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Thursday, Oct 23

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U.S. blockade aims to isolate Cuba, says Envoy, seeking stronger ties with BRICS financial system

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The Ambassador said the Trump administration has heightened tensions between the U.S. and Cuba by including Cuba on the list of state sponsors of terrorism

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‘Brother Wang,’ Accused of Being Drug Cartel Fixer, Is Arrested in Cuba

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Zhi Dong Zhang, who escaped house arrest in Mexico this summer, is accused of supplying cartels with fentanyl from China, smuggling and money laundering millions under the alias “Brother Wang.”

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Chinese narco kingpin dubbed 'Mr HaHa' is captured in Cuba months after he escaped through tunnel

Authorities in Cuba have arrested a suspected Chinese fentanyl kingpin known as 'Mr Haha', who

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Fentanyl kingpin wanted by U.S. arrested in Cuba after escape

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Zhi Dong Zhang, known as "Brother Wang," is alleged to have worked closely with Mexico's top drug cartels

Neglected Dogs Found Dead, Injured At Lancaster County Home As Owner Traveled To Cuba: Police

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A Pennsylvania man accused of leaving multiple dogs to suffer—one fatally—while traveling abroad has waived his preliminary hearing, allowing the case to move forward to county court, authorities announced on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

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Fugitive Chinese narco kingpin dubbed 'Mr HaHa' who helped feared cartels flood US and Europe with fentanyl is captured in Cuba months after he escaped through tunnel

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For months, a global manhunt has been ongoing for the trafficker, who also operates under the aliases 'Brother Wang', 'Mr T' and 'Nelson Mandela'.

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Cuba captures alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin wanted by US, Mexico says

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Alleged trafficker, Zhi Dong Zhang, who had escaped Mexican authorities in July, was arrested in Cuba,

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Alleged Chinese drug trafficker recaptured in Cuba after escaping Mexican custody

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Chinese national who United States authorities accuse of trafficking large quantities of cocaine and fentanyl…

Wednesday, Oct 22

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Detienen en Cuba a Zhi Dong Zhang, ciudadano chino acusado de tráfico millonario de cocaína y fentanilo en EE.UU.

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El ciudadano chino Zhi Dong Zhang, también conocido como “Brother Wang” y quien está acusado en Estados Unidos de tráfico…

Detienen en Cuba a Zhi Dong Zhang, ciudadano chino acusado de tráfico millonario de cocaína y fentanilo en EE.UU.

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Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español El ciudadano chino Zhi Dong Zhang, también conocido como “Brother Wang” y quien está acusado en Estados Unidos de tráfico de drogas y lavado de dinero por cientos de millones de dólares, fue detenido en…

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Cuba arrests alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin who escaped custody in Mexico

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Zhi Dong Zhang, known by alias ‘Brother Wang’, is also wanted by US and has alleged ties to Mexican drug cartels

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Cars, crypto, and Cuba

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Earlier this month, Tesla unveiled cheaper versions of some of its most popular cars. Other automakers are also promising to discount EVs or roll out more affordable models. This all comes following the end of federal tax credits that…

Tuesday, Oct 21

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Mass to honor salsa singer Celia Cruz draws hundreds in Cuba after authorities shut down performance

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Hundreds of people in Cuba have attended a Mass to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Celia Cruz’s birth just days after authorities canceled a theater performance in honor of the revered singer without explanation, drawing criticism over…

Monday, Oct 20

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Reparteras: Meet the women of Cuba's rising urban music scene

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In reparto, Cuba's rising urban music sound, the lyrics paint women as objects, conquests and fantasies. Cuban reparteras — female reparto artists — say it's time to flip the script.

Wednesday, Oct 15

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Mexico Sends $3 Billion in Subsidized Fuel to Cuba in Just Four Months

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Between May and August 2025, Mexico shipped more than $3 billion worth of subsidized fuel to Cuba through Gasolinas Bienestar, a subsidiary of state oil company Pemex, according to an investigation by Mexicanos Contra la Corrupción y la…

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José Daniel Ferrer denuncia tortura y “destierro obligado” tras ser liberado de prisión en Cuba

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El disidente cubano José Daniel Ferrer llegó a Estados Unidos tras lo que describe como un “destierro obligado”, al asegurar…

José Daniel Ferrer denuncia tortura y “destierro obligado” tras ser liberado de prisión en Cuba

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Por Mario González, CNN en Español El disidente cubano José Daniel Ferrer llegó a Estados Unidos tras lo que describe como un “destierro obligado”, al asegurar a CNN que aceptar el exilio fue la única opción que tuvo para salvar su vida y…

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Russia’s largest hotel operator to manage five-star hotel in Cuba

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Cosmos Hotel Group President Alexander Biba noted that this is the first international resort hotel the company will manage

Tuesday, Oct 14

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Cuba releases dissident José Daniel Ferrer into exile in US

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Ferrer gained international acclaim as part of a group of 75 opposition figures imprisoned and put on trial in 2003

Monday, Oct 13

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Opposition leader Ferrer leaves Cuba for U.S. exile

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Ferrer, who has been imprisoned multiple times as the long-term leader of the island’s pro-democracy movement, announced this month he had opted for exile after enduring “torture” and “humiliation” behind bars