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US Revokes Visas of Brazilian Officials Over Mais Médicos Program

The U.S. revoked the visas of two Brazilian health officials, Mozart Julio Tabosa Sales and Alberto Kleiman, involved in the Mais Médicos program, accusing them of complicity in a forced labor scheme involving Cuban doctors, highlighting strained U.S.-Cuba relations and impacting their travel to the...

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Cuban Elite's Lavish Lifestyles Fuel Outrage Amidst National Crisis

Grandchildren of Fidel and Raul Castro, along with other members of Cuba's ruling elite, are publicly showcasing lavish lifestyles—including extravagant parties and foreign trips—amidst widespread poverty (89%) and social unrest in Cuba.

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Cuban Minister Resigns After Denying Begging Amidst Economic Crisis

Cuban Minister of Labor and Social Security Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera resigned Tuesday after sparking outrage for denying the existence of beggars in Cuba, citing an economic crisis that has reduced pensions to about $5 USD monthly, leading to increased poverty and visible begging.

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Cuban Labor Minister Resigns After Denying Existence of Beggars

Cuban Labor Minister Marta Elena Feitó resigned on July 15, 2025, after President Miguel Díaz-Canel publicly criticized her statement denying the existence of beggars in Cuba, a statement that sparked outrage and highlighted the country's economic struggles.

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US Sanctions Cuban President Díaz-Canel and Top Officials for Human Rights Abuses

In response to the July 11, 2021, uprisings in Cuba, the U.S. has sanctioned President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his family, top military officials, judges, prison personnel, and 11 hotels, including several Meliá hotels, for human rights abuses.

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US Imposes Full Trade Embargo on Cuba in 1963

In July 1963, the United States imposed a complete trade embargo on Cuba under President Kennedy, following the 1959 Cuban Revolution and the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, aiming to overthrow the Castro regime, resulting in decades of strained relations and economic hardship for Cuba.

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Cuban Peso Plummets to Record Low Amidst Economic Crisis

The Cuban peso has fallen to a record low of 400 per US dollar, impacting purchasing power and causing social unrest, exceeding even the 1990s crisis; this devaluation is linked to the government's partial dollarization policy, low productivity, and capital flight.

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Grandson of Fidel Castro Flaunts Luxury Amidst Cuba's Economic Crisis

Sandro Castro, grandson of Fidel Castro, showcases a life of luxury on Instagram, contrasting sharply with Cuba's economic struggles and raising questions about the source of his wealth.

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Cuban Minister Resigns After Denying Widespread Poverty

Cuban Minister of Labor Marta Feito Cabrera's televised denial of widespread poverty in Cuba, despite 89% poverty rates reported by the Cuban Observatory of Human Rights, led to her resignation after public outcry and presidential disapproval. The government's response involves a campaign to report ...

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US Imposes Sanctions on Cuban Officials, Restricts Torre K Hotel

The US State Department imposed sanctions on senior Cuban officials, including President Miguel Diaz-Canel, and added the Torre K hotel to its restricted list, citing the regime's violent crackdown on 2021 protests and human rights abuses. The sanctions, announced by Senator Marco Rubio, aim to prev...

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Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz": Detainees Report Dire Conditions

Immigrant detainees at Florida's Everglades detention center allege critical issues including lack of water, electricity, and mosquito infestations, directly contradicting state officials who claim the facility meets all standards; Mayor Levine Cava is requesting access and oversight.

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Cuban Citizens Lured to Ukraine Frontlines via Deceptive Job Postings

Thousands of Cuban citizens, lured to Russia via deceptive social media job postings, were sent to fight in Ukraine; one such recruit, Francisco Garcia, escaped and now lives homeless in Athens, detailing abuse and horrors suffered by many, with thousands reported dead.

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