Cuba

Country Cuba
Capital Havana
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Cuban peso(CUP) & Cuban convertible peso(CUC)
Languages Spanish

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Introduction

The native Amerindian population of Cuba began to decline after the European discovery of the island by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1492 and following its development as a Spanish colony during the next several centuries. Large numbers of African slaves were imported to work the coffee and sugar plantations, and Havana became the launching point for the annual treasure fleets bound for Spain from Mexico and Peru. Spanish rule eventually provoked an independence movement and occasional rebellions that were harshly suppressed. US intervention during the Spanish-American War in 1898 assisted the Cubans in overthrowing Spanish rule. The Treaty of Paris established Cuban independence from the US in 1902 after which the island experienced a string of governments mostly dominated by the military and corrupt politicians. Fidel CASTRO led a rebel army to victory in 1959; his iron rule held the subsequent regime together for nearly five decades. He stepped down as president in February 2008 in favor of his younger brother Raul CASTRO. Cuba's Communist revolution, with Soviet support, was exported throughout Latin America and Africa during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The country faced a severe economic downturn in 1990 following the withdrawal of former Soviet subsidies worth $4 billion to $6 billion annually. Cuba portrays its difficulties as the result of the US embargo in place since 1961. Illicit migration to the US - using homemade rafts, alien smugglers, air flights, or via the southwest border - is a continuing problem. The US Coast Guard intercepted 2,656 individuals attempting to cross the Straits of Florida in fiscal year 2007.

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Ukraine do it again and beat Cuba in the tie-breaker - Volleyball WorldUkraine do it again and beat Cuba in the tie-breaker  Volleyball World

Could any nation survive what Cuba endures? - Peoples DispatchCould any nation survive what Cuba endures?  Peoples Dispatch

Cuba’s students call for resignations and strikes after brutal internet price hike - The GuardianCuba’s students call for resignations and strikes after brutal internet price hike  The Guardian

Exclusive: Trump administration tells migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela their legal status is terminated - CNNExclusive: Trump administration tells migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela their legal status is terminated  CNN

Russia recruits Cubans for the frontlines in Ukraine: ‘It’s all been a scam’ - EL PAÍS EnglishRussia recruits Cubans for the frontlines in Ukraine: ‘It’s all been a scam’  EL PAÍS English

Cuba issues verbal warning to top US diplomat in Havana for 'disrespectful conduct' - ReutersCuba issues verbal warning to top US diplomat in Havana for 'disrespectful conduct'  Reuters

Trump administration tells immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela they have to leave - AP NewsTrump administration tells immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela they have to leave  AP News

Cuba tried to improve its relations with the US by cooperating with Trump's deportation flights. It didn't work. - PoliticoCuba tried to improve its relations with the US by cooperating with Trump's deportation flights. It didn't work.  Politico

Archbishop Gallagher in Cuba: Promoting peace and unity - Vatican NewsArchbishop Gallagher in Cuba: Promoting peace and unity  Vatican News

‘Unfriendly and meddling’: Cuba reprimands US diplomat amid rising tensions - Al Jazeera‘Unfriendly and meddling’: Cuba reprimands US diplomat amid rising tensions  Al Jazeera

Travel Ban and its impact for the nationals of Cuba, Haiti and Venezuela. What you need to know. - Washington Office on Latin America | WOLATravel Ban and its impact for the nationals of Cuba, Haiti and Venezuela. What you need to know.  Washington Office on Latin America | WOLA

Canadian tourists abandon Cuba amid infrastructure woes and travel safety concerns - The Economic TimesCanadian tourists abandon Cuba amid infrastructure woes and travel safety concerns  The Economic Times

U.S. Tops Cuba in Week One Finale at 2025 VNL - USA VolleyballU.S. Tops Cuba in Week One Finale at 2025 VNL  USA Volleyball

review of Ullekh N.P.’s Mad About Cuba. A journalist pays tribute to the fighting spirit of Cubans and also points at problems that still need to be addressed - The Hindureview of Ullekh N.P.’s Mad About Cuba. A journalist pays tribute to the fighting spirit of Cubans and also points at problems that still need to be addressed  The Hindu

Cuba: student discontent continues over ETECSA's rate hike - In Defence of MarxismCuba: student discontent continues over ETECSA's rate hike  In Defence of Marxism

Brazil, Venezuela and Cuba are rolling out the red carpet for Iran - The HillBrazil, Venezuela and Cuba are rolling out the red carpet for Iran  The Hill

Message to the Cuban People on Independence Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Message to the Cuban People on Independence Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Essay: The cruelty of the Cuban Government will not hide its precarious position - sightmagazine.com.auEssay: The cruelty of the Cuban Government will not hide its precarious position  sightmagazine.com.au

India-Cuba Relations: A 65-Year friendship anchored in solidarity and BRICS partnership - financialexpress.comIndia-Cuba Relations: A 65-Year friendship anchored in solidarity and BRICS partnership  financialexpress.com

Cuban students protest against dollarization - Taipei TimesCuban students protest against dollarization  Taipei Times

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Cuba - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Cuba  Human Rights Watch

The Spanish city that is called the ‘Cuba of Europe’ - Euro Weekly NewsThe Spanish city that is called the ‘Cuba of Europe’  Euro Weekly News

Johana Tablada strikes again at Mike Hammer, this time for his visit to San Antonio de los Baños, the birthplace of 11J - CiberCubaJohana Tablada strikes again at Mike Hammer, this time for his visit to San Antonio de los Baños, the birthplace of 11J  CiberCuba

Over a barrel: lack of sugar throws Cuba’s rum industry into crisis - The GuardianOver a barrel: lack of sugar throws Cuba’s rum industry into crisis  The Guardian

US Deportation of Immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela Sparks New Domino Effect on Travel and Tourism, Explosion of Uncertainty Looms Across North and Latin America - Travel And Tour WorldUS Deportation of Immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela Sparks New Domino Effect on Travel and Tourism, Explosion of Uncertainty Looms Across North and Latin America  Travel And Tour World

Meeting of Cubans Residing in Latin America and the Caribbean concludes in Santo Domingo - Radio Habana CubaMeeting of Cubans Residing in Latin America and the Caribbean concludes in Santo Domingo  Radio Habana Cuba

Certification of Cuba as a Not Fully Cooperating Country - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Certification of Cuba as a Not Fully Cooperating Country  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Migrants From Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela Told To Self-Deport - NewsweekMigrants From Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela Told To Self-Deport  Newsweek

Cuba is out of supplies and out of ideas - MintCuba is out of supplies and out of ideas  Mint

A Cuban erupts against those who say that in Cuba "there is everything." - CiberCubaA Cuban erupts against those who say that in Cuba "there is everything."  CiberCuba

Cuba to release prisoners ‘in the spirit of the Jubilee’ - Vatican NewsCuba to release prisoners ‘in the spirit of the Jubilee’  Vatican News

Top US diplomat in Havana promises more sanctions on Cuba - ReutersTop US diplomat in Havana promises more sanctions on Cuba  Reuters

Cubana portrays the sad day-to-day life on the island, amid a blackout following a week without water - CiberCubaCubana portrays the sad day-to-day life on the island, amid a blackout following a week without water  CiberCuba

Taiwan and the Ghost of the Cuban Missile Crisis - RealClearDefenseTaiwan and the Ghost of the Cuban Missile Crisis  RealClearDefense

Cuba completes release of 553 prisoners despite US U-turn on deal - Al JazeeraCuba completes release of 553 prisoners despite US U-turn on deal  Al Jazeera

Bluesky is backfiring. Mark Cuban says the 'lack of diversity of thought' is actually pushing users back to X - FortuneBluesky is backfiring. Mark Cuban says the 'lack of diversity of thought' is actually pushing users back to X  Fortune

Xi Jinping Meets with President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez - fmprc.gov.cnXi Jinping Meets with President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez  fmprc.gov.cn

The Father's Day Gift: Blackouts and Electrical Shortages Across Cuba - CiberCubaThe Father's Day Gift: Blackouts and Electrical Shortages Across Cuba  CiberCuba

Cuba stages May Day rallies as tensions mount with US - ReutersCuba stages May Day rallies as tensions mount with US  Reuters

Views of connection in Cuba - OnCubaNewsViews of connection in Cuba  OnCubaNews

Wang Yi Meets with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla  fmprc.gov.cn

Beijing’s Air, Space, and Maritime Surveillance from Cuba: A Growing Threat to the Homeland - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesBeijing’s Air, Space, and Maritime Surveillance from Cuba: A Growing Threat to the Homeland  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

US Strips Hundreds of Thousands from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela of Migratory Status - VenezuelanalysisUS Strips Hundreds of Thousands from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela of Migratory Status  Venezuelanalysis

No trips or family reunions: Trump’s latest betrayal of Cubans and Venezuelans - EL PAÍS EnglishNo trips or family reunions: Trump’s latest betrayal of Cubans and Venezuelans  EL PAÍS English

Trump & Rubio tighten the noose on Cuba - Peoples DispatchTrump & Rubio tighten the noose on Cuba  Peoples Dispatch

US says Cuba 'not fully cooperating' with counter-terrorism efforts - ReutersUS says Cuba 'not fully cooperating' with counter-terrorism efforts  Reuters

UNESCO Holds Workshop on AI Ethics in Cuba - UNESCOUNESCO Holds Workshop on AI Ethics in Cuba  UNESCO

Cuban Internet price hikes restrict daily life - upi.comCuban Internet price hikes restrict daily life  upi.com

Cuba - General DebateCuba  General Debate

Healing or Hustling? Hemisphere Divided on Cuba’s Medical Aid. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverHealing or Hustling? Hemisphere Divided on Cuba’s Medical Aid.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulates fathers, and Cubans respond: “In a dictatorship, sadness prevails.” - CiberCubaMiguel Díaz-Canel congratulates fathers, and Cubans respond: “In a dictatorship, sadness prevails.”  CiberCuba

Cuba-US deal: Cuba releases first prisoners following agreement - BBCCuba-US deal: Cuba releases first prisoners following agreement  BBC

Cuba vs United States - Highlights | Volleyball Nations League 2025 - VidioCuba vs United States - Highlights | Volleyball Nations League 2025  Vidio

Cuba re-arrests two high-profile dissidents after Vatican prisoner release - Al JazeeraCuba re-arrests two high-profile dissidents after Vatican prisoner release  Al Jazeera

Public hearing: Human rights situation in Cuba | Hearings | Events | DROI | Committees - European ParliamentPublic hearing: Human rights situation in Cuba | Hearings | Events | DROI | Committees  European Parliament

Collateral Damage: The Environmental Cost of Cuba’s Terrorism Designation - The RevelatorCollateral Damage: The Environmental Cost of Cuba’s Terrorism Designation  The Revelator

The Trump Administration Just Created Hundreds of Thousands of Illegal Immigrants - Reason MagazineThe Trump Administration Just Created Hundreds of Thousands of Illegal Immigrants  Reason Magazine

Cuba pins hopes on China to help save sputtering tourism industry - ReutersCuba pins hopes on China to help save sputtering tourism industry  Reuters

Entrepreneurship in Cuba: Uncertainty, Transaction Costs, and Stifled Potential - The Library of Economics and LibertyEntrepreneurship in Cuba: Uncertainty, Transaction Costs, and Stifled Potential  The Library of Economics and Liberty

Separated from kids in Cuba and Haiti by Trump travel ban, parents plead for help - Miami HeraldSeparated from kids in Cuba and Haiti by Trump travel ban, parents plead for help  Miami Herald

Cuba Embargo | Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Communism, Cuba, United States, & Trade - BritannicaCuba Embargo | Pros, Cons, Debate, Arguments, Communism, Cuba, United States, & Trade  Britannica

German man married to a Cuban creates his own "Father's Day," but she tells him a devastating truth - CiberCubaGerman man married to a Cuban creates his own "Father's Day," but she tells him a devastating truth  CiberCuba

Reunion in tears: Cuban surprises her best friend by returning for her birthday in Cuba - CiberCubaReunion in tears: Cuban surprises her best friend by returning for her birthday in Cuba  CiberCuba

Cuba Finally Embraces Solar - The NationCuba Finally Embraces Solar  The Nation

Russia promises to invest $1 billion in ally Cuba by 2030 - ReutersRussia promises to invest $1 billion in ally Cuba by 2030  Reuters

Cubans in Dominican Republic Focus on Boosting Sports Development - FootBoomCubans in Dominican Republic Focus on Boosting Sports Development  FootBoom

Cuba - IFADCuba  IFAD

“Between medals and promises, they were left in oblivion”: Santiago activist dedicates message to Cuban parents - CiberCuba“Between medals and promises, they were left in oblivion”: Santiago activist dedicates message to Cuban parents  CiberCuba

Cuba or camping trip? New Scouts badge helps teenagers learn to budget - The GuardianCuba or camping trip? New Scouts badge helps teenagers learn to budget  The Guardian

Emergency Situation in Cuba - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Emergency Situation in Cuba  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Cuban exiles were shielded from deportation. Now Trump is cracking down - AP NewsCuban exiles were shielded from deportation. Now Trump is cracking down  AP News

Resilient shores: How Cuba’s coastal communities are adapting to climate change - PreventionWeb.netResilient shores: How Cuba’s coastal communities are adapting to climate change  PreventionWeb.net

Cuba Sends Doctors, the US Sends Sanctions - JacobinCuba Sends Doctors, the US Sends Sanctions  Jacobin

Cuban Catholic bishops issue a strong message about the critical situation on the island - CiberCubaCuban Catholic bishops issue a strong message about the critical situation on the island  CiberCuba

There’s a sudden thaw in US-Cuba relations – but for how long? - CNNThere’s a sudden thaw in US-Cuba relations – but for how long?  CNN

Cuba completes release of prisoners following Vatican-mediated deal - Vatican NewsCuba completes release of prisoners following Vatican-mediated deal  Vatican News

Blackouts - and temperatures - on rise in Cuban capital Havana - ReutersBlackouts - and temperatures - on rise in Cuban capital Havana  Reuters

Cuba concludes release of 553 prisoners following Vatican-brokered deal - ReutersCuba concludes release of 553 prisoners following Vatican-brokered deal  Reuters

"Divine justice will catch up with you": A powerful message to Díaz-Canel from the pain of a young Cuban woman - CiberCuba"Divine justice will catch up with you": A powerful message to Díaz-Canel from the pain of a young Cuban woman  CiberCuba

Widespread power outage in Cuba leaves millions in dark - VOA - Voice of America English NewsWidespread power outage in Cuba leaves millions in dark  VOA - Voice of America English News

Pope Francis worked miracles for US-Cuba, but not the biggest one - Responsible StatecraftPope Francis worked miracles for US-Cuba, but not the biggest one  Responsible Statecraft

Women behind the lens: ‘In Cuba, domestic life is forced on to the streets’ - The GuardianWomen behind the lens: ‘In Cuba, domestic life is forced on to the streets’  The Guardian

How far will the euro's value go in Cuba? The European currency is leaving the dollar behind. - Directorio CubanoHow far will the euro's value go in Cuba? The European currency is leaving the dollar behind.  Directorio Cubano

Cuba begins to restore cellular service following outage - ReutersCuba begins to restore cellular service following outage  Reuters

Cuba struggles to restore power to millions as night falls - ReutersCuba struggles to restore power to millions as night falls  Reuters

Trump administration e-mails parole termination notices to Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, Nicaraguans - WPLG Local 10Trump administration e-mails parole termination notices to Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans, Nicaraguans  WPLG Local 10

Cuba's electrical grid collapses, millions without power - ReutersCuba's electrical grid collapses, millions without power  Reuters

Huge power outage in Cuba leaves millions in darkness - Al JazeeraHuge power outage in Cuba leaves millions in darkness  Al Jazeera

Cockfighting in Cuba: Visiting the Island’s Darker Side - Quill & PadCockfighting in Cuba: Visiting the Island’s Darker Side  Quill & Pad

DHS ends temporary protections for 530K immigrants from these countries - USA TodayDHS ends temporary protections for 530K immigrants from these countries  USA Today

Cuba Celebrates Father’s Day - Cuba SiCuba Celebrates Father’s Day  Cuba Si

Cuba decries intentions of the Inter-American Commission on HR - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuba decries intentions of the Inter-American Commission on HR  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

In Miami, deportations are raising concerns among Cuban-Americans - NPRIn Miami, deportations are raising concerns among Cuban-Americans  NPR

A permanent congress of Cuban economists and accountants - OnCubaNewsA permanent congress of Cuban economists and accountants  OnCubaNews

Cuba suffers nationwide power outage, plunging millions into darkness - CNNCuba suffers nationwide power outage, plunging millions into darkness  CNN

Cuba starts freeing prisoners as US to remove it from terrorism list - EuronewsCuba starts freeing prisoners as US to remove it from terrorism list  Euronews

Emergency ban on boating, swimming at Cuba Lake ended Friday - Olean Times HeraldEmergency ban on boating, swimming at Cuba Lake ended Friday  Olean Times Herald

Biden’s move to remove Cuba from terror list continues ‘yo-yo’ policy likely to be reversed by Trump - The ConversationBiden’s move to remove Cuba from terror list continues ‘yo-yo’ policy likely to be reversed by Trump  The Conversation

Can the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Be Found in Cuba? - National Audubon SocietyCan the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Be Found in Cuba?  National Audubon Society

Carter and Cuba: A Legacy of Dedicated Diplomacy Toward Normalization - National Security ArchiveCarter and Cuba: A Legacy of Dedicated Diplomacy Toward Normalization  National Security Archive