Holguín

American

[awl-geen] / ɔlˈgin /

noun

a city in NE Cuba.

Holguín British

/ ɔlˈɣin /

noun

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

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

From Salon

In the early hours of Thursday, the provinces of Holguin, Granma, Santiago de Cuba, and Guantanamo "were synchronized to the national power grid," said Felix Estrada of the ministry of energy and mines said on state television.

From Barron's

The state-owned Union Electrica de Cuba said on X that a problem at a substation in Holguin Wednesday night caused an electrical system disconnect that impacted the four provinces.

From Barron's

Sage Hill 88, Bishop Gorman 58: Kamdyn Klamberg finished with 28 points and Amalia Holguin added 27 points in a win at Rosary.

From Los Angeles Times

Texas-bound Amalia Holguin was making threes from NBA range.

From Los Angeles Times

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