Cuba
BOOK REVIEW: YA FICTION / 'Your Heart, My Sky': A timely YA novel-in-verse about the 1990s Cuban “Special Period”
Early in July of this year, thousands of Cubans took to the streets, pushed over the course of the pandemic to a breaking point by a persistent, two-year-long shortage of medicine and—most importantly—food. Cuban protesters marched and shouted for an end to the Communist regime, which has lasted over six decades.
60TH ANNIVERSARY OF CUBA REVOLUTION / Castro blasts US
On the 60th anniversary of Cuba's revolution, ruling Communist Party leader Raul Castro blasted the Trump administration for returning
Communist-run Cuba starts rolling out internet on mobile phones
Communist-run Cuba stars providing internet on the mobile phones of select users as it aims to roll out the service nationwide by year-end, in a further step toward opening one of the Western Hemisphere's least connected countries.
Cuba aims to build socialism, not communism, in draft constitution
A draft of Cuba's new constitution keeps the Communist Party as its leading political force but states as its aim the construction of socialism rather than communism, reflecting changing times, top officials told lawmakers.
Cuba slightly loosens controls on state media
Journalists in Cuba are recently experiencing more liberty in respect to broadcasting news which was limited to communist manifesto in the past ten years.
Díaz-Canel sworn in as new Cuban leader
Cuban Communist Party stalwart Miguel Diaz-Canel replace Raul Castro as president, a new chapter for the island after nearly sixty years of rule by the Castro brothers but a change that is aimed at preserving Cuban socialism.
US cuts embassy staff, urges no travel to Cuba
The United States is warning Americans against visiting Cuba and ordering more than half of US personnel to leave the island, senior officials say, in a dramatic response to what they described as “specific attacks” on diplomats.
Fidel Castro interred in rock, closing last chapter of historic life
Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro's ashes were encased in a large granite boulder on Sunday in a ceremony that capped nine days of public mourning and aimed to literally set in stone the legacy of one of the 20th century's most influential characters.
Castro funeral cortege reaches destination, friends gather
Flag-waving Cubans leaned from windows and lined the streets as Fidel Castro's funeral cortege approached the end of three-day journey on Saturday, rolling into the city of Santiago de Cuba where the revolutionary leader's remains will be laid to rest.
Raul Castro calls for US to lift trade embargo
Cuban President Raul Castro has told the UN that normal relations with the US will only be possible if America takes a number of measures including the abolition of its trade embargo.
Colombia's president, Farc announce justice deal
Colombia's president and Farc rebel leader announce a deal on setting up special courts to try crimes committed during more than five decades of conflict.
Cuba: Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro after Havana mass
Pope Francis has met Cuba's former President, Fidel Castro, after celebrating mass in front of tens of thousands of people in Havana.
US, Cuba restore ties, open embassies after 54 years
Cuba and the United States formally renewed diplomatic ties Monday, as embassies reopened in their respective capitals, a powerful move toward burying decades of enmity between the Cold War foes.
Cuba stamps out mother-to-child HIV
Cuba successfully eliminates mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says.
Cuban footballer sets record for soccer ball head control
Former Cuban soccer player Erick Hernandez sets a new Guinness record by holding soccer ball with head for 30 minutes in Havana.
Colombia lifts bombing truce against Farc rebels
Colombia lifts the suspension of its bombing campaign against Farc rebels, following the death of at least 10 soldiers in a clash with the left-wing guerrilla group.
Rebels kill 10 Colombian Soldiers
Atleast 10 Colombian soldiers die following in an attack by left-wing Farc rebels in west of the country
First formal meet in 50 years
THIS is the first high level meeting between two chief diplomats of the United States (US) and Cuba since 1958.
No more Latin America meddling: Obama
US President Barack Obama tells Latin American leaders that the days when his country could freely interfere in regional affairs are past.