Protests around Cuba continue amid severe blackouts and rising tensions
According to Cuban authorities, about 45% of electricity service has been restored nationwide, but roughly half the country remains without power.
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According to Cuban authorities, about 45% of electricity service has been restored nationwide, but roughly half the country remains without power.
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The latest move appears to signal a potential shift after Cuba has allowed limited private enterprise on the island since 2021, though those opportunities have largely excluded Cubans living abroad.
According to The New York Times, U.S. negotiators are pushing for Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel to step aside, but they are not pushing for action against members of the Castro family.
Cubans living in South Florida say they're skeptical over plans to allow Cubans in South Florida and across the U.S. to own businesses and property on the island.
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Cuban American congressional leaders are pushing back against Cuba's recent release of political prisoners and ongoing talks with the U.S. government, arguing that the entire regime must be dismantled for any meaningful change to occur.
Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed Friday that Cuban officials recently held conversations with the President Donald Trump's administration.
Many Cubans who entered legally now fear they could be detained or deported.
The announcement was made just hours before Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is scheduled to speak early Friday in another rare televised appearance "to address national and international issues."
The comments come as Cuba faces a deepening energy crisis. A severe shortage of fuel has forced authorities to impose prolonged blackouts across the country, leaving many communities without electricity for hours, and in some cases, days at a time.
The possibility of a free Cuba after 67 years is a major topic in the Cuban exile community. This follows President Donald Trump's declaration that the U.S. is actively pursuing change in Cuba.
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The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island. However, this proposal is being met with immediate pushback from South Florida exiles.
The problem is compounded by construction blocking portions of the lanes and delivery vans navigating around barrels to park.
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The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island. However, this proposal is being met with immediate pushback from South Florida exiles.
The problem is compounded by construction blocking portions of the lanes and delivery vans navigating around barrels to park.
The testimony happened as attorneys for 13-year-old Nelson Nuñez and 12-year-old Jusiah Jones requested that the youngsters be released on bond.
Dr. Ronald Demeo, 63, is facing three counts of sexual battery on a physically helpless victim, according to his arrest report.
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