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Trump’s Cuba report borrowed heavily from my book on an anti-imperialist movement – but twisted the arguments

For decades after the Cuban Revolution’s victory in 1959, influential anticommunist circles in the United States claimed that Cuba’s communist government sowed social division and allied with left-wing groups to help defeat Washington during the Cold War.

The Conversation

Latin Grammy-Winning Cuban Musician Degnis Bofill Detained by ICE at Miami Airport

Cuban percussionist and composer Degnis Bofill remains in federal immigration custody after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained him at Miami International Airport while he was returning from professional engagements in New York.

Latin Times

Sanctions Over Speed: How the White House Quietly Recalibrated Its Cuba Bet

Seven months after Maduro's capture, Trump's predicted Cuba collapse hasn't arrived — Rubio now talks years, not weeks, as sanctions grind on.

Latin Times

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Quote of the day by Ana de Armas: 'You can always go back to the place where you were...' - motivational quote by Knives Out and Blade Runner 2049 actress teaches life lessons on importance on home, belonging, finding comfort and why going back to a familiar place can bring peace

Quote of the day by Ana de Armas: Cuban actress Ana de Armas shared a quote about comfort and familiarity. She noted that familiar places offer instant reassurance and a sense of belonging. Life changes can be overwhelming, but returning home provides relief and stability. De Armas' career began in…

The Economic Times

First 20 U.S. Deportees Arrive in Liberia Under Third-Country Deal Expected to Include Venezuelans and Cubans

Liberia agreed this week to accept up to 1,200 people over the next 12 months, making the arrangement one of the Trump administration's largest third-country deportation deals

Latin Times

Mia Dio Wins Miss Universe Cuba 2026 One Year After Competing With Facial Paralysis

Cuban American influencer Mia Dio won Miss Universe Cuba 2026 one year after reaching the Top 5 while suffering from facial paralysis.

Latin Times

Donald Trump expands Cuba crackdown as island’s economy plunges deeper into crisis

The Trump administration is increasing economic penalties on Cuban industries. New sanctions target mining, metal, and construction companies, and friendship organizations. Americans visiting Cuba face stricter enforcement of laws barring dealings with state-owned businesses. This action follows recent detentions of citizens returning from Cuba. These measures aim to further isolate…

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Trump admin amps up pressure on Cuba

Marco Rubio accused Cuban mining companies of sustaining “the regime’s repressive apparatus"

Salon

Trump ramps up Cuba pressure with new sanctions and crackdown on US visitors

The Treasury and State departments announced measures against nine government-run mining, metal and construction firms

The Independent UK

Two Former Cuban American Journalists Fight for Miami's Vote in the Midterms: María Elvira Salazar vs. Eliott Rodríguez

For decades, María Elvira Salazar and Eliott Rodriguez delivered the news to South Florida viewers. Now the two veteran journalists will become the story as they compete for one of the country's most heavily Latino congressional districts in the November midterm elections.

Latin Times

Florida's Wide-Open Governor Primary Comes Down to Miami-Dade's Divided Latino Electorate — See the Candidates

Florida picks nominees Tuesday (August 18, 2026) in its first open governor's race since 2018, with Miami-Dade's Cuban and Venezuelan voters central to both campaigns.

Latin Times

Cuba Loses Another Ally as Dominican Republic Expels Its Diplomats — Havana's Circle of Friends Shrinks Again

Santo Domingo expelled nine Cuban diplomats with no public reason; Havana blames U.S. pressure amid Cuba's deepening regional isolation.

Latin Times

Cuba Seized Their Mines in 1960. Now Two American Bidders Want Them Back

Two U.S. investor groups are fighting for control of Cuba's biggest nickel mine, seized from its owners in 1960. Here's what's verified.

Latin Times

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Says U.S. Won't Rule Out Military Action in Cuba

Hegseth's comments come as Cuba faces a deepening economic and humanitarian crisis, with widespread power outages and severe fuel shortages following increased U.S. pressure on the island

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Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro makes rare public appearance after US indictment

Cuba's Raul Castro made a rare public appearance Thursday at a celebration marking the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth. The 95-year-old former president, who was indicted by the US in May over an incident during his tenure as defence minister, received a standing ovation at the secure event in…

Bangkok Post

Indicted Raul Castro reappears after months out of public view

HAVANA - US-indicted Cuban leader Raul Castro received a standing ovation as he appeared in public for the first time in months Thursday, attending an event in Havana to mark the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth.

Latin Times

The Bodyguard Who Became Cuba's Back Channel Now Faces Smuggling Allegations

NYT investigation ties Raúl Castro's grandson, now a US-Cuba back channel, to a smuggling ring blamed for dozens of migrant deaths.

The Economic Times

In 1859, the Carrington storm caused spectacular auroras and electrical disturbances in telegraph networks as far south as Cuba. 167 years later, a repeat could cripple key infrastructure while leaving some electronic devices surprisingly unaffected

The Carrington storm of 1859 highlighted our planet's susceptibility to solar flares. If a similar phenomenon occurred today, it could cause major disruptions in power grids and satellite operations. While contemporary systems may not experience total electronic failure, they could face selective issues. Adequate warning systems can prepare us for…

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The Independent UK

Fidel Castro’s divisive legacy looms over crisis-hit Cuba as nation marks his 100th birthday

Cuba has marked Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday with a series of events this week

Latin Times

Cuba Says Its Reforms Aren't Capitalism. The Paperwork Tells a Different Story.

Cuba's president denies his reforms mean capitalism. We fact-checked the claims — private banks, shareholders, and a hidden military conglomerate.

Bangkok Post

Cuba celebrates Castro's 100th as his revolution faces its toughest test

HAVANA - As Cuba marks 100 years since Fidel Castro's birth, Cubans are questioning the promises of the socialist revolution he led for nearly half a century, and asking whether his successors are up to the job.

Latin Times

Washington Blacklists Cuba's Military Supply Chain, Naming Eight Officials and Five Arms Firms

The State Department sanctioned five Cuban companies and eight officials on Aug. 6, accusing them of supplying and repairing military hardware sourced from Russia and China — the fourth such round since May.

International Business Times

Rubio Escalates Cuba Pressure. A Sanctions Campaign Is Set To Target Every 'Escape Valve'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is executing an unprecedented pressure campaign against Cuba.

The Independent UK

Cubans detail struggle to survive as days-long blackouts make life ‘difficult, harsh and sad’

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Life in Cuba revolves around small bursts of electricity as blackouts last for days

Daily life for Cubans across the island has devolved into a complex web of crises, marking one of the most severe periods since the Cuban revolution

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