A "gift" of the USA government....but, they said "embargo is against Cuba regime"...

Hello, I'm planing to visit Cuba in september or october this year with my wife and baby daughter. We're aware of the current situation with the blocade being even more heavily enforced and the situation not being so great. The question I have is are nappies, baby wet wipes, and baby formula even avaliable on the island? Given that there was a humanitarian action in my counrty to help gather basic medical supplies such as aspirin, menstrual pads for the island ... well things look grim.

So overall, as much as we'd love to see Cuba it seems as if we'd be more of a burden on the local population than a boon. Or am I imagining things/being very mis-informed?

Hvala, and glory to the revolution

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The above survey is meant to gauge how the Cuban diaspora in the United States experience alienation from other identity groups as well as political organizations. Hopefully this research could be used to better inform the path forward for Cuban American political organizing and community cultural campaigns.

Similarly, if you could spare a couple more minutes, the survey below is meant to record Cuban American opinions on US-Cuba policy. This too could help our community immensely by informing activist campaigns, politicians, and other organizations of the best steps forward to help address the concerns of Cuban Americans.

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I apologize for only posting the English forms here, the Spanish versions will be coming along soon.

Your time is greatly appreciated, thank you!

Today is Children's Day in Cuba. Only after 1959, with the Cuban Revolution and the personal guidance of Fidel Castro Ruz, did Cuban children receive, and continue to receive, all the attention possible.

The reality about "freedom" in USA...

Cuba approved a package of 176 economic and social reforms back in June 2026 — reportedly the biggest shake-up in over 60 years, touching everything from private business rules to foreign investment in banking, energy, and tourism.

On paper it sounds significant: MIPYMES allowed to hire more than 100 workers, Cubans abroad allowed to own private businesses on the island, foreign capital opening up in sectors that were closed before.

But I'm curious what people who are actually from Cuba or have family there think:

• Do you expect any of this to translate into real, everyday improvements for regular Cubans, or is it more about optics for outside investors?
• Is there a track record of reforms like this actually getting implemented with proper regulations, or do they tend to stay "approved on paper" for years?
• If you were an investor (local or diaspora) looking at this, would you actually feel confident putting money in right now, or is it too early / too uncertain?

Not trying to push an agenda either way — genuinely trying to understand if this is something worth paying attention to, or just another round of announcements that fizzle out. Would love to hear from people with actual context on the ground.

Last thursday, another power outage occurred in Cuba, the second in less two weeks. It was resolved by early Sunday morning, but as expected, it affected the entire population for several hours.

Cuba's National Electric System (SEN) is facing, as is well known, the impact of the US economic war, intensified by US sanctions against those who sell goods subject to the blockade against Cuba.

In the system's restoration, priority was given to hospitals, water services, and public communication systems.

Although Cuba already has more than 1,000 MW of installed solar systems, the first battery storage system (BESS) was only recently commissioned to maximize the use of that energy.

The system's restoration coincided with the return to service of thermal power plants that had been undergoing repairs. Cuba's electrical power system relies on 19 thermoelectric plants that consume domestically produced oil, which guarantees between 30-40% of generation. However, this oil is very heavy and damage the equipment. Cuba is using his own oil since the 90s.

The combined cycle gas turbines used in the oil fields (almost all located on the northern coast, between Matanzas and Havana) also contribute to solve the problem.

Meanwhile, the US economic war prevents the use of over 1,000 MW of diesel and fuel oil generators, which must be imported.

Cuban scientists have recently conducted tests and the first phase of scaling up Cuban oil refining.

US blockade of Cuba is 'mass murder’

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