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In the Midst of Havana’s Darkness, the Cuban Art Factory is Freed from Energy Savings

14ymedio, Nelson García, Havana, October 23, 2023 — The rebellion of the Cuban Art Factory (FAC) against the energy saving measures required by the Ministries of Energy and Mines and of Culture has had an effect. On Saturday, as this newspaper confirmed, the cultural center was operating at one hundred percent or very nearly. As explained to 14ymedio … Continue reading “In the Midst of Havana’s Darkness, the Cuban Art Factory is Freed from Energy Savings”

‘Bring Your Own Power’ – The Cuban Art Factory Rebels Against Government Power Cuts

14ymedio, Havana, 16 October 2023 – The Cuban Art Factory (FAC) has rebelled against the decisions of the two Ministries of Energy & Mining and of Culture. In the face of energy shortages the government imposed an energy plan, which in practice implied that they would have to close, but the centre refused and asked … Continue reading “‘Bring Your Own Power’ – The Cuban Art Factory Rebels Against Government Power Cuts”

The Government Exports 90 Percent of the Island’s Honey, Which Cubans Must Buy ‘On The Left’

The official press recognizes the collapse of honey production throughout the country 14ymedio, Havana, 8 May 2024 — “That the honey from the Cuban hives continues to conquer the European market,” is the closing aspiration of an article in the official press this Tuesday. The desire corresponds to reality: the Island exports every year between … Continue reading “The Government Exports 90 Percent of the Island’s Honey, Which Cubans Must Buy ‘On The Left’”

The Cuban Government Promotes a ‘Tricycle Revolution’ in the Midst of the Energy Crisis

There are 200 vehicles in the assembly phase and another 300 “that should be received this year,” according to the Minister of Transportation 14ymedio, Havana, 24 April 2024 — The Cuban Government has made the circulation of electric tricycles on the Island a matter of State. Assembled in Cuba with imported parts, 183 vehicles of … Continue reading “The Cuban Government Promotes a ‘Tricycle Revolution’ in the Midst of the Energy Crisis”

In Ciego De Avila, Cuban Women Have Not Received a Single “Intimate” Item So Far This Year

14ymedio, Havana, 27 April 2024 — A special report on the lack of sanitary pads in Ciego de Ávila, published this Saturday in Invasor, harshly criticizes the slow production of the industry on the Island, which asks for “calm,” while menstruation does not wait. Of the 100,000 women – according to 2022 data – who … Continue reading “In Ciego De Avila, Cuban Women Have Not Received a Single “Intimate” Item So Far This Year”

‘We Have To Get Our Act Together’, Says Cuban Prime Minister Marrero in a Visit to Ciego Avila

The deplorable condition of the nursing home of the municipality of Primero de Enero was what most horrified the prime minister 14ymedio, Havana, April 20, 2024 — With an entourage of eleven ministers, three deputy prime ministers and twenty senior officials, Manuel Marrero left Ciego de Ávila this Friday dissatisfied with the results of the … Continue reading “‘We Have To Get Our Act Together’, Says Cuban Prime Minister Marrero in a Visit to Ciego Avila”

The Cuban Regime Erases ‘Barbarroja’ from State Security History

Manuel Piñeiro died in strange circumstances while preparing his autobiography 14ymedio, Juan Izquierdo, 26 March 2024, Havana — This Tuesday, not a single official newspaper alluded, in the eulogies dedicated to the anniversary of State Security, to its most famous founder, Commander Manuel Piñeiro, known as Barbarroja. On the other hand, there are many tributes to … Continue reading “The Cuban Regime Erases ‘Barbarroja’ from State Security History”

Converted Into a Company, the Propaganda Section of the Communist Party Sells ‘Stamps’ and Flags

The new status means more money and resources, in addition to brand-new printing machines 14ymedio, Juan Izquierdo, Havana, 13 April 2024 — The purpose is to “market the image of Cuba,” and the means are furnished by the Communist Party. Protected and paid for by the highest authority of the country, the Propaganda and Events … Continue reading “Converted Into a Company, the Propaganda Section of the Communist Party Sells ‘Stamps’ and Flags”

Massive Line for a Miserable ‘Combo’ Priced at 311 Cuban Pesos, Just Over 1 Dollar

14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez, Havana, 9 February 2024 — Customers who have to shop in Plaza de Carlos III, in the only store in the shopping center that sells in Cuban pesos, are in luck. The monthly module or combo, which they provide through the ration book in state stores, restricted by bodegas (ration stores) … Continue reading “Massive Line for a Miserable ‘Combo’ Priced at 311 Cuban Pesos, Just Over 1 Dollar”

The Cuban Cigar Monopoly Wins a Judgment in Spain Against a Nicaraguan Manufacturer

14ymedio, Havana, 10 February 2024 — The Supreme Court of Spain condemned two companies in the city of Valencia – Gesinta Invest Company and La Casa del Tabaco – for marketing the F series of the Nicaraguan brand of cigars from Condega, which imitates the design of the Cuban Partagás. The cigar monopoly on the … Continue reading “The Cuban Cigar Monopoly Wins a Judgment in Spain Against a Nicaraguan Manufacturer”

Lifescozul Says It Gets Scorpion Venom Without Help From the Cuban Government

14ymedio, Havana, February 8, 2024 — Thirteen years ago, Cuban biologist Ariel Portal, expelled from the state-owned Labiofam and a fervent defender of the healing properties of blue scorpion venom, emigrated to Ecuador and founded his own company, Lifescozul. With a private investment of three million dollars in the last seven years and a team … Continue reading “Lifescozul Says It Gets Scorpion Venom Without Help From the Cuban Government”

A State Company Blames Cuban Farmers for Their ‘Inferior’ Production in Camaguey

14ymedio, Havana, 8 February 2024 — With a deficit of 784 tons compared to 2022, and barely 55% of productivity achieved, the performance of the Canned Food and Vegetable Company of Camagüey in 2023 was described as “inferior” by the industry managers themselves. A devastating article published this Wednesday in the official newspaper Adelante points … Continue reading “A State Company Blames Cuban Farmers for Their ‘Inferior’ Production in Camaguey”

‘Bosses at State-Owned Businesses Are Living on Another Planet’, Cubans Complain

14ymedio, Juan Matos, Manzanillo (Granma province), 23 January 2024 — “No private companies were invited? We’re wasting our time,” one young man was heard saying as he left the “job fair” held on Monday at the local headquarters of the Ministry of Labor in this provincial port city in Granma province. Given a choice between … Continue reading “‘Bosses at State-Owned Businesses Are Living on Another Planet’, Cubans Complain”

Cuban TV Documentary on Mariel Masters the Art of Turning Setbacks into Victories

14ymedio, Havana, January 5, 2024 — “Fresh currency.” For more than ten years that has been the slogan of the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM). Its directors, senior Cuban officials and foreign investors bluntly admit it in “Prow to the Future,” a documentary taped using Geocuba drones and accompanied by an original score from the … Continue reading “Cuban TV Documentary on Mariel Masters the Art of Turning Setbacks into Victories”

For Every Kilo of Coffee Exported, One Kilo for Cubans, an Italian Businessman Promises

14ymedio, Madrid, 7 December 2023 — On Wednesday, Michelle Curto made a promise in Santiago de Cuba’s Hall of Mirrors for which he will be held accountable if he does not make good on it. “For every kilogram of Cuban coffee that is exported, the same amount must be made available to Cuban consumers,” said … Continue reading “For Every Kilo of Coffee Exported, One Kilo for Cubans, an Italian Businessman Promises”