El Micha defends his trips to Cuba: "When you arrive, that poison is not breathed in."
El Micha, a Cuban reggaeton artist, has returned to the island after four years of absence and has generated controversy for his statements about life in Cuba and exile. In a recent interview, he claimed that on the island "that poison" which Cubans in exile perceive is not felt. The artist emphasized that returning was necessary for his personal and professional happiness and defended his right to pursue his career without getting involved in politics. Read more
They seek help to identify a young man stabbed in Santiago de Cuba.
An urgent call has been made on social media to identify a young man who was stabbed and taken to Saturnino Lora Provincial Hospital in Santiago de Cuba. The young man, who had no identification at the time of his admission, is receiving medical care, and the authorities are requesting the public's help in locating his family. Read more
Cuban fisherman reports robbery of boat used by rafters
Cuban fisherman Fermín Puig reported the theft of his boat, which was used to take 43 Cuban migrants to Florida. Puig claims that "he has lost everything" and denies any involvement in the illegal departure of the rafters, who were intercepted by the United States Coast Guard. Read more.
They report a beating of a woman in Camagüey and the inaction of the police.
Marisol Peña Cobas reported on social media the gender-based violence suffered by her niece in Camagüey. The young woman was assaulted by her ex-partner, but the police decided to close the case without taking action against the attacker. The victim's family expresses their outrage over the lack of protection and justice. Read more.
The Minister of Energy assures that the fuel to alleviate blackouts is in Cuban ports.
The Minister of Energy and Mines of Cuba, Vicente de la O Levy, assured that the fuel necessary to alleviate the electrical crisis "is in Cuban ports," although it has not yet been unloaded. Despite the promises, the critical situation of the National Electric System persists, with daily blackouts affecting the population. Read more.
Cuban bank withholds dollar earnings from doctors after completing mission in Angola.
A couple of Cuban doctors reported that the Banco Popular de Ahorro has been holding their dollar earnings for almost a year after returning from a mission in Angola. Despite having filed several complaints, the doctors still have not been able to access their funds, preventing them from purchasing a home and gaining independence. Read more.
They denounce "Aguas de La Habana" for wasting water while the capital suffers from shortages.
Residents of Havana have reported the company "Aguas de La Habana" for not repairing a leak in the pipe network that has caused a major water loss. Meanwhile, many families in the capital are suffering from water scarcity. Read more
Cuban mother desperately searching for her missing son in Havana.
A Cuban mother turned to social media to request help in the search for her son, who has been missing for five days in Havana. The family is asking anyone with information to contact them immediately. Read more.
This is how currencies are in the Cuban informal market.
The informal currency market in Cuba shows a relative stability, with the US dollar priced at 320 Cuban pesos and the euro at 330 pesos. Despite this stability, prices remain high for the population that relies on the state salary, bringing them close to the threshold of extreme poverty. Read more
Priest teaches rural communities to generate income by recycling cans
Amid the economic crisis facing Cuba, a Catholic priest in Santiago de Cuba has taught his community to generate income by recycling aluminum cans. The priest aims to promote self-sufficiency and community collaboration in times of crisis. Read more
State Security detains Cuban intellectual Jenny Pantoja.
The dissident intellectual Jenny Pantoja Torres was detained by orders of the political police in Cuba. Pantoja had been harassed by State Security and was under surveillance before her detention. Human rights organizations have demanded her immediate release. Read more.
Elderly man recovers his stolen bicycle at a store in Bayamo.
An elderly man in Bayamo managed to recover his stolen bicycle thanks to the cooperation of the local community. The owners of the shop where the vehicle was stolen thanked those who helped identify the thief, highlighting the importance of community action against crime. Read more
Official press highlights the arrival of rice and salt for the regulated family basket.
Amid the supply crisis in Cuba, the state-run media reported the arrival of rice and salt at the port of Cienfuegos, intended for the regulated family basket. These products come from Vietnam and are essential for the Cuban population amid the shortage. Read more
Cuban arrested in Cienfuegos for "disparaging the dignity of high officials"
The Prosecutor's Office of Cienfuegos requested a sentence of two years and six months in prison for a man accused of "disparaging the dignity of high officials" in a family WhatsApp group. The case has generated controversy due to the lack of freedom of expression on the island. Read more.
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