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October 22, 2020 at 1:54 pm

Cuba says US sanctions have caused nearly $5.6B in losses

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba said Thursday that the island has lost nearly $5.6 billion in one year as a result of economic sanctions imposed by...

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September 28, 2020 at 1:51 pm

US adds popular Cuban debit card to restricted list

HAVANA (AP) — A debit card backed by remittances that recently became popular in Cuba because people can use it to buy home appliances, food...

July 20, 2020 at 4:02 pm

Cuba opens foreign currency-only shops, ends tax on dollar

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba opened shops Monday that accept only foreign currencies and eliminated a special tax on the U.S. dollar, deepening a process of...

July 2, 2020 at 9:01 pm

Paraguay controls coronavirus, while its neighbors struggle VIEW

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — As nearby nations grapple with uncontrolled spread of the novel coronavirus, the poor, landlocked nation of Paraguay appears to be controlling...

May 21, 2020 at 10:51 am

Cuba’s top diplomat for US relations says ties at new low

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s top diplomat in charge of relations with the United States said Thursday relations have sunk to a new low, and potentially...

May 19, 2020 at 2:05 pm

Cuba highlights campaign against hoarders during pandemic

HAVANA (AP) — The recent seizure by Cuban police of hundreds of sacks of onions was a big news item on state television, a warning...

May 6, 2020 at 7:34 am

In Latin America, face masks become a form of expression VIEW

HAVANA (AP) — Rarely used in Latin America outside hospitals before the coronavirus pandemic, face masks are now compulsory for subway riders, supermarket shoppers and...

April 3, 2020 at 7:00 am

Cuban docs fighting coronavirus around world, defying US VIEW

HAVANA (AP) — For two years the Trump administration has been trying to stamp out one of Cuba’s signature programs __ state-employed medical workers treating...

April 3, 2020 at 7:00 am

Cuban docs fighting coronavirus around world, defying US

HAVANA (AP) — For two years the Trump administration has been trying to stamp out one of Cuba’s signature programs __ state-employed medical workers treating...

March 11, 2020 at 9:05 pm

Fuel, flour, diapers: Cubans turn to social media for basics

HAVANA (AP) — “Where to find it?” and “Whatever you want” and “What do you need?” These are the names of some of the social...

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