Cuba in Latin America, Its Role, Weight and Alliances
Cuba continent guide: 9.4 million people, a shrinking economy, ALBA and CELAC roles, CARICOM ties, the US embargo, and Russian...
October 16, 2026Section
Cuba News in English
The Rio Times covers Cuba daily in English — the economy, the peso, politics, tourism and daily life on the island. Today’s Cuba news in English, updated every day, plus our guides for visitors, expats and investors.
US Sanctions Cuban Bank Over Iran Ties
The US State Department sanctioned a Cuban bank, state-owned BICSA, on 15 October for serving an Iranian bank, and Havana...
October 16, 2026
Cuba Inflation Rises to 28.44% in September
Cuba's inflation reached 28.44% in September, and the average state wage is about US$9.25 a month. See what US$100 sent...
October 15, 2026
Cuba Gets US Food Aid for 700 Families
A US food aid flight landed in Varadero, Cuba, on 14 October with food and hygiene kits for 700 families...
October 15, 2026
Cuba Housing Law Lets Owners Hold 2 Homes
Cuba housing law 187 takes effect on 21 October, letting owners hold two homes and ending confiscation for emigrants. What...
October 14, 2026
Cuba People Daily Life Under the Embargo
How Cuba people get by in 2026: state pay worth about US$14 a month at the newer official rate, ration...
October 14, 2026
Cuba Detains 60 in Illegal Gold Mining Raid
Cuban forces detained at least 60 people, mostly young, in a raid on illegal gold diggers at El Yarey, eastern...
October 14, 2026
Cuba Denies Contract for 90 Fuel Shipments US Seized
Cuba's energy minister says no state firm contracted the 90 fuel shipments US agents seized or held in Florida and...
October 13, 2026
Cuba Oil Law Takes Effect 19 October for Foreign Firms
Cuba’s new oil and gas law, published on Monday, lets foreign firms explore under contracts of up to 40 years...
October 12, 2026