Cuba Headlines

Cuba News, Breaking News, Articles and Daily Information

August 3rd

Hurricane Tips From Cuba

They monitor the region’s weather every day, but their gaze grows especially intense in hurricane season. Read More

Cuba to US paddleboard journey a success

A Tennessee musician became the first paddleboarded to cross the Florida Straits between Cuba and the United States, making the 177 km journey in 28 hours Read More

August 2nd

Cuba reports little progress five years into agricultural reform

Agriculture in Cuba remains in crisis and the country is still dependent on imports five years into Raul Castro's presidency and efforts to reform the sector, according to a government report released this week. Read More

August 1st

Phony rum kills seven in Cuba, dozens hospitalized

Seven Cubans have died and more than 40 have been hospitalized, eight in critical condition, after drinking wood alcohol, or industrial methanol, they thought was rum Read More

U.S. begins new multiple-entry visa program for Cuban visitors

The United States announced a new policy for Cuban visitors to the United States that will make non-immigrant visas valid for five years instead of the current six months, and good for multiple entries. Read More

Cuban Baseball: Elephants’ Norberto Gonzalez Confirms Retirement

Cuban pitcher Norberto Gonzalez, Olympic champion in Athens-2004 confirmed his retirement from active baseball after 15 seasons in the island’s national sport. Read More