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Mike Hammer, the new U.S. Chief Diplomat in Cuba, spearheads dialogue with Cuban dissidents and leaders, addressing key issues such as the U.S. embargo and immigration.

Marco Rubio Unveils New Visa Restrictions Targeting Censors
Marco Rubio Unveils New Visa Restrictions Targeting Censors

Published on 5/28/2025

Mike Hammer's Public Diplomacy Strategy Rattles Cuban Regime
Mike Hammer's Public Diplomacy Strategy Rattles Cuban Regime

Published on 5/28/2025

U.S. Diplomatic Mission Chief in Cuba Honored as Ambassador of the Cuban Exile Community
U.S. Diplomatic Mission Chief in Cuba Honored as Ambassador of the Cuban Exile Community

Published on 5/29/2025

U.S. Denies Visas to Cuban Olympic Committee Officials and Athletes
U.S. Denies Visas to Cuban Olympic Committee Officials and Athletes

Published on 5/27/2025

U.S. Embassy in Cuba Continues Visa Denials Linked to State Employment
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Continues Visa Denials Linked to State Employment

Published on 5/28/2025

Immigration Lawyer Willy Allen Expresses Concern Over Visa Denials at U.S. Embassy in Havana
Immigration Lawyer Willy Allen Expresses Concern Over Visa Denials at U.S. Embassy in Havana

Published on 5/26/2025

Willy Allen Advises Chocolate MC to Consider Relocating to a Third Country for a Secure Future
Willy Allen Advises Chocolate MC to Consider Relocating to a Third Country for a Secure Future

Published on 5/26/2025

Journalist from State Media Launches Verbal Attack on Mike Hammer, Labeling Him "Executioner with the Face of a Friend"
Journalist from State Media Launches Verbal Attack on Mike Hammer, Labeling Him "Executioner with the Face of a Friend"

Published on 5/26/2025

Lis Cuesta Denounces U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba as Shameless and Unhappy
Lis Cuesta Denounces U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba as Shameless and Unhappy

Published on 5/26/2025

U.S. Denies Family Reunification Visa to Cuban Mother Due to Alleged Communist Ties: "Never Been a Party Member"
U.S. Denies Family Reunification Visa to Cuban Mother Due to Alleged Communist Ties: "Never Been a Party Member"

Published on 5/25/2025

U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Under Surveillance by Cuban Regime: “Ladas Everywhere”
U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Under Surveillance by Cuban Regime: “Ladas Everywhere”

Published on 5/25/2025

Cuban Regime Accuses Mike Hammer of Spreading Lies About Revolution's Downfall
Cuban Regime Accuses Mike Hammer of Spreading Lies About Revolution's Downfall

Published on 5/24/2025

Mike Hammer Highlights Cuban Discontent: "The Revolution Has Failed"
Mike Hammer Highlights Cuban Discontent: "The Revolution Has Failed"

Published on 5/24/2025

U.S. Embassy Criticized by Cuban Official for Not Joining Blackout: "Are You with the Cubans or Not?"
U.S. Embassy Criticized by Cuban Official for Not Joining Blackout: "Are You with the Cubans or Not?"

Published on 5/24/2025

U.S. Set to Impose Additional Sanctions on Cuban Officials and Enforcers
U.S. Set to Impose Additional Sanctions on Cuban Officials and Enforcers

Published on 5/24/2025

U.S. Considers Alternatives for Cuban Deportees Sent to South Sudan
U.S. Considers Alternatives for Cuban Deportees Sent to South Sudan

Published on 5/24/2025

U.S. Embassy in Cuba Tightens Visa Controls: Key Statement on Family Reunification
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Tightens Visa Controls: Key Statement on Family Reunification

Published on 5/23/2025

Cuban Regime Escalates Rhetoric Against U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana
Cuban Regime Escalates Rhetoric Against U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana

Published on 5/23/2025

U.S. Diplomat's Meeting with Cuban Dissidents Thwarted by State Security
U.S. Diplomat's Meeting with Cuban Dissidents Thwarted by State Security

Published on 5/22/2025

U.S. Diplomat's Tour in Eastern Cuba Sparks Social Media Buzz
U.S. Diplomat's Tour in Eastern Cuba Sparks Social Media Buzz

Published on 5/18/2025

U.S. Embassy Chief Visits Family of Political Opponent José Daniel Ferrer in Santiago de Cuba
U.S. Embassy Chief Visits Family of Political Opponent José Daniel Ferrer in Santiago de Cuba

Published on 5/17/2025

U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana Engages with Cuban Couple Following Direct Dialogue Invitation
U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana Engages with Cuban Couple Following Direct Dialogue Invitation

Published on 5/16/2025

Amelia Calzadilla Exposes Regime's Harassment and Staged Surveillance as She Leaves Cuba with Her Children: "They Are Despicable Beings"
Amelia Calzadilla Exposes Regime's Harassment and Staged Surveillance as She Leaves Cuba with Her Children: "They Are Despicable Beings"

Published on 5/10/2025

Want to Connect with the Head of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba? Here's How You Can Do It
Want to Connect with the Head of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba? Here's How You Can Do It

Published on 5/7/2025

U.S. Voices Condolences Over the Death of Zoila Esther Chávez, Mother of Political Prisoner José Gabriel Barrenechea
U.S. Voices Condolences Over the Death of Zoila Esther Chávez, Mother of Political Prisoner José Gabriel Barrenechea

Published on 5/7/2025

Mike Hammer's Domino Diplomacy Challenges Cuban Regime's Propaganda
Mike Hammer's Domino Diplomacy Challenges Cuban Regime's Propaganda

Published on 5/5/2025

U.S. Mission Chief Visits Assaulted Dissident in Cienfuegos
U.S. Mission Chief Visits Assaulted Dissident in Cienfuegos

Published on 5/5/2025

United States Mission Chief in Cuba Engages with Civil Society Actors in Camagüey
United States Mission Chief in Cuba Engages with Civil Society Actors in Camagüey

Published on 5/4/2025

U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Engages in Domino Game with Camagüey Youth
U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Engages in Domino Game with Camagüey Youth

Published on 5/3/2025

U.S. Diplomat Aims for Direct Dialogue with Cuban Citizens
U.S. Diplomat Aims for Direct Dialogue with Cuban Citizens

Published on 5/2/2025

U.S. Embassy Leader Maintains Support for Cuban Dissidents Amid Regime Pressure
U.S. Embassy Leader Maintains Support for Cuban Dissidents Amid Regime Pressure

Published on 5/1/2025

Cuban Government Targets U.S. Embassy Chief Following Ferrer's Arrest
Cuban Government Targets U.S. Embassy Chief Following Ferrer's Arrest

Published on 4/29/2025

Berta Soler and Ángel Moya Placed Under House Arrest for 48 Days by Cuban Regime
Berta Soler and Ángel Moya Placed Under House Arrest for 48 Days by Cuban Regime

Published on 4/20/2025

Berta Soler Attends Palm Sunday Mass with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Under State Security Surveillance
Berta Soler Attends Palm Sunday Mass with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Under State Security Surveillance

Published on 4/14/2025

Emotional Arrival of Former Cuban Political Prisoner Angélica Garrido in Miami
Emotional Arrival of Former Cuban Political Prisoner Angélica Garrido in Miami

Published on 3/23/2025

U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana Targeted by Cuban Regime
U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana Targeted by Cuban Regime

Published on 3/12/2025

Amelia Calzadilla Strikes Back Against Smear Campaign: "I Speak to the Cuban People and Will Continue to Do So"
Amelia Calzadilla Strikes Back Against Smear Campaign: "I Speak to the Cuban People and Will Continue to Do So"

Published on 2/19/2025

Cuban Activist Amelia Calzadilla Exposes Smear Campaign Against Her
Cuban Activist Amelia Calzadilla Exposes Smear Campaign Against Her

Published on 2/17/2025

U.S. Envoy in Cuba Meets with Cuban Activists in Spain: "The Regime Must Be Shaking"
U.S. Envoy in Cuba Meets with Cuban Activists in Spain: "The Regime Must Be Shaking"

Published on 2/15/2025

U.S. Diplomat in Cuba Meets with Activist Amelia Calzadilla and Members of Citizen and Freedom Group
U.S. Diplomat in Cuba Meets with Activist Amelia Calzadilla and Members of Citizen and Freedom Group

Published on 2/14/2025

José Daniel Ferrer Reports Escalating Threats and Intimidation Against Supporters
José Daniel Ferrer Reports Escalating Threats and Intimidation Against Supporters

Published on 2/6/2025

U.S. Envoy to Cuba Visits Our Lady of Charity Shrine, Offers Special Tribute
U.S. Envoy to Cuba Visits Our Lady of Charity Shrine, Offers Special Tribute

Published on 2/6/2025

U.S. Diplomat Visits Cuban Dissident Martha Beatriz Roque Hospitalized in Havana
U.S. Diplomat Visits Cuban Dissident Martha Beatriz Roque Hospitalized in Havana

Published on 2/4/2025

U.S. Diplomatic Chief in Cuba Meets with Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer
U.S. Diplomatic Chief in Cuba Meets with Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer

Published on 2/2/2025

Academic Alina Bárbara López Welcomes U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer to Cuba Home
Academic Alina Bárbara López Welcomes U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer to Cuba Home

Published on 1/27/2025

José Daniel Ferrer: "Prison Could Be Imminent for Me"
José Daniel Ferrer: "Prison Could Be Imminent for Me"

Published on 1/25/2025

Ferrer Engages with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: Envisions "Friendly Governments and Strong Relations"
Ferrer Engages with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: Envisions "Friendly Governments and Strong Relations"

Published on 1/22/2025

U.S. Embassy Head in Havana Discusses Cuban Issues with Southern Command
U.S. Embassy Head in Havana Discusses Cuban Issues with Southern Command

Published on 1/11/2025

United States Embassy in Havana Clarifies Guidelines on Immigration Documents
United States Embassy in Havana Clarifies Guidelines on Immigration Documents

Published on 12/29/2024

A New Era of Hope for Cubans: Holiday Message from the New U.S. Embassy Head in Havana
A New Era of Hope for Cubans: Holiday Message from the New U.S. Embassy Head in Havana

Published on 12/24/2024

U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Engages with Prominent Cuban Dissidents Berta Soler and Martha Beatriz Roque
U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Engages with Prominent Cuban Dissidents Berta Soler and Martha Beatriz Roque

Published on 12/11/2024

U.S. Embassy in Cuba Sparks Debate by Acknowledging Anti-Embargo Comment
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Sparks Debate by Acknowledging Anti-Embargo Comment

Published on 11/26/2024

New U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Takes Helm at Havana Embassy
New U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Takes Helm at Havana Embassy

Published on 11/15/2024