Cuba says it killed heavily armed exiles who attacked from US-registered speedboat Rare clash off island’s coast took place amid US oil embargo and heightened tensions between two countries The Guardian - UK · Feb 25
Four passengers of Florida-registered US speedboat shot dead by Cuban coast guard Cuba's coastguard shot dead four people and injured six others travelling in a US-registered speedboat in an exchange of fire off the Cuban coast on Wednesday, the interior ministry in Havana said. As a coastguard vessel approached to identify the boat "shots were fired from the boat," injuring the commander… The Times of India · Feb 25
'Cuba's healthcare system is being pushed to the brink by US blockades,' says health minister Cuba’s Health Minister says the country is headed to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, saying the US blockade of oil on his country is rendering hospitals helpless and puts thousands of lives at risk. Euronews · Feb 21
Putin tells Cuban FM Russia will not accept recent US sanctions against Havana Speaking with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez in Moscow, Putin reminded his guest that Russia “will not accept anything of the sort” when discussing the sanctions against the country. Euronews · Feb 19
Were hundreds of US officials attacked in Cuba? A Norwegian scientist’s experiment revives the Havana syndrome mystery US personnel in Cuba began experiencing unexplained head pressure, headaches, and dizziness, a phenomenon later dubbed Havana syndrome. Despite extensive reviews, its cause remains elusive. A recent Norwegian scientist's self-experiment with pulsed energy, resulting in similar symptoms, has reignited debate and scrutiny over this persistent mystery. The Times of India · Feb 16
No fuel, no tourists, no cash – this was the week the Cuban crisis got real Diplomats in Havana are preparing for an alternative Trump tactic: the country being starved until people take to the streets and the US can step in The Guardian - UK · Feb 15
No water or electricity, and children begging in streets filled with rubbish – but this is why I won’t leave Cuba Whether you blame the US or the communist regime, there is no doubt that this is an island spiralling into tragedy The Guardian - UK · Feb 13
Mexican Navy ships carrying humanitarian aid dock in Cuba as US blockade sparks energy crisis The ships arrived two weeks after US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country selling or providing oil to Cuba, prompting the island to ration energy. Euronews · Feb 12
The US is starving Cuba of fuel – here’s what a deal between them could look like Cuba has reached a breaking point that even its crisis-hardened leadership cannot ignore. It is running out of fuel amid US pressure, having last received oil on January 9 from Mexico. This has prompted airlines such as Air Canada to cancel all flights to Cuba, hitting the tourism lifeline that… The Conversation · Feb 12
Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island amid US oil blockade The government of Cuba published the notices to airlines and pilots on Sunday night, warning that jet fuel would be available at nine airports across the island, starting Tuesday and continuing until 11 March. Euronews · Feb 10
Is it safe to travel to Cuba? Foreign Office issues new warning after air travel crisis British travellers to Caribbean’s largest island warned: ‘Carefully consider if your presence is essential’ The Independent UK · Feb 10
‘It’s been brutal’: Cubans caught in crosshairs of Trump’s deportation push Cubans, once fast-tracked to US residency, now find themselves targets of Trump’s immigration crackdown The Guardian - US · Feb 6
US announces $6 million aid to Cuba as President Díaz-Canel accuses it of imposing 'energy blockade' The US has extended aid to Cuba for people still reeling from Hurricane Melissa in the island’s eastern regions. The aid comes despite a diplomatic rift, as Washington continues to urge Cuba to negotiate a deal to end tensions “before it is too late”. Euronews · Feb 6
Trumps wants to take down Cuba, but Russian military jets with unknown cargo keep landing near Havana Cuba may not be alone. We Got This Covered · Feb 2
Euronews · Feb 1 Trump says US ‘starting to talk to Cuba’ as Washington moves to cut Havana's oil supplies The US president did not offer any details about what level of outreach his administration has had with Cuba recently or when, but said, “We’re starting to talk to Cuba.”
The Guardian - US · Jan 30 Mexico president says Trump tariffs on Cuba’s oil suppliers could trigger humanitarian crisis Island country only has oil enough to last 15-20 days, and 12-hour blackouts have become commonplace
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Tourism in Cuba plummets as tensions with US increase and Venezuela oil shipments drop Tourism in Cuba is plummeting at a time when the island desperately needs that revenue
Latin Times · Jan 27 Republican Rep. Celebrates Mexico Stopping An Oil Shipment To Cuba: 'Clear Sign The End Of The Regime Is Getting Close' Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar celebrated the stopping of an oil shipment to Cuba as the Trump administration continues to push for regime change in Havana.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24 My cultural awakening: A Queen song helped me break free from communist Cuba Listening to Brian May’s multi-tracked epic on a battered cassette player when I lived in repressive Havana inspired lit a spark of rebellion inside me
Latin Times · Jan 22 Trump Admin Reportedly Looking For Cuban Insiders To Make a Deal To End The Regime This Year The Trump administration is looking for Cuban insiders to make a deal that will end the Havana regime by the end of the year, according to a new report.
The Independent UK · Jan 22 Trump aiming for regime change in Cuba by end of year after Venezuela raid: report Administration reportedly seeking government insiders able to ‘see the writing on the wall’ and prepared to strike a deal to remove Havana’s Communist rulers
Latin Times · Jan 21 Wave Of Repatriation of Cuban Personnel From Venezuela Could Signal Shift Towards The U.S. After Maduro's Capture: Report A long-haul Ilyushin IL-96-300 operated by Cuba's state airline has made repeated, largely opaque flights between Havana and Caracas in recent days, fueling indications that the Cuban government is quietly repatriating personnel deployed in Venezuela following the U.S. operation that led to the capture of authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro.
Latin Times · Jan 20 China Announces Donation Of 30,000 Tons Of Rice To Cuba: 'Stay United In Difficult Times' China announced the donation of 30,000 tons of rice to Cuba, which the Havana regime said will be distributed freely to the population.
Latin Times · Jan 19 Trump Shares Post Of Fox Contributor Predicting He Will Visit a 'Free Havana' Before He Leaves Office President Donald Trump shared a social media post featuring a Fox News interview in which a contributor predicted that he would visit a "Free Iran, free Havana and free Caracas" before he leaves office in 2028.
Latin Times · Jan 16 Here's Why Cuba Is Becoming a Sticking Point In The Increasingly Tense Relations Between The U.S. And The EU Different policy approaches to Havana from the U.S. and the European Union have taken the spotlight recently as the Trump administration takes a more heavy handed approach to the Western Hemisphere