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The Electric Union Generates Barely One-Third of the Energy Demanded by Cuba

This Thursday an absolute record was reached since records began, with a deficit of 2,158 megawatts, 70% of demand. 14ymedio, Madrid, March 6, 2026 – Tonight, when peak electricity demand in Cuba arrives, estimated at 3,050 megawatts (MW), the country will only be generating 1,015, just over a third of what it needs. That amount, … Continue reading “The Electric Union Generates Barely One-Third of the Energy Demanded by Cuba”

Cuba’s Electric Union Breaks Its Silence and Announces That the New Turkish Power Plant Is Only Visiting

Random “crashes” multiply, and a fourth total blackout is feared 14ymedio, Madrid, 14 December 2024 — Five days after the arrival in Havana of the new Turkish floating power plant, the Cankuthan Bey, the Cuban Electric Union (UNE) acknowledged its presence. The UNE confirmed on X this Friday that, as published by 14ymedio, the ‘patana’, … Continue reading “Cuba’s Electric Union Breaks Its Silence and Announces That the New Turkish Power Plant Is Only Visiting”

Cuban Mercenaries Against Ukraine: Why Doesn’t the European Union Act?

The sending of troops for the occupation of Ukraine continues to be the predominant factor in Putin’s war of imperialist aggression 14ymedio, Luis Zúñiga, Miami, July 15, 2024 — Europe has given great support to Ukraine for its defense against the war of aggression that Vladimir Putin launched two years and four months ago. European … Continue reading “Cuban Mercenaries Against Ukraine: Why Doesn’t the European Union Act?”

European Union Is ‘Concerned’ About the Disproportionate Sentences of the Nuevitas Protesters in Cuba

A spokesperson for EU “High Representative” Josep Borrell insists that “within the framework of its policy of constructive but critical dialogue, the EU continues to urge the authorities to ensure respect for human rights” EFE/14ymedio, Brussels, 3 May 2024 — The European Union (EU) expressed its concern this Thursday about the “harsh and disproportionate” sentences … Continue reading “European Union Is ‘Concerned’ About the Disproportionate Sentences of the Nuevitas Protesters in Cuba”

Cuban Activist Rosa Maria Paya Is Invited to Biden’s Annual State of the Union Speech to Congress

EFE (via 14ymedio), Washington, D.C., March 7, 2024 — Cuban activist Rosa María Payá has been invited by Congressman Carlos Giménez to witness the annual State of the Union speech that the President of the United States, Joe Biden, will deliver this Thursday at the Capitol, the Republican legislator reported on Wednesday. The representative of … Continue reading “Cuban Activist Rosa Maria Paya Is Invited to Biden’s Annual State of the Union Speech to Congress”

Russia and Latin American Countries Advocate Unity in the Face of the ‘Western Policy of Sanctions’

EFE (via 14ymedio), Moscow, 2 October 2023 — Russian and Latin American parliamentarians condemned, on Monday, the unilateral sanctions imposed by the West against 30 countries within the framework of the First Russia-Latin America international parliamentary conference. “We categorically oppose sanctions, any unilateral restriction of an illegitimate nature that violates international law and the rules … Continue reading “Russia and Latin American Countries Advocate Unity in the Face of the ‘Western Policy of Sanctions’”

Bosnia-Herzegovina, Gateway to the European Union for Cuban Refugees

EFE (via 14ymedio), Nedim Hasic, Sarajevo, 6 June 2023 —  Carolina is a 50-year-old Cuban who for a long time lived between the dilemma of remaining in poverty or trying to emigrate to Europe. Today she is stranded in the far west of Bosnia-Herzegovina, a few kilometers from the border with Croatia and the EU. … Continue reading “Bosnia-Herzegovina, Gateway to the European Union for Cuban Refugees”

‘We Don’t Even Have Bread for Communion’ Says a Priest in Cuba

14ymedio, Natalia Lopez Moya, Havana, 3 November 2022 — The monastery of the Discalced Carmelite nuns of Saint Teresa in Havana produces most of the communion wafers, or “hosts,” consumed by the island’s Catholics. On Wednesday the nuns announced in an online statement that they would not be able to manufacture or sell any more … Continue reading “‘We Don’t Even Have Bread for Communion’ Says a Priest in Cuba”

Sunday: Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo at Northwestern University for a Free Cuba, Damn It!

Tempting the Cuban Transition Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo FOLLOW THIS EVENT ONLINE HERE and HERE Since December 17th, when President Obama and General Raul Castro performed their simultaneous speeches, many Americans insist on congratulating me. I wonder why no Cuban has congratulated me so far, and why I still haven’t congratulated any other Cuban, whether in favor … Continue reading “Sunday: Orlando Luis Pardo Lazo at Northwestern University for a Free Cuba, Damn It!”

Western Pumpkins / Rosa Maria Rodriguez

Graphic from: http://www.cubaenmiami.com/ I am not going to tackle an everyday plot related to the cinemagraphic or literary genre that became one of the cardinal points of the United States, but that historic company that offers financial and commercial services, Western Union. Until sometime more than three months ago, if some friend or relative abroad … Continue reading “Western Pumpkins / Rosa Maria Rodriguez”

Thirteen People Arrested in Cuba for Handling Remittances ‘Illegally’

The regime warns of a crime that is, in reality, the entry point into the island for almost all money transfers from abroad. 14ymedio, Madrid, 22 November 2025 — A total of 13 people, including four private business owners, were arrested last October and are currently under precautionary measures for what the Cuban regime describes as … Continue reading “Thirteen People Arrested in Cuba for Handling Remittances ‘Illegally’”

A Mexican ‘Coyote’ Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Transporting 14 Cubans

Edgar “N” appealed to a summary trial to avoid a heavier sentence and pay a $78,000 fine. 14ymedio, Ángel Salinas, Mexico City, June 2, 2025 — Mexican smuggler (“coyote”) Edgar “N” had an abbreviated trial to reduce his sentence for the crime of “human trafficking” that he was charged with last Friday. For the transfer … Continue reading “A Mexican ‘Coyote’ Is Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Transporting 14 Cubans”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Extends Visa Restrictions to Those Involved in the Export of Cuban Labor

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio states that Havana “continues to benefit from the forced labor of its workers” 14ymedio, Madrid, 25 February 2025 — The United States has expanded its visa restriction policy to people who are involved in forced labor on the Island. In a statement made public on Tuesday, Secretary of State … Continue reading “US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Extends Visa Restrictions to Those Involved in the Export of Cuban Labor”

The Dollar Is Frozen in Cuba Despite Trump’s Limitations on Remittances

The OMFi report confirms Western Union’s loss of importance as a money transfer channel 14ymedio, Madrid, 14 February 2025 — Although it has not been even one month since Donald Trump assumed the presidency of the United States, many things have changed inside and outside its borders, including the return of some policies towards Cuba … Continue reading “The Dollar Is Frozen in Cuba Despite Trump’s Limitations on Remittances”