Protests flare across Havana as power cuts deepen amid US blockade CUBA-CRISIS-Protests flare across Havana as power cuts deepen amid US blockade The Economic Times · May 14
US renews $100m Cuba aid offer; alleges Havana blocking ‘critical life-saving aid’ The United States renewed an offer of $100 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba, saying the assistance would be made available if Havana cooperates with Washington as the island struggles through a worsening economic and energy crisis marked by prolonged blackouts and fuel shortages. The Times of India · May 14
Cuba has run out of diesel and fuel oil, energy minister says, as US blockade pushes island to brink Minister Vicente de la O Levy says ‘Cuba is open to anyone that wants to sell us fuel’ as rolling power blackouts increase The Guardian - UK · 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
Trump Says Cuba Is 'Asking for Help' Signaling Possible Talks With Havana As He Throws Florida Politicians Under the Bus President Donald Trump said that the United States could soon open talks with Cuba after claiming the island nation is "asking for help," signaling a potentially dramatic shift in tone after months of escalating pressure from his administration. Latin Times · May 12
Trump Won't Allow Cuba To 'Deteriorate Into An Even More Severe Security Threat,' U.S. Official Says The Trump administration will not allow Cuba to "deteriorate into an even more severe security threat to the national security of the United States," a U.S. official said as the country again ramps up pressure on the Havana regime. International Business Times · May 12
Cuban Political Prisoners Say Officials Threatened to 'Eliminate' Them if U.S. Attacks: Report Independent journalist Luis Cino told Spain's ABC that a state security officer warned him "all counterrevolutionaries will be removed" if the United States attacks Cuba International Business Times · May 11
Trump Administration Expands Intelligence Missions Near Cuba - Report The United States has sharply increased intelligence-gathering flights off the coast of Cuba in recent months, according to a CNN analysis of publicly available aviation data, a development that is drawing new attention amid growing tensions between Washington and Havana. Latin Times · May 11
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
‘An epidemic of flies, rats, waste and foul odours’: health fears in Cuba as US oil blockade halts rubbish collection As Trump ramps up pressure by cutting off fuel to the island, Havana’s refuse is rarely collected, forcing residents to burn it in the streets despite the pollution The Guardian - UK · May 7
Is Cuba next? US warns Havana is ‘a national security threat’ as Trump ramps up pressure Marco Rubio said the likelihood of a diplomatic resolution is ‘not high’ given the current leadership The Independent UK · May 7
Havana boasts its first two modular homes as Cuba's capital disintegrates Cuba has unveiled Havana’s first two modular homes using repurposed shipping containers The Independent UK · May 4
Cuba gets trickle of intrepid tourists as Trump’s oil blockade continues Island’s tourism industry been hit hard by severe US pressure – but some say foreigners should still visit The Guardian - UK · May 3
Euronews · May 2 Trump jokes that the US Navy will takeover Cuba 'almost immediately' on the way back from Iran Trump appeared to hint at a potential military operation in Cuba after US forces “finish the job” in Iran. The comments come as Washington announced a set of new sanctions targeting the island nation on Friday, which Havana slammed as a form of collective punishment.
The Guardian - AU · May 2 Cuba says Trump’s fresh sanctions on its economy amount to ‘collective punishment’ The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and mining
The Independent UK · May 1 Cuba's electric and petroleum workers celebrate their colleagues during massive rally Tens of thousands of Cubans have crowded along Havana’s famed seawall to celebrate workers on their day, but few are more applauded than those who keep the socialist country powered
International Business Times · Apr 29 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.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Many elderly Cubans left to fend for themselves as the latest crisis deepens Elderly residents in Old Havana gather for meals at the Church of the Holy Spirit, a crucial support amid Cuba’s economic crisis
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations Havana won't abide by any American “ultimatums” to release political prisoners as part of new talks
Latin Times · Apr 23 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 22 Russia Reaffirms 'Support for Sovereignty' of Cuba Amid U.S. Threats but Stops Short of Military Commitment Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also pointed to ongoing assistance, including oil shipments, and said such support would continue alongside contributions from China
Latin Times · Apr 22 Secretive DOJ Flight to Cuba Prompts Rumors Amid Tensions Before FBI Confirms Kidnapped Child Recovery Aviation observers first flagged the unusual flight path, prompting questions about whether the mission signaled a shift in U.S.-Cuba relations or a broader geopolitical move
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Trump’s Cuba threats revive exile hopes, fears over property claims President Donald Trump's threat of military intervention in Cuba is raising hopes of regime change among Cuban Americans
Latin Times · Apr 21 Cuba confirms meeting with Washington officials in Havana as Raul Castro's grandson emerges in talks The Cuban government confirmed that it recently held a meeting on the island with representatives from Washington, marking a rare direct contact between the two sides at a moment of deep economic strain and rising geopolitical tension.