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Mariel Special Development Zone

The Mariel Special Development Zone, a major Cuban trade hub, faced devastation from Hurricane Rafael. This vital area plays a pivotal role in the nation's economy.

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

Truck Overloaded with Meat Products Collapses on Las Tunas Highway
Truck Overloaded with Meat Products Collapses on Las Tunas Highway

Published on 5/14/2025

Cuban Government Launches Dollar-Only Wholesale Store in Mariel
Cuban Government Launches Dollar-Only Wholesale Store in Mariel

Published on 5/11/2025

Rainy Season Begins in Cuba: Prepare for May's Typical Downpours
Rainy Season Begins in Cuba: Prepare for May's Typical Downpours

Published on 5/2/2025

Cuban Government Introduces New Currency Exchange for Salaries in Select Companies
Cuban Government Introduces New Currency Exchange for Salaries in Select Companies

Published on 3/31/2025

Pork Price Surge Exposes Cuba's Economic Failures: Economist Criticizes Government Policies
Pork Price Surge Exposes Cuba's Economic Failures: Economist Criticizes Government Policies

Published on 3/18/2025

Cuban Government Unveils Economic Revitalization Measures for 2025
Cuban Government Unveils Economic Revitalization Measures for 2025

Published on 2/20/2025

Cuban Government Admits Mariel Special Development Zone's Shortcomings
Cuban Government Admits Mariel Special Development Zone's Shortcomings

Published on 12/19/2024

Oil Spill Recovery Underway Following Train Collision in Sancti Spíritus
Oil Spill Recovery Underway Following Train Collision in Sancti Spíritus

Published on 12/9/2024

Freight Train Collision Leads to Fuel Spill in Sancti Spíritus
Freight Train Collision Leads to Fuel Spill in Sancti Spíritus

Published on 12/7/2024

Artemisa Remains in Darkness: Vast Majority Without Power One Week Post-Hurricane Rafael
Artemisa Remains in Darkness: Vast Majority Without Power One Week Post-Hurricane Rafael

Published on 11/13/2024

Hurricane Rafael Leaves Mariel Special Development Zone in Ruins
Hurricane Rafael Leaves Mariel Special Development Zone in Ruins

Published on 11/9/2024

Mexico Sends 100 Tons of Meat to Cuba for Hurricane Oscar Relief Efforts
Mexico Sends 100 Tons of Meat to Cuba for Hurricane Oscar Relief Efforts

Published on 10/25/2024

Cuban Economy Takes a Hit with Nearly 2% Decline in 2023
Cuban Economy Takes a Hit with Nearly 2% Decline in 2023

Published on 7/15/2024

Spain's Beer Exports Find Second Largest Market in Cuba
Spain's Beer Exports Find Second Largest Market in Cuba

Published on 6/16/2024

Heavy Rains Reported in Western Cuba
Heavy Rains Reported in Western Cuba

Published on 6/13/2024

MINCEX Denies Rumors of Halting Exports by Cuban Private Enterprises
MINCEX Denies Rumors of Halting Exports by Cuban Private Enterprises

Published on 5/26/2024

New External Trade Minister is Fidel and Raúl Castro's Grandnephew
New External Trade Minister is Fidel and Raúl Castro's Grandnephew

Published on 5/24/2024

Ricardo Cabrisas Replaced as Minister of Foreign Trade in Cuba
Ricardo Cabrisas Replaced as Minister of Foreign Trade in Cuba

Published on 5/23/2024