Cuban Americans in the News

A curated list of current events regarding Cuban Americans and the Cuban Exile Community.

Oct 142 min read

Local nonprofit honors Cuban-American business leaders at annual event in Miami

By: Amanda Rosa, The Miami Herald, October 11, 2024 A local nonprofit is honoring four Cuban-Americans for their achievements in...

Jun 61 min read

Cuban-American Private First Class Manuel Manrique, WW2 Hero Who Fought on D Day

Manuel Manrique (1920-2018) Manuel Manrique, a beloved father, grandfather, and decorated World War II veteran, lived a full and vibrant...

May 62 min read

Top Cubans in the MLB, 2024 Edition

These three stars represent just a small fraction of the Cuban talent and legacy in the MLB. Their impact on the game is undeniable.

May 21 min read

Uncover Cuba's History with "Cuba: Chronological History" - Now Available on Kindle

Gain a deeper understanding of Cuba's complex history with "Cuba: Chronological History", a definitive work authored by Sam Verdeja (FACE...

Apr 151 min read

How a Cuban Exile Revolutionized Coca-Cola: Roberto Goizueta

Many Cuban exiles found remarkable success in the United States, and Roberto Goizueta was a shining example. He escaped Fidel Castro's...

Mar 112 min read

Carmen Reinhart: A Cuban-American Titan of Economics and Finance

Carmen Reinhart is an internationally renowned economist whose work has transformed our understanding of financial crises and economic...

Feb 191 min read

Empowering Justice: The Journey of Prominent Cuban American Woman, Judge Cristina Pereyra-Alvarez

Cristina Pereyra-Alvarez is a distinguished retired Judge from the 11th Judicial Circuit.

Jan 291 min read

From Havana to the Helm: The Remarkable Journey of Secretary of the U.S. Navy Carlos Del Toro

Carlos Del Toro assumed the role of the 78th Secretary of the Navy in 2021, taking on a crucial position within the U.S. military. His...

Nov 6, 20231 min read

Cuban Exiles: Navigating New Horizons, Shaping a Shared Future

Did you know that the relationship between the USA and Cuba extends far beyond politics? It's a vibrant history woven with the trade of...

Sep 21, 20231 min read

Benjamin Leon - Cuban American Success in Healthcare

Leon was born in Oriente, Cuba, in 1944. In 1961, he relocated to Miami, Florida. Inspired by a desire to cater to the healthcare needs...

Sep 12, 20231 min read

From Skyline to Culture: The Jorge M. Pérez Effect on Miami

Meet Jorge M. Pérez, the mastermind behind Miami's iconic skyline. Born in Argentina to Cuban-exiled parents. Pérez took his talents to...

Sep 6, 20231 min read

Emilia Teurbe Tolón: Exile Years That Shaped a Nation

Emilia Teurbe Tolón is credited with embroidering the first Cuban flag ... to free their country from Spanish rule alongside other...

Aug 25, 20231 min read

Cuban American Wifredo "Wifi" Fernandez promoted to X(formerly Twitter) Public Policy Chief

Twitter has promoted Wifredo "Wifi" Fernández to its top U.S. government affairs and public policy role as the social media giant...

Aug 23, 20231 min read

El Sandwich Cubano

The history of the Cuban sandwich is as rich and layered as its ingredients. Although commonly associated with Cuba, one can't simply...

Jul 21, 20231 min read

Celia Cruz added to American Woman Quarters series will be released in 2024

Read more about the design of the Celia Cruz quarter - https://www.usmint.gov/coins/coin-medal-programs/american-women-quarters/celia-cruz

Jul 5, 20232 min read

Introducing Mario Murgado as the New Chairman of Facts About Cuban Exiles

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Mario Murgado as the new Chairman of Facts About Cuban Exiles! With an impressive...

Jun 30, 20231 min read

Carlos Alberto Montaner : In Memoriam

Montaner stands out as one of the early visionaries who bravely stood against the emerging totalitarian regime in Cuba and elsewhere.

Jun 8, 20231 min read

Who Is Jorge Mas, The Billionaire Owner Behind Lionel Messi’s New Team?

Originally published in Forbes The billionaire owner of Inter Miami has found his golden boy. The Major League Soccer team founded by...

Jun 6, 20231 min read

Heat fans flock to Cuban restaurant in Denver owned by Miami-hative (WPLG 10)

Meet the Cubans who opened a Cuban Restaurant in Denver!

May 24, 20231 min read

Norweigan Cruise Lines: Presenting Sponsor FACE Excellence Awards 2023

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Norwegian Cruise Line, our presenting sponsor for the FACE Excellence Awards! Your unwavering...

May 23, 20231 min read

FACE Excellence Awards 2023 Photo Gallery

We're excited to announce that the photo gallery from the recent Cuban Exiles Excellence Awards is now live on our website, facecuba.org!

May 18, 20232 min read

Luis de la Aguilera 2023 FACE Excellence Award Recipient

Luis de la Aguilera is President, CEO, and Director of U.S. Century Bank where he assumed leadership in 2015 directing the development...

May 16, 20233 min read

Lourdes Lopez, 2023 FACE Excellence Award Receipient for Performing Arts - Ballet

Lourdes López is the director of the Miami City Ballet. At age 16 she had joined the corps de ballet at the New York City Ballet where...

Apr 24, 20233 min read

Carlos and Rosa de la Cruz, 2023 Excellence Award Honorees

Carlos M. de la Cruz, Sr. is Chairman of CC1 Companies, which includes Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers, CC1 Beer Distributors, Coca-Cola...

Apr 24, 20232 min read

Cesar Conde, 2023 Excellence Award Honoree

César Conde, son of a Peruvian father, César A. Conde, M.D. and a Cuban mother, María Conde. César was born in New York City growing up...

Mar 13, 20231 min read

La raíz del Miami Film Festival - Nat Chediak

Nat Chediak, FACE Excellence Award Honoree in Film (1998), is featured as the roots of the Miami Film Festival in this piece by CNN en...

Mar 7, 20231 min read

Miami Film Festival 2023: Three Documentaries at Miami Film Festival Delve Into Cuba’s Voices

Three films at the 40th-annual Miami Film Festival, opening Friday, March 3, and continuing through Sunday, March 12.

Mar 2, 20231 min read

In Memoriam: Esperanza Bravo de Varona, who helped found the Cuban Heritage Collection, passes away

From all of us at FACE: In Memoriam: Esperanza Bravo de Varona, a key figure in the preservation of Cuban culture and history, has passed...

Feb 28, 20231 min read

Facecuba.org is now selling the book "Cubans: An Epic Journey" on their online store.

In case you missed it, Facecuba.org is now selling the book "Cubans: An Epic Journey" on their online store. This incredible book is a...

Jan 19, 20231 min read

Gloria Estefan becomes first Hispanic female inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame

Gloria Estefan on becoming the first Hispanic woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame: “Every song comes differently”

Jan 3, 20231 min read

Celia Cruz in the top 200 Greatest Singers of All Time from Rolling Stone Magazine

BY ROLLING STONE La Guarachera de Cuba, Celia Cruz, places number 18 in the top 200 in between Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley. "You can...

Dec 5, 20221 min read

Miami Beach public votes to acquire installation by Cuban artist Juana Valdés from Art Basel fair

Gabriella Angeleti originally published on TheArtNewsPaper.com The city of Miami Beach has voted to acquire a work by the Cuban artist...

Nov 8, 20221 min read

Cuban Yordan Álvarez sends a home run to the moon and the Astros are champions

Yordan Álvarez of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a three-run home run in Game 6 of the World Series against Philadelphia.

Aug 18, 20221 min read

Piquero tapped by Biden administration to head Bureau of Justice Statistics

By News@TheU Alex Piquero, a noted criminologist and chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminology, has been named director of the...

Jul 29, 20221 min read

Nestor Cortés Jr. "Hialeah Kid" Wears Cuban Flag on Glove for 2022 MLB All Star Game

Cortés was born in Surgidero de Batabanó, Cuba. His father won the visa lottery when he was seven months old, and they relocated to the...

Jul 2, 20223 min read

FACE Announces 2022-2023 New Chairman, Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón

“We are very pleased that Dr. Padrón, a long-time member of FACE, will assume this responsibility. I am sure that as the great civic leader

Jul 1, 20221 min read

Bigger than Mariel: 140,000 Cubans have arrived at U.S. borders since October

BY NORA GÁMEZ TORRES The number of Cubans fleeing poverty and oppression on the island surpassed the Mariel exodus of 1980, as U.S....

May 18, 20221 min read

In Memoriam, Gus Machado, South Florida Car Dealer Magnate

A legendary name in the world of car dealerships in South Florida died on May 17, 2022. Gus Machado, who owned several dealerships across...

May 9, 20222 min read

Cuban American Millennial, Marcus Bach-Armas Elected to Miami-Dade Bench

Armas, whose mother (Mercedes) was a Miami-Dade County Court judge, will transition into public service after more than 12 years in the...

May 2, 20221 min read

FACE Podcast Cuban Women Making History with Sandra Gonzalez-Levy

This week we caught up with Sandra Gonzalez-Levy, Senior VP at Florida International University and a past chair at Facts About Cuban...

Apr 27, 20222 min read

Next Generation Cuban American Executive Producer Alex Fumero Does it Again!

Alex Fumero is a Cuban American producer, creative developer and writer based in Los Angeles. His recent credits include "Mucho Mucho Amor

Apr 10, 20221 min read

FACE Presents Daisy Exposito-Ulla, CEO of d'Exposito & Partners

Daisy Exposito-Ulla is the President & CEO of d'Exposito & Partners. She is the 2022 FACE Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award Recipient....

Apr 3, 20221 min read

FACE Presents Tony Argiz, BDO Board Member and South Florida Managing Member

Tony Argiz is the recipient of the 2022 FACE Excellence Awards in Business. See and hear a little bit of his story in this preview clip.

Apr 3, 20221 min read

FACE Presents Alberto Ibarguen, President & CEO of Knight Foundation

Alberto Ibargüen is the recipient of the 2022 FACE Excellence Award in Philanthropy. See and hear him talk about his Cuban roots and how...

Mar 23, 20221 min read

Loud & Live Diamond Sponsor at FACE Excellence Awards 2022

Thank you to Loud & Live President & CEO, Nelson Albareda for his unwavering support to FACE's mission. Congratulations on your Latin...

Mar 15, 20221 min read

Dentrust - Diamond Sponsor 2022 FACE Excellence Awards

Thank you Frank Carreras and the team at Dentrust for being Diamond Sponsors! The only program that protects the patient’s smile during...

Mar 10, 20221 min read

Sergio's Restaurant President, Carlos Gazitua in Croqueta Nation at Miami Film Festival

A story Carlos Gazitua, owner of Sergio's Cuban Restaurants, as he sets out to make croqueta history. Executive Producer Emilio Estefan.

Mar 9, 20221 min read

Luis de la Aguilera, US Century Bank President and CEO

Under his visionary leadership, the Bank has grown into one of the largest community banks headquartered in Miami and one of the leading...

Mar 4, 20221 min read

The Fernandez Family Foundation - Diamond Sponsor for 2022 FACE Excellence Awards

Thank you Miguel "Mike" Fernandez and Family for the support. Mike has donated in excess of $100 million dollars to charitable...

Mar 1, 20221 min read

BDO USA - Diamond Sponsors 2022 FACE Excellence Awards

Thank you BDO US for being a Diamond Sponsor for the 2022 FACE Excellence Awards. BDO delivers assurance, tax, and financial advisory...