Cuba Grid Fails Again in 2 Eastern Provinces
A line trip cut Santiago de Cuba and Guantánamo from Cuba's power grid on Sunday, 25 October, as the island...
October 26, 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.
Cuba Keeps Summer Time to Save Power
Cuba will keep summer time until 7 November 2027, its ministries announced on 24 October, putting Havana one hour ahead...
October 25, 2026
Cuba Politics Explained, Who Holds Power in 2026
Cuba politics in 2026: who holds power, from Díaz-Canel and the party to the military and the Castro family, and...
October 24, 2026
US Citizenship Approvals Fall 72% This Year
US citizenship approvals fell 72% in the first eight months of 2026, leaving over 800,000 applicants waiting, among them Cuban...
October 24, 2026
US Court Stops ICE Resetting 6-Month Clock
A US appeals court ruled on 21 October 2026 that ICE cannot restart its six-month detention clock at each re-arrest,...
October 24, 2026
Rubio Urges Cubans to Work With CIA Oct 23
US Secretary of State Rubio urges Cubans to work with the CIA for change. The CIA posted a contact guide...
October 24, 2026
Trump Floats Ships Off Cuba, Havana Rejects
Trump said a US ship could stop 50 yards off Cuba and Rubio would 'finish up the deal'; Havana rejected...
October 23, 2026
USCIS Filing Deadline Rule Tightens Oct 23
USCIS ended the next-business-day grace for age-based filing deadlines on 23 October 2026, a change that may affect Cuban families...
October 23, 2026
Who Runs Cuba’s Economy, the Key Players in 2026
Cuba economy guide: GAESA, Sherritt, Habanos, hotel chains, BICSA and private firms, with 2026 sanctions, inflation and the 10.3% forecast...
October 23, 2026