Main news from Cuba today, September 20, 2024.

Cuba is facing a worsening energy crisis, with severe blackouts affecting the population while the government promotes renewable energy events. This is compounded by incidents of poor infrastructure in Havana and a concerning rise in severe dengue cases among children in Sancti Spíritus.

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Amid strong power outages, Díaz-Canel visits the "renewable energy" fair.

While Cuba faces a severe deficit in electricity generation, Miguel Díaz-Canel attended the closure of the Third International Renewable Energy Fair in Havana, where the transition to a more sustainable energy matrix was discussed. However, the energy crisis persists, affecting thousands of Cubans with up to 12 hours of blackouts daily. See more details

New sloppiness in the painting of curbs in Havana

A new episode of "slapdash work" in Havana has generated mockery on social media. A video shows curbs painted poorly on the Calzada de Luyanó, yet another example of the lack of care in public works in Cuba. Read more

Sancti Spíritus is experiencing an increase in severe dengue cases among pediatric patients.

Sancti Spíritus is facing an increase in severe dengue cases among children amid a complex epidemiological situation. The province has been declared in a transmission phase, with a significant rise in the number of diagnosed cases. More information

Bus overturns on the Vía Blanca in Havana

A state bus overturned on the Vía Blanca in Havana, without causing serious injuries. The accident occurred in an area where accidents are frequent, according to witnesses. See more details.

Desecration of graves and robberies in the Las Tunas cemetery

Residents of Las Tunas report the desecration of graves in the Vicente García cemetery. Those affected accuse the authorities of a lack of security and sensitivity to their claims. Read more.

Thieves rob houses in Holguín.

Two cases of robbery in homes were reported in Holguín, where the thieves took everything from furniture to cutlery. The police managed to capture the criminals and recover the stolen goods. Read more

The U.S. joins the call for the freedom of José Daniel Ferrer.

The U.S. Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs joined the international condemnation of the imprisonment of José Daniel Ferrer and other political prisoners in Cuba. See more details.

Two inmates die due to medical negligence in Cuban jails during August.

At least two inmates died in Cuban prisons in August due to medical negligence and inadequate healthcare, according to a report from the Center for Documentation on Cuban Prisons. More information.

El Taiger comments on what happened between El Micha and Carlos Otero: "Older people take care of themselves."

El Taiger commented on El Micha's controversial reaction in an interview, defending Carlos Otero and emphasizing the importance of respecting elderly people. Read more

Ulises Toirac shares a funny anecdote about Antolín el Pichón with Paulo FG during the recording of Sabadazo.

The comedian Ulises Toirac shared a funny anecdote that happened in the 90s during the recording of Sabadazo, starring Antolín el Pichón and Paulo FG. See more details.

Other victims of macho violence: families affected by feminicides in Cuba

The increase in femicides in Cuba deeply affects the families of the victims, who face an economic and emotional void in a context where the State does not provide sufficient support. Read more.

Young man wounded with a machete in Holguín continues rehabilitation in Havana: "His recovery is slow"

A young man who was violently attacked with a machete in Holguín continues his rehabilitation in Havana, although his recovery has been slow, according to his father. See more details.

False news about the alleged death of Raúl Castro goes viral.

A false news story is circulating on social media about the supposed death of Raúl Castro. Several profiles fraudulently used the CiberCuba logo to create images that appear to be screenshots of authentic news. Read more.

Prolonged blackouts due to a deficit in electricity generation in Cuba

The energy crisis in Cuba remains critical due to a deficit in generation capacity, causing nationwide power outages that have not been resolved. See more details.

Blackouts in Cuba: a Friday of darkness for several provinces

Blackouts continue to affect thousands of Cubans, with reports of prolonged power outages in various provinces of the country. More information.

Exchange rate: Price of currencies in the Cuban informal market for today.

The price of foreign currencies remains unchanged in the Cuban informal market, with the dollar valued at 320 CUP, the euro at 330 CUP, and the MLC at 270 CUP. See more details.

Cuban government explains why there is no fish for the people.

The Business Group of Fishing in Cuba assured that it faces multiple difficulties that prevent them from offering enough fish to the population, including a lack of resources and energy problems. Read more.

Homeless families occupy ruins of the Riomar building in Havana.

Several homeless families have occupied the ruins of the Riomar building in Havana, a former 11-story property that is now in a dilapidated state. See more details.

"She couldn't believe it": Cuban returns to the island eight years later and surprises her father

An emotional story of reunion went viral when a Cuban woman surprised her father after being away from the island for eight years, capturing the moment in a video shared on TikTok. See more details.

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