Support for UN vote to end US embargo on Cuba falls to 30-year low Similar resolutions have been approved almost every year since 1992, but usually by overwhelming margins. Euronews · Oct 28
Some countries cave to Trump and sit out of UN vote over Cuba embargo for first time in 34 years The vote came a day after a Trump official got into a shouting match with Cuban delegates at the U.N. General Assembly The Independent UK · Oct 28
'You Are a Liar!': Cuban Foreign Minister Confronts Trump Envoy Mike Waltz in Fiery UN Shouting Match At the UN, Cuba's Bruno Rodríguez confronted US ambassador Mike Waltz after he displayed alleged photos of Fidel Castro wearing Rolex watches during an embargo debate. International Business Times UK · Oct 28
Trump official is called a 'liar' during shouting match with Cuban officials at UN Members of the Cuban delegation began to slam on their table during Mike Waltz’s speech The Independent UK · Oct 27
Why Mexico and Brazil Are Both Refusing Trump's Military Playbook in South America Trump told the UN the U.S. will use force anywhere in Latin America. Here's how Mexico, Brazil and Cuba each responded — and who's not. Latin Times · Sep 27
US weighs new limits on Cuban travel at the UN as Havana decries Trump's economic squeeze The Trump administration is considering imposing new restrictions on Cuban officials traveling to the United Nations, another step to squeeze the government in Havana The Independent UK · Sep 24
Small bites from the UN: Music, a walkout and fighting gang violence Donald Trump spoke and made the diplomatic rounds. The U.N. secretary-general gave his final opening speech. And on the grounds of the United Nations, Greenland entered a bit of a new era. The Independent UK · Sep 22
Latin America Country-By-Country Speaker Schedule at UN General Assembly: Kast, Fujimori, Paz, Rodríguez Debut Trump meets Venezuela's Acting President for the first time in 11 years as Kast and Fujimori debut at the UN and Sheinbaum skips it. What to know. Latin Times · Sep 22
Trump Offered Cuba Oil and U.S. Investment, but Miami Politics Sank the Deal - REPORT The Trump administration offered Cuba oil and the possibility of U.S. investment in its crumbling energy sector during secret negotiations that ultimately collapsed under political pressure in Miami and resistance from Havana, according to an exclusive report by the Miami Herald. Latin Times · Sep 10
Cuba Says "There Are No Negotiations" With Trump — And Its Birth Rate Is Collapsing Cuba's Washington envoy says U.S. talks are frozen as an oil blockade tied to Venezuela's fall strains hospitals, with an invasion threat still looming. Latin Times · Sep 3
Cuba Accuses Trump Administration of 'Criminal and Genocidal Intent' After New Sanctions on Tourism, Energy Sectors The Cuban Foreign Minister added that the United States was intensifying "the war against the people of Cuba, their living conditions and their sources of livelihood" Latin Times · Jul 14
Cuba Says Talks With U.S. Show 'No Progress' Despite Months of Diplomatic Contacts: Where Are They Now Diplomatic talks between Cuba and the United States have stalled, with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez saying there has been "no progress" despite contacts between officials from both countries earlier this year. Latin Times · Jul 6
Cuba's Reform Pitch Is Not Washington's Doing, Says a Castro Grandnephew A Castro grandnephew now leading Cuba's economic ministry insists sweeping new reforms are a sovereign choice, not a concession — even as Washington calls them hollow and layers on fresh sanctions. Latin Times · Jul 3
Cuba Issues New Warning as U.S. Tensions Escalate: 'We Will Respond With Full Force' The country's Foreign Minister also confirmed that diplomatic contacts between Havana and Washington continue but said they "show no progress" Latin Times · Jul 1
The Independent UK · Jul 1 Cuba makes historic move away from old rules but Trump admin isn’t backing down on sanctions Talks between Cuba and the U.S. are at a standstill, despite the island recently approving a series of free-market reforms
Latin Times · Jun 5 Cuba Blasts New U.S. Sanctions After Trump Targets President Díaz-Canel, His Family and Raúl Castro's Inner Circle Cuba's government lashed out at Washington after the Trump administration imposed a sweeping new round of sanctions on President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, his stepson, relatives of Raúl Castro and five key Cuban entities, escalating a pressure campaign that is now reaching not only the island's formal leadership but also…
AAP · May 22 US arrests sister of Cuban military conglomerate chief The Trump administration has arrested the sister of a top Cuban official who heads a military conglomerate.
The Independent UK · May 20 Cuba secured its independence on May 20, 1902, but the island doesn't celebrate it. Here's why Cuba's independence on May 20, 1902, isn't celebrated by its socialist government
Latin Times · May 20 Cuba Responds to Raúl Castro Indictment by Planning Nationwide Celebration for His 95th Birthday Cuba responded defiantly Wednesday to the historic U.S. indictment against Raúl Castro by announcing a nationwide celebration for the former Cuban leader's upcoming 95th birthday and denouncing the charges as an "illegitimate and illegal" political attack.
Latin Times · May 18 Cuba Accuses U.S. of Fabricating Report About Drone Threat 90 Miles From Florida Cuba accused the U.S. of fabricating a drone threat after Axios reported that Havana had acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed possible attacks on U.S. targets.
Euronews · Apr 9 Cuba accuses US of 'extorting' Latin America by forcing countries to cancel doctors deals According to official figures, some 24,000 Cuban doctors and other healthcare professionals were deployed in 56 countries in 2025.
Latin Times · Feb 28 Cubans Weary of U.S. Pressure After Years of False Hope: 'We've Been Disappointed Too Many Times' Cubans facing worsening shortages and blackouts say years of hardship and unrealized expectations have left them skeptical that renewed U.S. pressure will bring meaningful change.
Latin Times · Mar 2, 2025 Marco Rubio Expands Visa Restrictions on Cuban Officials Over Forced Labor: 'We Must Promote Accountability' Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez called the decision "based on lies," adding that "Marco Rubio is placing his personal interests above those of the United States"
The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023 Russian foreign minister visits Cuba, condemns US sanctions Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday condemned U.S. sanctions against Cuba, as he visited the island during the last leg of a Latin American tour that took him to Brazil, Nicaragua and Venezuela
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022 Crisis-stricken Cuba torn between ally Russia, neighbor U.S. Hurricane Ian caused an island-wide blackout when it tore through western Cuba in late September