Cuba

Aviation fuel shortages will affect airports in Cuba, including Havana's and Varadero's International Airports; flight disruptions, including delays and cancellations, are almost certain

Non-governmental organisations Justicia 11J and Cubalex on X denounced the arrests of citizens in the context of demonstrations protesting against electricity blackouts, describing them as 'arbitrary' and the result of 'persecution'

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6,8 shook eastern Cuba yesterday, after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling; no major damage or injuries were reported, though the tremor was felt as far as Jamaica

The country is awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Rafael, which is expected to exacerbate the difficulties caused by the recent blackout and Hurricane Oscar

Cuba has been without electricity since last Friday afternoon, due to two general blackouts that have caused interruptions and problems; despite blackouts lasting several hours are frequent, such a widespread interruption has not happened for a long time

Cuba submitted an official request to join the BRICS as a partner country in a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin

Isabel Brilhante Pedrosa, EU ambassador to the archipelago, reiterated her willingness to support Cuba in its efforts to incorporate clean energy into its energy mix

A further 200 fully paid scholarships is being offered by the Cuban government to Palestinian medical students to complete their undergraduate and postgraduate training in the coming years

The Catholic Church in Cuba has asked for help from Catholics on the island: it is facing critical difficulties in continuing its pastoral work due to the economic crisis and the shortage of basic necessities in the country

The director of the Centre for Demographic Studies at the University of Havana, Antonio Aja, warned of the complex demographic situation, given the strong ageing, as 24,4% of the total population will be 60 years or older at the end of 2023

Several experts from UN bodies have called on the US government to lift all restrictions of the blockade against Cuba, considering the detrimental impact on the living conditions of the Cuban people

The 7th International Congress on Integrative Management of Ulcers and Complex Wounds, scheduled from 1 to 5 September, with experts and world leaders from more than 20 countries in attendance, will be hosted in Varadero