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TheCubaSource Editorial·May 2026
AviationEditor's Pick

NOTAM A0356/26 explained: 11 airlines paused service to Cuba

Cuba's fuel crisis has triggered the largest aviation pullback since 2020. We break down which carriers are still flying, which routes were cut, and the realistic timeline for restoration.

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TheCubaSource Editorial·Apr 21, 2026
RegulationsBreaking

Decree-Law 108: Cuba's new customs rules take effect

Drones, GPS units and satellite phones are banned. Packages must be addressed to direct family. Fines up to 3× declared value.

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TheCubaSource Editorial·Apr 15, 2026
EconomyEssential Reading

Decree-Law 117: diaspora investor status announced

Cuba's new framework for diaspora investment was greeted with skepticism by Cuba-watchers. Here's what it actually changes — and what it doesn't.

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TheCubaSource Editorial·May 2026
Energy Crisis

Cuba power outage update: rolling blackouts hit 18+ hours

Provincial blackout schedules, the government's restoration timeline, and what travelers should expect this summer season.

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TheCubaSource Editorial·Updated May 2026
US-Cuba Relations

2025 OFAC updates and what they mean for U.S. travelers

The February and July 2025 regulatory changes that affect Cuba travel under each of the 12 OFAC general licenses.

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TheCubaSource Editorial·Updated 2026
Travel Updates

Cuba eVisa: the July 2024 Cuban-born rule change

Cuban-born travelers can now use the eVisa under specific conditions. Who qualifies, what documents are required, and the consular fallback path.

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TheCubaSource Editorial·May 2026
Economy

Cuba tourism 2026 outlook: arrivals data & season projections

Year-over-year arrivals from Canada, Russia, and Europe; what private operators are seeing on the ground; and the outlook for the high season.

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