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Cuba and Russia sign penitentiary cooperation agreement, and Moscow rules out betrayal on the island

The Governments of Cuba and Russia They signed a penitentiary cooperation work program in Havana for the period 2026-2028. The signing took place at a time when Moscow has reiterated its support

February 1, 2026

Cuba

Pucmm presents 1,273 new professionals in Santiago

The Pontifical Catholic Mother and Teacher University (Pucmm) delivered 1,273 new professionals to society this Saturday during the graduation number 113 of the Santiago campus, in an event in which the academic

February 1, 2026

Dominican Republic

Ernesto Guevara thermoelectric plant leaves the system due to turbine failure

Not counting the departure of the Ernesto Guevara thermoelectric plant, the UNE already predicted that at least 63% of Cuba would be in blackout. LIMA, Peru – With the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric

February 1, 2026

Cuba

Renewable energies in Latin America reach 69% in 2025

The Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (Olacde), based in Ecuador, highlighted that Latin America and the Caribbean “is today the greenest region in the world”, with a renewable energy matrix that

February 1, 2026

Dominican Republic

Hunger and cold: dangers for lives banned outdoors

During recent years, the number of Cubans experiencing homelessness has increased as the crisis on the island has worsened. LIMA, Peru – For decades, government policy in Cuba has not addressed the

February 1, 2026

Cuba

Hipólito Mejía destaca legado de Ramón Alburquerque durante velatorio

Hipólito Mejía highlights Ramón Alburquerque’s legacy during wake

The former president of the Republic, Hipólito Mejía, revealed that he had spoken with engineer Ramón Alburquerque about ten days ago, and that at that moment he perceived him to be stable

January 31, 2026

Dominican Republic

The US states that he denied visas to Cuban officials for "National Security"

The US “is willing” to send more aid to victims of Hurricane Melissa, according to the Embassy

The US Embassy in Cuba assured that the Government of its country “is willing” to send more aid to the victims of the Hurricane Melissa on the island. The statement was made

January 31, 2026

Cuba

Young Dominicans demand more job opportunities as their day is commemorated

Santo Domingo.- As this January 31st commemorates the National Youth Dayyoung Dominicans demanded this Saturday more job opportunitiesgiven the requirements for previous experience in said positions. They stated that, although they have

January 31, 2026

Dominican Republic

Una pareja de turistas en La Habana, en 2023

United Kingdom issues travel advisory to Cuba: “Be prepared for significant disruptions”

The British FCDO warned that Cuba is experiencing serious problems with its national electricity grid and fuel supply. LIMA, Peru – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Commonwealth of Nations and Development (FCDO)

January 31, 2026

Cuba

Police carry out anti-drug operation in Villa Los Almácigos

The National Police This Saturday he carried out a operational in the municipality of Villa Los AlmacigosSantiago Rodríguez province, with the objective of intervening in an area designated as a point of

January 31, 2026

Dominican Republic

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