CGTN AmericaLuis Chirino is the CGTN Correspondent in Havana.
Luis Chirino
STORIES BY LUIS CHIRINO
April 19, 2024
Cuba’s aging population
Over the past few decades, Cuba has seen the steady aging of its population. Experts say its become a major demographic challenge impacting the country socially and economically. CGTN’s Luis Chirino takes a look at this phenomenon affecting the Caribbean island nation. Read More...
April 8, 2024
Cuba looking to introduce electric vehicles for mass transport
Electric vehicle makers are eyeing the Cuban market. Learn more. Read More...
April 2, 2024
Economic crisis in Cuba sparks food shortages
Over the past three years, Cubans have endured economic challenges marked by high inflation and a shortage of basic consumer goods, medicines, fuel and particularly food supplies. CGTN’s Luis Chirino reports on the situation on the ground, and efforts by the government and grassroots organizations […] Read More...
March 22, 2024
Businesses look for partnerships at Cuba’s agricultural fair
Cuba's annual agricultural fair is underway, where participants hope to generate business deals and form connections among state-owned, private and foreign companies. Read More...
March 3, 2024
China and Cuba hope to tighten bilateral relations
Over the past few years, both China and Cuba have deepened their bilateral relationship. Read More...
March 1, 2024
Havana’s cigar festival
The International Habano Cigar 2024 Festival was held this week in the Cuban capital. Thousands of cigar aficionados and business people from over 100 countries were on hand. Habano cigar sales are a major source of revenue for the Cuban economy and the island’s rich […] Read More...
February 22, 2024
Literature fans, authors attend Havana International Book Fair
Every February, the annual Havana International Book Fair showcases some of the finest literature from Cuba and around the world. Read More...
February 16, 2024
Cuba’s fuel shortage
For the past three years, Cubans have endured an economic crisis that includes a lack of electricity and fuel shortages. It’s been particularly tough in the last few of months with frequent power outages that have had an economic impact on much of the population. […] Read More...
February 10, 2024
Cuba celebrates Lunar New Year
In Cuba, Havana’s Chinatown serves as the center of Lunar New Year celebrations. Its lively community of Cubans, Chinese citizens and Cubans of Chinese descent come together to mark the special occasion and express their hopes for the coming year. Read More...
January 30, 2024
