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Instead of Dialogue, the Cuban Regime Announces “A Very Difficult Reorganization Process for the Population”

There will be no releases of prisoners, nor political or economic reforms. There is no dialogue with the United States, although “messages have been exchanged.” 14ymedio, Havana, February 4, 2026 – A new Special Period? Another Ordering Task*? The “reorganization process that we have planned (…) and have been preparing” does not yet have a … Continue reading “Instead of Dialogue, the Cuban Regime Announces “A Very Difficult Reorganization Process for the Population””

Cuba’s Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence for Former Vice Prime Minister Alejandro Gil

The ruling brings to an end two appeals in a case that combined economic crimes, leaks involving Venezuela, and espionage. 14ymedio, Havana January 24, 2026 – The Supreme People’s Court (TSP) ruled this Friday to uphold the two guilty verdicts against Alejandro Gil Fernández, former vice prime minister and former Minister of the Economy of … Continue reading “Cuba’s Supreme Court Upholds Life Sentence for Former Vice Prime Minister Alejandro Gil”

Cuba’s Most Notorious of 2025

The Most Notorious of 2025 Cubanet, Luis Cino, Havana, 30 December 2025 1-Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez As he has done since taking office, the most inefficient and unpopular ruler that Cuba has ever had repeats in first place. This past 2025, Díaz-Canel has enthusiastically added to his track record, further increasing his total disconnection from reality: … Continue reading “Cuba’s Most Notorious of 2025”

Is There Anyone [in Cuba!] Who Can Exchange Currency?

In the queue at the Cadeca in San José de las Lajas, people just want to collect their meagre pensions in pesos and no one is interested in the new floating dollar exchange rate. 14ymedio, Julio César Contreras, San José de las Lajas (Mayabeque). 28 December 2025 — In San José de las Lajas, the … Continue reading “Is There Anyone [in Cuba!] Who Can Exchange Currency?”

Cuba’s Central Bank Sets the Floating Exchange Rate at 410 Pesos Per Dollar

In addition to the rates of 24 pesos to the dollar for state-owned enterprises and 120 for tourism, the Government creates a floating rate with the aim of capturing foreign currency from the informal market The Cuban economy awoke this December 18th to a long-announced development, carefully wrapped in the language of “graduality”: the Central … Continue reading “Cuba’s Central Bank Sets the Floating Exchange Rate at 410 Pesos Per Dollar”

Former Cuban Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Sentenced to Life in Prison for Espionage

In a second trial for bribery, influence peddling, and tax evasion, he received an additional sentence of 20 years in prison 14ymedio, Havana, December 8, 2025 — The People’s Supreme Court has issued a ruling against Alejandro Gil Fernández, former Minister of Economy and Planning and one of the officials most heavily promoted by official … Continue reading “Former Cuban Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Sentenced to Life in Prison for Espionage”

The Second Secret Trial of Former Minister Gil Fernández Began Today in Marianao

A reporter from 14ymedio noted the deployment of State Security and the absence of the international press. 14ymedio, Havana/Madrid, November 26, 2025 — Not only behind closed doors but also without advance public announcement, the second trial of the former minister of economy and planning, Alejandro Gil Fernández, indicted two weeks ago for espionage, took place … Continue reading “The Second Secret Trial of Former Minister Gil Fernández Began Today in Marianao”

Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero “Is Behind” the Trial of Gil Fernández for Alleged Collaboration With the CIA

The sister of the former Minister of Economy describes a plot devised by the prime minister and the military sector of the Cuban regime to protect their economic interests 14ymedio, Madrid, November 22, 2025 — María Victoria Gil, the sister of Alejandro Gil who was tried last week behind closed doors for espionage, has said that … Continue reading “Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero “Is Behind” the Trial of Gil Fernández for Alleged Collaboration With the CIA”

The Cuban Prosecutor’s Office Is Seeking Prison Time for Former Minister Alejandro Gil for “Espionage” and Other Crimes

Held in a secret location since March 2024, the former Minister of Economy and Finance was a trusted advisor to Miguel Díaz-Canel. 14ymedio, Havana, November 1, 2025 — After more than a year and a half without official news, it was learned this Friday that the former Minister of Economy and Planning, Alejandro Gil Fernández, is … Continue reading “The Cuban Prosecutor’s Office Is Seeking Prison Time for Former Minister Alejandro Gil for “Espionage” and Other Crimes”

The Daughter of Cuba’s Former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Demands a Public Trial Open to the Press.

Her father “will not, under any circumstances, acknowledge any crime that he is accused of and that has not been duly verified.” 14ymedio, Havana, 1 November 2025 — The daughter of former Cuban Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Fernández has reacted a few hours after the espionage accusation against her father became public. Laura María Gil … Continue reading “The Daughter of Cuba’s Former Economy Minister Alejandro Gil Demands a Public Trial Open to the Press.”

“The Situation Is More Critical Than During the Special Period,” Warns Cuban Economist Pedro Monreal

Cuba is suffering from shortages, prolonged daily blackouts, high inflation, recession, dollarization, mass migration, and an accelerated deterioration of living conditions. EFE (via 14ymedia), Havana, 25 October 2025 —  The Cuban crisis is “systemic” and its planned economic model has likely reached “its limits,” said renowned Cuban economist Pedro Monreal in an interview with EFE. … Continue reading ““The Situation Is More Critical Than During the Special Period,” Warns Cuban Economist Pedro Monreal”

Guantánamo, a City Turned Into a Garbage Dump

Residents fear that the epidemiological crisis affecting other provinces will spread to their city. 14ymedio, Guantánamo, 9 October 2025 —  “There’s garbage everywhere,” Guantánamo resident Héctor López Pérez summed up with dismay. The trash piling up everywhere has turned a city that was once considered “among the cleanest in Cuba” into a series of mountains … Continue reading “Guantánamo, a City Turned Into a Garbage Dump”

San Antonio de los Baños Celebrates the 99th Anniversary of Fidel Castro With Anti-Regime Posters

Indifference prevails, especially among young people, and the cult of personality no longer works as an ideological cement. 14ymedio, Yunior García Aguilera, Madrid, August 13, 2025 — On this 13th of August, in the streets of San Antonio de los Baños, several posters appeared that read “Abajo Fidel,” “Martí no es comunismo,””Patria y Vida” and … Continue reading “San Antonio de los Baños Celebrates the 99th Anniversary of Fidel Castro With Anti-Regime Posters”

In Matanzas, Competition Is Fierce Between Licensed Pushcart Vendors and Illegal Sellers

“I can’t compete with their prices because I pay taxes,” complains a street vendor in Peñas Altas. 14ymedio, Pablo Padilla Cruz, Matanzas, 12 August 2025 — Police officers and state inspectors evicted and imposed 5,000-peso fines on several street vendors of agricultural products who were operating without a license near the building known as 13 … Continue reading “In Matanzas, Competition Is Fierce Between Licensed Pushcart Vendors and Illegal Sellers”

Cuban Workers Regret Having Voted To Eliminate the Cafeterias

The decision was approved in line with Raúl’s policy of eliminating subsidies, but now, in the midst of the current crisis, it is creating a hard time for employees. 14ymedio, Madrid, 28 July 2025 — More than 15 years ago, 85% of Cuban workers did what was expected of them: they ratified the proposal from … Continue reading “Cuban Workers Regret Having Voted To Eliminate the Cafeterias”