Cubadebate
Cubadebate covers the latest in Cuba's politics, economy, and society, including leadership changes, trade, energy issues, and international investments.
![Cuban Economy Minister Expresses Optimism: "We Can and We Will"]()
Cuban Economy Minister Expresses Optimism: "We Can and We Will"
Published on 12/19/2024
![Cuban Government Introduces Flexible Currency Exchange System]()
Cuban Government Introduces Flexible Currency Exchange System
Published on 12/18/2024
![New Tolls Proposed in Cuba Could Increase Road Travel Costs]()
New Tolls Proposed in Cuba Could Increase Road Travel Costs
Published on 12/18/2024
![Cuba Prepares to Revamp Labor Code Amidst Ongoing Crisis]()
Cuba Prepares to Revamp Labor Code Amidst Ongoing Crisis
Published on 12/17/2024
![Cuban National Assembly to Address Issues Raised During Illusory "Accountability" Process]()
Cuban National Assembly to Address Issues Raised During Illusory "Accountability" Process
Published on 12/17/2024
![YouTube Users in Cuba Encounter Disruptions: What's Behind the Glitches?]()
YouTube Users in Cuba Encounter Disruptions: What's Behind the Glitches?
Published on 12/16/2024
![Díaz-Canel Attends ALBA Summit Amidst Political and Economic Turmoil]()
Díaz-Canel Attends ALBA Summit Amidst Political and Economic Turmoil
Published on 12/15/2024
![Lázaro Expósito Released from Communist Party's Central Committee]()
Lázaro Expósito Released from Communist Party's Central Committee
Published on 12/12/2024
![Cuban Government's Silence on the Overthrow of Syrian Ally Bashar al-Assad: A Strategic Move?]()
Cuban Government's Silence on the Overthrow of Syrian Ally Bashar al-Assad: A Strategic Move?
Published on 12/9/2024
![Outrage as Cuba Faces Third Major Blackout: "A Different Kind of Collapse is Needed"]()
Outrage as Cuba Faces Third Major Blackout: "A Different Kind of Collapse is Needed"
Published on 12/4/2024
![State Truck Caught with Illegal Cargo of Liquefied Gas in Cuba]()
State Truck Caught with Illegal Cargo of Liquefied Gas in Cuba
Published on 12/3/2024
![Limited Resources Hinder National Botanical Garden's Recovery After Hurricane Rafael's Impact]()
Limited Resources Hinder National Botanical Garden's Recovery After Hurricane Rafael's Impact
Published on 12/3/2024
![Cuban Youth Reveal Harrowing Experiences with "The Chemical" Drug Crisis]()
Cuban Youth Reveal Harrowing Experiences with "The Chemical" Drug Crisis
Published on 11/28/2024
![Cuban Government Plans to Repair Felton Power Plant's Block 2 by Late 2027, Five Years After Devastating Fire]()
Cuban Government Plans to Repair Felton Power Plant's Block 2 by Late 2027, Five Years After Devastating Fire
Published on 11/25/2024
![Manuel Anido Cuesta: The Mysterious "Advisor" to Díaz-Canel Caught in a Madrid Affair with Ana de Armas]()
Manuel Anido Cuesta: The Mysterious "Advisor" to Díaz-Canel Caught in a Madrid Affair with Ana de Armas
Published on 11/20/2024
![First Cold Front of the Season Brings Rain and Cooler Temperatures to Cuba]()
First Cold Front of the Season Brings Rain and Cooler Temperatures to Cuba
Published on 11/20/2024
![La Farola Viaduct to Undergo First Major Repair in Nearly Six Decades]()
La Farola Viaduct to Undergo First Major Repair in Nearly Six Decades
Published on 11/19/2024
![Couple from Artemisa Provides Free Meals to Vulnerable Individuals After Hurricane Rafael]()
Couple from Artemisa Provides Free Meals to Vulnerable Individuals After Hurricane Rafael
Published on 11/17/2024
![Outrage Erupts in Cuba Over Havana Biennial Celebration: "Exactly What the People Needed"]()
Outrage Erupts in Cuba Over Havana Biennial Celebration: "Exactly What the People Needed"
Published on 11/13/2024
![Electrical Instability Disrupts TV Broadcasts Across Havana Channels]()
Electrical Instability Disrupts TV Broadcasts Across Havana Channels
Published on 11/12/2024
![Slow Power Restoration Efforts in Pinar del Río and Havana Following Hurricane Rafael's Impact]()
Slow Power Restoration Efforts in Pinar del Río and Havana Following Hurricane Rafael's Impact
Published on 11/12/2024
![Cuban University Students Granted Special Entry to Programming Contest in Brazil]()
Cuban University Students Granted Special Entry to Programming Contest in Brazil
Published on 11/11/2024
![Cuban State Media's Double Standard: Supporting Spanish Protesters While Condemning Cuban Ones]()
Cuban State Media's Double Standard: Supporting Spanish Protesters While Condemning Cuban Ones
Published on 11/11/2024
![Coastal Areas in Artemisa Struggle with Flooding Days After Hurricane Rafael]()
Coastal Areas in Artemisa Struggle with Flooding Days After Hurricane Rafael
Published on 11/9/2024
![Gas Leak Compounds Ongoing Issues at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant]()
Gas Leak Compounds Ongoing Issues at Antonio Guiteras Power Plant
Published on 11/9/2024
![Severe Disruption to Cuba's Telecommunications by Hurricane Rafael: Artemisa and Havana Hit Hardest]()
Severe Disruption to Cuba's Telecommunications by Hurricane Rafael: Artemisa and Havana Hit Hardest
Published on 11/8/2024
![Cuba Set to Resume Schooling in Central and Western Regions on November 11 Amid Ongoing Energy Crisis]()
Cuba Set to Resume Schooling in Central and Western Regions on November 11 Amid Ongoing Energy Crisis
Published on 11/7/2024
![Hurricane Rafael Devastates Baseball Stadiums in Artemisa: Collapsed Towers and Destroyed Roofs]()
Hurricane Rafael Devastates Baseball Stadiums in Artemisa: Collapsed Towers and Destroyed Roofs
Published on 11/7/2024
![Cuban Government Relocates Over 50,000 in Havana as Hurricane Rafael Approaches]()
Cuban Government Relocates Over 50,000 in Havana as Hurricane Rafael Approaches
Published on 11/6/2024
![Díaz-Canel Seeks to Integrate Reggaeton Artists into Cuba's Revolutionary Cultural Policy]()
Díaz-Canel Seeks to Integrate Reggaeton Artists into Cuba's Revolutionary Cultural Policy
Published on 11/4/2024
![Cuban Government Denies Allegations of Mass Poisoning in Havana Due to Expired Goods]()
Cuban Government Denies Allegations of Mass Poisoning in Havana Due to Expired Goods
Published on 10/31/2024
![Ana Hurtado Ordered to Pay €10,000 to Cuban Doctor in Spain]()
Ana Hurtado Ordered to Pay €10,000 to Cuban Doctor in Spain
Published on 10/30/2024
![Child's Home Devastated After Tree Fall During Hurricane Oscar in Baracoa]()
Child's Home Devastated After Tree Fall During Hurricane Oscar in Baracoa
Published on 10/29/2024
![Díaz-Canel Urges an End to the "Culture of Mediocrity" in Havana]()
Díaz-Canel Urges an End to the "Culture of Mediocrity" in Havana
Published on 10/27/2024
![Four Cuban Provinces Remain Without Connection to National Power Grid]()
Four Cuban Provinces Remain Without Connection to National Power Grid
Published on 10/20/2024
![Cuba Issues Hurricane Alert for Camagüey and Information Phase for Ciego de Ávila Due to Hurricane Oscar]()
Cuba Issues Hurricane Alert for Camagüey and Information Phase for Ciego de Ávila Due to Hurricane Oscar
Published on 10/20/2024
![Cuba's Power Grid on the Brink: Widespread Outages Highlight Recovery Struggles]()
Cuba's Power Grid on the Brink: Widespread Outages Highlight Recovery Struggles
Published on 10/20/2024
![Governor and Deputy Governor of Las Tunas Removed for "Errors Committed"]()
Governor and Deputy Governor of Las Tunas Removed for "Errors Committed"
Published on 10/19/2024
![What Happened to the €1.2 Billion from Russia for Cuban Power Plants?]()
What Happened to the €1.2 Billion from Russia for Cuban Power Plants?
Published on 10/18/2024
![Cuban Painter Javier Guerra Passes Away at 54]()
Cuban Painter Javier Guerra Passes Away at 54
Published on 10/12/2024
![Otaola Faces Backlash from Cuban Media for Comments on El Taiger]()
Otaola Faces Backlash from Cuban Media for Comments on El Taiger
Published on 10/9/2024
![Havana's Sanitation Crisis: Garbage Trucks Halted by Shortage of Tires and Batteries]()
Havana's Sanitation Crisis: Garbage Trucks Halted by Shortage of Tires and Batteries
Published on 10/8/2024
![Cuban Prime Minister Urges Leaders to Focus on Improving Household Economy]()
Cuban Prime Minister Urges Leaders to Focus on Improving Household Economy
Published on 10/2/2024
![Gerardo Hernández Denies CDR is Just an Organization for the Elderly: “We Want to Attract Young People”]()
Gerardo Hernández Denies CDR is Just an Organization for the Elderly: “We Want to Attract Young People”
Published on 9/29/2024
![Cuba to Launch Experimental Hybrid Rice Planting Model with Vietnam]()
Cuba to Launch Experimental Hybrid Rice Planting Model with Vietnam
Published on 9/27/2024
![Cubadebate Defends "El Micha": "He Reacted to the Constant Harassment"]()
Cubadebate Defends "El Micha": "He Reacted to the Constant Harassment"
Published on 9/25/2024
![Man in Baracoa Gains Fame for Having Six Fingers on Each Hand and Foot]()
Man in Baracoa Gains Fame for Having Six Fingers on Each Hand and Foot
Published on 9/18/2024
![Bread Size Reduction by Cuban Regime Sparks Outrage]()
Bread Size Reduction by Cuban Regime Sparks Outrage
Published on 9/15/2024
![Díaz-Canel Urges Establishment of UJC and PCC Committees in Private SMEs]()
Díaz-Canel Urges Establishment of UJC and PCC Committees in Private SMEs
Published on 9/14/2024
![Cuban Government Denies Banning the Weekly Package]()
Cuban Government Denies Banning the Weekly Package
Published on 9/13/2024
![Sale of Red Squirrels in Havana Sparks Outrage Among Animal Advocates]()
Sale of Red Squirrels in Havana Sparks Outrage Among Animal Advocates
Published on 9/12/2024
![Freight Train Derailment in Matanzas Halts Central Line Traffic]()
Freight Train Derailment in Matanzas Halts Central Line Traffic
Published on 9/12/2024
![Cuban Government Announces Major Price Reduction for Imported Vehicles]()
Cuban Government Announces Major Price Reduction for Imported Vehicles
Published on 9/4/2024
![Cuban Boxers to Compete in Chinese Boxing League for $2 Million Prize]()
Cuban Boxers to Compete in Chinese Boxing League for $2 Million Prize
Published on 9/2/2024
![Residents of Guantanamo's La Ranchería Community Undertake Road Repairs on Their Own]()
Residents of Guantanamo's La Ranchería Community Undertake Road Repairs on Their Own
Published on 9/1/2024
![Power Outages Announced for Monday as Electricity Generation Deficit Rises Again]()
Power Outages Announced for Monday as Electricity Generation Deficit Rises Again
Published on 8/26/2024
![Cuban Government to Require Certification for Paid Child and Elderly Care Providers]()
Cuban Government to Require Certification for Paid Child and Elderly Care Providers
Published on 8/25/2024
![Cuban Government Offers Medications to Latin America Amid Local Crisis]()
Cuban Government Offers Medications to Latin America Amid Local Crisis
Published on 8/23/2024
![Elderly Woman Endures Three-Day Wait for Medication in Camagüey]()
Elderly Woman Endures Three-Day Wait for Medication in Camagüey
Published on 8/22/2024
![Meteorologist Warns of the Most Active and Dangerous Phase of Hurricane Season]()
Meteorologist Warns of the Most Active and Dangerous Phase of Hurricane Season
Published on 8/22/2024
![Banking Card Services Face Repeated Failures at Banco Metropolitano]()
Banking Card Services Face Repeated Failures at Banco Metropolitano
Published on 8/21/2024
![Renowned Cuban Scientist Ángel Aguilera Rodríguez Passes Away]()
Renowned Cuban Scientist Ángel Aguilera Rodríguez Passes Away
Published on 8/20/2024
![Mijaín López Celebrates Birthday Amidst Euphoria of Fifth Olympic Gold]()
Mijaín López Celebrates Birthday Amidst Euphoria of Fifth Olympic Gold
Published on 8/20/2024
![Cuba Faces Fresh Disruptions in Analog and Standard Digital TV Signals]()
Cuba Faces Fresh Disruptions in Analog and Standard Digital TV Signals
Published on 8/19/2024
![TV Broadcast in Cuba Experiences Hour-Long Blackout]()
TV Broadcast in Cuba Experiences Hour-Long Blackout
Published on 8/19/2024
![Bank Metropolitano Restores Electronic Payment Services]()
Bank Metropolitano Restores Electronic Payment Services
Published on 8/18/2024
![Temporary Closure of Fifth Avenue Tunnel for Maintenance: Dates and Alternatives]()
Temporary Closure of Fifth Avenue Tunnel for Maintenance: Dates and Alternatives
Published on 8/14/2024
![Fidel Castro's Legacy in Every Corner of Cuba: "The Only Cubadebate Post I Agree With"]()
Fidel Castro's Legacy in Every Corner of Cuba: "The Only Cubadebate Post I Agree With"
Published on 8/14/2024
![Cubans Raise Funds in Havana for Dog Survivor of Saratoga Explosion]()
Cubans Raise Funds in Havana for Dog Survivor of Saratoga Explosion
Published on 8/13/2024
![Celebratory Video for Mijaín López Highlights Cuban State Media Propaganda]()
Celebratory Video for Mijaín López Highlights Cuban State Media Propaganda
Published on 8/7/2024
![President Díaz-Canel Asserts "Challenging Times, But We Can Overcome"]()
President Díaz-Canel Asserts "Challenging Times, But We Can Overcome"
Published on 7/30/2024
![Julio César La Cruz Defeated by Cuban-Azerbaijani Boxer Loren Berto]()
Julio César La Cruz Defeated by Cuban-Azerbaijani Boxer Loren Berto
Published on 7/28/2024
![Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Cuban News Editor Revealed]()
Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Cuban News Editor Revealed
Published on 7/25/2024
![Cuban Officials Hand-Bottle Cooking Oil for Havana Ration Stores]()
Cuban Officials Hand-Bottle Cooking Oil for Havana Ration Stores
Published on 7/23/2024
![Cuba Faces Persistent Blackouts Despite Government's Summer Promises]()
Cuba Faces Persistent Blackouts Despite Government's Summer Promises
Published on 7/21/2024
![Cuban Government Targets Digital Sales, Calls for Strict Enforcement]()
Cuban Government Targets Digital Sales, Calls for Strict Enforcement
Published on 7/20/2024
![Gladys Bejerano Replaced as Cuba's Comptroller General]()
Gladys Bejerano Replaced as Cuba's Comptroller General
Published on 7/19/2024
![Government Enacts Law to Regulate Information Access in Cuba]()
Government Enacts Law to Regulate Information Access in Cuba
Published on 7/19/2024
![Birth Rates Plummet Nearly 20 Percent in Cuba by 2024]()
Birth Rates Plummet Nearly 20 Percent in Cuba by 2024
Published on 7/18/2024
![Old Havana Deserted by Tourists]()
Old Havana Deserted by Tourists
Published on 7/18/2024
![Government Shuts Down 53 Private Businesses in Cuba Over Two Days]()
Government Shuts Down 53 Private Businesses in Cuba Over Two Days
Published on 7/17/2024
![Sugar Industry in Cuba Turns to Prison Labor to Tackle Harvest Challenges]()
Sugar Industry in Cuba Turns to Prison Labor to Tackle Harvest Challenges
Published on 7/17/2024
![Cuban Government Admits Resource Shortage for Rationed Goods but Vows to Maintain Program]()
Cuban Government Admits Resource Shortage for Rationed Goods but Vows to Maintain Program
Published on 7/17/2024
![Cuban Government Claims Resources Arrived for 92 Solar Parks]()
Cuban Government Claims Resources Arrived for 92 Solar Parks
Published on 7/16/2024
![Economist Pedro Monreal Exposes Falsified Cuban Tourism Data for 2024]()
Economist Pedro Monreal Exposes Falsified Cuban Tourism Data for 2024
Published on 7/16/2024
![Cuban Government Acknowledges Ongoing Medication Shortage]()
Cuban Government Acknowledges Ongoing Medication Shortage
Published on 7/16/2024
![Cuban Government Reports Infant Mortality Rate of 7.4 Per Thousand Live Births in 2024]()
Cuban Government Reports Infant Mortality Rate of 7.4 Per Thousand Live Births in 2024
Published on 7/17/2024
![Díaz-Canel Unveils "Reorganization" for Private Sector]()
Díaz-Canel Unveils "Reorganization" for Private Sector
Published on 7/16/2024
![Cuban Economy Takes a Hit with Nearly 2% Decline in 2023]()
Cuban Economy Takes a Hit with Nearly 2% Decline in 2023
Published on 7/15/2024
![Omara Durand Confirms Retirement: "I Want to Pursue Other Passions in My Life"]()
Omara Durand Confirms Retirement: "I Want to Pursue Other Passions in My Life"
Published on 7/15/2024
![Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant to Halt Operations for Four Days for Maintenance]()
Antonio Guiteras Thermoelectric Plant to Halt Operations for Four Days for Maintenance
Published on 7/12/2024
![Energy Minister Admits Fuel Shortage Impacting Power Supply]()
Energy Minister Admits Fuel Shortage Impacting Power Supply
Published on 7/12/2024
![Cuban Government Shuts Down 15 SMEs Over Accounting Irregularities]()
Cuban Government Shuts Down 15 SMEs Over Accounting Irregularities
Published on 7/11/2024
![Cubans Urged to Work More to Combat Soaring Prices]()
Cubans Urged to Work More to Combat Soaring Prices
Published on 7/9/2024
![Cuban Government Announces "Limited Summer Offerings" Amid Economic Crisis]()
Cuban Government Announces "Limited Summer Offerings" Amid Economic Crisis
Published on 6/26/2024
![Cuban Priest Exposes Locksmith Scam in Havana]()
Cuban Priest Exposes Locksmith Scam in Havana
Published on 6/26/2024
![Frei Betto Returns to Mesa Redonda, Cubans Wonder What Advice He’ll Offer]()
Frei Betto Returns to Mesa Redonda, Cubans Wonder What Advice He’ll Offer
Published on 6/21/2024
![Russia Commits Millions to BioCubaFarma Investment]()
Russia Commits Millions to BioCubaFarma Investment
Published on 6/7/2024
![New Footage Shows Fire Near Hotel Nacional in Havana]()
New Footage Shows Fire Near Hotel Nacional in Havana
Published on 6/2/2024
![Cuban Government Halts "Meteoro 2024" Amid Energy Crisis]()
Cuban Government Halts "Meteoro 2024" Amid Energy Crisis
Published on 5/31/2024
![Importation of Cars to Cuba Promoted by State Media: What About the Embargo?]()
Importation of Cars to Cuba Promoted by State Media: What About the Embargo?
Published on 5/25/2024
![Spanish Group VIMA to Manage 20 Stores in Cuba]()
Spanish Group VIMA to Manage 20 Stores in Cuba
Published on 5/25/2024
![Cuban Customs Labels Travelers from the U.S. as "High Risk"]()
Cuban Customs Labels Travelers from the U.S. as "High Risk"
Published on 5/25/2024
![Ricardo Cabrisas Replaced as Minister of Foreign Trade in Cuba]()
Ricardo Cabrisas Replaced as Minister of Foreign Trade in Cuba
Published on 5/23/2024
![Holguín Sets New Temperature Record for May in Cuba]()
Holguín Sets New Temperature Record for May in Cuba
Published on 5/19/2024
