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Canada Makes World Baseball Classic History with Cuba Win
SportsMar 12

Canada Makes World Baseball Classic History with Cuba Win

For the first time ever, Canada's baseball team advanced past the World Baseball Classic first round, defeating Cuba 7-2 in a thrilling winner-take-all game. The victory marks a historic milestone for Canadian baseball and ends Cuba's perfect first-round record.

Japan Today2 min read
Cuba Announces Economic Reforms to Energize Its Economy
SolutionsJun 13

Cuba Announces Economic Reforms to Energize Its Economy

Cuba's president unveiled sweeping economic reforms targeting tourism, agriculture, and trade to revitalize the island nation's struggling economy. The changes aim to reduce bureaucracy and open doors for private business in key sectors.

Euronews2 min read
Cuba Opens Doors for Diaspora to Invest and Own Businesses
SolutionsMar 17

Cuba Opens Doors for Diaspora to Invest and Own Businesses

Cubans living abroad can now invest in and own businesses on the island for the first time. The reform marks a major shift in economic policy as Cuba seeks new pathways forward.

France 24 English2 min read
Cuba Launches Its Largest Wind Farm After 10-Year Delay
VideosMay 19

Cuba Launches Its Largest Wind Farm After 10-Year Delay

After a decade of setbacks, Cuba has started installing turbines at Herradura 1, a 51 MW wind farm that will power the island's renewable energy future. The project marks a major step toward Cuba's goal of 100% clean energy by 2050.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Cuba Hits 900MW Solar Record With China's Help
Planet WinsMar 18

Cuba Hits 900MW Solar Record With China's Help

Cuba just shattered its own solar power record two days in a row, jumping from 5.8% to 20% solar energy in just one year. With China's partnership, the island nation is transforming its energy future and escaping fossil fuel dependency.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
Cuba Slashes Poverty to 0.7% Through Universal Healthcare
SolutionsApr 30

Cuba Slashes Poverty to 0.7% Through Universal Healthcare

Cuba has achieved one of Latin America's lowest poverty rates at just 0.7%, proving that universal healthcare and education can transform a nation. Despite economic challenges and trade restrictions, the island nation continues innovating with solar power and local solutions.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
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Acts of KindnessMar 20

Mexico Leads 4-Ship Humanitarian Convoy to Cuba

Mexican vessels loaded with food, medical supplies, and solar panels set sail for Cuba this week as part of a global solidarity effort. The mission brings hope to an island nation facing severe shortages.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
Mexico Finds Missing Aid Boats Bound for Cuba
Acts of KindnessMar 28

Mexico Finds Missing Aid Boats Bound for Cuba

Two sailboats carrying humanitarian supplies to Cuba have been found safe after days of searching, with crews reporting they were simply delayed by rough weather. The vessels are now being escorted to Havana to complete their mission of delivering desperately needed aid.

DW News2 min read
Cuba Releases Over 2,000 Prisoners in Mass Pardon
Acts of KindnessApr 4

Cuba Releases Over 2,000 Prisoners in Mass Pardon

Cuba has begun freeing more than 2,000 inmates following a sweeping presidential pardon. The mass release marks a significant humanitarian gesture affecting thousands of families across the island nation.

France 24 English2 min read
Cuba Approves Historic Free-Market Economic Reforms
SolutionsJun 19

Cuba Approves Historic Free-Market Economic Reforms

After nearly 60 years of communist economic control, Cuba's government has approved sweeping reforms allowing private businesses, banks, and real estate development. The island nation is opening its doors to private enterprise in response to economic struggles that leaders admit aren't all caused by outside pressure.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Brazil, Mexico, Spain Unite to Send Aid to Cuba
Acts of KindnessApr 19

Brazil, Mexico, Spain Unite to Send Aid to Cuba

Three nations are joining forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Cuba, pledging coordinated support for millions facing hardship. The collaborative effort shows how countries can work together to help communities in need.

Japan Today2 min read
Cuba Installs 1 Gigawatt of Solar in Just 12 Months
Planet WinsMay 13

Cuba Installs 1 Gigawatt of Solar in Just 12 Months

Despite facing crippling blackouts, Cuba just pulled off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet with China's help. The island nation jumped from 3% to 10% renewable energy in under two years. ##

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
650 Delegates Bring 20 Tons of Aid to Cuba
Acts of KindnessMar 21

650 Delegates Bring 20 Tons of Aid to Cuba

A massive humanitarian convoy from 33 countries arrived in Cuba this week, delivering critical supplies as the island faces an ongoing energy crisis. The solidarity effort brought together 120 organizations united in supporting Cuban families during a challenging time.

France 24 English2 min read
650 Volunteers From 33 Nations Deliver Aid to Cuba
Acts of KindnessMar 21

650 Volunteers From 33 Nations Deliver Aid to Cuba

When Cuba faced severe shortages, people from 33 countries organized the largest humanitarian convoy in years, delivering 20 tons of supplies by air and sea. The effort shows how grassroots solidarity can mobilize quickly when governments move slowly.

Japan Today2 min read
Cuba Adds 1 Gigawatt of Solar in Just 12 Months
Planet WinsMay 13

Cuba Adds 1 Gigawatt of Solar in Just 12 Months

Cuba is pulling off one of the world's fastest solar revolutions, installing enough clean energy in one year to power 750,000 homes. Despite devastating blackouts and economic crisis, the island nation is racing toward a renewable future with help from China.

Egypt Independent3 min read
Cuba Builds Dozens of Solar Parks in Rapid Green Shift
Planet Wins6d ago

Cuba Builds Dozens of Solar Parks in Rapid Green Shift

Cuba is accelerating one of the world's fastest transitions to solar energy, building dozens of new solar parks across the island. With help from Chinese technology, the island nation is transforming its energy landscape through surging imports of solar panels and batteries.

France 24 English2 min read
Missing Aid Boats Found Safe Off Cuba Coast
Community HeroesMar 29

Missing Aid Boats Found Safe Off Cuba Coast

Two sailboats carrying humanitarian aid and nine people have been found safe after losing contact for days during their journey from Mexico to Cuba. The vessels are continuing their mission to deliver urgently needed supplies to Cuban communities.

Japan Today2 min read
Cuba Jumps From 6% to 20% Solar in One Year With China's Help
Planet WinsMar 18

Cuba Jumps From 6% to 20% Solar in One Year With China's Help

A small island nation just proved that rapid renewable energy transformation is possible. Cuba broke its own solar power record two days in a row, hitting 900MW in February 2026.

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read
Cuba Hits 900MW Solar Record, Jumps to 20% Solar Power
Planet WinsMar 20

Cuba Hits 900MW Solar Record, Jumps to 20% Solar Power

Cuba just generated 900MW of solar power in a single day, smashing its own record set just 24 hours earlier. The sunny island nation has skyrocketed from 6% to 20% solar energy in just one year.

Google News - World Record2 min read
Cuba to Free 51 Prisoners After Vatican Peace Talks
SolutionsMar 13

Cuba to Free 51 Prisoners After Vatican Peace Talks

Cuba will release 51 prisoners in the coming days following discussions between the country's foreign minister and Pope Leo at the Vatican. The move represents a continuation of humanitarian efforts that have freed nearly 20,000 people since 2010.

ABC Australia2 min read

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