People from Santiago set fire to another trash dump in the capital city.
Another dumpster caught fire this Thursday near the "La Plaza" market in Santiago de Cuba. Waste management in the city is in crisis, and due to the inefficient collection of solid waste, residents have resorted to setting dumpsters on fire as a desperate measure. Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire, but residents continue to report the lack of effective response from the authorities.
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Cuban mocks low-weight breads: "They are smaller than a clothesline pin."
A Cuban shared a video on social media that reveals the tiny size of the bread that the regime sells after implementing the measure to reduce its weight and price. In the video, the bread is compared to a clothesline peg, highlighting the poor quality of the product, which has been criticized for not meeting the established weight.
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Two more femicides confirmed in Cuba
The number of femicides in Cuba has risen to 37 this year with the confirmation of two new cases in Camagüey and Santiago de Cuba. Independent feminist organizations reported on these crimes, highlighting the lack of protection and adequate response from the Cuban government.
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The situation of the electrical system in Cuba worsens: Almost 1,500 MW of generation deficit.
The electricity generation deficit in Cuba reached 1,457 MW, worsening the crisis of the National Electric Power System. The impacts have intensified, causing power outages that last more than 24 hours in some regions.
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Five injured, including a pregnant woman, after a truck overturned in Camagüey.
A traffic accident left five people injured, including a pregnant woman, when a passenger truck overturned on the Central Highway near Guáimaro, Camagüey. All the injured were taken to the local hospital and are out of danger.
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"The trend of Cuban women": Bebeshito sweeps across social media to the beat of "La batidora."
The viral trend "The trend of the Cuban women," with the song "La batidora" by Oniel Bebeshito, has taken over social media. Many Cuban women have shared their videos dancing to the rhythm of this catchy melody, which has become a phenomenon on TikTok and Instagram.
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Gerardo Hernández speaks in defense of Micha: "In Miami, there are inquisitors."
The former Cuban spy Gerardo Hernández defended the reggaeton artist El Micha against the criticisms received for his recent statements. Hernández criticized Cuban emigrants in Miami, calling them "inquisitors" for censoring those who do not align with their positions.
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Cuban musician banned from participating with religious song in Cuerda Viva Festival
The Adventist singer Dairon Gavilán reported that he was prevented from participating in the Cuerda Viva Festival due to his song "En el nombre de Jesús." The song was censored for repeatedly mentioning the name of Jesus, which has generated criticism on social media.
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Cuban priest teaches how to prepare sampa, a long-lasting food for times of crisis.
The Cuban priest Leandro NaunHung shared on social media a Creole version of sampa, a long-lasting food that he recommended as a solution to the food crisis facing the country. NaunHung has also taught his community to recycle aluminum cans as a way to generate additional income.
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About 30 representatives of Cuban Mipymes are gathering in Miami Beach.
Representatives of Cuban Mipymes met in Miami Beach during the Americas Food and Beverage Show. These meetings aim to strengthen business relationships and explore new collaboration opportunities between Cuban and American entrepreneurs.
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They are loading 10 thousand tons of black beans for Cuba in Argentina.
Argentina will send 10,000 tons of black beans to Cuba as part of trade agreements between the two countries. The cargo is already at the port of San Pedro, ready to be shipped to the island.
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Discharge of the first triplets born in Villa Clara in 2024.
The first triplets born in Villa Clara in 2024 were discharged after being hospitalized for over a month. The three babies, along with their parents, are returning home to begin a new chapter in their lives.
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Power outage in Camagüey hospital puts the lives of critical patients at risk.
On Wednesday morning, the Municipal Hospital of Vertientes, in the province of Camagüey, lost its power supply, putting the lives of critically ill patients at serious risk. This power outage mainly affected people with respiratory issues and pregnant women, resulting in an emergency situation at the institution.
According to a source, the hospital's power generator could not restore service due to a battery failure, which prolonged the blackout. The situation has worsened in recent weeks due to the energy crisis that Cuba is facing.
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The situation of the electrical system in Cuba worsens: Nearly 1,500 MW of generation deficit.
Official journalist Lázaro Manuel Alonso reported that the crisis of the National Electro-energetic System (SEN) in Cuba has intensified, reaching a generation deficit of 1,457 MW during the afternoon hours. This situation has caused widespread blackouts throughout the country, severely affecting the daily lives of Cubans.
The electricity generation deficit is one of the highest reported in recent months, and the situation is shaping up to be one of the most critical in recent times. Power outages have extended throughout the day, with no immediate prospects for improvement.
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They are transporting trays of unbaked bread through the streets of Santiago de Cuba.
In Santiago de Cuba, the lack of electricity forced the transfer of trays of unbaked bread between different bakeries in the city. The unusual scene captured by residents shows how a cart loaded with nearly twenty trays of dough was taken to another bakery for baking, exposing the bread to environmental contamination.
The journalist Yosmany Mayeta shared images on social media, highlighting the deterioration of living conditions on the island due to the lack of basic services such as electricity. The situation reflects the widespread crisis affecting the Cuban population.
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Two more femicides confirmed in Cuba.
With the confirmation of two more femicides, the number of misogynistic crimes in Cuba has reached 37 so far this year, according to independent feminist platforms. The cases of Isabel Rojas Aguilera and Arianni Céspedes Garcés are added to the record of femicides documented by the Gender Observatory of the magazine Alas Tensas and the platform Yo Sí Te Creo en Cuba.
These new incidents have led to an increase in demands for protection and justice for women in Cuba, in a context of rising gender violence.
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Five injured, including a pregnant woman, after a truck overturned in Camagüey.
A traffic accident that occurred on the Central Highway, near Guáimaro, Camagüey, left five people injured, including a pregnant woman. The truck, which was covering the Havana-Santiago de Cuba route, overturned after a tire exploded, causing injuries to several passengers.
All the injured were transferred to the local hospital, where they were treated and are out of danger, according to medical sources.
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