Recently, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) indicated the implementation of new fees for immigration procedures in the country. Information about these variations in payments had already been announced at the beginning of 2024 by USCIS, as part of an adjustment to the current and complex economic situation the country is facing. It
A popular Cuban musician sang at the White House, as part of the celebrations in the United States for Black Heritage Month, as reported by island and foreign media. The artist is Erik Rodríguez, better known as Cimafunk, who performed the song Faustino Congo, during the moment that paid tribute to the contribution of the
Cuba admitted a high level of administrative corruption in its state entities by imposing up to 22 years in prison on a significant number of accused individuals. The figure, according to official sources, reached 203 workers who received sentences ranging from two to 22 years of imprisonment. Types of Crimes and Sentences Embezzlement, bribery, forgery
On February 19th, Esteban Lazo Hernández, President of the National Assembly of People’s Power and the Council of State of Cuba, left for the Republic of Kenya as a Special Envoy to clarify details about the news spread regarding the Cuban doctors Assel Herrera Correa and Landy Rodríguez. Lazo’s Mission for Clarification Lazo seeks “cooperation
Here are the updated prices for flights between the United States and Cuba for the month of March. American Airlines, Southwest, Delta, and charter flights with HavanaAir or Cubazul Air Charter offer a wide range of options for you to compare. March is one of the months of the year when you can find low-cost
The United States recently announced the date for implementing the time change and which places will follow different instructions. Daylight Saving Time (DST) Overview According to what is established in the country, it corresponds to Daylight Saving Time (DST), which marks the beginning of summer and extends the presence of sunlight during the day. This
If you are a Cuban citizen and your immediate goal is to obtain approval for a 5-year visa to the United States, this could be your chance to achieve it. It is a procedure that many Cubans desire, but there are certain conditions imposed that you must be aware of. Visa Application Conditions For example,
According to recent social media posts, a Di Tú, a Cuban-style gastronomic site, has been opened by island residents in the state of Texas. A Unique Proposal in Houston It is a small establishment inaugurated in Houston where Cuban entrepreneurs emigrated push forward with a unique proposal. Key Aspects of Di Tú Several aspects attract
A state in the United States is providing financial assistance of up to $500 dollars for heating payments, official publications indicate. Connecticut’s Heating Assistance Program The initiative is undertaken in Connecticut and is led by Operation Fuel, also with partial funding from the state government, with which direct payments of that amount will be issued
Three hotels in Holguín will be marketed by the Canadian hotel chain Blue Diamond, as part of an integrated complex under the Mystique Saratoga brand. New Mystique Saratoga Brand Integration The new brand integrates the Hotel Encanto Saratoga, Esmeralda, and Caballeriza, now grouped under the management of the Canadian chain, which also includes the tour
A meeting that brought together Cuban and American researchers and scientists recently concluded in Havana. The Second Joint Cuba-United States Scientific Meeting The Second Joint Cuba-United States Scientific Meeting “Addressing Global Health Challenges through Scientific Innovation and Biomedical Research” took place in the Cuban capital between February 14 and 16. Hugh Auchincloss, the Principal Deputy
An American city will grant up to $13 dollars daily on prepaid debit cards to undocumented immigrants, official sources reported. New York’s Initiative for Undocumented Immigrants It has emerged that the City of New York will offer up to that amount to undocumented migrants, money that will be deposited on debit cards for the purchase
After a two-day trial with ten people as witnesses and following a premeditated and scrutinized verdict, a federal jury in Corpus Christi, Texas, issued a guilty sentence on February 15, to a 38-year-old citizen. The Charges and Deliberation The charges respond to the offense of transporting illegal aliens within the United States, as referred by
Cuban official channels reported the death of several port workers while they were unloading cargo in one of the country’s ports. Incident Details The events occurred last night, according to reports, at the Guillermón Moncada Port in Santiago de Cuba. The three deceased dockworkers were Raiko Calzado Kindelan, Yosbani Paaterson Duany, and Roibel Bejerano Hernández.
American Airlines has announced certain modifications regarding baggage shipping fees and the accumulation of benefits according to the ticket purchase procedure, whether directly with the airline or not. New Baggage Fee Structure The new changes have already begun to be implemented since last Tuesday, February 20 of this year, and include specifics for customers who
The United States immigration policy recently expanded its restrictions on visas for certain individuals, the government reported. Visa Cancellations for Charter Operators Visa cancellations will apply to operators of charter, land, and sea flights that provide services to irregular migrants intending to head to U.S. territory. The northern government indicated that these operators take advantage