The Latest Breaking News from Cuba

US sanctions Cuban president, Castro relatives in latest pressure campaign

The US on Thursday announced new economic sanctions against Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel, members of his immediate family, and members of the Castro family connected to the country's past two presidents. President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on the island in recent months, even threatening to take the country…

France 24 · Jun 4

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president

The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel along with his wife and her son.

AAP · Jun 4

'A man-made disaster': UK Government urged to stand up to US blockade of Cuba

THE UK Government must “oppose with all its means” the US blockade of Cuba, Britons who studied at the country’s top university have demanded.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4

Meliá and Iberostar quit Cuba: Trump's ultimatum leaves Spanish hotel groups under pressure

Meliá has announced that it is halting operations at 15 Cuban hotels. Iberostar did so on 1 June at 12 hotels, bowing to US sanctions on Gaesa, the military group controlling tourism.

Euronews · Jun 3

Cuban Exiles Back 1940 Constitution as Alternative to Castro-Era Political System: 'Last Freely and Democratically Approved'

Speakers highlighted provisions in the constitution related to civil liberties and constitutional guarantees

Latin Times · Jun 3

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

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

The Independent UK · Jun 3

Fresh blow for Cuba: Iberia halts direct Madrid-Havana flights until November

The Spanish airline is temporarily suspending its direct route to the island due to fuel supply problems. The move adds to recent suspensions by Air France, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada.

Euronews · Jun 2

World Cup: major absentees, forgotten 'giants' and big returners

Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long awaited return?

Euronews · Jun 2

Marco Rubio to testify before Congress for the first time since the start of the Iran war

Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces congressional scrutiny over the Trump administration's Iran war efforts and shifting diplomatic goals. He will also address escalating tensions with Cuba, a nation he views as a national security threat due to its ties with U.S. adversaries.

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Trump's oil blockade on Cuba aggravates Havana's garbage crisis

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, June 1: Piles of trash are flooding Havana, as Cuba struggles under US President Donald Trump's oil blockade. Next, papers look at the latest cancer research breakthrough and the industry of hair transplants. Also: US farmers find alternative ways to make money. Finally, some Paris metro…

France 24 · Jun 1