Evangelical Protestant pastor Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo is among hundreds of prisoners, including several religious leaders, Cuba released last week after the U.S. removed the
After battling for his life for nearly a month, Néstor Gabriel del Río Benavides, a 7-year-old boy, sadly passed away early on January 21. He had
The sudden passing of a well-loved nurse from the "Mariana Grajales Cuello" South Maternal Hospital on Wednesday has left a profound impact on many.
Ferrer, the leader of the dissident organization Patriotic Union of Cuba, had previously been in prison because of his political opposition to the communist government.
Cuban dissident and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer told Reuters on Thursday he had been released from jail and was at home, part of a broader plan negotiated with the Vatican to gradually free upwards of 500 prisoners.
The move follows President Joe Biden’s decision to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, a gesture the Cuban government says reflected “the spirit of the 2025 Jubilee.”
With scheduled and ongoing projects, Cuba aims to transform its airports into modern and efficient gateways to boost tourism and economic growth.
To the extent that the dictatorship must be condemned…we must look for mechanisms that can help alleviate hunger.”
Hundreds more Cuban dissidents are expected to be released in the coming days in a deal with President Biden, but even a top beneficiary is balking.
HAVANA — Cuba on Thursday released prominent dissident José Daniel ... Press he was freed and that he was at home in Palma Soriano, a town in the province of Santiago, more than 600 miles east of Havana. “I am fine, surrounded by family and friends ...
He covers politics, economics, and the environment in communist-run Cuba, and often contributes to coverage elsewhere in the Caribbean. He was previously based in Santiago, Chile, covering mining, the salmon industry and general news across South America.
Karen Vasquez, 44, walked out of jail in Cuba on Sunday, part of a deal brokered by the Vatican under which the Biden administration would loosen sanctions on the communist-run island, while Havana would release more than 500 people from its jails who are considered political prisoners by Washington.