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Compulsory Military Service highlights recent incidents involving Cuban recruits, including disappearances, accidents, and criticism over military responses and ceremonies.

Two Military Service Recruits Killed in Bus Accident at Mariel Special Development Zone: What We Know So Far
Two Military Service Recruits Killed in Bus Accident at Mariel Special Development Zone: What We Know So Far

Published on 5/27/2025

Mother of Soldier Killed in Holguín Explosion Rejects Official Ceremony: "It Was a Farce"
Mother of Soldier Killed in Holguín Explosion Rejects Official Ceremony: "It Was a Farce"

Published on 1/23/2025

Díaz-Canel Engages in Shooting Drills with UCI Students Against "Imperialism"
Díaz-Canel Engages in Shooting Drills with UCI Students Against "Imperialism"

Published on 1/22/2025

MINFAR's Response to Criticisms Over Silence on 13 Missing After Holguín Explosions
MINFAR's Response to Criticisms Over Silence on 13 Missing After Holguín Explosions

Published on 1/15/2025

Missing Young Recruit in Havana Found Safe and Sound
Missing Young Recruit in Havana Found Safe and Sound

Published on 1/9/2025

Cuban Soldier Collapses During Santa Ifigenia Cemetery Guard Ceremony
Cuban Soldier Collapses During Santa Ifigenia Cemetery Guard Ceremony

Published on 1/1/2025

Young Cuban Missing After Military Leave in Havana
Young Cuban Missing After Military Leave in Havana

Published on 12/5/2024

Officer Accuses Grandfather of Deceased Cuban Teen of "Defamation"
Officer Accuses Grandfather of Deceased Cuban Teen of "Defamation"

Published on 6/5/2024