Christian Arbolaez
Christian Arbolaez's articles bring to light heartfelt stories from Cárdenas and Matanzas, highlighting community efforts, local livelihoods, and acts of kindness.
![Man Found Unconscious in Santa Marta: Clinic Lacked Glucose Testing Equipment]()
Man Found Unconscious in Santa Marta: Clinic Lacked Glucose Testing Equipment
Published on 8/5/2026
![Private Business in Cárdenas Suffers Second Break-In Within a Year Despite Security Measures]()
Private Business in Cárdenas Suffers Second Break-In Within a Year Despite Security Measures
Published on 8/2/2026
![Death of 19-Year-Old Sparks Outrage in Matanzas Following Violent Incident]()
Death of 19-Year-Old Sparks Outrage in Matanzas Following Violent Incident
Published on 8/2/2026
![Cubano Transports Hammerhead Shark on Motorcycle Through Varadero Streets]()
Cubano Transports Hammerhead Shark on Motorcycle Through Varadero Streets
Published on 7/27/2026
![Cyclist Critically Injured After Collision with Car on Varadero-Cárdenas Highway]()
Cyclist Critically Injured After Collision with Car on Varadero-Cárdenas Highway
Published on 7/27/2026
![Residents of Cardenas Restrain Alleged Thief in Vigilante Action]()
Residents of Cardenas Restrain Alleged Thief in Vigilante Action
Published on 7/25/2026
![Fatal Shooting Reported Outside Bar in Colón, Matanzas]()
Fatal Shooting Reported Outside Bar in Colón, Matanzas
Published on 7/23/2026
![Building Collapse in Historic Matanzas Leaves No Injuries]()
Building Collapse in Historic Matanzas Leaves No Injuries
Published on 7/18/2026
![Cubans Rally to Gather 45,000 Pesos and Supplies for Child with Cerebral Palsy in Cárdenas]()
Cubans Rally to Gather 45,000 Pesos and Supplies for Child with Cerebral Palsy in Cárdenas
Published on 7/14/2026
![Fire Erupts in Santa Marta Building, Matanzas]()
Fire Erupts in Santa Marta Building, Matanzas
Published on 7/12/2026
![Pregnant Women Fearful as Thieves Steal Solar Batteries from Maternal Home in Santa Marta]()
Pregnant Women Fearful as Thieves Steal Solar Batteries from Maternal Home in Santa Marta
Published on 7/11/2026
![Varadero Faces Significant Damage Following Severe Local Storm]()
Varadero Faces Significant Damage Following Severe Local Storm
Published on 7/11/2026
![Tornado Ravages Varadero, Leaves Significant Destruction]()
Tornado Ravages Varadero, Leaves Significant Destruction
Published on 7/10/2026
![Cuban Doctor and Her Infant Missing After Venezuelan Earthquake]()
Cuban Doctor and Her Infant Missing After Venezuelan Earthquake
Published on 6/28/2026
![Residents of Cárdenas Raise Alarm Over Teetering Utility Pole as Electric Company Turns a Blind Eye]()
Residents of Cárdenas Raise Alarm Over Teetering Utility Pole as Electric Company Turns a Blind Eye
Published on 6/26/2026
![Trash Fire Ignites Concerns in Central Cárdenas]()
Trash Fire Ignites Concerns in Central Cárdenas
Published on 6/25/2026
![Teenager's Death in Cárdenas Highlights Emergency Failures in Cuba]()
Teenager's Death in Cárdenas Highlights Emergency Failures in Cuba
Published on 6/14/2026
![Electric Company Worker in Cárdenas Tragically Dies During Repair Work]()
Electric Company Worker in Cárdenas Tragically Dies During Repair Work
Published on 6/14/2026
![Cuban Anesthesiologist, 73, Resorts to Collecting Cans on the Streets to Make Ends Meet]()
Cuban Anesthesiologist, 73, Resorts to Collecting Cans on the Streets to Make Ends Meet
Published on 5/19/2026
![Graffiti Sparks Stir in Santa Marta with Defiant Message]()
Graffiti Sparks Stir in Santa Marta with Defiant Message
Published on 5/15/2026
![Man Found Stabbed to Death in His Cárdenas Home]()
Man Found Stabbed to Death in His Cárdenas Home
Published on 5/12/2026
![Power Outage Leaves Matanzas Town in Darkness for Over a Week as Authorities Remain Silent]()
Power Outage Leaves Matanzas Town in Darkness for Over a Week as Authorities Remain Silent
Published on 5/12/2026
![Warehouse Collapses in Cárdenas with No Injuries Reported]()
Warehouse Collapses in Cárdenas with No Injuries Reported
Published on 5/11/2026
![Residents of Cárdenas Defy Pressure, Refuse to Sign Government Document]()
Residents of Cárdenas Defy Pressure, Refuse to Sign Government Document
Published on 4/24/2026
![Armed Robbery Reported at Ice Cream Factory in Cárdenas]()
Armed Robbery Reported at Ice Cream Factory in Cárdenas
Published on 4/20/2026
![Cuban Woman with Advanced Cancer Seeks Urgent Assistance for Medical Treatment]()
Cuban Woman with Advanced Cancer Seeks Urgent Assistance for Medical Treatment
Published on 4/8/2026
![“I Still Have It All Etched in My Mind”: Survivor Recalls Cubans' Tragic Voyage to the U.S.]()
“I Still Have It All Etched in My Mind”: Survivor Recalls Cubans' Tragic Voyage to the U.S.
Published on 1/25/2026
![Year-End Meal Reaches the Needy in Matanzas Through Community Effort]()
Year-End Meal Reaches the Needy in Matanzas Through Community Effort
Published on 1/2/2026
![Shock and Grief Over Death of Young Man in Cárdenas]()
Shock and Grief Over Death of Young Man in Cárdenas
Published on 11/10/2025
![Young Man Fatally Attacked in Cárdenas by Parolee]()
Young Man Fatally Attacked in Cárdenas by Parolee
Published on 11/6/2025
![Cafe Owner in Cárdenas Tragically Murdered]()
Cafe Owner in Cárdenas Tragically Murdered
Published on 10/20/2025
![Young Man in Cárdenas Succumbs to Hemorrhagic Dengue Fever]()
Young Man in Cárdenas Succumbs to Hemorrhagic Dengue Fever
Published on 10/12/2025
![A Glimpse into the Miami Lines for Sending Packages to Cuba]()
A Glimpse into the Miami Lines for Sending Packages to Cuba
Published on 6/22/2025
![Summers in Cuba That Won't Return: Remembering Varadero's Iconic 8000 Locker Park]()
Summers in Cuba That Won't Return: Remembering Varadero's Iconic 8000 Locker Park
Published on 6/9/2025
![Boy from Matanzas on the Road to Recovery After Successful Brain Tumor Surgery]()
Boy from Matanzas on the Road to Recovery After Successful Brain Tumor Surgery
Published on 1/17/2025
![Mother Cares for Son with Cerebral Palsy in Dilapidated Home: Matanzas Activists Launch Support Campaign]()
Mother Cares for Son with Cerebral Palsy in Dilapidated Home: Matanzas Activists Launch Support Campaign
Published on 1/14/2025
![Activists Bring Hope to Matanzas by Distributing 27 Meals to Those in Need]()
Activists Bring Hope to Matanzas by Distributing 27 Meals to Those in Need
Published on 12/31/2024
![A Cuban's Plea to Santa: "Bring Me Hope, It's Needed More Than Cooking Oil"]()
A Cuban's Plea to Santa: "Bring Me Hope, It's Needed More Than Cooking Oil"
Published on 12/26/2024
![Bolivian YouTuber Astonished by Cuba's Street Lighter Repairmen]()
Bolivian YouTuber Astonished by Cuba's Street Lighter Repairmen
Published on 12/1/2024
![Barbaro: The Man of Many Talents in Cárdenas – From Pedicabs to Charitable Acts]()
Barbaro: The Man of Many Talents in Cárdenas – From Pedicabs to Charitable Acts
Published on 12/1/2024
![The Forgotten Sound of the Knife Sharpener: A Vanished Tradition in Matanzas]()
The Forgotten Sound of the Knife Sharpener: A Vanished Tradition in Matanzas
Published on 11/30/2024
![Breast Prosthesis Donation Brings Hope to Cancer Survivor in Matanzas]()
Breast Prosthesis Donation Brings Hope to Cancer Survivor in Matanzas
Published on 11/18/2024
![Beloved Local Figure 'El Puma' Passes Away in Cárdenas]()
Beloved Local Figure 'El Puma' Passes Away in Cárdenas
Published on 10/16/2024
![Thieves Caught Stealing from Home in Cárdenas]()
Thieves Caught Stealing from Home in Cárdenas
Published on 9/1/2024
![Cubans in Cárdenas Rally to Aid Long-Time Peanut Vendor]()
Cubans in Cárdenas Rally to Aid Long-Time Peanut Vendor
Published on 8/22/2024
![Cubans Rally to Raise Funds for Elderly Street Vendors in Cárdenas]()
Cubans Rally to Raise Funds for Elderly Street Vendors in Cárdenas
Published on 8/20/2024
