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Articles by Emily Vargas

Emily Vargas was born on April 18, 1977, in Matanzas, Cuba, and now lives in Tampa, FL, where she focuses on the history of Cuban migration.

Violence Erupts Amid Santiago de Cuba Carnival Festivities
Violence Erupts Amid Santiago de Cuba Carnival Festivities

Published on 7/26/2024

Woman Killed in Traffic Accident in Santiago de Cuba
Woman Killed in Traffic Accident in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 7/24/2024

Mijaín López Replaced as Cuba's Flag Bearer for Paris 2024 Olympics
Mijaín López Replaced as Cuba's Flag Bearer for Paris 2024 Olympics

Published on 7/24/2024

Medical Volunteers Needed for Chronic Disease Survey in Rural Santiago de Cuba
Medical Volunteers Needed for Chronic Disease Survey in Rural Santiago de Cuba

Published on 7/23/2024

Altercation Between Armed Youths in Santiago de Cuba's Callejón del Carmen
Altercation Between Armed Youths in Santiago de Cuba's Callejón del Carmen

Published on 7/23/2024

Truck and Prosecutor's Car Collide in Contramaestre, Santiago de Cuba
Truck and Prosecutor's Car Collide in Contramaestre, Santiago de Cuba

Published on 7/23/2024

Motorcyclist Missing in Havana
Motorcyclist Missing in Havana

Published on 7/22/2024

Family with Three Young Children Loses Home to Fire in Santiago de Cuba
Family with Three Young Children Loses Home to Fire in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 7/22/2024

Mexico Provided Cuba with Power Plant Equipment Worth Millions, Report Finds
Mexico Provided Cuba with Power Plant Equipment Worth Millions, Report Finds

Published on 7/21/2024

Cubans Dance to Reparto at Miami Salsa Congress: "Joyful Celebration or Vulgar Display?"
Cubans Dance to Reparto at Miami Salsa Congress: "Joyful Celebration or Vulgar Display?"

Published on 7/21/2024

Nicaragua Bars Entry to Another Cuban Dissident
Nicaragua Bars Entry to Another Cuban Dissident

Published on 7/21/2024

Trump Speaks Out on Russian Nuclear Submarine Visit to Cuba
Trump Speaks Out on Russian Nuclear Submarine Visit to Cuba

Published on 7/19/2024

Neglected Sancti Spíritus Cemetery Reflects Broader Provincial Issues
Neglected Sancti Spíritus Cemetery Reflects Broader Provincial Issues

Published on 7/19/2024

Latina Opens Up About Her Biggest Challenge After Moving to the U.S.: "People Think It's Easy Here, But It's Not"
Latina Opens Up About Her Biggest Challenge After Moving to the U.S.: "People Think It's Easy Here, But It's Not"

Published on 7/19/2024

Cuban Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Canary Islands Beach Brawl
Cuban Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Canary Islands Beach Brawl

Published on 7/18/2024

Cuban Man Hammers Home the Poor Quality of Bread: "We Soak It in Sugar Water"
Cuban Man Hammers Home the Poor Quality of Bread: "We Soak It in Sugar Water"

Published on 7/18/2024

Oniel Bebeshito Focuses on His Music After Camagüey Incident: "They Can't Bring Me Down"
Oniel Bebeshito Focuses on His Music After Camagüey Incident: "They Can't Bring Me Down"

Published on 7/17/2024

Classic Cuban Mom Phrases That Will Make You Nostalgic
Classic Cuban Mom Phrases That Will Make You Nostalgic

Published on 7/17/2024

Police Officer Shoots Armed Man Near Republican National Convention
Police Officer Shoots Armed Man Near Republican National Convention

Published on 7/16/2024

Osleys Iglesias, Promising Cuban Boxer, Schedules New Bout in Canada
Osleys Iglesias, Promising Cuban Boxer, Schedules New Bout in Canada

Published on 7/14/2024

Sahara Dust Brings Calm to the Tropics, Cuban Meteorologist Warns
Sahara Dust Brings Calm to the Tropics, Cuban Meteorologist Warns

Published on 7/14/2024

Anuel AA Faces Backlash for Performance at La Velada del Año 4: "He Shattered Everyone's Ears"
Anuel AA Faces Backlash for Performance at La Velada del Año 4: "He Shattered Everyone's Ears"

Published on 7/14/2024

Néstor Jiménez Shares a Memorable Photo with Tahimí Alvariño, Paula Alí, and Verónica Lynn
Néstor Jiménez Shares a Memorable Photo with Tahimí Alvariño, Paula Alí, and Verónica Lynn

Published on 7/12/2024

Cubans Urged to Report Price Cap Violations via Hotline
Cubans Urged to Report Price Cap Violations via Hotline

Published on 7/10/2024

Young Man Honored for Heroic Effort to Save Children in Havana Accident
Young Man Honored for Heroic Effort to Save Children in Havana Accident

Published on 7/9/2024

Dany Ome on the Mend: "Find a New Nickname Because I Won't Be Chubby Anymore"
Dany Ome on the Mend: "Find a New Nickname Because I Won't Be Chubby Anymore"

Published on 7/9/2024

Seidy La Niña Meets Ivy Queen in Miami: "The Reggaeton Queen and the Cuban Queen"
Seidy La Niña Meets Ivy Queen in Miami: "The Reggaeton Queen and the Cuban Queen"

Published on 7/9/2024

Grandson's Heartfelt Video Tribute to His Grandmothers, Including Cuba's Most Famous Viral Star
Grandson's Heartfelt Video Tribute to His Grandmothers, Including Cuba's Most Famous Viral Star

Published on 7/8/2024

Family Seeks Financial Aid for Cuban Survivor of Uruguayan Accident
Family Seeks Financial Aid for Cuban Survivor of Uruguayan Accident

Published on 7/7/2024

Former Cuban Baseball Player Among Victims in Holguín Traffic Accident
Former Cuban Baseball Player Among Victims in Holguín Traffic Accident

Published on 7/7/2024

Cuban Teen Tragically Dies in Apparent Drowning Incident
Cuban Teen Tragically Dies in Apparent Drowning Incident

Published on 7/4/2024

Birthmark Offers New Clue in Puerto Rican Boy's Disappearance Case after 25 Years
Birthmark Offers New Clue in Puerto Rican Boy's Disappearance Case after 25 Years

Published on 7/4/2024

Widespread Bedbug Infestation at Nursing Home in Manzanillo
Widespread Bedbug Infestation at Nursing Home in Manzanillo

Published on 7/4/2024

Knife-Wielding Robbery at Havana Secondary School
Knife-Wielding Robbery at Havana Secondary School

Published on 7/3/2024

Pregnant Women in Santiago de Cuba Hospital Given Worm-Infested Food
Pregnant Women in Santiago de Cuba Hospital Given Worm-Infested Food

Published on 7/3/2024

Mongolia Contributes $1 Million in Food Aid to Cuba
Mongolia Contributes $1 Million in Food Aid to Cuba

Published on 6/29/2024

Life in the Dominican Republic: A Cuban Woman Shares Her Journey
Life in the Dominican Republic: A Cuban Woman Shares Her Journey

Published on 6/28/2024

Tekashi 6ix9ine Breaks Silence Upon Return to the U.S. After Six-Month Hiatus
Tekashi 6ix9ine Breaks Silence Upon Return to the U.S. After Six-Month Hiatus

Published on 6/27/2024

Cuban Contestant on The Voice Kids Stuns with Salsa Rendition of Polo Montañez's Song
Cuban Contestant on The Voice Kids Stuns with Salsa Rendition of Polo Montañez's Song

Published on 6/26/2024

Dog Locked in Hot Car Sparks Outrage in Havana
Dog Locked in Hot Car Sparks Outrage in Havana

Published on 6/25/2024

Destin: Your Summer Getaway on Florida's Emerald Coast
Destin: Your Summer Getaway on Florida's Emerald Coast

Published on 6/24/2024

Hospital Lenin in Holguín Denies Femicidal Incident in Surgery Ward
Hospital Lenin in Holguín Denies Femicidal Incident in Surgery Ward

Published on 6/24/2024

Diosa and Osmani García Film Music Video for Their Rendition of Juan Gabriel's "Querida"
Diosa and Osmani García Film Music Video for Their Rendition of Juan Gabriel's "Querida"

Published on 6/23/2024

Man Injured in Camagüey Accident May Lose Arm Due to Hospital Resource Shortage
Man Injured in Camagüey Accident May Lose Arm Due to Hospital Resource Shortage

Published on 6/22/2024

Chaos and Desperation at Santiago de Cuba's Civil Registry Office
Chaos and Desperation at Santiago de Cuba's Civil Registry Office

Published on 6/22/2024

Hialeah Councilwoman Arrested for Healthcare Fraud
Hialeah Councilwoman Arrested for Healthcare Fraud

Published on 6/22/2024

Heydy González Mesmerized by Eddy Borges' Provocative Towel Dance
Heydy González Mesmerized by Eddy Borges' Provocative Towel Dance

Published on 6/21/2024

Novikombank Becomes First Russian Bank to Open Branch in Cuba
Novikombank Becomes First Russian Bank to Open Branch in Cuba

Published on 6/21/2024

Ja Rulay's Photo with Wads of Cash Sparks Debate: "Anuel AA Posts Pics Like This and Cubans Celebrate"
Ja Rulay's Photo with Wads of Cash Sparks Debate: "Anuel AA Posts Pics Like This and Cubans Celebrate"

Published on 6/20/2024

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Hauling Furniture on U.S. Highway
Tesla Cybertruck Spotted Hauling Furniture on U.S. Highway

Published on 6/19/2024

Leoni Torres Invites Fans to Sing His Tribute Song to Cuba
Leoni Torres Invites Fans to Sing His Tribute Song to Cuba

Published on 6/18/2024

Two Seriously Injured in Street Party Brawl in Santiago de Cuba
Two Seriously Injured in Street Party Brawl in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 6/16/2024

Dead Frog Found in Ground Meat from Santiago de Cuba Butcher Shop
Dead Frog Found in Ground Meat from Santiago de Cuba Butcher Shop

Published on 6/15/2024

Proof of Life Demanded for Maykel Osorbo After Assault in Prison
Proof of Life Demanded for Maykel Osorbo After Assault in Prison

Published on 6/15/2024

Medical Students in Villa Clara Resort to Cattle Trucks for Transportation
Medical Students in Villa Clara Resort to Cattle Trucks for Transportation

Published on 6/14/2024

Cubano in Miami Finds Wallet with Money and Returns It to Police
Cubano in Miami Finds Wallet with Money and Returns It to Police

Published on 6/14/2024

Yomil Expresses Frustration Over Power Outages: "It's Outrageous!"
Yomil Expresses Frustration Over Power Outages: "It's Outrageous!"

Published on 6/14/2024

Teenage Cuban Girl Vanishes in Mexico
Teenage Cuban Girl Vanishes in Mexico

Published on 6/13/2024

10,000 Homes in Sancti Spíritus Left Without Gas Service for Over 18 Days
10,000 Homes in Sancti Spíritus Left Without Gas Service for Over 18 Days

Published on 6/12/2024

Dozens Chant "Cuba for Christ" in Santiago de Cuba Streets
Dozens Chant "Cuba for Christ" in Santiago de Cuba Streets

Published on 6/11/2024

Russian War Fleet Conducts Drills in the Atlantic Ahead of Cuba Arrival
Russian War Fleet Conducts Drills in the Atlantic Ahead of Cuba Arrival

Published on 6/11/2024

Currency Drop in Cuba: USD and MLC Rates Plummet
Currency Drop in Cuba: USD and MLC Rates Plummet

Published on 6/11/2024

Suspected Thief Captured by Neighbors After Snatching Girl's Phone in Santiago de Cuba
Suspected Thief Captured by Neighbors After Snatching Girl's Phone in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 6/11/2024

Alleged Bank Thief Arrested in Villa Clara
Alleged Bank Thief Arrested in Villa Clara

Published on 6/10/2024

Strong Earthquake Shakes Santiago de Cuba
Strong Earthquake Shakes Santiago de Cuba

Published on 6/10/2024

U.S. Monitors Russian Warships Near Cuba
U.S. Monitors Russian Warships Near Cuba

Published on 6/7/2024

Maritime Transport in Havana Bay Halted Due to Excessive Debris
Maritime Transport in Havana Bay Halted Due to Excessive Debris

Published on 6/7/2024

New Cuban Soap Opera "Renacer" Set to Premiere
New Cuban Soap Opera "Renacer" Set to Premiere

Published on 6/6/2024

Aroldis Chapman Strikes Out Shohei Ohtani with a 103 MPH Fastball
Aroldis Chapman Strikes Out Shohei Ohtani with a 103 MPH Fastball

Published on 6/6/2024

Social Communication Law in Cuba: Regime Opens Door to Advertising on Radio and Television
Social Communication Law in Cuba: Regime Opens Door to Advertising on Radio and Television

Published on 6/6/2024

Reunited After Nearly Two Years: Cuban Woman and Her Dog Share Heartwarming Moment
Reunited After Nearly Two Years: Cuban Woman and Her Dog Share Heartwarming Moment

Published on 6/6/2024

Cuban Couple's Heartwarming Gender Reveal: Their Reaction to Learning Their Baby's Gender
Cuban Couple's Heartwarming Gender Reveal: Their Reaction to Learning Their Baby's Gender

Published on 6/5/2024

Canadian Tourists Among 26 Injured in Fatal Transgaviota Bus Accident
Canadian Tourists Among 26 Injured in Fatal Transgaviota Bus Accident

Published on 6/4/2024

Cubana in Miami After Moving from Tampa: "I'm Struggling Tremendously"
Cubana in Miami After Moving from Tampa: "I'm Struggling Tremendously"

Published on 6/4/2024

New Footage of National Hotel Fire: "We Haven't Called the Fire Department in 30 Years"
New Footage of National Hotel Fire: "We Haven't Called the Fire Department in 30 Years"

Published on 6/3/2024

Former Cuban Baseball Star Reutilio Hurtado Granted U.S. Permanent Residency
Former Cuban Baseball Star Reutilio Hurtado Granted U.S. Permanent Residency

Published on 6/2/2024

Cuban Sprinters' Stellar Performances in Salamanca Boost Olympic Quota
Cuban Sprinters' Stellar Performances in Salamanca Boost Olympic Quota

Published on 6/2/2024

New Footage Shows Fire Near Hotel Nacional in Havana
New Footage Shows Fire Near Hotel Nacional in Havana

Published on 6/2/2024

Luxury Real Estate Project "The Terraces" Launched in Fort Lauderdale
Luxury Real Estate Project "The Terraces" Launched in Fort Lauderdale

Published on 5/31/2024

Help Sought for Device to Allow Ahittana to Use Ventilator at Home During Power Outages
Help Sought for Device to Allow Ahittana to Use Ventilator at Home During Power Outages

Published on 5/30/2024

Cubana Shares the Unspoken Rules for Driving in Miami: "If You Use Turn Signals, You're Not Cut Out for This"
Cubana Shares the Unspoken Rules for Driving in Miami: "If You Use Turn Signals, You're Not Cut Out for This"

Published on 5/30/2024

Cuban Judoka to Compete for Team USA in Paris 2024
Cuban Judoka to Compete for Team USA in Paris 2024

Published on 5/30/2024

Spanish Tourists Distribute Medicines and Aid to Needy in Havana
Spanish Tourists Distribute Medicines and Aid to Needy in Havana

Published on 5/29/2024

Grandmother from Cuba Astounded by Spanish Supermarket: "Communism is a F..."
Grandmother from Cuba Astounded by Spanish Supermarket: "Communism is a F..."

Published on 5/27/2024

Cuban Hockey Players Who Left Their Teams in Chile Share Their New Lives
Cuban Hockey Players Who Left Their Teams in Chile Share Their New Lives

Published on 5/26/2024

The Goddess Struts Her Stuff: "No Filters, Getting Prettier Every Day"
The Goddess Struts Her Stuff: "No Filters, Getting Prettier Every Day"

Published on 5/25/2024

Amanda, Cuban Girl, Leaves Hospital for the First Time Since Arriving in Spain
Amanda, Cuban Girl, Leaves Hospital for the First Time Since Arriving in Spain

Published on 5/24/2024

Seven Cuban Rafters Missing After Continuing Journey from Cayman Islands on May 8
Seven Cuban Rafters Missing After Continuing Journey from Cayman Islands on May 8

Published on 5/23/2024

Nurse Injured After Ambulance Crashes into House in Camagüey
Nurse Injured After Ambulance Crashes into House in Camagüey

Published on 5/24/2024

Mother's New Mercedes-Benz Torched in Miami Arson Attack
Mother's New Mercedes-Benz Torched in Miami Arson Attack

Published on 5/23/2024

Young Woman Returns to Cuba for Emotional Reunion with Her Parents: "There's Nothing Like Hugging Mom and Dad Again"
Young Woman Returns to Cuba for Emotional Reunion with Her Parents: "There's Nothing Like Hugging Mom and Dad Again"

Published on 5/23/2024

Three Legendary Cuban Volleyball Stars Reunite with Raúl Diago in Havana
Three Legendary Cuban Volleyball Stars Reunite with Raúl Diago in Havana

Published on 5/22/2024

Missing Children in Havana: Families Urgently Seek Help
Missing Children in Havana: Families Urgently Seek Help

Published on 5/21/2024

"Pitbull's 'Give Me Everything' Goes Viral After Featuring in Netflix's 'Bridgerton'"
"Pitbull's 'Give Me Everything' Goes Viral After Featuring in Netflix's 'Bridgerton'"

Published on 5/20/2024

A Cuban Woman's Joyful Reaction to Her Mother's Parole Approval: "A Dream Come True"
A Cuban Woman's Joyful Reaction to Her Mother's Parole Approval: "A Dream Come True"

Published on 5/20/2024

Albita Rodríguez: Her Band Was the First to Escape Cuba's Oppressive Regime
Albita Rodríguez: Her Band Was the First to Escape Cuba's Oppressive Regime

Published on 5/19/2024

Chief Auditor of Cuba Speaks Out on Alejandro Gil
Chief Auditor of Cuba Speaks Out on Alejandro Gil

Published on 5/19/2024

Jorge Alí to Star in New Cuban Film "Calle 232"
Jorge Alí to Star in New Cuban Film "Calle 232"

Published on 5/17/2024

Baracoa, Guantánamo: The Municipality With the Longest Power Outages in Cuba
Baracoa, Guantánamo: The Municipality With the Longest Power Outages in Cuba

Published on 5/17/2024

Rosa María Payá Condemns Biden Administration for Removing Cuba from Terrorism List: "Whitewashing the Regime"
Rosa María Payá Condemns Biden Administration for Removing Cuba from Terrorism List: "Whitewashing the Regime"

Published on 5/16/2024

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