Cuba Launches Military-Run Mega Store in Mariel Operating in U.S. Dollars
The Cuban government opened a new mega store in Mariel, Havana, operated by military-run retail chain Tiendas Caribe that wholesales exclusively in U.S. dollars.
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Tampa Woman Deported to Cuba as U.S. Deportations Quietly Grow
A Cuban woman living in Tampa has been deported to Cuba, highlighting the quiet rise of U.S. deportations at a time when the island faces deepening economic and social crises.
Tourism in Cuba Plummets in 2025, Deepening Economic Strain
Cuba’s tourism sector fell nearly 30% in early 2025, deepening the island’s economic crisis. Infrastructure failures, service shortages, and growing instability are driving visitors away, with recovery unlikely before 2030.
Cuba Energy Crisis: Power Generation 60% of Demand, Blackouts Last 20 Hours or More
Cuba’s energy crisis is worsening, with power generation now falling short by nearly 60% of the country’s demand. Blackouts lasting over 20 hours a day have become common, highlighting deep institutional failures and a grid nearing collapse.
Cuba Human Rights Crisis: 247 Repression Cases in March
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.