Millions in Cuba are still in Dark. People in Cuba are experiencing countrywide blackout after power plant collapse. Cuba managed to restore limited power to its greed by Friday evening. Although 90% of the island remained without electricity including some of the key hospitals. Watch to know more.

Cuba's Largest Power Plant Collapses, People Protest

Cuba on Friday experienced a nationwide blackout after the island's main power plant failed, causing the communist country's electricity grid to collapse, the energy ministry said.

"The system was left without power nationwide" after the unexpected shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras power plant, Lazaro Guerra, director general of electricity at the ministry of energy and mines, told state television.

When the thermoelectric plant shut down "the system collapsed," he said, adding the government was working to restore service as soon as possible.

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On Thursday, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced the island was in the throes of an "energy emergency," with severe supply shortages leaving some provinces without power for up to 20 hours.

The government on Thursday suspended all non-essential public sector activities in order to prioritize electricity supply to homes.

Cuba gets its power from eight ageing thermal power plants, as well as seven floating plants leased from Turkish companies.&nbsp;

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Cuba on Friday experienced a nationwide blackout after the island's main power plant failed, causing the communist country's electricity grid to collapse, the energy ministry said.

Cuba on Friday experienced a nationwide blackout after the island's main power plant failed, causing the communist country's electricity grid to collapse, the energy ministry said. "The system was left without power nationwide" after the unexpected shutdown of the Antonio Guiteras power plant, Lazaro Guerra, director general of electricity at the ministry of energy and mines, told state television. When the thermoelectric plant shut down "the system collapsed," he said, adding the government was working to restore service as soon as possible. Also read: Putin to skip G20: Claims attending would ‘wreck’ the summit On Thursday, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero announced the island was in the throes of an "energy emergency," with severe supply shortages leaving some provinces without power for up to 20 hours. The government on Thursday suspended all non-essential public sector activities in order to prioritize electricity supply to homes. Cuba gets its power from eight ageing thermal power plants, as well as seven floating plants leased from Turkish companies. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Nationwide blackout in Cuba: Millions without electricity after major plant failure

Following a Countrywide blackout triggered by the collapse of a major power plant, Cuba managed to restore limited power to its greed by Friday evening. Although 90% of the island remained without electricity including some of the key hospitals. Watch to know more.

Cuba Suffers Nationwide Power Outage

Cuba, Sri Lanka, and Azerbaijan have expressed interest in joining the BRICS bloc, which currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. These nations aim to strengthen economic ties, enhance political influence, and gain access to BRICS' growing global trade network. Expanding the BRICS membership could boost cooperation among developing nations and challenge the dominance of Western-led institutions in global affairs.

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Massive rains from powerful Hurricane Helene left people stranded, without shelter and awaiting rescue Saturday, as the cleanup began from a storm that killed at least 56 people, caused widespread destruction across the US Southeast and left millions without power.

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Things are fast escalating on the ground in Ukraine. Russia has captured another village and shot down a Ukrainian warplane. Russian warships and a nuclear submarine have reached Cuba. Russia is holding nuclear drills with Belarus. What are these developments pointing at?

Russia frigate, nuclear-powered submarine in Cuba; Moscow postures while US plays down threat

Russian navy frigate and a nuclear-powered submarine churned into Havana harbour on Wednesday. Both the U.S. and Cuba said the move posed no threat. Watch this video for all details.

US watches as Russian warships enter Havana’s bay, Cuba

Things are fast escalating on the ground in Ukraine. Russia has captured another village and shot down a Ukrainian warplane. Russian warships and a nuclear submarine have reached Cuba. Russia is holding nuclear drills with Belarus. What are these developments pointing at? Gravitas brings you the full story.

Russian warships, nuclear submarine in Cuba, fighter jet in NATO airspace. What happens next?

Ascent of the Cold War Russia has alarmed the West by deploying nuclear-capable submarines in America's backyard in Cuba. This provocative action has heightened tensions drawing parallels to the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.

Russian nuclear-powered submarine to visit Cuba

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A Russian nuclear-powered submarine will visit Havana next week, Cuba's communist authorities said on Thursday (Jun 6). The sub will not be carrying nuclear weapons, but the move has reminded the world of the infamous 1962 Cuban missile crisis.&nbsp;

Cuba's Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces said in a statement that the nuclear submarine Kazan and three other Russian naval vessels, including the missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov, an oil tanker and a salvage tug, will dock in the Cuban capital from June 12-17.&nbsp;

"None of the vessels is carrying nuclear weapons, so their stopover in our country does not represent a threat to the region," the ministry said.&nbsp;

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Despite the ministry's clarification that the vessels will not carry nuclear weapons, the unusual deployment has alarmed the West, especially the United States as the Russian military is going to be so close to America. Although, so far, there's no official comment from the US.&nbsp;

The deployment has been announced amid tensions between Moscow and the West over the war in Ukraine, with Russian President Vladimir Putin recently unleashing a slew of new nuclear threats.

Putin responded to the decision by the US and its European allies to allow Ukraine to attack some Russian territory using their weapons, especially long-range missiles.&nbsp;

The Russian president suggested he could provide arms to countries to hit Western targets as he&nbsp;revives nuclear threat once again.&nbsp;

Last month, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with his Russian counterpart for the annual May 9 military parade on Red Square outside the Kremlin. Both nations have come closer since a 2022 meeting between Diaz-Canel and Putin.&nbsp;

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<h2>Do we know about the 1962 Cuban missile crisis?</h2>

The Cuban missile crisis was a major confrontation between the US and the then-Soviet Union that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.&nbsp;

The crisis erupted in 1962, which lasted over a month, when the Soviet Union responded to a US missile deployment in Turkey by sending ballistic missiles to Cuba. Then, the Soviet Union, formerly Russia, also included Ukraine.&nbsp;

In 1960, the former premier of the Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev promised to defend Cuba with Soviet arms, assuming that the US would not prevent the installation of medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in Cuba.&nbsp;

The incident escalated to a level when the world feared a catastrophic nuclear attack. And if launched from Cuba, such missiles could reportedly hit much of the eastern US within a few minutes.&nbsp;

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Claims and counterclaims continued until then US President John F Kennedy intervened. He was busy with the elections, but when he learned about the installations, he consulted security advisors. He even received suggestions that the US should launch an air strike.&nbsp;

But he decided to place a naval "quarantine," or blockade, on Cuba to prevent further Soviet shipments of missiles. He issued a warning that US forces would seize "offensive weapons and associated material" if Soviet vessels tried to deliver them to Cuba.&nbsp;

The crisis was eventually averted, Soviet ships altered their course and moved away from the quarantined zone, with Khrushchev later in the year informing Kennedy that the missiles already in Cuba would be returned to the Soviet Union and work on the missile sites would be halted.&nbsp;

Some reports have even mentioned that Kennedy had secretly promised to withdraw the nuclear-armed missiles from Turkey and that he committed the US would never invade Cuba.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

A Russian nuclear-powered submarine will visit Havana next week, Cuba's communist authorities said on Thursday (Jun 6). The sub will not be carrying nuclear weapons, but the move has reminded the world of the infamous 1962 Cuban missile crisis.

A Russian nuclear-powered submarine will visit Havana next week, Cuba's communist authorities said on Thursday (Jun 6). The sub will not be carrying nuclear weapons, but the move has reminded the world of the infamous 1962 Cuban missile crisis. Cuba's Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces said in a statement that the nuclear submarine Kazan and three other Russian naval vessels, including the missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov, an oil tanker and a salvage tug, will dock in the Cuban capital from June 12-17. "None of the vessels is carrying nuclear weapons, so their stopover in our country does not represent a threat to the region," the ministry said. Also read: French 'spy' arrested in Russia following Macron's fighter jets offer to Ukraine Despite the ministry's clarification that the vessels will not carry nuclear weapons, the unusual deployment has alarmed the West, especially the United States as the Russian military is going to be so close to America. Although, so far, there's no official comment from the US. The deployment has been announced amid tensions between Moscow and the West over the war in Ukraine, with Russian President Vladimir Putin recently unleashing a slew of new nuclear threats. Putin responded to the decision by the US and its European allies to allow Ukraine to attack some Russian territory using their weapons, especially long-range missiles. The Russian president suggested he could provide arms to countries to hit Western targets as he revives nuclear threat once again. Last month, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with his Russian counterpart for the annual May 9 military parade on Red Square outside the Kremlin. Both nations have come closer since a 2022 meeting between Diaz-Canel and Putin. Also read: Putin succession plan out? Daughters appear at key economic summit to support father Do we know about the 1962 Cuban missile crisis? The Cuban missile crisis was a major confrontation between the US and the then-Soviet Union that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. The crisis erupted in 1962, which lasted over a month, when the Soviet Union responded to a US missile deployment in Turkey by sending ballistic missiles to Cuba. Then, the Soviet Union, formerly Russia, also included Ukraine. In 1960, the former premier of the Soviet Union Nikita Khrushchev promised to defend Cuba with Soviet arms, assuming that the US would not prevent the installation of medium- and intermediate-range ballistic missiles in Cuba. The incident escalated to a level when the world feared a catastrophic nuclear attack. And if launched from Cuba, such missiles could reportedly hit much of the eastern US within a few minutes. Watch: Russia accuses Kyiv of using US ATACMS missiles to hit civilian targets in Luhansk × Claims and counterclaims continued until then US President John F Kennedy intervened. He was busy with the elections, but when he learned about the installations, he consulted security advisors. He even received suggestions that the US should launch an air strike. But he decided to place a naval "quarantine," or blockade, on Cuba to prevent further Soviet shipments of missiles. He issued a warning that US forces would seize "offensive weapons and associated material" if Soviet vessels tried to deliver them to Cuba. The crisis was eventually averted, Soviet ships altered their course and moved away from the quarantined zone, with Khrushchev later in the year informing Kennedy that the missiles already in Cuba would be returned to the Soviet Union and work on the missile sites would be halted. Some reports have even mentioned that Kennedy had secretly promised to withdraw the nuclear-armed missiles from Turkey and that he committed the US would never invade Cuba. (With inputs from agencies)

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Hundreds of Cubans have been hired by the Russian military to fight in its war against Ukraine, a BBC report has claimed. Russia’s lucrative army contracts are what is forcing nationals of the low-income country to join the army, for which they get about $2,000 a month.

Hundreds of Cubans have been hired by the Russian military to fight in its war against Ukraine, a BBC report has claimed. Russia’s lucrative army contracts are what is forcing nationals of the low-income country to join the army, for which they get about $2,000 a month. Some are also driven by the higher chances of getting a permanent residency or citizenship in Russia. The passport details of such 200 Cuban nationals were leaked online by a Ukraine-based group called InformNapalm last year. A basic Facebook search shows at least 31 of them currently residing in Russia, often posting pictures of themselves wearing Russian military uniform, or in locations that bear Russian street signs or Russian number plates. Why Cubans? For Russia, bringing Cubans into the country is easier and straightforward. Both nations have been allies since the Cold War days and Cubans don’t need a travel visa to enter Russia. Since Cuba is hit by a massive economic crisis, some may find Russia’s lucrative offer worthy of taking a shot. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: Russia displays Western tanks captured in Ukraine war × It also helps Russia recruit more people into the army that has reportedly suffered causalities in thousands since the start of the war in Ukraine. The drive to enlist foreign nationals has also helped the Kremlin to avoid the mobilisation of Russian men, which carries certain political risks for President Vladimir Putin. However, it’s not clear how many Cuban nationals have joined the Russian army so far. According to a Cuban officer in Russia, some Cuban fighters have been deployed in Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine. Also read: West is waging hybrid war...: Russia reacts to Cameron`s statement on UK arms for Ukraine "As the Russian army occupies areas in Ukraine, what we Cubans do is support the army in those cities and in those areas that are occupied, that's all," the officer was quoted as saying. Most of them have joined the Russian army through recruiters on social media. Cuban authorities not pleased Last September, Cuban authorities said they had arrested 17 people in connection with the recruitment drive. Later, Cuba's ambassador to Russia, Julio Antonio Garmendía Peña, said in a statement Havana had nothing against people who wanted to "simply sign a contract and legally take part in this operation alongside the Russian army". Soon after, Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla clarified Havana was against "the participation of Cuban citizens in conflicts of any sort". (With inputs from agencies)

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The scarcity of cash in Cuba is intensifying the nation's existing crisis characterized by widespread shortages and soaring inflation rates. Citizens already grappling with daily challenges including power outages food and medicine scarcities and fuel deficits now face the addition of burden of prolonged waits outside Banks and ATMs only to find empty cash dispensers. Various factors contribute to this cash crunch including a growing fiscal deficit. Watch in for more details!

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Cuba has accused the United States of stoking a protest where hundreds of people took to the streets across the island as well as the second-largest city Santiago in a rare public demonstration amid food shortages and blackouts.

The island nation’s foreign ministry summoned US ambassador Benjamin Ziff after Washington made remarks on the protests on Sunday (Mar 17).&nbsp;

<h2>US ambassador summoned</h2>

Cuba’s foreign ministry on Monday (Mar 18) said it had summoned Ziff and accused the US embassy in Havana of seeking to stoke a broader anti-government uprising.&nbsp;

Late Sunday, the US&nbsp;had said it was monitoring the protests and called on the Cuban government to “respect the human rights of the protesters and address the legitimate needs of the Cuban people.”&nbsp;

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In response, Cuba’s foreign ministry called US charge d’affaires Ziff to a meeting with deputy foreign minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, “who formally conveyed his firm rejection of the government’s interventionist behavior and slanderous messages,” said the ministry.&nbsp;

Fernández de Cossío, speaking to The Associated Press, called the comments “disrespectful“ and an “open interference” in the country’s domestic affairs.&nbsp;

He also repeated the communist government’s long-standing accusation, blaming the US and its nearly six-and-a-half-decade-long embargo and sanctions against the island for the issues faced by its citizens.&nbsp;

The US State Department spokesperson&nbsp;said it was “absurd” to suggest Washington was behind the protests.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel took to X and seemingly pointed a finger at the US and said that despite its “interventionist messages and calls for chaos” it was unsuccessful.&nbsp;

“Mediocre politicians and networked terrorists lined up from South Florida to heat up the streets of #Cuba with interventionist messages and calls for chaos. They were left wanting,” said Diaz-Canel.&nbsp;

<h2>Cuba is witnessing rare protests. What's the issue?</h2>

The protest which took place late Sunday was a rare public show of discontent against Cuba’s communist government and was reportedly led by parents struggling to feed their children amid acute food shortages.&nbsp;

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The protests erupted in at least five locations across the island and reportedly started when mothers showed up at a government building and said they could not provide food for their children.&nbsp;

Cuba is facing one of its worst economic and energy crises in years, with power cuts of up to 18 hours a day.

With summer approaching, it is reportedly becoming difficult to preserve what little food people have.&nbsp;

The Caribbean island nation appeared quiet on Monday, reported Reuters news agency, while the government said that it expects the blackouts to continue through the week.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
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Cuba has accused the United States of stoking a protest where hundreds of people took to the streets across the island as well as the second-largest city Santiago in a rare public demonstration amid food shortages and blackouts.

Cuba has accused the United States of stoking a protest where hundreds of people took to the streets across the island as well as the second-largest city Santiago in a rare public demonstration amid food shortages and blackouts. The island nation’s foreign ministry summoned US ambassador Benjamin Ziff after Washington made remarks on the protests on Sunday (Mar 17). US ambassador summoned Cuba’s foreign ministry on Monday (Mar 18) said it had summoned Ziff and accused the US embassy in Havana of seeking to stoke a broader anti-government uprising. Late Sunday, the US had said it was monitoring the protests and called on the Cuban government to “respect the human rights of the protesters and address the legitimate needs of the Cuban people.” Also Read | Cubans stage rare 'power and food' protest amid blackouts, lack of essentials In response, Cuba’s foreign ministry called US charge d’affaires Ziff to a meeting with deputy foreign minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, “who formally conveyed his firm rejection of the government’s interventionist behavior and slanderous messages,” said the ministry. Fernández de Cossío, speaking to The Associated Press, called the comments “disrespectful“ and an “open interference” in the country’s domestic affairs. He also repeated the communist government’s long-standing accusation, blaming the US and its nearly six-and-a-half-decade-long embargo and sanctions against the island for the issues faced by its citizens. The US State Department spokesperson said it was “absurd” to suggest Washington was behind the protests. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel took to X and seemingly pointed a finger at the US and said that despite its “interventionist messages and calls for chaos” it was unsuccessful. “Mediocre politicians and networked terrorists lined up from South Florida to heat up the streets of #Cuba with interventionist messages and calls for chaos. They were left wanting,” said Diaz-Canel. Cuba is witnessing rare protests. What's the issue? The protest which took place late Sunday was a rare public show of discontent against Cuba’s communist government and was reportedly led by parents struggling to feed their children amid acute food shortages. Also Read | US rules out support for Israel PM Netayahu's Rafah assault plan amid Gaza truce talks The protests erupted in at least five locations across the island and reportedly started when mothers showed up at a government building and said they could not provide food for their children. Cuba is facing one of its worst economic and energy crises in years, with power cuts of up to 18 hours a day. With summer approaching, it is reportedly becoming difficult to preserve what little food people have. The Caribbean island nation appeared quiet on Monday, reported Reuters news agency, while the government said that it expects the blackouts to continue through the week. (With inputs from agencies)

Cuba accuses US of stoking protests amid blackouts and food shortages, summons top diplomat

Hundreds in&nbsp;Cuba's second-largest city, Santiago, took to the streets late Sunday in a rare public protest, according to social media and official reports, and&nbsp;Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel called for an "atmosphere of tranquility and peace."

Protesters in Santiago chanted "power and food," according to videos posted on social media, as blackouts across much of the island's provinces extended for 18 hours or more a day.

Tensions have soared in recent weeks on the Communist-run Caribbean island as food, fuel and medicine shortages have also grown more acute.

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Diaz-Canel confirmed the protest on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

"Several people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation of electrical service and food distribution," Diaz-Canel said. "The disposition of the authorities of the Party, the State and the Government is to attend to the complaints of our people, listen, dialogue, explain the numerous efforts that are being carried out to improve the situation, always in an atmosphere of tranquility and peace."

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Diaz-Canel also said "terrorists" from the United States were seeking to foment further uprisings.

"This context will be taken advantage of by the enemies of the Revolution, for destabilizing purposes," Diaz-Canel said on X.

Police had arrived in Santiago to "prevent violence," according to an account posted on social media by state-run&nbsp;CubaDebate.

Protests in&nbsp;Cuba&nbsp;are exceedingly rare but have cropped up more often in recent years as economic crisis racks the island.

Although the country's 2019 constitution grants&nbsp;Cubans the right to protest, a law more specifically defining that right is stalled in the legislature.

Rights groups, the European Union and the United States have critiqued&nbsp;Cuba's response to protests on July 11, 2021 - the largest since Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution - as heavy-handed and repressive.

Cuba's government said those jailed were guilty of assault, vandalism and sedition.

Hundreds in Cuba's second-largest city, Santiago, took to the streets late Sunday in a rare public protest, according to social media and official reports, and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel called for an "atmosphere of tranquility and peace.

Hundreds in Cuba's second-largest city, Santiago, took to the streets late Sunday in a rare public protest, according to social media and official reports, and Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel called for an "atmosphere of tranquility and peace." Protesters in Santiago chanted "power and food," according to videos posted on social media, as blackouts across much of the island's provinces extended for 18 hours or more a day. Tensions have soared in recent weeks on the Communist-run Caribbean island as food, fuel and medicine shortages have also grown more acute. Watch: Cuba: Strong waves flood streets, disrupt power supply × Diaz-Canel confirmed the protest on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. "Several people have expressed their dissatisfaction with the situation of electrical service and food distribution," Diaz-Canel said. "The disposition of the authorities of the Party, the State and the Government is to attend to the complaints of our people, listen, dialogue, explain the numerous efforts that are being carried out to improve the situation, always in an atmosphere of tranquility and peace." Also read: Brazil’s President Lula condemns US embargo on Cuba, calls it ‘illegal’ Diaz-Canel also said "terrorists" from the United States were seeking to foment further uprisings. "This context will be taken advantage of by the enemies of the Revolution, for destabilizing purposes," Diaz-Canel said on X. Police had arrived in Santiago to "prevent violence," according to an account posted on social media by state-run CubaDebate. Protests in Cuba are exceedingly rare but have cropped up more often in recent years as economic crisis racks the island. Although the country's 2019 constitution grants Cubans the right to protest, a law more specifically defining that right is stalled in the legislature. Rights groups, the European Union and the United States have critiqued Cuba's response to protests on July 11, 2021 - the largest since Fidel Castro's 1959 revolution - as heavy-handed and repressive. Cuba's government said those jailed were guilty of assault, vandalism and sedition.

Cubans stage rare 'power and food' protest amid blackouts, lack of essentials

Former US ambassador to Bolivia Victor Emanuel Rocha has pleaded not guilty to allegations of spying for Cuba for four decades in a federal courtroom. In Miami, Florida Rocha waved his right to attend a trial and according to a US attorney, Rocha repeatedly referred to the United States as the enemy.

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Erratic weather is taking its toll on Cuba. On Tuesday, the country's north coast was slammed by an usual cold front. With the waves coming in, major streets were flooded with sea water and a few power stations were rendered out of service.

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Cuba has become the second country in Latin America and the Caribbean to legalise euthanasia — the practise of intentionally ending life to eliminate pain and suffering — following in the footsteps of Colombia. The decision was approved by the Communist-run country's National Assembly as part of a legislation that was aimed at updating the legal framework of Cuba's universal and free healthcare system.

The recently passed legislation affirms, "The right of people to a dignified death is recognised in end-of-life decisions, which may include the limitation of therapeutic effort, continuous or palliative care, and valid procedures that end life."&nbsp;

<h2>What does it mean?</h2>

The development marks a significant step for the South American nation as it establishes guidelines for future euthanasia practices which cover&nbsp;both active euthanasia and assisted suicide.

The subjects&nbsp;of euthanasia and medically assisted suicide are&nbsp;often met with religious opposition&nbsp;and continue to stir global controversy. While only a handful of countries permit these practices, some view them as contentious and akin to murder.

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At Havana’s Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology, the country’s leading cancer centre, Dr Alberto Roque, who has a masters in bioethics, welcomed the measure and said it established the "legal framework for future euthanasia in any of its forms, that is, active euthanasia or assisted suicide."

<h2>Discourse in Cuba around euthanasia</h2>

According to a report by Reuters, outside the cancer institute, 47-year-old nurse Suaima Lopez, suffering from rectal cancer, said she favoured euthanasia in case she or other patients did not recover.

"Families want to keep loved ones alive until the very, very last moment but one has to think of those suffering," Lopez was quoted as saying by Reuters.

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"If only we could have a dignified death… at a certain moment when nothing can be done anymore… let me die peacefully, in peace and harmony," she said.

Countries like Switzerland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Canada, Australia, Spain, Germany, New Zealand, and certain U.S. states already permit euthanasia and, in some instances, medically assisted suicide for cases of intense suffering without a terminal illness.

(With inputs from agencies)

Cuba has become the second country in Latin America and the Caribbean to legalise euthanasia — the practise of intentionally ending life to eliminate pain and suffering — following in the footsteps of Colombia.

Cuba has become the second country in Latin America and the Caribbean to legalise euthanasia — the practise of intentionally ending life to eliminate pain and suffering — following in the footsteps of Colombia. The decision was approved by the Communist-run country's National Assembly as part of a legislation that was aimed at updating the legal framework of Cuba's universal and free healthcare system. The recently passed legislation affirms, "The right of people to a dignified death is recognised in end-of-life decisions, which may include the limitation of therapeutic effort, continuous or palliative care, and valid procedures that end life." What does it mean? The development marks a significant step for the South American nation as it establishes guidelines for future euthanasia practices which cover both active euthanasia and assisted suicide. The subjects of euthanasia and medically assisted suicide are often met with religious opposition and continue to stir global controversy. While only a handful of countries permit these practices, some view them as contentious and akin to murder. Also read | Between legal and moral: The case for and against Euthanasia At Havana’s Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology, the country’s leading cancer centre, Dr Alberto Roque, who has a masters in bioethics, welcomed the measure and said it established the "legal framework for future euthanasia in any of its forms, that is, active euthanasia or assisted suicide." Discourse in Cuba around euthanasia According to a report by Reuters, outside the cancer institute, 47-year-old nurse Suaima Lopez, suffering from rectal cancer, said she favoured euthanasia in case she or other patients did not recover. "Families want to keep loved ones alive until the very, very last moment but one has to think of those suffering," Lopez was quoted as saying by Reuters. Also watch | Gravitas: Roman actress opts for assisted suicide in Switzerland × "If only we could have a dignified death… at a certain moment when nothing can be done anymore… let me die peacefully, in peace and harmony," she said. Countries like Switzerland, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Canada, Australia, Spain, Germany, New Zealand, and certain U.S. states already permit euthanasia and, in some instances, medically assisted suicide for cases of intense suffering without a terminal illness. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Right to a dignified death’: Cuba follows Colombia as it legalises euthanasia

The United States faced allegations that it was plotting violence against Cuba, but the State Department denied all the claims. The remarks came a day after Havana claimed that Washington was seeking to foment unrest before the New Year. Cuba did not provide any concrete evidence to support the claims.&nbsp;

Cuba's Interior Ministry took to social media on Monday to warn of "plans by the State Department and intelligence community to increase subversive and violent attacks against Cuba in order to generate a social outbreak before the end of 2023".&nbsp;

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But, the State Department official rejected the idea. While responding to an email to the news agency Reuters, the official responded that the "allegations that the United States is encouraging violent actions against the Cuban government are absurd".&nbsp;

In a list published last week by Cuba, more than 80 foreign nationals and entities were accused of terrorism.&nbsp;

The long list of names included influencers, dissidents who reside in the US, and a candidate for mayor of Florida's Miami-Dade County.&nbsp;

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Cuba said on Saturday that it had thwarted a terrorist plot hatched in neighbouring south Florida that involved an armed man arriving on Cuban soil from the United States via jetski.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the State Department official said that the list and all the allegations levelled by Cuba were an effort to belittle its own citizens abroad.&nbsp;

"These most recent allegations are the newest iteration of Cuban authorities' efforts to belittle emigrants exercising their freedom of speech, including criticizing Cuba's abysmal human rights record and relentless repression," the official said.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The United States faced allegations that it was plotting violence against Cuba, but the State Department denied all the claims. The remarks came a day after Havana claimed that Washington was seeking to foment unrest before the New Year.

The United States faced allegations that it was plotting violence against Cuba, but the State Department denied all the claims. The remarks came a day after Havana claimed that Washington was seeking to foment unrest before the New Year. Cuba did not provide any concrete evidence to support the claims. Cuba's Interior Ministry took to social media on Monday to warn of "plans by the State Department and intelligence community to increase subversive and violent attacks against Cuba in order to generate a social outbreak before the end of 2023". Also read: Canadian faces 14 murder charges for allegedly selling suicide kits But, the State Department official rejected the idea. While responding to an email to the news agency Reuters, the official responded that the "allegations that the United States is encouraging violent actions against the Cuban government are absurd". In a list published last week by Cuba, more than 80 foreign nationals and entities were accused of terrorism. The long list of names included influencers, dissidents who reside in the US, and a candidate for mayor of Florida's Miami-Dade County. Also read: Biden meets Zelensky, says he has signed $200m emergency aid drawdown Cuba said on Saturday that it had thwarted a terrorist plot hatched in neighbouring south Florida that involved an armed man arriving on Cuban soil from the United States via jetski. Meanwhile, the State Department official said that the list and all the allegations levelled by Cuba were an effort to belittle its own citizens abroad. "These most recent allegations are the newest iteration of Cuban authorities' efforts to belittle emigrants exercising their freedom of speech, including criticizing Cuba's abysmal human rights record and relentless repression," the official said. (With inputs from agencies)

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In an attempt to have discussions on matters of mutual interest with Iranian high officials, the president of Cuba traveled to Tehran. The Saadabad cultural complex in northern Tehran served as the venue for the welcoming ceremony.

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At least 10 Cuban migrants were killed and 25 were injured in an accident in Mexico a cargo truck that was carrying the migrants overturned in southern Mexico. The fatal crash involving US-bound migrants while the accident took place in a southern State near the border with Guatemala, sources claimed that the victims were apparently from Cuba.

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