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After Hurricane Rafael, All the Resources of the Cuban State Were Put at the Service of the Mariel Special Development Zone

14ymedio, Havana, 4 January 2025 — The Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM) in Artemisa recovered in record time after the passage of Hurricane Rafael in November. Construction materials of military origin arrived; fuel was allocated in the midst of a supply crisis, and there was direct supervision of the regime’s main plan, headed by President … Continue reading “After Hurricane Rafael, All the Resources of the Cuban State Were Put at the Service of the Mariel Special Development Zone”

In Holguin, Cubans Gather En Masse To Buy Liquid Gas Before The Arrival Of Hurricane Oscar

14ymedio, Holguín, 20 October 2024 – Hundreds of Holguín residents have been gathering en masse since this morning at retail outlets of liquid gas, in order to buy fuel that will allow them to cook food over the coming days before the arrival of hurricane Oscar. According to the island’s Meteorology Institute, Insmet, the hurricane … Continue reading “In Holguin, Cubans Gather En Masse To Buy Liquid Gas Before The Arrival Of Hurricane Oscar”

Hurricane Over the Marabou in Cuba

Sartre wanted to read the palm of a country he didn’t understand at all. And as a palmist, he was disastrous. 14ymedio, Yunior García Aguilera, Madrid, 20 November 2024– In these days shaken by earthquakes and cyclones, I have revisited Jean-Paul Sartre’s book Hurricane over Sugar. After finishing it, I could not help but feel … Continue reading “Hurricane Over the Marabou in Cuba”

China Follows in Russia’s Footsteps and ‘Deploys’ an Aid Package for Cuba After the Hurricanes

Xi Jinping is “very concerned” about the situation and “is paying a lot of attention” to the Island, according to the State newspaper Granma 14ymedio, Havana, 16 November 2024 — China continues to support the Cuban regime and is aware of the country’s precarious situation after the passage of two hurricanes. According to the official … Continue reading “China Follows in Russia’s Footsteps and ‘Deploys’ an Aid Package for Cuba After the Hurricanes”

The Head of the Havana Prosecutor’s Office Promises ‘Severity’ for Crimes During the Hurricane

Prisoners Defenders denounces the arrests of peaceful protesters during the October blackout 14ymedio, Havana, 14 November 2024 — From the appearance before the cameras of Canal Habana that Lisnay Mederos, head of the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office, made this Friday, two points were clear: “respect for authority is important” and Cubans have “rights, but there are … Continue reading “The Head of the Havana Prosecutor’s Office Promises ‘Severity’ for Crimes During the Hurricane”

Cuba’s Tourism Minister Announces That There Will Soon Be ‘Hotels Built by Russians’ on the Island

García Granda admits that the target of 200,000 Russian tourists will not be met this year Prevention in the Cuban Government, after the long history of unfulfilled promises by the Russians 14ymedio, Madrid, 13 November 2024 — The forecasts have not been met and the Government has publicly admitted that the goal of attracting 200,000 … Continue reading “Cuba’s Tourism Minister Announces That There Will Soon Be ‘Hotels Built by Russians’ on the Island”

Desolate Panorama in the Artemisa Provincial Hospital After Hurricane Rafael

The Ciro Redondo Hospital was in terrible condition long before, without running water and with leaks 14ymedio, Havana, November 12, 2024 — During the passage of Hurricane Rafael through Artemisa, the Ciro Redondo García Provincial Hospital had to transfer three people on ventilators, pregnant women and other patients to safer rooms, since the rain and … Continue reading “Desolate Panorama in the Artemisa Provincial Hospital After Hurricane Rafael”

From Cuba’s Air Force Helicopters, the Panorama After Hurricane Rafael Is Even More Bleak

14ymedio, Juan Izquierdo, Havana, 8 November 2024 — Cubans have become accustomed to the buzz of the old Mi-17 helicopters of the Armed Forces in the last weeks of the cyclone. This Friday, with Cuban Television teams on board, several took photos that allow us to calibrate – with great detail and from above – … Continue reading “From Cuba’s Air Force Helicopters, the Panorama After Hurricane Rafael Is Even More Bleak”

Hurricane Rafael Causes Serious Damage in Cuba’s Most Important Economic Enclave

Cuban Television reports missing roofs, containers dragged by the gale and factories flooded by the rains in the ZEDM 14ymedio, Havana, November 8, 2024 — The most important economic enclave on the Island, the Mariel Special Development Zone (ZEDM), was also devastated after Hurricane Rafael passed through the province of Artemisa, where it is located. … Continue reading “Hurricane Rafael Causes Serious Damage in Cuba’s Most Important Economic Enclave”

The UN Will Dedicate 33 Million Dollars to Repairing the Damage of Hurricane Oscar in Cuba

Two people from San Antonio del Sur are still missing: Kaliannis Hernández Urgelléz, 35, and Orlenis Gamboa Pérez, 42 14ymedio, Havana, 31 October 2024 — The United Nations System in Cuba will dedicate 33,235,167 dollars to assist the half million victims of Hurricane Oscar in Guantánamo. The emergency recovery plan, for which six million dollars … Continue reading “The UN Will Dedicate 33 Million Dollars to Repairing the Damage of Hurricane Oscar in Cuba”

Canadian Archaeologists Unravel the Mysteries of the Taínos of Los Buchillones in Cuba

The figures, carved from guayacán and ebony, were created between the 13th and 17th centuries 14ymedio, Xavier Carbonell, Salamanca, 26 October 2024 — It took almost 30 years for more than 150 pieces of indigenous art from the Los Buchillones site, in Ciego de Ávila, to be described and dated correctly by archaeologists. The merit, … Continue reading “Canadian Archaeologists Unravel the Mysteries of the Taínos of Los Buchillones in Cuba”

Canadian Tourists Losing Desire to Visit Cuba

14ymedio, Madrid, 23 October 2024 — “Affordable prices, magnificent beaches, a popular destination and ignorance. These are the reasons why Canadians to continue going to Cuba,” says Manon Girardin, deputy director of the Canadian travel agency Voyages CAA-Québec. Her company is among those which aren’t buying into the message of a safe, idyllic tourist destination … Continue reading “Canadian Tourists Losing Desire to Visit Cuba”

Hurricane Oscar’s Devastation in Guantánamo Raises Fears in Cuba of More Victims

So far, the number remains at six deaths in San Antonio del Sur and one in Imías, but both places are incommunicado 14ymedio, Madrid, 23 October 2024 — Hurricane Oscar left Cuba 24 hours ago, but anguish continues in San Antonio del Sur, Imías and, to a lesser extent, Baracoa, where almost all communication is … Continue reading “Hurricane Oscar’s Devastation in Guantánamo Raises Fears in Cuba of More Victims”

Salt Fields Destroyed, Crops Damaged and up to 6,000 Affected by Hurricane Oscar in Eastern Cuba

It is still impossible to give a total account of the damage because of isolated communities 14ymedio/EFE, Havana, October 22, 2024 — The northeastern end of Cuba is experiencing a dramatic situation one day after the passage of Hurricane Oscar, which left at least seven dead and much material damage. Baracoa, for example, remains incommunicado. … Continue reading “Salt Fields Destroyed, Crops Damaged and up to 6,000 Affected by Hurricane Oscar in Eastern Cuba”

The U.S. Humanitarian Parole Has Benefited 105,000 Cubans

In May, 9,500 migrants from Cuba received the benefit of U.S. Humanitarian Parole 14ymedio, Mario Vallejo, Havana, 21 June 2024 — A total of 105,000 Cubans have benefited from the humanitarian parole program promoted by the Biden government since its entry into force in January 2023. Of these, as of May 31, 98,200 are the … Continue reading “The U.S. Humanitarian Parole Has Benefited 105,000 Cubans”