Raúl Castro

Cuba expands private sector role and economic reforms

11 clusters · 80 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Cuba updates foreign currency and non-state economic regulations

Following the implementation of Decree 160 in August 2026, Cuba has continued to expand the role of the non-state sector through several new decree-laws. These measures aim to revitalize micro, small, and medium-sized en

US sanctions deepen Cuba tourism and humanitarian crisis

56 clusters · 413 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Cuba highlights UN Human Rights Council support against US blockade

The tourism collapse triggered by the May 2026 U.S. executive order targeting the military conglomerate GAESA has accelerated, leaving the industry in “near-total paralysis.” New data from the National Office of Statisti

Political prisoner situation in Cuba

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Cuba faces record political prisoner numbers and Raúl Castro health rumors

Reports indicate a significant increase in the number of political prisoners in Cuba, with the NGO Prisoners Defenders stating that the count reached a record 1,327 by the end of July 2026. This rise includes the detenti

Health status of former Cuban President Raúl Castro

3 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Raúl Castro reappears at Cuban military anniversary event

Reports emerged in early September 2026 indicating that former Cuban President Raúl Castro was in critical condition following a suspected cerebrovascular accident. While rumors of his death had circulated, media outlets

Cuba-US sanctions, reforms and humanitarian crisis

212 clusters · 1175 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Cuba informal currency market: US dollar and euro rates

Following the intensification of U.S. sanctions and a 176-measure reform package by Cuban authorities, the island’s humanitarian and economic situation has continued to decline. In early August, five independent economis

Florida public school curriculum and safety changes

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Florida implements new communism history curriculum for students

As the 2026-2027 academic year begins, Florida public schools are implementing new safety regulations and curriculum mandates. Governor Ron DeSantis noted that the state has invested over $3 billion in school safety. Un

Cuba power, healthcare, and economic crisis deepens

45 clusters · 426 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Cuba faces critical shortages of water, food, and medicine

The electricity shortfall that began with the July 2024 shutdown of Unit 1 at the Antonio Guiteras plant has continued to worsen. By mid‑July 2026, the state utility UNE reported a generation deficit of about 2,260 MW du

Cuba marks Fidel Castro centenary amid economic crisis

16 clusters · 196 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Campinas hosts Cuban Festival marking Fidel Castro centennial

In August 2026, Cuba held extensive political and cultural commemorations to mark the centenary of Fidel Castro’s birth. The IV Continental Assembly of ALBA Movements in Havana drew 190 delegates from 27 nations, focusin

Cuba: Moncada anniversary, energy crisis and protests

14 clusters · 169 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Cuba experiences record surge in protests during first half of 2026

The 73rd anniversary of the July 26, 1953 Moncada assault was marked by intense political commemoration and severe domestic unrest. Amid a deepening energy crisis, President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the U.S. oil embar

Cuba crisis deepens: aid, reforms, population loss

155 clusters · 548 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Angie Nixon wins Florida Democratic Senate primary

The island‑wide blackout that began after the July 2021 protests continued into July 2026, with the grid operating at about one‑third of peak capacity and a 2,000 MW generation shortfall. Solar parks provide limited dayt

Cuban community and solidarity events in Argentina and Chile

3 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Fidel Castro centennial marked by global commemorations and political tributes

On July 27, 2026, a large mural honoring Fidel Castro was inaugurated in Berazategui, Argentina, with the Cuban embassy’s participation. The artwork, created by artist Isaac Benapresy, marked the anniversary of the Monca