst

[ACTIVE] [SPORTS] [CU] [VE]

Cuba 65th National Baseball Series restructuring

6 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Cuba's Serie Nacional 65 baseball tournament to begin October 4

Cuba has announced a new format for its 65th National Baseball Series, scheduled to run from October 4 to December 22. To address economic and energy constraints, the tournament will utilize a two-zone structure—Oriental

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Cuba marks 66th anniversary of CDR and China relations

4 clusters · 26 sources · last updated

Latest: Cuba celebrates 66th anniversary of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution

Cuba continues to mark the 66th anniversary of the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR), the nation’s largest mass organization. Established in 1960 by Fidel Castro, the CDR operates at the neighborhood lev

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Cuba conducts national defense and economic reform

9 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Cuba implements major economic reforms to boost business autonomy

Cuba continues its dual focus on national defense readiness and a comprehensive restructuring of its economic model. President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has identified the agricultural sector as vital for food security

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Energy and utility instability in Caribbean and South Am

16 clusters · 233 sources · last updated

Latest: Cuba energy crisis worsens as major thermoelectric plants fail

Regional energy stability remains under pressure across the Caribbean and South America due to fuel shortages, infrastructure issues, and environmental factors. In Cuba, the energy crisis has intensified, with widespread

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Arbovirus surveillance in Matanzas, Cuba

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Matanzas increases surveillance for dengue and respiratory viruses

Health authorities in Matanzas, Cuba, have increased epidemiological surveillance to manage the seasonal risk of arboviruses like dengue and an expected rise in respiratory infections. Dr. Andrés Lamas Acevedo, directo

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Healthcare humanization and pain management initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Healthcare humanization initiatives focus on design and patient feedback in Spain

Healthcare initiatives in Cuba and Spain have focused on improving pain management and the humanization of medical services. In Matanzas, Cuba, a new multidisciplinary service for acute and chronic pain is being launche

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Animal welfare crisis in Cuban zoos

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: National Zoo of Havana struggles to sustain endangered species

Cuba is facing a severe crisis in its zoological facilities, characterized by resource shortages and animal neglect. In Matanzas, the Colón micro zoo has fallen into extreme decay, marked by overgrown weeds, trash, and e

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Cuban provinces implement price controls amid food shortages

10 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Cuba faces bread quality crisis amid flour shortages

Cuban authorities are increasingly utilizing provincial and municipal interventions to manage soaring inflation, despite recent central government efforts toward price liberalization. While the Ministry of Finance and Pr

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Regional cultural festivals in Spain

3 clusters · 144 sources · last updated

Latest: Spain hosts diverse regional cultural festivals and heritage events

Various regions across Spain continue to host diverse cultural, gastronomic, and sporting events. Building on previous celebrations like the Romería del Timple and local patron saint festivities, September features a wid

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Federation of Cuban Women 66th anniversary celebrations

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Matanzas tourism officials recognize women in sector

The Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) marked its 66th anniversary on August 23 with regional commemorations across Cuba, including Villa Clara, Cienfuegos, Pinar del Río, Las Tunas, and Granma. Founded by Vilma Espín and F

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