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Holguín

American  
[awl-geen] / ɔlˈgin /

noun

  1. a city in NE Cuba.


Holguín British  
/ ɔlˈɣin /

noun

  1. a city in NE Cuba, in Holguín province: trading centre. Pop: 278 000 (2005 est)

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But at the one we visited in Holguín, portions had gotten smaller and less varied, and staff were forced to scavenge for wood to cook with, due to gas shortages and unreliable electricity.

From Salon Apr. 11, 2026

Holguín was once known as the breadbasket of Cuba because of its rich agricultural land.

From Salon Feb. 15, 2026

Holguín was appointed at the start of the year to determine what the chances are of resuming formal talks seven years after the last major push for a deal collapsed amid much acrimony.

From Seattle Times May 15, 2024

“I was part of that team that we finally reached a peace agreement” in Colombia, Holguín told reporters after her first meeting with the Greek Cypriot President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides.

From Seattle Times Jan. 30, 2024

“In one year of government, it’s impossible to change structural problems,” Mr. Holguín said.

From New York Times Jun. 23, 2022

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