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sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
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Cuban authorities are warning of spreading viral illnesses, including hepatitis, diarrhea, dengue and chikungunya, as prolonged power and water outages undermine sanitation and health care. Residents say shortages have left families struggling to find safe water, while blackouts disrupt pumps and refrigeration; the U.N. estimates water shortages affect about 3.5 million people.
Cuba's classic ballet continues performances despite mounting adversities
On Sept. 18, 2026, Cuba's grid totally disconnected; UNE activated recovery. By dusk only 5% of Havana's ~862,000 customers had power; residents cited food, water and multi-day outages.
President Joe Biden removed Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, according to a White House announcement Tuesday. The White House said Cuba has not provided aid to a terrorist organization for the last six…
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Havana Volunteers Coordinate Free Medicine Distribution Amid Shortages
Laura Mendoza hands free medicine to dozens outside her Havana apartment twice weekly; her network is one of about 100 as only one-third of basic drugs remain available.
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