Articles by Ava Castillo
Ava Castillo, born in Havana on November 3, 1969, is a distinguished editor residing in Chicago, IL, celebrated for her deep dives into Cuban cultural topics.
A Hit for All the Ladies! Charly & Johayron Light Up the Dance Floors with "Candy"
Published on 9/14/2024
Omar Alí Reunites with His Daughter in Spain
Published on 9/13/2024
A Cuban Farewell: BBQ, Gifts, and Songs Before Returning to the United States
Published on 9/13/2024
Cuban Government Exiles Dissident Jorge Cervantes García
Published on 9/12/2024
A Cuban in the U.S. Shares Her Dream of Returning to the Island: "I've Never Walked Barefoot, But I Feel I Need to"
Published on 9/12/2024
Triple Vehicle Collision at Havana’s Sports City Roundabout
Published on 9/11/2024
Antolín, Gustavito, and El Bacán Show Support for Newly Arrived Comedian
Published on 9/11/2024
Cuban Film Directed by Omar Alí Wraps Filming in Madrid
Published on 9/11/2024
Power Outages Expected to Affect 570 MW in Cuba, Says UNE
Published on 9/11/2024
Ovi Fulfills a Dream: Visiting Mickey Mouse's Castle at Disney with His Son
Published on 9/10/2024
El Yonki Shares Heartfelt Message on Daughter's Birthday: "Watching You Grow is My Greatest Joy"
Published on 9/9/2024
Lis Cuesta Appeals to Yemayá for Protection of Cubans and Palestinians: "Suffering So Much"
Published on 9/7/2024
Lightning Strikes Cuban Family Members on Florida Beach
Published on 9/6/2024
Cuban Doctors Arrested in Mexico Identified, Health Official Responsible
Published on 9/5/2024
Cuban Woman Arrested in Italy for Leaving Baby Alone in Car
Published on 9/4/2024
Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Presidential Candidate Edmundo González in Venezuela
Published on 9/2/2024
Cuba to Launch Six Luxury Hotels Amid Economic Struggles
Published on 8/31/2024
Ken Griffin Launches Iconic Skyscraper Project in Miami's Brickell District
Published on 8/30/2024
Trump Sells Pieces of His Debate Suit from Clash with Biden
Published on 8/28/2024
Cuban Actress Lili Santiesteban Reunites with Husband in the United States
Published on 8/27/2024
Elderly Cuban Woman and Daughter Face Deportation from the U.S.
Published on 8/27/2024
Díaz-Canel Reaffirms Support for Venezuelan Electoral Fraud: "We Stand with Nicolás Maduro"
Published on 8/26/2024
Alexis Valdés Relishes in Otaola's Defeat in Miami Elections
Published on 8/25/2024
El Chulo Shocks Fans with Photo Alongside Tekashi 6ix9ine: Potential Collaboration on the Horizon?
Published on 8/23/2024
Cuban Man Arrested After Viral Video Shows Him Kicking Dog in Miami Building
Published on 8/23/2024
Cuban Woman in the U.S. Delivers Strong Warning Against Taking Other People's Packages
Published on 8/23/2024
Daniela's Heartwarming Birthday Tribute to Mom Iraisel
Published on 8/23/2024
Nomination Effort for Cuban Dissident José Daniel Ferrer García for Sakharov Prize Gains Momentum
Published on 8/22/2024
Only Survivor of Havana Fire That Claimed Four Lives Passes Away
Published on 8/22/2024
Cuba Faces Extended Power Outages Through Sunday
Published on 8/21/2024
Cuban Women's Federation Admits Rise in Gender-Based Killings Post-Pandemic
Published on 8/20/2024
Young Cuban Assault Victim in Holguín Remains Hopeful About Recovery
Published on 8/20/2024
Cuban Man Fatally Attacked During Party in Santiago de Cuba
Published on 8/19/2024
Cuban Mother Reports Theft of 70,000 Pesos at Grand Memories Santa Maria Hotel
Published on 8/19/2024
Cuban Woman Stabs Elderly Man She Was Living With in Miami
Published on 8/14/2024
Tourists in Santiago de Cuba to Receive Yellow Fever Vaccinations
Published on 8/14/2024
Fourth Death Confirmed Among Victims of Serious Accident in Holguín
Published on 8/14/2024
The Goddess Advises Her Followers in the US: "The Most Important Thing is to Arrive and Start Working"
Published on 8/14/2024
Violent Crime Rates Drop in Major U.S. Cities
Published on 8/13/2024
Cubans React to Clothes Hanging in a Miami Yard: "Fresh Off the Boat from Cuba"
Published on 8/11/2024
Mijaín López Reflects on Fifth Olympic Gold: "I Want to Continue Supporting the Youth"
Published on 8/10/2024
María Corina Machado Proposes Safe Passage for Maduro in Power Transition
Published on 8/9/2024
Yomil Reveals He Turned Down Alexander Delgado's Offer After Gente de Zona Split
Published on 8/9/2024
Mother Alleges Medical Negligence in Holguín, Forced to Provide Own Supplies for Son's Treatment
Published on 8/8/2024
Luis Alberto Orta Competes for Bronze in Paris
Published on 8/8/2024
Yasmani Acosta to Receive $43,000 from Chile for Silver Medal in Paris
Published on 8/8/2024
Cuban Freely Convertible Currency Drops in Informal Market
Published on 8/8/2024
Cubana Sparks Debate on TikTok Over Not Using 'Asere'
Published on 8/8/2024
Cuban Man Arrested for Armed Robbery in Hialeah
Published on 8/6/2024
European Union Donates €500,000 to Support Health Care in Cuba
Published on 8/6/2024
Prime Minister of Bangladesh Flees Amidst Weeks of Protests
Published on 8/6/2024
Six Cubans Arrested in Drug Trafficking Cases in Holguín
Published on 8/5/2024
Rachel Arderi Nears End of Pregnancy, Vows to Regain Fitness: "More Determined Than Ever"
Published on 8/2/2024
The Dollar and Euro Retreat in Cuba
Published on 8/1/2024
Power Outages Continue Relentlessly in Cuba: Nearly 800 MW Shortages Expected During Peak Hours
Published on 7/31/2024
El Chacal's Heartfelt Tribute to Wife Leidy Celebrates Her New Professional Achievement
Published on 7/31/2024
Mother in the USA Responds to Critics for Leaving Daughter in Cuba
Published on 7/31/2024
Cubana Reunites with Mother in the U.S. After Nearly 5 Years: "God Allowed the Promise I Made to Bring You Here to Be Fulfilled"
Published on 7/30/2024
La Diosa Earns Praise for Her Stunning New Look: "She Looks More Natural"
Published on 7/29/2024
Young Cuban Man Applies False Eyelashes on Wife: "Don't Be Machista or Feel Ashamed"
Published on 7/29/2024
Immigration Patrol Involved in Triple Collision Near Havana Airport
Published on 7/27/2024
Water Supply Crisis Continues in Havana
Published on 7/27/2024
Cuban Woman Fulfills Vow to Our Lady of Charity in Miami: "On My Knees I Asked, and On My Knees I Fulfill"
Published on 7/26/2024
Truck Catches Fire on Vía Blanca
Published on 7/26/2024
Seeking Foreign Investment to Tackle Cuba's Waste Management Crisis
Published on 7/26/2024
Cuban Man Sentenced to One Month in Prison for Assaulting Police Officer in Dominican Republic
Published on 7/25/2024
Unkept Government Promises Ignite Social Media Outrage Over Summer Blackouts
Published on 7/24/2024
Young Woman from Miami Melts Hearts with Her Cuban Grandfather's Care
Published on 7/24/2024
Emotional Reunion for Cuban with I-220B Document After Deportation Threat
Published on 7/24/2024
Secret Service Director Resigns Amid Criticism Over Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
Published on 7/23/2024
Young Man Found After Going Missing in Havana
Published on 7/23/2024
Cuban Delighted with U.S. Beach: "No Noise, No Trash, No Vulgar Reggaeton"
Published on 7/22/2024
William Levy Reunites with Daughter Kailey in Spain: "Love You, Daddy"
Published on 7/22/2024
Cuban Government Targets Digital Sales, Calls for Strict Enforcement
Published on 7/20/2024
Elderly Man Hit by Motorcycle in Santiago de Cuba
Published on 7/19/2024
Mother of Toddler Facing Deportation Appeals to U.S. Authorities: "Don't Separate Families"
Published on 7/19/2024
Financial Help Sought for Funeral Expenses of Cuban Nurse Who Passed Away in the U.S.
Published on 7/19/2024
City of Sancti Spíritus Shows Off New Decoration Amidst Food Shortages
Published on 7/16/2024
Young Woman Describes Challenges of Maintaining Beauty Standards in Miami
Published on 7/16/2024
Hotel Zaza in Sancti Spíritus Undergoes Major Renovation Ahead of July 26 Celebrations
Published on 7/15/2024
Yordenis Ugás Celebrates His Birthday: Grateful for Life and Its Blessings
Published on 7/14/2024
Cuban Government Claims Confectionery Funded by Overseas Sales
Published on 7/14/2024
Edith Massola Speaks Out on Cousin Carlos' Death: "Enough Horrors"
Published on 7/14/2024
Man Arrested for Violently Stealing Bicycle from Child in Holguín
Published on 7/12/2024
Meteorologists Increase Hurricane Forecast for 2024
Published on 7/10/2024
Spain Extends Grandchildren's Law for an Additional Year
Published on 7/9/2024
$75 Million Penthouse Hits the Market in Miami
Published on 7/9/2024
Granddaughter Seeks Help to Find Missing Grandmother in Havana
Published on 7/7/2024
Mirta Díaz-Balart: The Complex Life of Fidel Castro's First Wife and Aunt to U.S. Congressmen Mario and Lincoln Díaz-Balart
Published on 7/6/2024
Raúl Castro Sends Flowers to Funeral of Former Sister-in-Law Mirta Díaz-Balart
Published on 7/6/2024
Cubana Fatally Shot in Alabama
Published on 7/6/2024
Mexico's President-Elect Vows to Continue Hiring Cuban Doctors
Published on 7/3/2024
Chacal Cites Health Issues for Abruptly Leaving Barcelona Concert
Published on 7/2/2024
Trial Begins Next Tuesday for Alleged Family Murderer in Matanzas
Published on 6/30/2024
Two Moskvitch Cars Collide Head-On on Cuba's Central Highway
Published on 6/30/2024
Director of Santiago de Cuba Youth Club Speaks Out After Stabbing: "Thank God I'm Alive"
Published on 6/30/2024
Doctor from Cuba Buys First Home After Two Years in the U.S.: "In Our Homeland, Not Even in Seven Lifetimes"
Published on 6/30/2024
Divan Captivates Fans with Rendition of "¿Y cómo es él?" by José Luis Perales
Published on 6/28/2024
Biden's Blunders and Trump's Tenacity Highlight Presidential Debate in the U.S.
Published on 6/28/2024
Cuban Man Arrested for Inappropriately Touching Woman During Massage in Miami
Published on 6/26/2024
Living in the USA: A Cuban's Candid Message About Immigrant Realities
Published on 6/26/2024
Security Camera Captures Thieves Stealing Bicycle at Las Tunas Bar
Published on 6/25/2024
Colombian Airline Avianca Halts Havana Flights, Leaving Cubans Stranded
Published on 6/25/2024
Rosalía Throws Shade at Karol G After Releasing Her Merengue "Si antes te hubiera conocido"
Published on 6/25/2024
American Cuban Goes Viral for Overloading Washing Machine with Detergent
Published on 6/24/2024
Cubano Influencer Gets Tattoo of Father-in-Law: "You'll Always Be with Me, Pops"
Published on 6/23/2024
Elderly Cuban Woman Searches for Food in Havana's Trash Bins
Published on 6/21/2024
Elderly Cuban Woman and Son with Down Syndrome Beg for Food in Camagüey: "She Went Out to Beg on the Streets"
Published on 6/21/2024
Gerardo Hernández Praises Cándido Fabré: "He Knows No Fear"
Published on 6/20/2024
Migrant from Cuba Found Dead at Chile-Bolivia Border
Published on 6/18/2024
Don Omar's Cancer Surgery a Success: "Now, It's Time to Recover"
Published on 6/18/2024
Cuban Arrested in Italy for Transforming Home Basement into Weapons Arsenal
Published on 6/13/2024
Residents Endure Hazardous Conditions in Collapsing Havana Building
Published on 6/13/2024
Proud Cuban Woman in the USA Defends Herself Against Criticism for House Cleaning Job
Published on 6/13/2024
Latino Community Reacts to Viral Video of New Zealanders Dancing Reggaeton: "Arrest the Cuban Salsa Instructor Who Taught Them"
Published on 6/12/2024
Israel Rojas Comments on the Finca de los Monos Incident: "Adolescents Overwhelmed by Digital Content"
Published on 6/11/2024
Eduardo Antonio Announces Departure from Tamalazo de Krome
Published on 6/11/2024
Stunning Havana Mansion Listed for Just $220,000
Published on 6/11/2024
Cuban Prosecutor Linked to 11J Repression Seeks U.S. Visa
Published on 6/11/2024
11 Cuban Migrants Apprehended by Border Patrol After Landing in Florida
Published on 6/11/2024
Truck Loaded with Animal Feed Overturns in Havana
Published on 6/11/2024
Real Estate Boom in Miami-Dade: Taxable Property Values Surge by $43 Billion
Published on 6/10/2024
Man Kills Cuban Mother and Her Three-Year-Old Son Before Taking His Own Life in Miami
Published on 6/9/2024
Pitcher from Matanzas, Noelvis Entenza, Involved in Car Accident in Cuba
Published on 6/8/2024
Young Cuban Migrant Paralyzed in Mexico Accident Returns Home
Published on 6/7/2024
Eduardo Antonio Revels in a Family Beach Day: "Life is Beautiful"
Published on 6/7/2024
Cuban Documentary "The Singular Story of Juan Without Anything" Now Available on YouTube
Published on 6/4/2024
Manuel Marrero Urges Eurasian Union to Boost Projects with Cuba
Published on 6/4/2024
Cuban Power Company Predicts Fewer Blackouts Despite Ongoing Plant Failures
Published on 6/4/2024
Jorge Alí and Luis Alberto Ramírez Reunite in Cuba
Published on 6/2/2024
Hope for Yeiko: Machete-Attacked Dog in Sancti Spíritus Shows Promising Recovery
Published on 6/2/2024
New Security Seal on Ciego Montero Water Bottles to Prevent Fraud
Published on 6/1/2024
Antonio Guiteras Power Plant Shuts Down Due to Oil Leak
Published on 6/1/2024
Chocolate MC Accused of Death Threats Against Ex-Girlfriend's Boyfriend
Published on 6/1/2024
Frank Camallerys Tests His Spanish Boyfriend's Cuban Knowledge After Three Years Together
Published on 5/31/2024
Monkey Escapes Havana Zoo, Takes a Stroll Through the City
Published on 5/31/2024
Cuban Woman Stabbed in Texas Defends Attacker Fatally Shot by Police
Published on 5/30/2024
Former Congressman Joe García Reveals Potential Legislation to Exempt Cuban Small Businesses from Embargo
Published on 5/30/2024
Young Cuban Woman's Heartwarming Surprise Reunion with Her Mother on the Island After Two Years Apart
Published on 5/30/2024
Yulien Oviedo Fires Back at Oniel Bebeshito: "The Day Your Artist Sings Like This, I'll Retire"
Published on 5/29/2024
Security Guard Critically Injured During Robbery at Santiago de Cuba Aquarium
Published on 5/28/2024
Fire Erupts at Santiago de Cuba Landfill
Published on 5/28/2024
Cuban Exiles Clash with Pro-Palestinian Protesters Over Martí Bust in Coral Gables
Published on 5/27/2024
Cuba Allows University Admissions Without Passing Entrance Exams
Published on 5/27/2024
Comedy Troupe "La Leña del Humor" Blames Budget Constraints for Limited Performances
Published on 5/26/2024
Farewell Between Martha, Cuba's Viral Grandmother, and Her "Grandson" Before Traveling to the U.S.
Published on 5/22/2024
Marta, Cuba’s Viral Grandma, Declines U.S. Visit
Published on 5/21/2024
Cashier at Miami Gas Station Confronts Thief Stealing Two Beers
Published on 5/22/2024
New Hit "Marca Mandarina" by Bebeshito and El Taiger Takes Social Media by Storm
Published on 5/20/2024
Alejandro Cuervo Grooves to Bebeshito and El Taiger's New Hit
Published on 5/18/2024
Living in Miami: A Cuban's Humorous Reply to a Spaniard Goes Viral on TikTok
Published on 5/17/2024
Díaz-Canel Unveils "Citizen Portal" to Streamline Administrative Processes in Cuba
Published on 5/16/2024
Eduardo Antonio Highlights Key Figures in His Career with Heartfelt Photo
Published on 5/16/2024