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In just four months, Mexico has sent US$3 billion in subsidized fuel to Cuba
10 Millions of Mexican citizens believe that instead of giving away billions of dollars to Cuba’s communist regime, Claudia Sheinbaum’s government could use those resources to address serious domestic problems, such as the lack of medicines, aid...

Lula defends Venezuela, Cuba sovereignty against foreign meddling
In Brasília, Lula da Silva defends Venezuela and Cuba’s sovereignty, criticizing foreign interference in the region. In a sharply worded speech delivered in Brasília, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defended the sovereignty of both...

Local business among Florida’s top 10 manufacturing employers of choice
From microscopic status to statewide success, Ecological Laboratories in Cape Coral landed a spot on Florida’s Top 10 Manufacturing Employers list for 2025. The annual awards, determined by FloridaMakes, a statewide, industry-led partnership with...

Melissa brings heavy rain to Haiti, Dominican Republic
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain on parts of Haiti and the Dominican Republic on Wednesday as forecasters warned of significant flood risk in parts of the northern Caribbean this week. The slow-moving storm was...

Stubbs & Wootton founder Percy Steinhart dies at 76
Percival "Percy" Steinhart III, a banker-turned fashion entrepreneur who founded the luxury footwear brand Stubbs & Wootton in Palm Beach, died Oct. 19 at a New York City hospital following a long illness, according to his family. He was 76. Born...

As in Cuba’s Special Period, Authorities Hope the “Popular Rice” Will Reduce Imports
The Agricultural Group has set out to sow 200,000 hectares (494,212 acres), half of which are under the responsibility of “large enterprises and specialized centers” Half of the projected figure -100,000 hectares- will be managed by “large...

Key West woman facing new charges after arrest in Cuba travel scam: Sheriff
A Key West woman arrested earlier this year for allegedly posing as a travel agent and booking trips to Cuba that never happened while pocketing the money is facing new charges, authorities said. Traci Leann Culiver-Sanchez, 60, is facing new...

How Billionaires Like Marc Benioff Use Philanthropy To Skirt Around Public Scrutiny
Marc Benioff is a classic case of a bad-faith billionaire philanthropist. He donates hundreds of millions of dollars to the communities he lives in—San Francisco and the Big Island of Hawaii—to skirt around public scrutiny. Benioff, a Bay-Area...

Zohran Mamdani’s message to CEOs of Google, Apple, Microsoft and other tech companies: ‘We are going to make…’
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner for the New York City mayoral race, has sent a message to CEOs of tech companies. During the first debate of the campaign, when the candidates were asked how they would convince tech leaders concerned...

This Movie Makes Nuclear War Feel Disturbingly Possible
Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts In Kathryn Bigelow’s new movie, A House of Dynamite, the clock is ticking. The film’s fictional president of the United States has less than 20 minutes and very little...

Iberostar signs new hotel management model in Cuba
The deal was signed by the president of the Gaviota Tourism Group, Carlos Latuff, and the representative of Iberostar Cuba Hotels & Resorts, Alejandro Barrios, at the Iberostar Grand Packard hotel (Havana). This management model will boost the...

Cuba frees prominent dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer, sends him into exile in U.S.
The Cuban government released dissident leader José Daniel Ferrer from prison Monday and sent him with his family into exile in the United States, the island’s foreign affairs ministry said. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation about...

Attorney general candidates Jones, Miyares trade barbs over violent texts, Trump
In their only debate of the election cycle, Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares and Democratic challenger Jay Jones laid out their plans should they be elected Virginia’s top prosecutor Thursday night at the University of Richmond. In an...

Watch: TONY IOMMI Makes Surprise Appearance On Stage At 'Black Sabbath - The Ballet' 2025 Opening Night In London
At last night's (Wednesday, October 22) opening night of Birmingham Royal Ballet's "Black Sabbath - The Ballet"'s return to Sadler's Wells in London, United Kingdom, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi made a surprise appearance, playing the guitar...

Russia, Cuba Discussed Options for Restoring Cuba's Energy Potential
https://sputnikglobe.com/20251017/russia-cuba-discussed-options-for-restoring-cubas-energy-potential-1122977719.html Russia, Cuba Discussed Options for Restoring Cuba's Energy Potential Russia, Cuba Discussed Options for Restoring Cuba's Energy...

Cuba and FAO on the path to strengthening food security
Photo: Estudios Revolución "The bells that toll today for those who die of hunger every day will toll tomorrow for all of humanity if it did not want, did not know how, or was not wise enough to save itself," said Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro...
Cuban Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Company installs six new transmitters in eastern region
BAYAMO, Cuba, Oct 13 (ACN) To continue expanding the reach of digital terrestrial television, specialists from the Cuban Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Company (Radiocuba) are installing six new transmitters in mountainous areas of Granma...

‘Street food’ with Venezuelan flavor, now serving at a Salt Lake City food hall
This article is excerpted from the Utah Eats newsletter. To get the full newsletter every Wednesday, subscribe at sltrib.com/newsletters. Hello, Eaters! “Street food” means different things to different people. When Carlos Meza was living in...

We, the Cuban diaspora, respectfully request that the process for legal stay, residence, and eventual citizenship in Guyana be made more accessible
Dear Editor, We write to you with deep respect and admiration for this country that has welcomed us with warmth and hospitality. The Cubans who now live in Guyana recognize the beauty, peace, and hardworking spirit of its people—values that we...

Mark Cuban called for workers to get a slice of their employers’ $33 trillion success—now, Samsung is awarding shares to staff for the first time
Billionaire Mark Cuban says it’s time workers got a cut of their company’s success—as executives see their wealth hit record highs. And luckily for Samsung employees, that shift is happening for the first time. The global tech giant will now award...