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Hurricane Melissa left a trail of destruction in eastern Cuba. But it also unleashed a wave of solidarity across the island. Cubans are donating to help those in need.
The 2028 Olympic Ban You Haven’t Heard of
Cuban athletes are being denied visas for Olympic qualifiers — a move that could bar them from LA 2028. The U.S. Hands Off Cuba Committee demands fair play and inclusion so Cuban athletes can compete in the true Olympic spirit.
What Cubans Think About Zohran Mamdani
New York City has a new mayor — Zohran Mamdani — and everyone's talking about it. But how do people thousands of miles away in Cuba see this political moment?
Spotlight
Teresita’s Dream
Teresita’s Dream tells the story of Cuban scientist Teresita Rodríguez, who sets out to find a treatment for Alzheimer’s after her mother’s diagnosis. Her personal quest, joined by a team of women scientists, leads to a discovery that could transform the fight against this devastating disease.
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Presidents of Mexico and Colombia To Boycott Summit
Mexico and Colombia’s presidents will boycott the 2025 Summit of the Americas after Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua were excluded under U.S. pressure.
Playing Dirty: Rubio’s War on Cuban Athletes
Politics sidelines Cuban athletes: U.S. sanctions and visa denials prevent teams from competing abroad, hurting sports and future generations.
The Miami Herald's Fuzzy Math Makes Case for Economic Warfare on Cuba
Politics sidelines Cuban athletes: U.S. sanctions and visa denials prevent teams from competing abroad, hurting sports and future generations.
Documentaries
The War On Cuba
The War on Cuba, produced by Oliver Stone & Danny Glover, exposes the U.S. economic war on Cubans through Liz Oliva Fernández’s incisive reporting.
Hardliner on the Hudson
Liz Oliva Fernández explores Sen. Bob Menendez’s rise in New Jersey and the gap between his constituents and his hardline Cuba policy.
Uphill on the Hill
Liz Oliva Fernández investigates why Biden continues Trump’s Cuba policy, deepening the island’s crisis and fueling mass migration to the U.S.