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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UNESCO promotes community resilience in Trinidad, Cuba, through sustainable tourism and the safeguarding of living heritage - UNESCO World Heritage CentreUNESCO promotes community resilience in Trinidad, Cuba, through sustainable tourism and the safeguarding of living heritage  UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Cuba trans community sees glimmer of hope in proposed legislation By Reuters - Investing.comCuba trans community sees glimmer of hope in proposed legislation By Reuters  Investing.com

Trump signs memo toughening US policy toward Cuba, White House official says By Reuters - Investing.comTrump signs memo toughening US policy toward Cuba, White House official says By Reuters  Investing.com

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

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

Cuban families devise ingenious solutions to endure frequent power shortages - AP NewsCuban families devise ingenious solutions to endure frequent power shortages  AP News

American Looks to Cut Some Cuba Flights - AirlineGeeks.comAmerican Looks to Cut Some Cuba Flights  AirlineGeeks.com

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

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

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

Trump imposes tougher US policy toward Cuba - ReutersTrump imposes tougher US policy toward Cuba  Reuters

China Quietly Replaces Russia As Cuba’s Primary Supporter - StratNews GlobalChina Quietly Replaces Russia As Cuba’s Primary Supporter  StratNews Global

NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM/NSPM-5 - The White House (.gov)NATIONAL SECURITY PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM/NSPM-5  The White House (.gov)

Cuba and Vietnam develop rice production project for food security - TV BRICSCuba and Vietnam develop rice production project for food security  TV BRICS

Cuba’s E-Visa: A Bold and Revolutionary Move to Modernize Immigration Amid Tourism Challenges - Travel And Tour WorldCuba’s E-Visa: A Bold and Revolutionary Move to Modernize Immigration Amid Tourism Challenges  Travel And Tour World

Cuba celebrates International Yoga Day with India - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuba celebrates International Yoga Day with India  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Trump Moves to Restore Hard-line Policies on Cuba - WSJTrump Moves to Restore Hard-line Policies on Cuba  WSJ

Cuba Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Dr. Eduardo Martínez Díaz Calls on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh: Focus on Biomanufacturing and Strengthening Science Collaboration - PIBCuba Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Dr. Eduardo Martínez Díaz Calls on Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh: Focus on Biomanufacturing and Strengthening Science Collaboration  PIB

In major escalation, the U.S. will sanction foreign companies supporting Cuba’s military - Miami HeraldIn major escalation, the U.S. will sanction foreign companies supporting Cuba’s military  Miami Herald

Cuba’s Volleyball Team Barred From US Event in Latest Sport Spat - Bloomberg.comCuba’s Volleyball Team Barred From US Event in Latest Sport Spat  Bloomberg.com

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

Cuba trans community sees glimmer of hope in proposed legislation - YahooCuba trans community sees glimmer of hope in proposed legislation  Yahoo

Cuban Tobacco Hit Hard by Power Outages - Tobacco ReporterCuban Tobacco Hit Hard by Power Outages  Tobacco Reporter

Cuba US Visas - New Castle NewsCuba US Visas  New Castle News

Cuba Rolls Out Game-Changing E-Visa System For All Travelers, Aiming To Boost Security And Revitalize Tourism Amid Crisis - Travel And Tour WorldCuba Rolls Out Game-Changing E-Visa System For All Travelers, Aiming To Boost Security And Revitalize Tourism Amid Crisis  Travel And Tour World

Cuba decries Israel’s double standard on Iran’s Nuclear Program - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuba decries Israel’s double standard on Iran’s Nuclear Program  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Cuba trans community sees glimmer of hope in proposed legislation - ReutersCuba trans community sees glimmer of hope in proposed legislation  Reuters

HARD NUMBERS: China becomes top Cuba benefactor, Canada backs down, & More - GZERO MediaHARD NUMBERS: China becomes top Cuba benefactor, Canada backs down, & More  GZERO Media

Trump signs memo toughening US policy toward Cuba, White House official says - YahooTrump signs memo toughening US policy toward Cuba, White House official says  Yahoo

A Look at Cuba: Growing Inequalities - Harvard UniversityA Look at Cuba: Growing Inequalities  Harvard University

News - DHS, DoD conduct site assessment to expand capabilities in Cuba - DVIDSNews - DHS, DoD conduct site assessment to expand capabilities in Cuba  DVIDS

Workshop promotes Vi?t Nam - Cuba biomedical technology cooperation - vietnamnews.vnWorkshop promotes Vi?t Nam - Cuba biomedical technology cooperation  vietnamnews.vn

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 will host International Convention on Environment and Development - Radio Habana CubaCuba will host International Convention on Environment and Development  Radio Habana Cuba

Want to leave Cuba? Germany offers way out via higher education - YahooWant to leave Cuba? Germany offers way out via higher education  Yahoo

Cuba travel - Lonely PlanetCuba travel  Lonely Planet

Documentary Cuba and Alaska wins two awards at Brussels International Film Festival - Odessa JournalDocumentary Cuba and Alaska wins two awards at Brussels International Film Festival  Odessa Journal

Three Revolutions by Simon Hall review – how Russia, China and Cuba changed forever - The GuardianThree Revolutions by Simon Hall review – how Russia, China and Cuba changed forever  The Guardian

Cuba consolidates Agroecological Tourism - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuba consolidates Agroecological Tourism  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Cuban Reynaldo Espinoza Lights Up Málaga—and Edges Closer to History - LatinAmerican PostCuban Reynaldo Espinoza Lights Up Málaga—and Edges Closer to History  LatinAmerican Post

Cuba to Hold International Convention on Environment - Periódico 26Cuba to Hold International Convention on Environment  Periódico 26

Seed of Cuban science that continues to be a fertile tree - GranmaSeed of Cuban science that continues to be a fertile tree  Granma

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)

The Noble Task of Not Going Crazy in Cuba - Havana TimesThe Noble Task of Not Going Crazy in Cuba  Havana Times

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

Cuba overcome late arrival troubles and beat Germany - Volleyball WorldCuba overcome late arrival troubles and beat Germany  Volleyball World

Argentina stop Cuba and get into the qualification zone - Volleyball WorldArgentina stop Cuba and get into the qualification zone  Volleyball World

Cuba lifts import duties on solar panels as blackouts continue on the island - Yahoo NewsCuba lifts import duties on solar panels as blackouts continue on the island  Yahoo News

Cuba US Visas - The Herald JournalCuba US Visas  The Herald Journal

“Cuba & Alaska” Documentary Wins Two Awards at Brussels Film Festival - ?????“Cuba & Alaska” Documentary Wins Two Awards at Brussels Film Festival  ?????

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

Cuba congratulates Seychelles on Independence Anniversary - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuba congratulates Seychelles on Independence Anniversary  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Container homes: the regime's new solution to the housing crisis - CiberCubaContainer homes: the regime's new solution to the housing crisis  CiberCuba

Sunwing Vacations expands its hotel portfolio in Cuba & Colombia - TravelPressSunwing Vacations expands its hotel portfolio in Cuba & Colombia  TravelPress

Cuba partially rolls back internet rate hike as anger grows - ReutersCuba partially rolls back internet rate hike as anger grows  Reuters

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

Cuban students seek concessions as frustration grows over internet rate hikes - ReutersCuban students seek concessions as frustration grows over internet rate hikes  Reuters

Traveling to Cuba from Miami? This new visa will be mandatory starting July 1 - Miami HeraldTraveling to Cuba from Miami? This new visa will be mandatory starting July 1  Miami Herald

Cuba’s Ballet Company closes a trully successful tour in Vietnam - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuba’s Ballet Company closes a trully successful tour in Vietnam  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

"With 500 dollars, you can spend a week in Cuba": The controversial statement from a Cuban woman that sparks debate on social media - CiberCuba"With 500 dollars, you can spend a week in Cuba": The controversial statement from a Cuban woman that sparks debate on social media  CiberCuba

Entrepreneurship in Cuba: Uncertainty, Transaction Costs, and Stifled Potential - EconlibEntrepreneurship in Cuba: Uncertainty, Transaction Costs, and Stifled Potential  Econlib

"This is the reason why many return": The heartbreaking reunion between mother and son in Cuba that will break your heart - CiberCuba"This is the reason why many return": The heartbreaking reunion between mother and son in Cuba that will break your heart  CiberCuba

Top Cuban official accuses US of trying to provoke conflict - ReutersTop Cuban official accuses US of trying to provoke conflict  Reuters

Cuba Joins with Venezuela, North Korea, Iran, Libya, Somalia in Devastating New US Travel Ban, Urgent Update for You - Travel And Tour WorldCuba Joins with Venezuela, North Korea, Iran, Libya, Somalia in Devastating New US Travel Ban, Urgent Update for You  Travel And Tour World

Conga in Santiago de Cuba challenges the regime with the chant "Raise it up, Mayeta!" - CiberCubaConga in Santiago de Cuba challenges the regime with the chant "Raise it up, Mayeta!"  CiberCuba

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marrero calls to defend the regime "every day" on social media despite blackouts and limited internet - CiberCubaMarrero calls to defend the regime "every day" on social media despite blackouts and limited internet  CiberCuba

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

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)

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

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

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

Healthcare in Cuba: How a tiny island defies US sanctions to lead in healthcare - Peoples DispatchHealthcare in Cuba: How a tiny island defies US sanctions to lead in healthcare  Peoples Dispatch

Cuba: Playing with Fire - Havana TimesCuba: Playing with Fire  Havana Times

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

Sister. Traitor. Spy. They Called Her the ‘Queen of Cuba’ — But Ana Montes Was Hiding a Devastating Secret - People.comSister. Traitor. Spy. They Called Her the ‘Queen of Cuba’ — But Ana Montes Was Hiding a Devastating Secret  People.com

Cuba guest of honor at China Fair in Hungary - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCuba guest of honor at China Fair in Hungary  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

Airlines Face Uncertainty On Cuba Routes Amid New Trump Visa Policy - ForbesAirlines Face Uncertainty On Cuba Routes Amid New Trump Visa Policy  Forbes

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

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

Cuba - General DebateCuba  General Debate

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

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

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

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

Giant Food Mart $avings start today in Cuba and Wellsville - the wellsville sunGiant Food Mart $avings start today in Cuba and Wellsville  the wellsville sun

Trump strengthens the embargo and prohibits U.S. tourism to Cuba - CiberCubaTrump strengthens the embargo and prohibits U.S. tourism to Cuba  CiberCuba

A study on violence affecting children and adolescents in Cuba was launched - UnicefA study on violence affecting children and adolescents in Cuba was launched  Unicef

Cuban woman in Italy criticizes Cubans in the U.S.: Viral debate on TikTok - CiberCubaCuban woman in Italy criticizes Cubans in the U.S.: Viral debate on TikTok  CiberCuba

Cuba - IFADCuba  IFAD

A 10-year-old Cuban girl was preparing to join her mother in Miami. Then Trump's travel ban took effect. - CBS NewsA 10-year-old Cuban girl was preparing to join her mother in Miami. Then Trump's travel ban took effect.  CBS News

India’s largest communist party slams Israel, calls for an end to US blockade on Cuba - Peoples DispatchIndia’s largest communist party slams Israel, calls for an end to US blockade on Cuba  Peoples Dispatch

Biden administration expected to lift ‘terror’ designation for Cuba: Report - Al JazeeraBiden administration expected to lift ‘terror’ designation for Cuba: Report  Al Jazeera

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

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