A humanitarian aid ship from Mexico docks in Havana as US-Cuba tensions escalate A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay has arrived in Havana to help ease Cuba’s crises The Independent UK · May 18
Classified Intelligence About Cuba Acquiring Military Drone Could Become Pretext For U.S. Military Action: Report A classified intelligence report claims that Cuba acquired hundreds of military drones and could use them to attack U.S. targets. International Business 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. Latin Times · May 18
Cuba stockpiles drones and creates list of American targets amid U.S. blockade and takeover threats, report says Cuba is in the midst of a humanitarian and energy crisis after months of a de facto U.S. blockade on oil imports The Independent UK · May 17
US weighs drone threat from Cuba: Report Classified intelligence suggests Cuba has acquired over 300 military drones and is discussing plans to attack U.S. interests, including the Guantanamo Bay base and potentially Florida. This development escalates tensions amid speculation of U.S. military action against the island, with Havana denouncing the reports as an anti-Cuban campaign. The Economic Times · May 17
The Guardian view on Cuba: Trump says he can do ‘anything I want’ to the island. It doesn’t belong to him Editorial: Buoyed by his removal of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, the US president is intensifying an economic stranglehold and military menace The Guardian - UK · May 17
US Seeks Raul Castro's Indictment To Mount Pressure On Cuba Such a move would escalate tensions with Havana and heighten expectations of US military action akin to the Venezuela operation International Business Times · May 16
Former CIA Director Says Cuba Crisis Could Become a New U.S. Migration Emergency Former CIA Director Robert Gates said Cuba's greatest national security risk to the United States is not an imminent military attack, but the possibility that the island's deepening crisis could produce another mass migration emergency like the 1980 Mariel boatlift. Latin Times · May 16
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 · May 15
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 The Independent UK · May 15
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 · May 15
Brothers to the Rescue Explained: The 1996 Cuba Shootdown Behind the Case That Could Bring Raúl Castro to the U.S. Justice System Before Brothers to the Rescue became the center of a possible U.S. criminal case against Raúl Castro, it was a volunteer group of Cuban exile pilots scanning the Florida Straits for people who might otherwise disappear at sea. Latin Times · May 15
Trump Administration Pushes Historic Case Against Raúl Castro The United States is preparing a possible criminal indictment against Raúl Castro over Cuba's 1996 shootdown of two civilian aircraft operated by the exile humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue, according to multiple U.S. officials Latin Times · May 15
The Conversation · May 15 AI-generated fantasies of US intervention reveal how desperation has narrowed Cuba’s political horizons Ever since U.S. commandos successfully removed Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela on Jan. 3, 2026, speculation has been growing that “Cuba could be next” on the list of the Trump administration’s targets.
The Times of India · May 15 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.
International Business Times · May 15 CIA Director Travels To Cuba As Washington Continues To Put Pressure On Havana CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Cuba to meet with intelligence officials and Raul Rodriguez Castro, grandson of former leader Raul Castro.
International Business Times · May 15 Cuba's Raúl Castro Could Face U.S. Charges Over 1996 Brothers To The Rescue Attack: Report The reported indictment effort centers on the deaths of four men after Cuban fighter jets shot down two civilian aircraft near Cuban airspace in 1996.
Euronews · May 15 Protests erupt in Havana as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages Small protests broke out in Havana over worsening shortages of food, power, and fuel, as Cuban authorities blamed US sanctions for the crisis and warned that fuel reserves had run out.
The Independent UK · May 15 Cuban dancer finds meaning and work in the streets as the island's art scene fades Renowned Cuban dancer and choreographer Juan Miguel Mas, has faced significant challenges due to Cuba's economic crisis
Euronews · May 15 US reportedly seeks to indict Cuba's ex-president Raúl Castro as energy crisis deepens US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed an offer of €85 million in aid on the condition that the assistance be distributed by the Catholic Church, bypassing the government.
The Times of India · May 15 US moves toward indicting former Cuban President Raul Castro over 1996 plane shootdown case The United States is reportedly preparing to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes. This move, described as imminent, follows decades of tension and calls for accountability over the incident. The potential indictment coincides with increased US pressure…
Axios · May 14 CIA director visits Cuba for rare meeting as island runs out of fuel Ratcliffe met with Rául Castro's grandson, Raulito, in a highly unusual meeting.
The Independent UK · May 14 CIA Director John Ratcliffe holds rare talks with Cuban officials in Havana The discussions focused on intelligence cooperation, economic stability and security issues
Latin Times · May 14 Cuba Accepts $100 Million U.S. Aid Offer As Island Runs Out Of Oil Cuba said Thursday it will accept a $100 million humanitarian aid offer from the United States as the island faces a deepening fuel collapse, widespread blackouts, and growing public frustration in Havana.