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Promising Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena defects

Two more members of Cuba's team in this year's World Baseball Classic have defected from the island to pursue a career in the majors, according to multiple news media reports. Read More

Cuba Hosts Int'l Congress on Law

The International Congress on Law, Abogacia 2013, begins today in Cuba, attended by about 400 delegates from 18 countries Read More

Cuba’s Aging Population Require More Nursing Homes, Geriatricians

Cuba’s healthcare system is facing the urgent challenge of increasing its network of nursing homes and geriatricians to serve its aging population Read More

Princeton University Confronts Meningitis Epidemic Preventable in Cuba

The vaccine’s name is VA-MENGOC-BC, and it comes from Cuba. Under the anti-Cuban U.S. economic blockade, Cuban exports to the United States are forbidden. Read More

Cuba seeks Mexican businessman in corruption probe

Cuban authorities have summoned a Mexican businessman in connection with a corruption probe, echoing previous cases in which foreigners were ultimately charged in absentia and had their local businesses seized. Read More