The Latest Breaking News from Cuba

Cory Booker calls both parties ‘feckless’ for ceding war powers to Trump

Democrat says Congress ‘doing nothing’ may embolden president to attack countries such as Cuba and North Korea

The Guardian - US · Mar 15

Cuba's Miguel Díaz-Canel Admits US Negotiations as Energy Crisis Worsens

Cuba's Miguel Díaz‑Canel confirms negotiations with the US as blackouts and fuel shortages deepen, signaling a rare shift in the island's diplomacy.

International Business Times UK · Mar 14

Five arrested in Cuba after protest at local Communist party office

Rare action began peacefully but ‘degenerated into vandalism’ according to state-run newspaper

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14

Cuban president confirms talks with Trump officials amid US blockade

Negotiations aimed to ‘find solutions to the bilateral differences’ between the countries, Miguel Díaz-Canel said

The Guardian - US · Mar 13

Why Cuba has unexpectedly released dozens of prisoners

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The Independent UK · Mar 13

Cuba set to release dozens of prisoners after Pope Leo talks

Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez met with Pope Leo in the Vatican

The Independent UK · Mar 13

Top Vatican Official Says Holy See Took 'Necessary Steps' to Promote Dialogue After Meetings With U.S. and Cuban Officials

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said the Holy See has taken "the necessary steps" to promote dialogue on Cuba after separate meetings with U.S. and Cuban officials.

Latin Times · Mar 12

Analysts Say Cuba's 'Opaque' Power Structure Makes Post-Regime Transition Hard to Predict: 'Cuba Is Not Venezuela'

Analysts say the highly centralized and opaque structure of power in Cuba makes it difficult to identify who could lead a political transition on the island, even as Washington signals talks with figures inside the government.

Latin Times · Mar 12

Young Cubans turn to church and state as cheap, synthetic drugs flood the streets

Cuba is grappling with a fast-growing wave of synthetic drug use that is hitting young people hard

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Hasan Piker ignites controversy after saying IShowSpeed ignored his Cuba Flotilla trip invite as xQc makes a surprising comparison on livestream

During a March 9, 2026 Twitch livestream, Hasan Piker said he invited Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. to join the upcoming Nuestra America Flotilla trip, but the YouTuber did not respond. The clip later spread on social media. Streamer Felix “xQc” Lengyel reacted to the moment during his March 10 Kick…

The Times of India · Mar 11