Cuba





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Cuba: Cholera’s back

New cases of cholera reported in the interior of the island; nomination period closes for representation at the National Assembly of People’s Power.


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Cuba: Intellectuals vs. Reggaeton

Cuba’s artists and intellectuals take on reggaeton; dissidents end hunger strike whilst independent journalist is arrested; trial date set for Spaniard charged with death of Payá.


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Cuba: Census counts Cubans

Cuba launches its eighteenth census; blackout leaves half the island in the dark; dissidents lead mass hunger strike; MINREX willing to negotiate for Gross.



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Cuba: Island recovers from Isaac

Eastern Cuba recovers from Tropical Storm Isaac; dissidents denounce ‘wave of repression’; Nyad abandons fourth attempt at Cuba-Florida swim.



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Cuba: Oswaldo Payá Dies in Accident

Cuban dissident Oswaldo Payá dies in a controversial accident; Cuba’s Popular Assembly passes economic reforms; Cuba’s Yanet Bermoy wins the country’s first medal at London.


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Cuba: Cholera continues to spread

Cholera cases continue to rise in eastern Cuba; government announces improvements to water system; bartenders break record for World’s Largest Daiquiri.







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Cuba: The battle over Havana Club

Cuba and Bacardí face off over the Havana Club brand, Ladies in White meet with Cardinal Ortega, and reports finds Cubans unsatisfied with reforms.



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Cuba: Rains flood Sancti Spíritus

Rains flood Sancti Spíritus, Mariela Castro visits the US, questions arise concerning the internet cable, and UN denounces Cuba’s human rights record.


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