English Translations of Cubans Writing From the Island
Health authorities deny that the current epidemic is due to a new disease. 14ymedio, Havana, November 13, 2025 — On the Cubadebate page, after the arrival of Hurricane Melissa, the hashtag #FuerzaCuba, which gave encouragement to more than 3.5 million people affected by the rains in the east of the island, still reigns. The slogan … Continue reading “At Least 30% of the Cuban Population Has Had Dengue or Chikungunya”
After months of inaction, health authorities warn of an “exponential” rise in chikungunya and dengue fever. 14ymedio, Havana, November 7, 2025 — “At my workplace, there are 14 doctors, nurses and staff members recovering from the new viruses,” a worker at the Doctor Cosme Ordóñez Carceller polyclinic in Havana’s Plaza de la Revolución municipality tells … Continue reading “Sick Doctors and Overwhelmed Hospitals, the “Virus” Spreads Throughout Cuba”
After months of inaction, Cuban health authorities are warning of an “exponential” rise in chikungunya and dengue. 14ymedio, Havana, November 7, 2025 — “At my workplace, 14 doctors, nurses, and staff members are recovering from the new viruses,” a worker at the Doctor Cosme Ordóñez Carceller polyclinic in Havana’s Plaza de la Revolución municipality told … Continue reading “Sick Doctors and Overcrowded Hospitals: The “Virus” Spreads Throughout Cuba”
Prisoners Defenders records a total of 1,179 political prisoners on the island in October 14ymedio, Madrid, 6 November 2025 — Prisons have not been spared from the health emergency caused by several arboviruses spreading throughout the country. Absolutely not. According to the latest report by Prisoners Defenders (PD), published on Thursday, the epidemics, together with … Continue reading “Bacteria and Viruses Thriving in Cuban Prisons”
The Secretary of State reiterated his commitment to “the pursuit of democracy, prosperity and fundamental freedoms” on the Island 14ymedio, Havana, November 5, 2025 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Wednesday in Washington with Cuban opposition leader José Daniel Ferrer, who arrived in exile on October 13 after being forced to leave the island. … Continue reading “Marco Rubio Meets in Washington With Cuban Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer”
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”
The government speaks of a “controlled outbreak” while a doctor from Villa Clara explains that she is “very worried about this chikungunya situation” 14ymedio, Dario Hernandez, Havana, November 3, 2025 — In recent weeks, hospitals and clinics across Cuba have been filled with patients suffering from high fever, rashes, joint pain, and extreme fatigue. The … Continue reading “The ‘Virus That Is Going Around’ and Wreaking Havoc in Cuba Has No Name”
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 number of evacuees is expected to reach 5,000 or 7,000 in the next few hours 14ymedio, Havana, October 31, 2025 — Cuba’s National Civil Defense General Staff maintains an alert status for the municipalities of Río Cauto and Cauto Cristo in Granma province, unlike the rest of Granma province and Santiago de Cuba, which … Continue reading “More Than 2,000 People Evacuated For Fear of a Dam Breaking in Cuba’s Granma Province”
The prelates will be in Rome, for the traditional ‘Ad Limina’ visit, between February 16 and 20. 14ymedio, Havana, February 3, 2026 — The Bishop of Holguín, Emilio Aranguren, confirmed this Monday on Radio Ángulo that the Catholic bishops of Cuba will meet with Pope Leo XIV for the first time during his upcoming trip … Continue reading “Cuban Bishops To Meet With Pope Leo XIV Amid Heightened Tensions Between the Island and the US”
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”
The incident occurred in a house located on Compostela Street, between Sol and Muralla. 14ymedio, Havana, November 16, 2025 — In the early hours of Sunday morning, another building collapse in Old Havana shook the residents of the capital’s historic center. The partial collapse of a house located at 568 Compostela Street, between Sol and … Continue reading “Mother and Son Die in a Building Collapse in Old Havana, on the 506th Anniversary of the City’s Founding”
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”