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Corruption in Cuba

Corruption in Cuba: Recent cases highlight pervasive issues, with officials facing charges from extortion to embezzlement, impacting governance and enterprise integrity.

Former Cuban Minister's Sister Claims Espionage Accusations and Life Sentence Are Preordained
Former Cuban Minister's Sister Claims Espionage Accusations and Life Sentence Are Preordained

Published on 11/22/2025

UN Envoy Hears Official Complaints on "Embargo" as Cubans Decry Corruption and Government Mismanagement
UN Envoy Hears Official Complaints on "Embargo" as Cubans Decry Corruption and Government Mismanagement

Published on 11/16/2025

Ulises Toirac Critiques Cuban Justice System: "Justice Only Prevails by Sheer Chance"
Ulises Toirac Critiques Cuban Justice System: "Justice Only Prevails by Sheer Chance"

Published on 11/12/2025

Cement Heist Ring Uncovered at Santiago de Cuba Factory
Cement Heist Ring Uncovered at Santiago de Cuba Factory

Published on 11/11/2025

Fuel Theft in Cuba: Uncovering the Scandal at CUPET's Storage Facilities
Fuel Theft in Cuba: Uncovering the Scandal at CUPET's Storage Facilities

Published on 10/23/2025

Five Sancti Spíritus Officials Punished Over 97 Million Peso Losses
Five Sancti Spíritus Officials Punished Over 97 Million Peso Losses

Published on 8/28/2025

Cuban Visitor Faces $4,000 Ransom Demand for Lost Green Card
Cuban Visitor Faces $4,000 Ransom Demand for Lost Green Card

Published on 8/27/2025

Bus Driver in Havana Charges Excessive Fare, Strands Passengers in Early Hours
Bus Driver in Havana Charges Excessive Fare, Strands Passengers in Early Hours

Published on 8/18/2025

Corruption in Camagüey: Allegations of Impunity Regarding Former Accommodation Company Director's Million-Dollar Debt
Corruption in Camagüey: Allegations of Impunity Regarding Former Accommodation Company Director's Million-Dollar Debt

Published on 8/5/2025

Two Store Managers Caught Allegedly Stealing from Havana Warehouses
Two Store Managers Caught Allegedly Stealing from Havana Warehouses

Published on 7/9/2025

Three Cubans Arrested with Truckload of Live Chickens in Artemisa
Three Cubans Arrested with Truckload of Live Chickens in Artemisa

Published on 4/10/2025

Humberto López Claims a "Line-Cutter" Offered to Move Him Up in Gas Queue for 1,500 Pesos
Humberto López Claims a "Line-Cutter" Offered to Move Him Up in Gas Queue for 1,500 Pesos

Published on 3/15/2025

Cuban Driver Stands Up to Police After Being Fined in Havana
Cuban Driver Stands Up to Police After Being Fined in Havana

Published on 3/1/2025

Confiscation of 15 Tons of Illegally Transported Rice in Cienfuegos
Confiscation of 15 Tons of Illegally Transported Rice in Cienfuegos

Published on 12/11/2024

Tension Arises in La Cuevita: Inspector Stabs Vendor
Tension Arises in La Cuevita: Inspector Stabs Vendor

Published on 12/7/2024

Police Seize 168 Cases of Legendario Rum in Havana Home
Police Seize 168 Cases of Legendario Rum in Havana Home

Published on 12/6/2024

Long Queues in Havana: Residents Wait Days for Domestic Gas
Long Queues in Havana: Residents Wait Days for Domestic Gas

Published on 12/5/2024

Santiago Residents Clash with Police Amidst Crackdown on Street Vendors
Santiago Residents Clash with Police Amidst Crackdown on Street Vendors

Published on 12/4/2024

Gas Cylinder Theft Suspects Arrested in Santiago de Cuba
Gas Cylinder Theft Suspects Arrested in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 9/28/2024

Cuban Grocery Manager in Sancti Spíritus Sentenced to Ten Years for Embezzlement
Cuban Grocery Manager in Sancti Spíritus Sentenced to Ten Years for Embezzlement

Published on 9/27/2024

Store in Santa Clara Faces Sanctions for Concealing Goods from the Public
Store in Santa Clara Faces Sanctions for Concealing Goods from the Public

Published on 9/8/2024

Crime Rates Surge in Cuba During First Half of 2024
Crime Rates Surge in Cuba During First Half of 2024

Published on 8/16/2024

State Inspectors Accused of Extortion at Santiago de Cuba Carnival
State Inspectors Accused of Extortion at Santiago de Cuba Carnival

Published on 7/29/2024

Cuban Prime Minister Marrero Cruz Exposes Alleged Strategy Behind Deterioration of State-Owned Enterprises
Cuban Prime Minister Marrero Cruz Exposes Alleged Strategy Behind Deterioration of State-Owned Enterprises

Published on 6/26/2024

Director of Manicaragua Water Utility Arrested for Corruption
Director of Manicaragua Water Utility Arrested for Corruption

Published on 6/3/2024

Former Commerce Director in Sancti Spíritus Sentenced to Eight Years for Corruption
Former Commerce Director in Sancti Spíritus Sentenced to Eight Years for Corruption

Published on 5/27/2024

Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Criticizes Government: "We Live in a System That Has Corrupted Everything"
Cuban Priest Alberto Reyes Criticizes Government: "We Live in a System That Has Corrupted Everything"

Published on 5/27/2024

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

Published on 5/19/2024