March 2025 marked a sharp rise in political repression in Cuba, with 247 documented incidents targeting activists, journalists, and civil society. Cases include house arrest of Damas de Blanco leader Berta Soler and reported deaths in custody.
In 2024, Cuba’s average state salary rose by 25.6% to 5,839 pesos, but it remains far below the cost of basic living. Most Cubans still struggle to afford essential goods as inflation and economic challenges persist.
ExxonMobil has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review its lawsuit against Cuban state-owned companies over assets seized after the 1959 Revolution. The case, centered on the Helms-Burton Act, could reshape how U.S. companies pursue compensation for confiscated property in Cuba.
Cuba’s tourism sector is facing sharp declines as flights operate below capacity and infrastructure issues persist. January 2024 saw the lowest number of international visitors since 2007.
Cuba’s government has intensified its crackdown on political dissent and religious expression. A recent wave of arrests targeting members of the opposition group Unpacu, along with mounting restrictions on religious activities, highlights a broader campaign of repression. Human rights groups report 350 arrests in a month, while activists face threats and surveillance.
By The Havana Post A Cuban migrant residing in the United States has been arrested by federal authorities after allegedly…
By The Havana Post The Cuban government has intensified its restrictions on religious practice and expression, in what observers describe…