America Cuba A 500% increase in the price of fuel, from 25 pesos (US$ 0,20) to 132 pesos, has been announced by the Cuban government as it struggles with shortages and the deepening economic crisis
America Cuba Non-essential educational and work activities have been suspended for two days in order to save electricity; the measure was announced by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security in consequence of the current energy situation
America Cuba A supermarket accepting dollars has opened in Havana; it is the first grocery store taking US currency in two decades
America Cuba The Cuban government announced the gradual release of 553 prisoners in response to a direct appeal by Pope Francis in a decision tied to the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year 2025
America Cuba Cuba will be removed from the list of countries that support terrorism; the announcement came from the US administration of President Joe Biden and in the agreement, brokered by the Catholic Church, Cuba would release 553 political prisoners