Q&A: Cause and effects of Cuba’s cash-dollar measure
As a former Central Bank economist, Pavel Vidal sits in the catbird seat when it comes to the Central Bank’s order that state banks stop accepting cash U.S. dollars as of June 21
Cuban banks to stop accepting cash dollars
Arguing that U.S. sanctions make it increasingly difficult to unload cash dollars in third countries, Cuba's Central Bank ordered all banks to stop accepting U.S. currency in cash.
U.S. cigar maker hopes to import Cuban tobacco
CUBA STANDARD — Trying to revive a long-gone tradition, a Tampa, Fla.-based cigar maker hopes to import Cuban…
Paris Club creditors grant Cuba more time
CUBA STANDARD — A group of creditors organized in the Paris Club said they agreed to grant Cuba…
U.S. bill aims to allow financing for agricultural exports to Cuba
CUBA STANDARD — A Senate bill originally introduced in 2019 by a bipartisan group of legislators that would…
Cuba makes overdue payments to Sherritt
CUBA STANDARD — Sherritt International Corp. said it received a $28 million distribution from its Moa nickel joint…
International pandemic program to be based in Havana
The €3 million program includes the University of Havana, Charité Berlin, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, and Universidad Autónoma de México (UNAM).
Panamanian airline donates syringes
Copa's is the first corporate donation to help mass vaccination in Cuba
Cuba takes step towards incorporation for private businesses
CUBA STANDARD — In a long-awaited move, the Council of Ministers gave the go-ahead to create a new…
Analysis: Two years of Title III lawsuits
Arnold & Porter lawyers analyze and summarize the state of Title III lawsuits
Swiss cement giant settles Cuba suit with U.S. plaintiff
CUBA STANDARD — In what is the first tangible outcome of 40 Helms-Burton lawsuits, LafargeHolcim settled a complaint…
Sherritt appoints new CEO
CUBA STANDARD — In a managed transition of leadership, Sherritt International Corp. appointed a mining industry veteran as…
Analysis: Cuba and Biden’s first 100 days
By Domingo Amuchastegui Last November’s U.S. election results triggered great expectations among Cubans. With Biden-Harris in the White…
Australian miner eyes second gold project
A small Australian mining company announced preliminary work on a second gold exploration project in Cuba. Antilles Gold…
Meliá says Cuba is hardest hit market worldwide, drops three hotels
CUBA STANDARD — Saying that Cuba was the market hardest hit worldwide by the shutdown of international travel, Meliá Hotels…