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Torch March amid tensions with the US and blackouts throughout the island

The Cuban Government held the traditional Torch March this Tuesday, on the eve of the 173rd anniversary of the birth of the National Hero, Jose Martiin an event marked by a speech

January 28, 2026

Cuba

Organizations advocate for more scholarships for youth

The Foundation of Professionals for the Development of the Dominican Republic (Fundapro RD) and the Catholic Action Movement Father Luis Rosario They raised the need to promote a national youth forum in

January 28, 2026

Dominican Republic

Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla / Carlos Giménez

“They have little left”: Carlos Giménez issues a warning to the Cuban regime after complaints from Bruno Rodríguez

The Republican congressman highlighted that the regime is more aware of what is happening in Florida than the crisis that the Cuban people are experiencing. MADRID, Spain.- Republican congressman Carlos Giménez, representative

January 28, 2026

Cuba

Two nights of Diverse Party

The Diverse Party returns with an edition designed for you to “release your inner lady.” The highlight of the night will be the Salma de Armas Drag Show, pure charisma, glamor and

January 28, 2026

Cuba

Joven de 21 años resulta herida de bala durante intento de asalto en Herrera

A merchant is shot inside his business in Los Alcarrizos

Los Alcarrizos.– A merchant was shot and wounded by an unknown person in an incident that occurred around 10:50 this Tuesday morningwhile he was inside a business located in the central Duarte

January 28, 2026

Dominican Republic

Sheinbaum does not deny a stop to the shipment of oil to Cuba

The Mexican president avoided commenting on a possible suspension of Pemex shipments to the island, in a context of pressure from the United States. MADRID, Spain.- The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum,

January 28, 2026

Cuba

New Purchasing Law comes into effect and disqualifies officials

SANTO DOMINGO.-As of this Wednesday, the new Public Procurement and Contracting Law 47-25 comes into force, a regulation that significantly tightens the regime of incompatibilities for public officials, by completely eliminating the

January 28, 2026

Dominican Republic

Chinese government urges the US to “immediately lift the blockade and sanctions against Cuba”

China promises to continue supporting Cuba “within its capabilities” in the face of the US embargo

The Government of China This week he rejected the embargo imposed on Cuba by the United States, which he accused of depriving the Cuban people of their “right to survival and development,”

January 28, 2026

Cuba

They deny irregularities in the construction of the City Center

municipal authorities and the Dominican College of Engineers, Architects and Surveyors (Codia) clarified that the City Center projectwhich takes place in the Santo Domingo Este municipality, is not in an irregular condition

January 28, 2026

Dominican Republic

UNPACU activist denounces “fabricated” criminal case against him and sentences him to two years in prison

In the process, held in the Popular Municipal Court of San Cristóbal, there was no representation from the Prosecutor’s Office. HAVANA, Cuba. – The activist Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU) Hiosbel Román

January 28, 2026

Cuba

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