Cuban Labor Minister Resigns After Denying Homelessness in the Country
Cuba’s top labor official, Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera, resigned after claiming there were no beggars on the island, sparking anger
July 16, 2025Section
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.
Chile Holds Lead, but Latin America’s Competitiveness Race Tightens
Chile remains the most competitive country in Latin America in 2025, according to the latest ADEN Competitiveness
July 15, 2025
Cuba’s Economy Down 1.1% in 2024, Shrinks 10% Since 2019
Cuba’s economy contracted by 1.1% in 2024, officially marking the second consecutive year of recession. Compared to 2019
July 15, 2025
Pompeo Calls on Latin America to Decide Between U.S. and China
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told an audience at the Lisbon Forum that Latin American countries must pick...
July 3, 2025
Trump Restores Strict Cuba Policy as U.S. Responds to China’s Growing Influence
President Donald Trump has restored strict U.S. restrictions on Cuba, reversing the more flexible approach taken under President Joe Biden.
July 1, 2025
Scam Factories Spread Worldwide: Human Trafficking Drives Online Fraud on a Massive Scale
Interpol has confirmed that scam centers using human trafficking victims have become a global problem. These operations started
July 1, 2025
China Steps In as Cuba’s Main Backer, Overtaking Russia and Shifting Power Near U.S. Shores
Russia's $1B pledge failed—Cuba's steel plant hit just 4,200 of 62,000 promised tons. See why China is now stepping in...
June 30, 2025
Latin American Investors Shift Focus to U.S. Real Estate Amid Regional Instability
(Analysis) Latin American investors are moving significant capital into U.S. real estate, a trend driven by persistent economic
June 30, 2025
Air China’s New Cargo Flights Give Cuba Faster Access to Chinese Goods
Air China has started flying cargo directly from Beijing to Havana, Cuba, twice a week. The airline uses large Boeing...
June 26, 2025