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Top US, Cuban military leaders meet at Guantanamo Bay

The US military says a senior general has discussed "operational security issues" with a Cuban army general.

AAP · May 30

In rare outreach, top US military commander meets Cuban generals amid Trump tensions

The top U.S. general overseeing Latin America met with senior Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay, discussing operational security. This rare meeting occurs amid Cuban concerns of a potential U.S. attack, following a recent CIA director visit and escalating U.S. pressure on the island.

The Economic Times · May 30

Top US commander meets Cuban military officials amid rising tensions

A top US military commander met Cuban military officials near Guantanamo Bay, a rare high-level engagement amid escalating US pressure on Cuba. The meeting occurred as the Trump administration intensified sanctions and rhetoric, despite ongoing, albeit limited, diplomatic contacts. A new contingent of US sailors and Marines is also deploying…

The Times of India · May 29

Water shortages worsen across Cuba as oil supplies dwindle

Nearly 3 million Cubans are experiencing water shortages every day because of a severe oil shortage that government officials blame on a U.S. energy blockade

The Independent UK · May 28

Cuba sees risk of US military aggression as talks stall

Cuba has warned that ​that any military action by the United States would lead to a "bloodbath" in which thousands ​of Cubans and Americans ⁠would die.

AAP · May 28

Military has spent months building up ships and personnel in Caribbean and is ready for invasion of Cuba: report

President Trump and his advisers have reportedly gamed out scenarios where the U.S. military attacks Cuba, but an invasion plan is not currently underway

The Independent UK · May 28

Trump administration pledges $100M in aid for Cuba, but only if Catholic or other faith-based groups distribute it

The United States is prepared to provide US$100 million in humanitarian assistance to Cuba, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on May 13, 2026.

The Conversation · May 28

Drama mixes with geopolitics in Cuba

Admittedly, it looks a lot like a movie plot. A political thriller where the intelligence director of the chief adversary state comes into the nervous capital city and meets with regime leaders to tell them their days in power are numbered. Unless…

Bangkok Post · May 28

Diego Boneta's Fidel Castro Transformation in 'Killing Castro' Started With the Team Behind Luis Miguel - EXCLUSIVE

For Diego Boneta, the most shocking part of becoming Fidel Castro was not the fear, although there was plenty of that. It was not the politics either, even though he says the role arrived at a moment when Cuba feels newly urgent again. It was the discovery that the thing…

Latin Times · May 28

Trump Admin Reportedly Believes Cuban Regime Could Collapse As Soon As This Summer

The Trump administration believes the Cuban regime could collapse as early as this summer and is drafting military response plans in case that scenario leads to internal chaos, according to a new report.

International Business Times · May 28