A dose of hope: What the world can learn from Cuba’s vaccination campaign
Just over two years ago, on May 10, 2021, Cuba began its vaccination campaign against Covid-19 – with…
Cuba extends validity of passport to 10 years
The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) announced on Tuesday a long awaited relief for holders of the…
More than 3,000 Cuban migrants repatriated from U.S.
The U.S. Coast Guard has reported that since the beginning of this year, more than 3,000 Cuban migrants…
Analysis: The results of the 2023 parliamentary elections
The National Electoral Commission (CEN) in Cuba has announced the final results of last Sunday’s parliamentary election. According…
Analysis: Will the Cuban government fall, or not?
As the country is going through an extreme crisis, let us examine the factors that may, or may…
Analysis: One-third of voters said ‘No’
Official media touted what they portray as an overwhelming “yes” for the new Family Law. Approved in a…
Analysis: Playing with fire
We are approaching the first anniversary of the July 11 protests, which had a profound impact on the…
Cuba advocacy group appoints new leader
CUBA STANDARD — The Center for Democracy in the Americas (CDA) appointed a new executive director. María José…
Analysis: The Biden easing measures – why now?
By Domingo Amuchastegui Fiat Lux! On Monday, May 16 the Biden administration — after almost two years of…
Analysis: Biden on crash course with upcoming Summit
By Domingo Amuchastegui The Summit of the Americas Conference, planned for June 6-10 in Los Angeles, is set…
Analysis: Cuba’s leadership, still firmly in the saddle
Post-May Day thoughts: The social outburst of July 11, 2021 — prompted by the sustained intolerance and gross…
Canadian company says it has opened a remittance channel
CUBA STANDARD — As the Biden administration has failed to lift sanctions imposed by the Trump administration that…
After three years, Helms-Burton case to go before jury
By Vito Echevarría After a nearly three-year pre-trial battle, a federal judge in Miami denied a motion filed…
U.S. slaps Airbnb with fine over Cuba rentals
CUBA STANDARD — In a sanctions enforcement action targeting a livelihood for hundreds of Cuban homeowners who offer…
Analysis: Time to drop any illusions regarding Biden and Cuba
By Domingo Amuchastegui I have no illusions: The resumption of relations between Cuba and the United States in…