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For Their Daily Fight Against Garbage, Havana’s Street Sweepers Earn About Ten Dollars a Month

“Regla is one of the cleanest municipalities,” boasts a municipal employee, broom and dustpan in hand. 14ymedio, Dario Hernandez, Havana, December 12, 2025 – On the streets of Havana, the filth no longer surprises anyone. What is truly shocking is looking closely at those who, despite everything, continue sweeping. This newspaper approached two street sweepers … Continue reading “For Their Daily Fight Against Garbage, Havana’s Street Sweepers Earn About Ten Dollars a Month”

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”

In Cuba 56% of Santiago Residents Are Still Without Electricity Two Weeks After Hurricane Melissa

Díaz-Canel and Marrero tour the province devastated by the cyclone amid controversy over the sale of water and mattresses 14ymedio, Madrid, November 14, 2025 — President Miguel Díaz-Canel travelled to Santiago de Cuba to see the situation for himself two weeks after Hurricane Melissa struck. A meeting of the National Defence Council was held there and … Continue reading “In Cuba 56% of Santiago Residents Are Still Without Electricity Two Weeks After Hurricane Melissa”

The Rebellion of the ‘Clarias’: Cracks in the Cuban Regime in Its Terminal Phase

If the Prosecutor’s Office announcement about Alejandro Gil was a “smokescreen,” it backfired spectacularly. 14ymedio, Yunior García Aguilera, Madrid, November 3, 2025 –  “The Communist Party of Cuba must demand the dismissal of its first secretary and president of the country, as well as that of Manuel Marrero Cruz.” Thus, without mincing words, the pro-government … Continue reading “The Rebellion of the ‘Clarias’: Cracks in the Cuban Regime in Its Terminal Phase”

Cuba’s Officialdom Denounces “The Hijacking of the Role of the Central Bank of Cuba” by ’El Toque

The new campaign against the daily publication of exchange rates in the informal market reflects the authorities’ panic over the collapse of the peso. 14ymedio, Madrid, 4 November 2025 —  The war against El Toque has returned as quickly as the sharp rise of the dollar in recent weeks on the informal currency market, followed … Continue reading “Cuba’s Officialdom Denounces “The Hijacking of the Role of the Central Bank of Cuba” by ’El Toque”

There Was No Blackout at Cuba’s 26 July Event, but Neither Were There Any Ideas for Overcoming the Crisis

Prime Minister Manuel Marrero called, to “convert the people’s efforts into tangible results”, without saying how. 14ymedio, Havana, 26 July 2025 — Cuban Television, which broadcast the event this morning — always reserving time to make whatever cuts may be necessary — with all the usual fanfare, marked by tearful evocations of the failed assault … Continue reading “There Was No Blackout at Cuba’s 26 July Event, but Neither Were There Any Ideas for Overcoming the Crisis”

Iberostar, the First International Chain Authorized to Rent Hotels in Cuba

Foreign companies will have more freedom to manage facilities and set wages 14ymedio/EFE, Havana, October 17, 2025 / In its desperation to stem the sharp decline in tourism and foreign currency inflows, the Cuban government has taken a step it had long resisted: allowing international chains to rent out state-owned hotels and set employee salaries. … Continue reading “Iberostar, the First International Chain Authorized to Rent Hotels in Cuba”

In the Midst of a Deep Publication Crisis, Nine Volumes of the ‘Selected Works’ by Raúl Castro Are Presented

The general did not attend the presentation but did attend the ceremony for the anniversary of the Central Committee of the Party 14ymedio, Havana, October 4, 2025 — With the publication this Friday of his Obras escogidas [Selected Works], Raúl Castro intends to go down in history, imitating his brother not only as a political … Continue reading “In the Midst of a Deep Publication Crisis, Nine Volumes of the ‘Selected Works’ by Raúl Castro Are Presented”

Sancti Spíritus Has the Highest Teacher Shortage in Cuba

In the province of Camagüey, 19 schools were closed to “optimize resources” due to the massive exodus of teachers. 14ymedio, Havana, August 24, 2025 — Aware that they are in the final stretch of the summer, parents have one last week of despair looking for everything necessary so that on September 1, when school begins … Continue reading “Sancti Spíritus Has the Highest Teacher Shortage in Cuba”

The Fall of Cuba’s ‘Freely Convertible Currency’ Sinks Private Tobacco Producers in Pinar del Río

A ‘veguero’ from San Juan y Martínez points out the unfair treatment by Tabacuba, which gets richer while the ‘guajiros’ get poorer. 14ymedio, Madrid, August 11, 2025 — Alfredo Pérez, a veguero of the best tobacco area in Cuba, San Juan y Martínez (Pinar del Río), has put a damper on the fiesta in the … Continue reading “The Fall of Cuba’s ‘Freely Convertible Currency’ Sinks Private Tobacco Producers in Pinar del Río”

Cuba’s Old Age Pension Increase Is ‘Nothing’ in the Face of the Hunger Experienced by the Elderly in Cuba

The measure was approved on Wednesday and will take effect on September 1. 14ymedio, Juan Diego Rodríguez/Olea Gallardo, Havana, 8 August 2025 — A liter of oil, a kilogram of powdered milk, a pound and a half of pork… Cuban retirees don’t think about numbers when asked how much their pensions will increase , but … Continue reading “Cuba’s Old Age Pension Increase Is ‘Nothing’ in the Face of the Hunger Experienced by the Elderly in Cuba”

Despite Convictions for Sabotage, Fuel Theft in Cuba Increases

The theft of oil and liquefied gas is among the concerns of the authorities, who are unable to control it even by toughening the applicable crime. 14ymedio, Madrid, 31 July 2025 — Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero reiterated his warning in a meeting with authorities: Given the current situation in the country, fuel theft could be … Continue reading “Despite Convictions for Sabotage, Fuel Theft in Cuba Increases”

Cuban Regime Strategists Prepare Díaz-Canel’s Succession

The removal of the age limit for the presidency is a sign that a similar profile is being sought to ensure continuity. 14ymedio, Ramón Martínez, Orlando (Florida), 21July 2025 — Castro’s latest move to eliminate the 60-year age limit for accessing the office of President of the Republic, as provided for in the Constitution approved … Continue reading “Cuban Regime Strategists Prepare Díaz-Canel’s Succession”

With Their Pension, Cuban Retirees Will Be Able To Buy One Carton of Eggs a Month

Instead of 1,528 pesos, the monthly payment will be 3,056 pesos for about 430,000 people. 14ymedio, Havana, July 16, 2025 — The Cuban government announced this Wednesday an increase in the minimum pension for about 430,000 retirees starting in September, as confirmed by the prime minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz, before Parliament. State aid will increase … Continue reading “With Their Pension, Cuban Retirees Will Be Able To Buy One Carton of Eggs a Month”

With the Tarifazo, Etecsa Has Multiplied Its Income in Dollars by 54

Exiles pay the internet expenses of their relatives on the Island 14ymedio, Havana, July 16, 2025 — In the little more than one month since the tarifazo [huge price increase] came into force – 46 days, to be exact — stirring up Cuban universities and putting the state telecommunications monopoly in a bind — Etecsa … Continue reading “With the Tarifazo, Etecsa Has Multiplied Its Income in Dollars by 54”