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Communist-led Cuba is suffering an economic crisis, with food shortages and power outages driving migration from the Caribbean island nation of 9.7 million.

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A photographer prepares to shoot a massive plume of smoke rising at Matanaz as a woman looks on from a car

A photographer prepares to shoot a massive plume of smoke rising at Matanaz as a woman looks on from a car

Massive fire spreads at Cuba oil facility

Mexico and Venezuela have deployed teams to help contain the deadly blaze at Cuba's main oil terminal Matanzas.

Firefighters are seen near an oil tank on fire in Matanzas, Cuba

Firefighters are seen near an oil tank on fire in Matanzas, Cuba

One dead, dozens injured in Cuban fuel depot blaze

The disaster comes as the island struggles with fuel shortages and daily blackouts.

Two women, photographed from behind, are walking along a boardwalk towards the sea. They are looking at each other and smiling. The woman on the left has a rainbow flag draped around her shoulders. A Cuban flag decorates a beachside stall in front of them.

Two women, photographed from behind, are walking along a boardwalk towards the sea. They are looking at each other and smiling. The woman on the left has a rainbow flag draped around her shoulders. A Cuban flag decorates a beachside stall in front of them.

Could same-sex marriage become legal in Cuba?

The outcome of the September referendum is anything but clear.

A cheerleader dances with a rainbow flag in Cuba

A cheerleader dances with a rainbow flag in Cuba

Cuba announces same-sex marriage referendum

Cuba's parliament has announced a new family law that would allow same-sex marriage.

A vintage car passes by the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba.

A vintage car passes by the US Embassy in Havana, Cuba.

US to ease visa, family remittance restrictions for Cuba

The US said it was easing curbs on travel to Cuba and on remittances that immigrants can send to people on the island.

Red Cross and rescue teams wait to enter the site of a deadly explosion that destroyed the five-star Hotel Saratoga, in Havana, Cuba

Red Cross and rescue teams wait to enter the site of a deadly explosion that destroyed the five-star Hotel Saratoga, in Havana, Cuba

Cuba: Deadly explosion devastates Havana hotel

A blast has ripped off parts of the facade of the Saratoga Hotel in central Havana and killed more than 20 people.

Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro

Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro

Sanctions worry Putin's allies in Latin America

The effects of the sanctions on Russia's banking system will likely affect Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba.

An old American car drives by the US Embassy of Havana

An old American car drives by the US Embassy of Havana

US intelligence finds likely source of Havana Syndrome

US intelligence agencies say the so-called Havana syndrome is likely caused by a electromagnetic energy source.

Famiy members of jailed anti-government protesters show the pictures of their loved ones

Famiy members of jailed anti-government protesters show the pictures of their loved ones

Cuba charges hundreds of people over anti-government demos

Human rights groups have said the crackdown shows how Cuba's judicial system is used to crush dissent.

A guard tower at Camp Delta, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

A guard tower at Camp Delta, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba

Guantanamo: 'A global symbol of American injustice'

On the 20th anniversary of the opening of infamous prison, DW spoke with experts on the situation there today.

Woman holding Cuban pesos and discontinued convertible pesos

Woman holding Cuban pesos and discontinued convertible pesos

Cuba records runaway inflation of over 70%

The island country’s economy has suffered due to reduced tourism and US sanctions.

Yunior Garcia at home

Yunior Garcia at home

Cuban dissident Yunior Garcia flies to Spain

Days after Cuban authorities thwarted anti-government protests, the most vocal activist has left the country.

Men hang Cuban flags over the windows of opposition activist Yunior Garcia Aguilera's home in an attempt to stop him from communicating with the outside, as he holds a flower from a window, in Havana, Cuba

Men hang Cuban flags over the windows of opposition activist Yunior Garcia Aguilera's home in an attempt to stop him from communicating with the outside, as he holds a flower from a window, in Havana, Cuba

Cuba to restore Spanish EFE news agency credentials

The Cuban authorities had revoked the credentials of five EFE journalists on Saturday before a planned protest.

Men on a rooftop lower massive Cuban flags over the facade and windows of a building

Men on a rooftop lower massive Cuban flags over the facade and windows of a building

Cuba's government intensifies protest response

The Cuban government is clamping down on journalists and members of the opposition.

USA I Kuba Proteste in Florida

USA I Kuba Proteste in Florida

Cuba: Authorities thwart protests, arrest dissidents

The Cuban government has accused the US of endorsing the unrest in an attempt to destabilize the island.

Two men on a rooftop unfurling Cuban flags over windows

Two men on a rooftop unfurling Cuban flags over windows

Cuba protests to go on despite 'intimidation tactics'

Cuba's opposition plans to go ahead with protests to demand greater political freedom and the release of prisoners.

A building in Havana decorated with an image of Fidel Castro and a Cuban flag

A building in Havana decorated with an image of Fidel Castro and a Cuban flag

Cuba revokes Spain's EFE news agency credentials

The move comes ahead of planned protests by the opposition calling for the release of political prisoners.

On their way to reach the United States, thousands of migrants are getting stuck in the border city of Tapachula, Mexico.

On their way to reach the United States, thousands of migrants are getting stuck in the border city of Tapachula, Mexico.

Mexican border migrant purgatory

DW met two Cuban migrants whose story shows the dangers of chasing the so-called American dream.

A street in Havana

A street in Havana

Cuban government bans upcoming opposition protests

The call for demonstrations comes after unprecedented spontaneous anti-government protests swept the country in July.

Cuban baseball player César Prieto

Cuban baseball player César Prieto

Why Cuban baseball players fled their country

Half of Cuba's national team used this year's Under-23 Baseball World Cup in Mexico as a chance to flee to the US.

Cuban New Yorkers demonstrate in support for those who struggle to free their country form decades of tyranny, in front of the United Nations

Cuban New Yorkers demonstrate in support for those who struggle to free their country form decades of tyranny, in front of the United Nations

What happened to Cuba's protest movement?

Since rare protests in July, little has been heard from Cubans who took to the streets. Exiles are worried.

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on a vaccination update from the State Dining Room at The White House

US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on a vaccination update from the State Dining Room at The White House

US government contractors 'must be vaccinated by December 8'

The Biden administration will add clauses to future government contracts mandating inoculations for federal contractors.

U.S. Army soldiers stand at the entrance to Camp Delta in Guantanamo Bay

U.S. Army soldiers stand at the entrance to Camp Delta in Guantanamo Bay

Trial of suspected 9/11 mastermind resumes

Five men are accused of plotting the September 11, 2001 attacks that killed almost 3,000 people in the United States.

Health workers walk to people in their cars at a COVID testing station in Christchurch, New Zealand

Health workers walk to people in their cars at a COVID testing station in Christchurch, New Zealand

COVID: New Zealand reports 1st virus death in 6 over months

Meanwhile, a man attacked a mobile vaccination team in the eastern German city of Gera. Follow DW for the latest.

A woman rests with her baby in India

A woman rests with her baby in India

COVID: 267,000 infants may have died due to economic hit

The World Bank says the economic downturn has led to more infants dying during the pandemic. Follow DW for more.

A sea of fans attending the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy at London's Wembley stadium on July 11

A sea of fans attending the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy at London's Wembley stadium on July 11

Euro 2020 final was a 'superspreader event’

Estimates suggest thousands of people were infected on the day of the Euro 2020 final. Follow DW for the latest.

A woman holds Cuban flags during a caravan organized by the Union of Young Communists

A woman holds Cuban flags during a caravan organized by the Union of Young Communists

Cuba introduces new cybersecurity law following protests

Weeks after massive protests, Cuba has introduced laws restricting the use of social media and the internet.

Firefighters search for survivors inside a collapsed building in Les Cayes, Haiti

Firefighters search for survivors inside a collapsed building in Les Cayes, Haiti

Haiti earthquake death toll rises above 1,200

After a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, the death toll more than doubled and hundreds are still missing.

A Russian plane lands in Havana with humanitarian aid supplies

A Russian plane lands in Havana with humanitarian aid supplies

Cuba asks for humanitarian aid

As Cuba's economic crisis becomes untenable, the government is struggling to provide for the population.

A person waves a Cuban flag in front of the White House during a July 26 demonstration in support of protesters in Cuba

A person waves a Cuban flag in front of the White House during a July 26 demonstration in support of protesters in Cuba

US hits Cuba with new sanctions over protest response

The latest sanctions on Cubaꞌs interior police follow a crackdown on mass demonstrations on the island.

A normally busy shopping area in Sydney is nearly empty of people earlier this month

A normally busy shopping area in Sydney is nearly empty of people earlier this month

Coronavirus: Sydney extends COVID lockdown

A spike in COVID cases means Australia's largest city will stay in lockdown until August 28. Follow DW for the latest.

File photo of the Cuban flag at the Cuban embassy in Wahsington

File photo of the Cuban flag at the Cuban embassy in Wahsington

Cuba says its Paris embassy attacked, blames US

Cuba has accused the United States of encouraging such an attack through "calls for violence."

Kommentarbild Yoani Sanchez PROVISORISCH

Kommentarbild Yoani Sanchez PROVISORISCH

The Cuban authorities are afraid of us

Yoani Sanchez

The anger on the streets is growing, says Cuban blogger and government critic Yoani Sánchez.

A demonstration against the Cuban government in Miami

A demonstration against the Cuban government in Miami

Biden slaps fresh sanctions against Cuba

The US said a Cuban official who "played an integral role in the repression of ongoing protests" had been sanctioned.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

Tokyo Games claim gender-balance — but it's not so simple

Women participation in the Olympics is not balanced throughout the globe. Where are they more likely to succeed?

US State Department headquarters, Washington D.C.

US State Department headquarters, Washington D.C.

US investigates 'Havana Syndrome' among Vienna diplomats

Nearly two dozen US government personnel in Austria's capital have been reported to have suffered from the sickness.

Cuba protests

Cuba protests

UN rights boss calls on Cuba to release protesters

Michelle Bachelet, a former Chilean president, urged Havana to free anti-government protesters.

A man watches television as Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel gives a speech.

A man watches television as Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel gives a speech.

Cuba tries to placate protesters with concessions

President Miguel Diaz-Canel took some blame for the protests and the government announced easing customs measures.

Backers of the government march in Havana

Backers of the government march in Havana

Cuba confirms death of man at anti-government protests

Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets in recent days in protest at food shortages and rising prices.

Anti-government protests in Cuba

Anti-government protests in Cuba

Cuba protests: What you need to know

Cubans are angered by high prices and food shortages on the island. DW gives an overview of the situation.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in San Antonio de los Banos

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel in San Antonio de los Banos

Cuba: Thousands turn out to anti-government protests

The demonstrators are angered by long food lines and the shortage of medicine during the coronavirus pandemic.

Vial of Abdala vaccine

Vial of Abdala vaccine

Cuba approves emergency use of own Abdala vaccine

Communist Cuba has become the first Latin American country to come up with a successful coronavirus vaccine.

Syringe

Syringe

BioNTech-Pfizer to seek approval for 3rd shot

BioNTech and Pfizer say the extra vaccine dose could boost immunity against the delta variant. Follow DW for the latest.

Tropical storm Elsa

Tropical storm Elsa

Tropical storm Elsa makes landfall in Cuba

Cuban officials cleared out thousands of citizens prior to the storm's arrival.

Hurricane Elsa

Hurricane Elsa

Storm Elsa turns deadly across the Caribbean

A number of people have been killed as the storm barrels through the region. Cuba and Florida are bracing themselves.

A nurse holds up a vial of vaccine

A nurse holds up a vial of vaccine

Cuba's vaccine rivals BioNTech-Pfizer, Moderna

Cuba's health authorities have said the Abdala vaccine is 92% effective against COVID-19. DW takes a closer look.

Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara entering hospital on May 2

Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara entering hospital on May 2

Cuban dissident artist leaves hospital

The Cuban activist and artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara has described his stay in hospital lasting almost a month.

Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara

Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara

Cuban dissident artist hospitalized during hunger strike

Members of the San Isidro protest movement have expressed concern after artist Otero Alcantar was forcibly hospitalized.

Miguel Diaz-Canel (left) and Raul Castro (right)

Miguel Diaz-Canel (left) and Raul Castro (right)

Cuba names Raul Castro's successor

The Cuban Communist Party has chosen Miguel Diaz-Canel as its new first secretary.

DW Arts.21 (Sendungslogo Kultur.21 englisch)

DW Arts.21 (Sendungslogo Kultur.21 englisch)

Cuba revisited — Mozart y Mambo, one year on

French horn player Sarah Willis returns to Cuba one year after her musical project "Mozart y Mambo."