The Calle Ocho Music Festival stands as a paramount annual celebration in Miami. This year, festivities commence on Sunday, March 10, featuring a celebrated Cuban duo as the Kings of the Carnival. This gathering showcases a plethora of international artists, with this year’s honor extended to Gente de Zona – a duo comprised of Alexander
Several of the U.S. airlines operating to Cuba have established new prices for checked baggage. This update, sourced directly from the official sites of these airlines, announces a minimal, but crucial increase that could affect travelers flying from or to the U.S. in the near future. American Airlines’ Updated Baggage Fees As of February 20,
A bill in the state of Arizona could authorize ranch owners to shoot undocumented immigrants crossing their lands. The House Bill 2843 (HB 2843) proposes modifying the Castle Doctrine to thus move from the threat to the authorization of the use of lethal force against anyone who invades their land, including migrants. A person or
A new job opportunity is available for individuals over 18 years old residing in Miami, with a starting salary of $17 dollars per hour for full-time availability. Detailed on the digital platform Simply Hired, the position has certain minimum requirements in addition to responsibilities, physical demands, and also some benefits. Below, we provide all the
In recent months, the Cuban government has indicated a series of measures to stabilize the country’s economy, a process more cumbersome than anyone might assume. The island faces serious problems on different fronts related to this issue, ranging from inflation to others intrinsic to it such as the supply and demand of goods and services,
The Cuban government has spoken out about the situation of Cuban residents and transients in Haiti, amid the wave of violence that this Caribbean nation is experiencing, which has caused concern in Cuba. On this issue, the Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, stated that the country’s embassy in Haiti is addressing this situation, as
Partial results of Super Tuesday in the United States have been released, a day when the largest number of states hold primary elections. This is a very important day leading up to the November 2024 elections, as the two most significant political forces in the country, the Democratic and Republican parties, seek to define their
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) informed through its official website at the beginning of this year about certain modifications soon to be applied to the costs of obtaining American citizenship. These adjustments in immigration and naturalization fees allow USCIS to more fully recover its operational costs and facilitate the timely processing of
The CBP One app, designed to schedule appointments at one of the 8 land entry ports in the United States, will soon undergo significant changes, as reported by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). According to the latest update from the DHS, there will be two changes that will take effect starting March 4,
According to Information Note no. 1/2024 published on the corresponding official sites, the Cuban Consular Office in the United States has announced the resumption of in-person services. The note from the Cuban Foreign Ministry highlights that the reinstatement of consular operations will start from next Monday, March 4th of this year, and the opening hours
In an unexpected turn of events that could affect many Cubans and people of other nationalities who send money to their loved ones in Cuba, Sendvalu, the money transfer platform, has announced a temporary suspension of its remittance services to the island. This announcement may result in a hard blow for many families who depend
A plane bound for Cuba from Port-au-Prince was hit multiple times by gunfire during armed violence events in Haiti in recent days. An Airbus 320 from Sunrise Airways, which would travel to Havana, was hit on the bottom of the aircraft, near the tail, and the cabin while it was parked at the international air
March has not yet begun and ETECSA has already launched a new international recharge offer for that month with several offers that will surely be of your interest. ETECSA’s New International Recharge Offer The promotion will be valid from March 4th and will extend until the 31st, the last day of that month. Promotion Details
The number of Cuban immigrants in the city of Hialeah affects the orderly operation of the city, local authorities indicated. About 80,000 Cubans entered that part of the United States in the last two years, according to reports recently presented at the City Hall of the city. In that context, Esteban Bovo Jr, mayor of
Other events of corruption and crime have been acknowledged in Cuba, this time regarding two of the most important agricultural indicators of the nation. In line with the auditing process in all economic spheres in Cuba, the special municipality of Isla de la Juventud reviews the compliance of local producers’ cow milk delivery to the
International authorities have made positive assessments about a site located in the western area of Cuba. The news has been spread by several official sources who reported on the possibility of the Viñales park located in the Cuban province of Pinar del Río being declared a Global Geopark. The condition is endorsed by experts from