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Who Is Raúl Castro's Grandson? Meet the Powerful Insider Leading Cuba's Secret Talks With Trump

For years, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro operated almost entirely in the shadows. He held no cabinet position, never served as Cuba's foreign minister and was rarely seen speaking in public. Yet diplomats, intelligence officials and Cuba watchers increasingly identified the grandson of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro as one of…

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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…

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Raúl Castro celebrates his 95th birthday but remains mum on US indictment

He has made sporadic public appearances since announcing his retirement from politics

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Timeline of how US-Cuba tensions escalated to possible Raúl Castro indictment

This development unfolds as the US navigates an uneasy ceasefire in its ongoing conflict with Iran

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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.

Latin Times

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press

The Independent UK

DOJ plans to indict former Cuban president Raúl Castro, sources say

The move comes amid heightened tensions as President Donald Trump threatens possible military action against Cuba

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Threatened indictment of Raúl Castro ratchets up US pressure on Cuba

Trump administration move echoes indictment of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro as fuel crisis racks Cuba

The Guardian - US

From Bay of Pigs to Blackouts: CIA chief's daylight visit to Havana to effect regime change as Cuba goes dark

The U.S. is reportedly employing economic pressure and political tactics to achieve a bloodless transition in Cuba, following decades of failed covert operations. CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Havana signals a new approach, with Washington demanding fundamental changes for engagement, while intensifying sanctions and intelligence operations.

The Times of India

Marco Rubio Dares Cuba to Accept $100 Million From the U.S., But There's One Condition

The United States said Wednesday it is ready to provide $100 million in direct assistance to the Cuban people, escalating a humanitarian and political challenge to Havana as the island struggles with blackouts, food shortages and one of the deepest economic crises in decades.

Latin Times

Cuba confirms meeting with Washington officials in Havana as Raul Castro's grandson emerges in talks

The Cuban government confirmed that it recently held a meeting on the island with representatives from Washington, marking a rare direct contact between the two sides at a moment of deep economic strain and rising geopolitical tension.

Latin Times

Castro's Grandson Tries to Jump-Start Trump Talks Through Back Channel, Bypassing Rubio- REPORT

Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro allegedly enlisted a Havana-based entrepreneur to hand-deliver a letter which was eventually conficasted by CBP

Latin Times

Cubans study oil tanker diplomacy for signs of progress in secret talks with US

Despite hostile rhetoric Trump let a Russian ship break his blockade – could it herald a Venezuela-style outcome?

The Guardian - US

Trump appears to relax oil blockade on Cuba as Russian tanker arrives

US president says he has ‘no problem’ with countries sending oil to Cuba, in potential lifeline to island nation

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Experts Say 'Family Dynasty' Is Seeking to Survive as New Castro Figure Emerges in US Talks

A relatively little-known member of Cuba's ruling family has emerged as a key figure in quiet contacts with Washington, prompting analysts to argue that a "family dynasty" is maneuvering to preserve its influence.

Axios

Why Trump's Cuba takeover plans could see a Castro return as ruler

Relatives of the late Cuban leader are among those tipped to rule Cuba if Trump topples the current leader.

Latin Times

Trump Admin Views Cuban President Díaz-Canel as 'Obstacle' in Talks About Future Of The Island: Report

As one analyst told The Miami Herald, removing Díaz-Canel, "is not impossible" but "that decision would be a scandal" in Cuba

The Guardian - UK

Trump suggests US could carry out ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba

As tensions between two countries reach new highs, US president says regime is ‘talking with us’

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Rubio holds ‘secret’ talks with grandson of Cuba’s dictator as Trump tries to bring regime change: report

Trump administration has cut off the flow of subsidized oil to Cuba in an attempt to pressure the country to make economic and political changes

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