Havana
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Havana is the capital city, largest city, province, major port, and leading commercial center of Cuba. The city has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of 781.58 km2 (301.77 sq mi) – making it the largest city by area, the most populous city, and the fourth largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region.
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Exclusive: Marriott says ordered by Trump administration to cease Cuba hotel businessMarriott International, the only U.S. company to run a hotel in Communist-run Cuba, the Four Points Sheraton in Havana, told Reuters it had been ordered by the Trump administration to wind down its..Reuters - Published | |
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United States repatriates stranded citizens from CubaAbout 300 U.S. citizens stranded in Cuba since Havana suspended regular air travel earlier this month due to the coronavirus pandemic were repatriated on two charter flights on Friday.Reuters - Published | |
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Cash-starved Cuban state sells used cars for dollars for first timeCuba's cash-strapped government on Tuesday began selling used cars for dollars at a single Havana outlet, a first for the Communist-run state and a further step toward the dollarization of a segment of..Reuters - Published | |
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U.S. blacklists six oil tankers in new Venezuela-related sanctionsThe Trump administration on Tuesday blacklisted six oil tankers involved in the shipment of Venezuelan oil to Cuba, the latest in a series of sanctions aimed at pressuring Havana to abandon its support..Reuters - Published | |
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Cuba ups pressure on U.S. embassy in HavanaCuba’s foreign minister on Tuesday charged the United States with violating the historic 2015 agreement reestablishing diplomatic relations after decades by interfering in the country’s internal..Reuters - Published | U.S. blacklists Cuban firm tied to Venezuela sanctions evasionThe Trump administration on Tuesday blacklisted a Cuban company it accused of helping a Cuban state-run oil firm evade Venezuela-related sanctions, the latest in a series of actions targeting Havana..Reuters - Published |
In pictures: Havana celebrates 500 years of foundationAs Cuba's capital celebrates 500 years, we explore the history behind some of its famous buildings.BBC News - Published | Spain's king starts historic trip to Communist-run CubaSpain's King Felipe will kick off the first ever state visit by a Spanish monarch to Cuba on Tuesday by laying flowers at the monument in Havana to Jose Marti, a symbol of the former colony's struggle..Reuters - Published |
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Russia's Medvedev slams U.S. for Cuba embargo during Havana tripRussian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev lambasted the Trump administration on Thursday for trying to create a "toxic atmosphere" around Cuba, during a two-day trip to the island demonstrating Russia's..Reuters - Published | Russia PM visit shows support for Cuba amid U.S. hostilityRussian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev kicks off an official two-day visit to Havana on Thursday in a strong show of Russia's support for the communist-run island as it faces escalating pressure from..Reuters - Published |
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