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 The Independent UK · May 19
A Ship with Donations from Mexico and Uruguay Reached Cuba: What Did it Bring? A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay docked in Havana on Monday, bringing food and hygiene products to Cuba as the island confronts a worsening economic and energy crisis tied to fuel shortages, aging infrastructure, and renewed U.S. pressure on countries that supply it with oil. Latin Times · May 19
Trump news at a glance: president says scheduled attack on Iran has been postponed – for now President says he has instructed US military to be ready for ‘a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice’ – key US politics stories from Monday 18 May The Guardian - US · May 19
Cuba's Díaz-Canel Warns U.S. Threats Could Trigger 'A Bloodbath With Incalculable Consequences' After Drones Report The Cuban president added that "Cuba poses no threat, nor does it have aggressive plans or intentions against any country" Latin Times · May 18
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. Latin Times · May 14
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 · May 13
Marco Rubio Just Hit One of Cuba's Most Powerful Military Companies With New U.S. Sanctions Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new U.S. sanctions Thursday against one of Cuba's most powerful military-linked business groups, escalating the Trump administration's pressure campaign against Havana. Latin Times · May 7
Marco Rubio Announces New Sanctions Against Cuba, Further Increasing Pressure On Havana Regime Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday a new set of sanctions against the Cuban regime, this time targeting its military-industrial complex, its leader and a natural resources company ran by the state. International Business Times · May 7
Colombia's Petro Argues Lifting Cuba Embargo Would Trigger Political Change, Although 'Perhaps Not as Miami Cubans Want' His comments follow a message he posted on Friday saying he did "not agree with a military aggression against Cuba because that is an aggression against Latin America" Latin Times · May 4
Senate Rejects Initiative To Have Congress Authorize Any Military Action Against Cuba The Senate has rejected an initiative that prevent the Trump administration from taking military action against Cuba without congressional approval. International Business Times · Apr 29
Cubans back 'My signature for the Homeland' campaign as tensions with US intensify Cubans have been endorsing the socialist government’s latest move to defy the U.S. as tensions between the two countries escalate The Independent UK · Apr 29
Cuba's Díaz-Canel Warns 'No Negotiation' Unless U.S. Meets Havana's Terms His remarks come days after reports that the administration of Donald Trump issued a two-week ultimatum urging Cuba to release high-profile political prisoners Latin Times · Apr 23
Scoop: U.S. suggests Cuba complicit in helping Russia fight Ukraine It cites "indicators that the regime knowingly tolerated, enabled, or selectively facilitated the flow." Axios · Apr 14
GOP Lawmaker Warns Cuban President After Defying Trump: 'Maduro Said the Same Thing' Díaz-Canel's comments came during an NBC interview where he framed Cuba as ready to resist any U.S. action: "I have no fear. I am willing to give my life for the revolution." Latin Times · Apr 13
Latin Times · Apr 13 'Cuba After Castro': A Bold Documentary that Shows Díaz Canel's Positions Before the Current U.S. Crisis and Why Things Could Be Different - INTERVIEW Journalists Abby Martin & Matthew Belen traveled to Cuba to interview President Miguel Díaz-Canel in his first extensive interview with an American media outlet.
Latin Times · Apr 13 'If We Need to Die, We'll Die': Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Defies US Pressure in Explosive NBC Interview Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel turned an already tense NBC interview into a warning, a nationalist message and a rebuttal to Washington all at once. Speaking on NBC News' Meet the Press, Díaz-Canel said Cuba would resist any US attempt to attack the island or force him from power, arguing that…
Latin Times · Apr 7 Cuba's Díaz-Canel Vows Guerrilla-Style Resistance if U.S. Attacks, Warns of 'Immense Losses' Díaz-Canel also tried to leave the door open to negotiations, telling Newsweek that "dialogue is possible" and listing potential areas for cooperation anti-drug trafficking efforts
The Guardian - US · Apr 6 House Democrats demand end to ‘cruel’ US energy blockade after visit to Cuba Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson denounce ‘collective punishment’ amid vast disruption s from US oil blockade
Latin Times · Apr 6 Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson Demand Immediate Talks Between Washington and Havana After Visiting Cuba Democratic Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson are calling for an urgent shift in U.S. policy toward Cuba after returning from a congressional delegation to the island, arguing that current measures are worsening humanitarian conditions and delaying meaningful reform.
The Guardian - US · Apr 4 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?
Latin Times · Mar 30 Gavin Newsom Praises Trump Admin's Cuba Policy: 'We're Having a Different Conversation With The Leadership' California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised the Trump administration's Cuba policy, saying its "quasi blockade," preventing the country from receiving fuel, allowed it to have "different conversations" with its leadership.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30 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
Latin Times · Mar 27 Mexico Begins Search for Two Humanitarian Boats Reported Missing While en Route to Cuba Their arrival in the Cuban capital was expected between March 24 and 25, but their whereabouts remain unknown. Mexico's Navy alerted regional naval commands and issued notices to the maritime community to expand search capabilities.
Latin Times · Mar 27 Cuba Reportedly Asked Pope Leo To Convince The Trump Admin To Ease its Oil Embargo Cuban officials have asked Pope Leo XIV to mediate between them and the United States to ease the oil blockade that has the island on the brink of collapse, according to a new report.
Latin Times · Mar 27 Marco Rubio Says 'People In Charge' Of Cuba Need To Be Changed: 'The Only Way Forward' Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the "people in charge" of Cuba need to be changed for the country to prosper, the latest remark related to Washington's eagerness to catalyze political and economic change in the island.