Cuba

Cristina Saralegui endorses Obama (Video)

Cristina Saralegui endorses Obama (Video) On Monday morning, President Barack Obama received an endorsement from one of the most influential Hispanic TV personalities of all time, Cristina Saralegui.

GOP lawmaker “would have raised hell” if he’d known Bush gave visa to Castro’s daughter (Video)

GOP lawmaker “would have raised hell” if he’d known Bush gave visa to Castro’s daughter (Video) Former Republican Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart said he “would have raised hell” if he had known that President George W. Bush had granted a visa to Raul Castro’s daughter, Mariela Castro.

Cuba reportedly considering easing travel controls

Cuba reportedly considering easing travel controls After controlling the comings and goings of its people for five decades, communist Cuba appears on the verge of a momentous decision to lift many travel restrictions.

‘Una Noche’ actors from Cuba flee during film’s Tribeca Festival premiere

‘Una Noche’ actors from Cuba flee during film’s Tribeca Festival premiere The Tribeca Film Festival premiere of "Una Noche," a film about three Cuban teens trying to escape the Communist island nation for a better life in the U.S., was marred by the disappearance of two of the film's lead stars.

Marlins suspend Guillen five games for Castro comments (Video)

Marlins suspend Guillen five games for Castro comments (Video) A contrite Ozzie Guillen sat in the heart of Little Havana seeking forgiveness for what the Miami Marlins manager called the biggest mistake of his life - saying he admired Fidel Castro.

Hugo Chavez cancer: Venezuela president in Cuba for more treatment

Hugo Chavez cancer: Venezuela president in Cuba for more treatment Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez flew back to Cuba late Saturday for another round of radiation therapy, telling his countrymen that he has faith a "miracle" will help him survive cancer.

Are bilingual Hispanic immigrants healthier? New study says two languages better than one

Are bilingual Hispanic immigrants healthier? New study says two languages better than one Hispanic immigrants that speak English along with their native Spanish are healthier than new arrivals that speak only one language, says a new study that links bilingual language proficiency and overall health.

Opinion: Controversial cardinal is the key man to watch during Pope’s Cuba visit

Opinion: Controversial cardinal is the key man to watch during Pope’s Cuba visit The real person to keep an eye on during the Pope’s visit to Cuba is Cardinal Jaime Ortega, the Archbishop of Havana. The Pope’s visit will allow the Cardinal the political cover to demand more freedom and democracy.

Venezuela: Chávez says his cancer has returned

Venezuela: Chávez says his cancer has returned Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez said on Sunday that his cancer has returned, adding that he will undergo radiation therapy in the coming weeks.

Introducing Génesis Rodríguez, Will Ferrell’s new, on screen, Latina love (Video)

Introducing Génesis Rodríguez, Will Ferrell’s new, on screen, Latina love (Video) She’s every inch the Latina bombshell but Hollywood newcomer Génesis Rodríguez is ready to prove that her talent doesn’t just lie in her good looks.

Fidel Castro publishes memoir

Fidel Castro publishes memoir Cuban media reported over the weekend that Fidel Castro, the 85-year-old former communist leader and supreme commander of Cuba for more than four decades, published his memoirs on Friday.

¡Pura candela! New songs to make you burn off those Thanksgiving calories (Audio)

¡Pura candela! New songs to make you burn off those Thanksgiving calories (Audio) This week Alt Latino features music to get you off of the couch, away from the dinner table and moving.

Latino film festival marks 10th year

Latino film festival marks 10th year Guest of honor, Edward James Olmos to kick off six-day event

Cuba expects overwhelming UN vote against US economic blockade

Cuba expects overwhelming UN vote against US economic blockade Cuba expects that the international community once again overwhelmingly rejects the over-50-year US economic, commercial and financial blockade, said Cuban ambassador to Caracas Rogelio Polanco.

Advertise on MarioWire