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  "The Cuban peso has plummeted to 900 to the US dollar, according to Havana Times, reflecting deepening economic hardships amid ongoing US sanctions.",
  "Cuba and the United States continue to trade sharp words at the United Nations, with Havana Times reporting that US positions are drawing strong criticism from other nations.",
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