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Cuban gasoline, already one of the world's best bargains, is getting cheaper by the day for those with access to dollars, as the local peso currency continues its freefall against the greenback. "Special" (94 octane) gasoline sells on the Caribbean island nation for 30 pesos, or 11 cents per liter (42 cents/gallon) at the current black market exchange rate, among the world's cheapest fuel, according to online database GlobalPetrolPrices.com. A typical half-liter of bottled ...

A summit between European and Latin American countries closed with a watered-down statement that condemned the war in Ukraine but failed to mention Russia. Yet, critics see the summit as a step forward…

Like a growing number of Cubans, 77-year-old Havana resident Humberto Avila says he will likely sit out Sunday's legislative elections.

More than 79,000 neighborhood meetings were held this earlier this year to debate the proposal, which is backed by the communist government. Church leaders have expressed opposition to the idea.

Cubans will cast ballots this Sunday on whether to approve a new family code that would legalize gay marriage and boost womens rights, with the government urging citizens to vote "yes" despite anger over the worst economic crisis in decades.

HAVANA (Reuters) - Cubans will cast ballots this Sunday on whether to approve a new 'family code' that would legalize gay marriage and boost women's rights, with the government urging citizens to vote "yes" despite anger over the worst economic crisis in decades.

By Marc Frank and Dave Sherwood

A September referendum could see Cuba become the ninth Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage, but the vote's outcome is anything but clear.

HAVANA (Reuters) - On July 11 last year, Cuba appeared poised for political change.

On July 11 last year, Cuba appeared poised for political change.