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The Cuban Government Requires Companies by Law To Have Their Own Energy Generation Equipment

“Large consumers” will have to produce 50% of the energy they use as of 2028 14ymedio, Madrid, 27 November 2024 — Cuba’s state-owned companies, private companies and any governmental or foreign dependency must implement a series of measures for energy efficiency. Among them, they must have their own system to supply 50% of the energy … Continue reading “The Cuban Government Requires Companies by Law To Have Their Own Energy Generation Equipment”

‘Trump Does Not Rule Cuba,’ Says Díaz-Canel in an Interview with a Dominican Media Outlet

The president admits that U.S. pressure contributed to “accelerating” the reforms aimed at “perfecting socialist construction, not restoring capitalism.” 14ymedio, Madrid, June 25, 2026 — Miguel Díaz-Canel rejected in an interview broadcast this Wednesday the idea that the economic reforms he announced last week were adopted because of U.S. pressure. “Trump does not rule Cuba, … Continue reading “‘Trump Does Not Rule Cuba,’ Says Díaz-Canel in an Interview with a Dominican Media Outlet”

Cuba’s Guiteras Power Plant Goes Offline Again Due to “Lack of Raw Water”

The UNE forecasts a 2,072 MW shortfall during Saturday’s peak hours after a full day of blackouts 14ymedio, Havana, May 30, 2026 — The Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant, the largest single generating unit in Cuba, has once again gone offline from the National Electric System (SEN) for a reason that encapsulates the deterioration of the … Continue reading “Cuba’s Guiteras Power Plant Goes Offline Again Due to “Lack of Raw Water””

Recycled Chinese Shipping Containers Provide New Homes for Hundreds of Homeless Cubans

The first beneficiaries are regime militants who lived in overcrowded conditions for many years 14ymedio, Natalia López Moya, Havana, May 8, 2026 – It is no surprise that Alina Hinojosa Cardona and Nerelys Madan Catalá are celebrating their new homes, containers converted into housing for “young working women, single mothers and heads of household,” as … Continue reading “Recycled Chinese Shipping Containers Provide New Homes for Hundreds of Homeless Cubans”

The Cuban Regime Confirms Talks With the United States

Miguel Díaz-Canel says the goal is to “identify areas of cooperation” and “concretize actions for the benefit of the people of both countries.” 14ymedio, Madrid, 13 March 2026 — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed on Friday conversations with the US government to “identify areas of cooperation” and “define actions to benefit the people of both … Continue reading “The Cuban Regime Confirms Talks With the United States”

The Cuban Regime Confirms Talks With the United States

Miguel Díaz-Canel says the goal is to “identify areas of cooperation” and “concretize actions for the benefit of the peoples of both countries.” 14ymedio, Madrid, March 13, 2026 – The Cuban president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, confirmed this Friday that conversations are taking place with the U.S. government to “identify areas of cooperation” and “concretize actions for … Continue reading “The Cuban Regime Confirms Talks With the United States”

China Sends Cuba $80 Million in Aid, Rice, and Aspirin

The Chinese ambassador says the business model for the photovoltaic parks donated by China is being developed and modified 14ymedio, Madrid, January 21, 2026 – There are no precise details about China’s new financial aid for Cuba, although the amount and its main destination are known. The package is valued at $80 million for “the … Continue reading “China Sends Cuba $80 Million in Aid, Rice, and Aspirin”

Recycled Containers, the Cuban Government’s Bet To Alleviate the Housing Crisis

The solution extends across several provinces despite the challenges of inhabiting steel structures under the Caribbean climate 14ymedio, Havana, 2 January 2025 — Four news stories published this Friday in Cuba’s official media, each different but all on the same topic, make it clear how the government plans to address the housing crisis, primarily caused … Continue reading “Recycled Containers, the Cuban Government’s Bet To Alleviate the Housing Crisis”

Ciego De Ávila, Cuba, Suffers Power Cuts Lasting up to 24 Hours at a Time

Priority circuits, such as the hospital and the dairy plant, are also affected. 14ymedio, Havana, 21 November 2025– The electricity situation is critical, and only solar parks provide a “daytime respite.” With these words, without sugar coating it, and right from the headline, Invasor paints the picture in Ciego de Ávila this Friday. According to … Continue reading “Ciego De Ávila, Cuba, Suffers Power Cuts Lasting up to 24 Hours at a Time”

A Satellite Photo Reveals That the Asticar ‘Patana’ [Turkish Power Plant] in Havana Will Have Nine Engines

The authorities are secretive about the port facilities, while giving great publicity to the construction of solar parks 14ymedio, Havana, October 5, 2025 — The Asticar power plant, located on the docks of Astilleros del Caribe in Havana, has been under construction since at least the beginning of this year. A satellite photo taken in … Continue reading “A Satellite Photo Reveals That the Asticar ‘Patana’ [Turkish Power Plant] in Havana Will Have Nine Engines”

Havana-Ciego de Ávila, a Trip in Apaguistan*

The Viazul bus travels through ghost towns, where passengers get on and off by the light of their cell phones. 14ymedio, Olea Gallardo, Havana – Those without fans waved cardboard with their hands this Monday at the Viazul restaurant in the Havana municipality of Plaza de la Revolución while waiting for their buses to depart. … Continue reading “Havana-Ciego de Ávila, a Trip in Apaguistan*”

The Chinese Negotiate Shorter Power Cuts for Their Workers in Cuba

While Russia announces many projects without finalizing them, Beijing delivers solar parks without stopping. 14ymedio, Mercedes García, Sancti Spíritus, 30 June 2025 — They complained about too-long power cuts and got a substantial reduction because Chinese engineers have installed a photovolcaic park in the key sector of Cabaiguán, Sancti Spiritus, the province worst affected by … Continue reading “The Chinese Negotiate Shorter Power Cuts for Their Workers in Cuba”

Díaz-Canel Accuses the US of Having “Staged 11J With a Massive Media Operation on Social Media.”

Chinese solar farms will end “daytime” blackouts. The money from medical missions has often been used to pay for fuel ships. The key question was missing: Why did the government invest hundreds of millions in hotels for tourism instead of public health? 14ymedio, Madrid, 9 April 2025 — “In a few months, during the day, we … Continue reading “Díaz-Canel Accuses the US of Having “Staged 11J With a Massive Media Operation on Social Media.””

A Water Treatment Plant Is Inaugurated on Cuba’s Isla de la Juventud With the Help of Japan and a Basque NGO

The plant took four years to build and is part of a water improvement project funded with 121,426 euros 14ymedio, Madrid, 5 February 2025 — A new donation from Japan arrives to alleviate basic needs in Cuba. It is, on this occasion, a desalination plant for the municipality of Cocodrilo, on Isla de la Juventud. … Continue reading “A Water Treatment Plant Is Inaugurated on Cuba’s Isla de la Juventud With the Help of Japan and a Basque NGO”

The Energy Collapse in Cuba Has Its Origin in Fidel Castro’s Commitment to Generators

The same mistake is now being made with Chinese photovoltaic parks, which are doomed to failure. 14ymedio, Especialista Zea, Havana, 13 January 2025 — When the Island was plunged into the first total blackout last year on October 17, both the population and the technicians of the National Electric Union (SEN) wondered if the collapse … Continue reading “The Energy Collapse in Cuba Has Its Origin in Fidel Castro’s Commitment to Generators”