By Emmanuele Khouri A Chinese ship’s ongoing tour of several Latin American countries is a medical service mission, according to Chinese authorities. But the ship’s recent visit to Brazil heightened concerns that the hospital ship’s mission is more than humanitarian, after Brazilian authorities were prevented from inspecting the massive vessel. When the ship, dubbed the […]
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Cuba primarily refers to the Caribbean island nation, but the name’s origin comes from the indigenous Taíno language, likely meaning “where fertile land is abundant” or “great place” from words like Cubanacán, cubao, or coabana. It can also be a gender-neutral name, reflecting heritage or love for the place, with connections to Spanish and Arabic roots also suggested.
