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People walk near a mural depicting a Cuban flag in Havana, on April 16, Then you have people trafficking with speed boats and they also overload those boats to make more money. Those who don't have relatives in Florida to pay the smuggler's exorbitant fees sometimes sell off everything they own.

Online advertisements in Cuba have begun to appear, offering homes "with everything inside. As Cubans grapple with months of lockdown, long lines for food, virtually no tourism and cut off from family remittances from the US, many have decided they simply have nothing left to lose.

Lawmakers unveil legislation to give 'Havana syndrome' victims better medical care. After searching by air and sea an area of approximately 8, square miles for more than hours, the Coast Guard called off the search for 10 more missing people, who were never found. The Biden administration is reviewing changes made to Cuba policy by former President Trump. In March, at least five Cubans died after a suspected smuggler's boat carrying close to 20 people capsized as it left the island.

To have some news, however tough it is but at least know about what happened to him," she said. Actions Facebook Tweet Email. Copyright The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Anti-government protesters march Sunday, July 11, , in Havana, Cuba. As Cubans facing the country's worst economic crisis in decades took to the streets in droves over the weekend, authorities blocked social media sites in an apparent effort to stop the flow of information into, out of and within the beleaguered nation.

By: Kathy Fernandez. People in Cuba and South Florida alike have organized demonstrations for the country's freedom. Here are five things to know about Cuba and what's happening on the island. Food Shortages The Cuban government imports most of the food consumed on the island.

Copyright Scripps Media, Inc. But in October, it announced a lifting of the despised travel ban to begin in January. The announcement cheered Cubans as well as millions of Cuban Americans whose families have escaped the island since its takeover by communists.

But it is unlikely the change will result in a tidal wave of Cuban travelers. The new law means that beginning Jan. But the expense of a visa from the destination country, the cost to travel and the fine print in the government announcement will probably keep most Cubans home. Only those Cubans who receive cash remittances from friends and family abroad will be able to afford it. Then there are the exceptions to the rule.

But as parliament prepares for the first of two annual sessions on Monday, Cubans are daring to hope that change might finally be imminent. In Havana, they form long queues every morning outside the city's emigration offices. Clutching bundles of documents and photographs, many arrive well before the gates open at to ensure an appointment. The official noticeboard in the grounds of the Vedado district office is covered in yellow papers, detailing the many rules and regulations.

For graduate professionals, that means a letter signed by a minister. Government critics can be refused permission to travel. Highly-valued professionals, like doctors, face extra restrictions.

They shouldn't exist," argues Yenier Prado, who had to wait four months to get his exit permit. His family already live in the United States and he had an American visa to join them. But first Cuba had to agree he could leave. But at least they're talking about that now.



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