A fair in Havana aimed to promote digital payment systems as part of Cuba's new banking policy, which seeks to replace cash with digital currency. Despite the initiative, attendees faced high prices and ineffective discounts, leading to public dissatisfaction. The event highlighted the challenges of implementing digital payments in a cash-reliant economy, with criticisms directed at the Cuban government's approach and the inefficiencies of the payment platforms Transfermóvil and EnZona.

Luis Rodríguez Pérez, representing political prisoners María Cristina Garrido Rodríguez and Angélica Garrido Rodríguez, received the Patmos Award for Religious Freedom on their behalf after a State Security orchestrated boycott in October. The award, given collectively for the first time, also recognized Jorge and Nadir Martín Perdomo, all imprisoned for participating in the July 2021 protests in Mayabeque. The ceremony was initially planned for October 31 but was prevented by State Security. Rodríguez Pérez had to secretly receive the award due to surveillance. He shared the struggles of the political prisoners and their families, emphasizing the suffering of their children. He expressed no desire for dialogue with the regime, calling them 'beasts' with 'diabolical instinct' and urged the international community to raise their voices for Cuban prisoners.

Cuban authorities have set a deadline for electric scooter and moped owners to register their vehicles, with penalties starting January 2024 for those without license plates. Despite the urgency, inefficiencies at the Registro de Vehículos (RV) have led to long lines and disinformation, with many owners unable to begin the process. The law requires electric scooters to be registered, and the process began in October 2019 but has been extended multiple times due to low turnout and the COVID-19 pandemic. As the deadline approaches, owners face bureaucratic hurdles, such as non-functional phone lines for appointment booking and limited daily reservations. A source from the RV attributes the slow process to understaffing and the sudden influx of applicants. The ultimatum is part of a phased plan to register all unlicensed vehicles by 2024.

In Havana, Cuba, football fields become a place of transformation for young people at risk of delinquency. The initiative, led by Pastor Guillermo Sánchez Zárate, is part of the 'Ministerio Deportivo Honrar al Padre', which aims to break stereotypes and harmful beliefs associated with violence and crime. The ministry, described as an 'inter-denominational academy', provides a safe space for interaction and teaches moral values through the sport. Individuals like Yaniel García Linares and Darío Ray Lafargue share their stories of overcoming adversity and now lead efforts to guide others. The program has seen success in changing lives, with many youths leaving behind drugs and violence for a better path.

Ketty Méndez Molina found medical assistance for her daughter, Jennifer Larrea Méndez, in a clinic in Cali, Colombia, after facing unfulfilled government promises and political harassment in Cuba. Jennifer, who has severe health issues including congenital torticollis, craniofacial asymmetry, central nervous system damage, severe mental retardation, epilepsy, and autism, has not received adequate medical care in Cuba. Dr. Miguel Ángel Ruano Sánchez, a Cuban doctor in exile, has offered to treat Jennifer once she and her mother can leave Cuba. The main obstacle is funding for travel, for which Méndez has started a GoFundMe campaign. Despite the hardships, Méndez is hopeful about the medical care and rehabilitation Jennifer will receive from the exile community.

The Community League 'Soñamos' is an independent soccer project in Havana's Puentes Grandes neighborhood, fostering local talent with the belief that 'mass participation yields quality.' The league maintains the Estadio La Polar, where it plays, through a mutual agreement. José Luis Sotelo Fernández, the founder, has seen the league grow from four to sixteen teams. Despite a FIFA agreement and subsequent funding for stadium renovations, the project remains the most delayed in Cuba, with incomplete infrastructure. The league's self-sufficiency and community support are highlighted, with contributions funding maintenance and improvements. The league is recognized for its organization, discipline, and quality, attracting national referees and players, and is considered the best in Havana. Calls for support from INDER and the Cuban Football Association are made to further enhance the league's impact on national soccer.

Ariadna Cantillo Tundidor, Cuba's best skater, has achieved remarkable international results despite the lack of popularity for her sport on the island and no support from the national sports entity, INDER. She has a historic seventh-place world ranking, a sixth place in Colombia's National Interclub Valid, a Pan American bronze, and a silver medal from the XXIV Central American Games in San Salvador. Ariadna is sponsored by Canarias, a leading skate brand in Colombia, which provides her with essential equipment. She is preparing for the upcoming Pan American Games in Santiago de Chile 2023, where she will compete as the only Cuban skater. Despite the challenges, including inadequate training facilities and no international training opportunities, Ariadna remains focused on performing her best at the competition.

The fitness world is gradually gaining traction in Cuba, challenging traditional gender roles and stereotypes. Women are increasingly participating in fitness activities, despite societal stigmas and personal struggles with body image. The article features personal stories of several women from Havana who have embraced fitness to improve their self-esteem and health. They discuss the challenges they face, including societal criticism and personal insecurities, but also highlight the support from family and fitness communities. The narrative underscores a slow but positive shift in societal attitudes towards women in fitness.

The article discusses the decline of home run hitters in Cuban baseball, attributing it to factors such as inadequate nutrition, lack of motivation, and the migration of talented players seeking professional opportunities abroad. It highlights the historical significance of home run hitters in baseball, mentioning legendary figures like Babe Ruth and Cuban sluggers who excelled in Major League Baseball. The article also notes the challenges faced by current Cuban players and the impact of poor dietary conditions on their performance and physical development.

Judo, historically a successful sport for Cuba in the Olympics, is facing a decline in international results, with only Idalys Ortiz winning a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The Cuban Judo Federation's limited participation in foreign events due to financial constraints and the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation's (INDER) economic management are contributing factors. Yosvani Pérez Hernández, a coach at the Havana Judo Academy, attributes the decline to the progressive loss of training areas and calls for better support at the grassroots level. Josué Bravo Blanco, a talented young judoka, highlights the personal sacrifices athletes make to train and compete. Pérez Hernández suggests economic incentives for athletes and criticizes outdated mentalities hindering the sport's development.