Former Cuban Pitcher Maikel Hidalgo Reyes Battles Recovery After Harrowing Assault; Reflects Broader Spike in National Crime Rate

Havana, Cuba – In a harrowing incident reflective of the escalating violence in Cuba, former Cuban pitcher Maikel Hidalgo Reyes was recently the victim of a violent assault that nearly claimed his life. The news of this disturbing assault broke earlier this week, leaving the community and sports fans nationwide in shock. Hidalgo Reyes, a noted figure in Cuban baseball, having retired a decade ago after a successful career with teams like Metropolitanos, Matanzas, and …

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Florida Woman Faces Charges in Deadly Human Smuggling Incident Off Cuban Coast

SEBRING, Fla. — A woman from Sebring is facing federal charges related to her alleged involvement in a human smuggling operation that tragically resulted in several fatalities, authorities reported. The operation, believed to be motivated by financial gain, led to the deaths of 16 individuals when the overloaded vessel they were aboard sank off the coast of Cuba last year. 25-year-old Yaqulelin Dominguez-Nieves was arrested and ordered to remain in custody until her trial, officials …

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“Espionage” Ex-US Ambassador to Bolivia Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Working as Cuban Agent

Miami, Florida – A former career diplomat and US ambassador to Bolivia has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for acting as an agent for Cuba. Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, admitted to passing information to the Cuban government for over four decades, marking a significant case of espionage between the US and Cuba. In a surprising turn of events, Rocha reversed his initial plea of not guilty in February, opting to plead guilty in …

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