The Latest Breaking News from Rodríguez Castro

Trump Offered Cuba Oil and U.S. Investment, but Miami Politics Sank the Deal - REPORT

The Trump administration offered Cuba oil and the possibility of U.S. investment in its crumbling energy sector during secret negotiations that ultimately collapsed under political pressure in Miami and resistance from Havana, according to an exclusive report by the Miami Herald.

Latin Times · Sep 10

The Bodyguard Who Became Cuba's Back Channel Now Faces Smuggling Allegations

NYT investigation ties Raúl Castro's grandson, now a US-Cuba back channel, to a smuggling ring blamed for dozens of migrant deaths.

Latin Times · Aug 13

Cuba edges toward breakdown as power cuts and US meddling push society to brink

As Cuba swelters under six-month oil blockade imposed by US, tempers are fraying and unrest is growing

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18

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.

Latin Times · Apr 21

Castro's Grandson Tries to Jump-Start Trump Talks Through Back Channel, Bypassing Rubio- REPORT

Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro allegedly enlisted a Havana-based entrepreneur to hand-deliver a letter which was eventually conficasted by CBP

Latin Times · Apr 17

Cuban President Says Country Will Fight Back If U.S. Attacks The Island: 'If We Need To Die, We'll Die'

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said that Havana will fight back against Washington should the Trump administration launch an invasion of the island.

International Business Times · Apr 13

Cuban President Says 'Stepping Down Is Not Part Of Our Vocabulary' Despite U.S. Pressure

Cuban President Miguel-Diaz Canel says he won't step down despite the Trump administration's ongoing pressure on the Havana regime.

International Business Times · Apr 10

Report Casts Doubt On Chances Of a Popular Uprising In Cuba Despite U.S. Pressure Because Many Leaders Have Been Imprisoned Or Exiled

A new report has cast doubt on the chances of a popular uprising in Cuba despite the regime's weakened state, noting that most of its leaders have either been imprisoned or exiled.

International Business Times · Apr 3

Fidel Castro's Grandson Claims 'The Majority Of Cubans Want To Be Capitalist, Not Communist'

Sandro Castro, grandson of Fidel Castro, criticized aspects of the Cuban regime as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on the island to achieve structural changes.

Latin Times · Mar 31

Experts Say 'Family Dynasty' Is Seeking to Survive as New Castro Figure Emerges in US Talks

A relatively little-known member of Cuba's ruling family has emerged as a key figure in quiet contacts with Washington, prompting analysts to argue that a "family dynasty" is maneuvering to preserve its influence.

Latin Times · Mar 28