Sources: BBC
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom adds Cuba, Nicaragua, and the Russian paramilitary organization Wagner Group to its blacklist of countries and organizations violating international religious freedom, signalling possible sanctions by the U.S. government. 2022-12-2
Authorities in Cuba say that dengue fever cases have increased 21.7% from last year and describe the epidemiological situation as "complex". 2022-07-7
Protesters and Cuban exiles gather in Tampa, Florida to call for freedom and democracy in Cuba. In South Florida, protesters gather at the Cuban restaurant Cafe Versailles in Miami to hold a “liberty” rally. 2021-07-12
The Senate begins to debate the legalization of abortion up until the 14th week of pregnancy. If passed, Argentina will become the third Latin American country to allow abortion to be performed on demand, after Cuba and Uruguay. The Catholic Church opposes the move. The bill has already been approved by the lower house. 2020-12-29
Former Hurricane Eta, now a tropical depression, leaves more than 50 people dead in Guatemala after causing flooding and landslides. It is expected to regain strength and head to Cuba and the coast of Florida this weekend. 2020-11-6
The President of the United States Barack Obama announces plans to close the Guantanamo Bay detention camp in Cuba. Obama made similar statements during his first presidential campaign in 2007 and had previously stated that the camp would be closed by 2010. 2016-02-23
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake occurs in the Straits of Florida about 112 miles east of Havana, Cuba, swaying medium rise buildings in city. 2014-01-9
Two more Cuban dissidents arrive in Spain out of the 52 political prisoners due to be released on humanitarian grounds. 2010-07-14
Cuban ex-President Fidel Castro makes his first televised appearance in nearly a year, predicting possible nuclear war in the Middle East. 2010-07-13
Guillermo Fariñas, a hunger striker in Cuba, is reported to be "close to death" by authorities, in his latest hunger strike attempt. 2010-07-3