Mauricio Vicent

Over 2,000 islanders who tried to reach Florida by sea have been deported by US authorities since early 2022

The US government is reversing some of Donald Trump’s harshest measures towards the island

Deteriorating living conditions on the island are driving crowds to line up for visas outside consulates. Exodus numbers are overtaking the crisis years of 1980 and 1994

The former president and last Cold War survivor will turn 91 in June and he remains an active presence even though he no longer holds political office

National Security Archive releases declassified documents to mark the anniversary of a decision that ushered in the longest period of sanctions in modern history

Young people who were detained at the recent demonstrations have been denouncing the abuse that they were subjected to, both on the streets and in precincts. They also fear stiff prison sentences

Thousands of people all over the country came out to demonstrate on Sunday, amid a situation of shortages and hardships that has been exacerbated by the pandemic. More than a hundred arrests were made

A second medication called Soberana 02 also showed an efficacy rate of 62%, according to the results of the Phase 2 trial

Havana’s landmark destination bore witness to some of the most important transformations in the country following the Cuban Revolution and received numerous illustrious guests

Almost five months after he took office, President Joe Biden has made no move to lift sanctions or open dialogue, while diplomacy has given way to the acrimonious rhetoric of the Trump era

Analysts consulted by EL PAÍS believe the country is at a critical moment in history and a policy of rapprochement with Washington will facilitate much-needed reform

Cuba has refocused on Varadero and its well-established tourist areas to kick-start international tourism with Covid-19 safeguards in place and a national vaccination plan

The Cuban Communist Party is holding a congress that could signal the departure of historic veterans as the island grapples with an economic crisis that requires urgent action

At a dinner attended by Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel, Felipe VI underscored the need for institutions to respect freedom of expression and of association

The highly symbolic trip aims to show support for businesses from Spain, and does not constitute official support for the Cuban government

There is no clear candidate to take over from the Castros, apart from Vice-President Díaz Canel

Havana preparing for a visit by US president, a Rolling Stones concert and a baseball match

Cuban leaders’ elder sibling did not play a major role in the Revolution

Traditional January 5 celebrations in Spain have been plagued this year by disagreements

A Podemos candidate could be the first black person to sit in Congress after Sunday’s vote

Podemos, Ciudadanos and United Left support regulating cannabis for therapeutic use The ruling Popular Party, however, is completely opposed to such a measure

Thousands of small communities lack a police presence and live in constant fear of crime

Madrid supermarket’s 7.30am to 2am opening hours reflect changing grocery-buying habits

Signs of Raúl Castro’s reforms are beginning to show in the city’s historic center More private firms are opening, with the state counting on them to boost restoration work

While narcotics use is no longer seen as a danger, experts say it’s become overly accepted