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Mike Hammer, the new U.S. diplomat in Cuba, is engaging with dissidents, discussing bilateral issues, and fostering diplomatic relations to shape future U.S.-Cuba ties.

U.S. Mission Chief Invites Cubans to Share Their Reality with Him
U.S. Mission Chief Invites Cubans to Share Their Reality with Him

Published on 12/5/2025

Mike Hammer Reflects on a Year in Cuba: "The True Hardships Can't Be Seen from Abroad"
Mike Hammer Reflects on a Year in Cuba: "The True Hardships Can't Be Seen from Abroad"

Published on 11/16/2025

Ambassador Mike Hammer Expresses Support for Cuban People After Hurricane Melissa
Ambassador Mike Hammer Expresses Support for Cuban People After Hurricane Melissa

Published on 10/30/2025

Alain Pérez Condemns the Oversight: Celia Cruz's Absence in Cuban Tributes
Alain Pérez Condemns the Oversight: Celia Cruz's Absence in Cuban Tributes

Published on 10/25/2025

Mike Hammer Attends Havana Mass Celebrating the Centennial of Celia Cruz
Mike Hammer Attends Havana Mass Celebrating the Centennial of Celia Cruz

Published on 10/22/2025

Celia Cruz Memorial Mass Celebrated in Havana: A Century After Her Birth
Celia Cruz Memorial Mass Celebrated in Havana: A Century After Her Birth

Published on 10/21/2025

U.S. Warns: Communist Party Membership or Joining Anti-American Protests Could Jeopardize Your Visa
U.S. Warns: Communist Party Membership or Joining Anti-American Protests Could Jeopardize Your Visa

Published on 10/21/2025

U.S. Southern Command Sees Leadership Shift as Alvin Holsey, Vocal Critic of Cuban Regime, Retires
U.S. Southern Command Sees Leadership Shift as Alvin Holsey, Vocal Critic of Cuban Regime, Retires

Published on 10/17/2025

Brother of José Daniel Ferrer Urges Miami's Cuban Community to Welcome the Opposition Leader After Forced Exile from Cuba
Brother of José Daniel Ferrer Urges Miami's Cuban Community to Welcome the Opposition Leader After Forced Exile from Cuba

Published on 10/13/2025

U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Visits Bayamo: A Testament to the Spirit of Freedom
U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Visits Bayamo: A Testament to the Spirit of Freedom

Published on 9/26/2025

U.S. Denies Visa to Independent Journalist: "Have I Not Been Trump Enough?"
U.S. Denies Visa to Independent Journalist: "Have I Not Been Trump Enough?"

Published on 9/24/2025

U.S. Embassy Honors Cubans on Our Lady of Charity Day with a Message of Hope
U.S. Embassy Honors Cubans on Our Lady of Charity Day with a Message of Hope

Published on 9/9/2025

U.S. Diplomats Under Siege: Cuban Regime Exposes Private Data in Alarming Intimidation Tactic
U.S. Diplomats Under Siege: Cuban Regime Exposes Private Data in Alarming Intimidation Tactic

Published on 8/30/2025

Mike Hammer Tours Matanzas Under Watchful Eyes of State Security
Mike Hammer Tours Matanzas Under Watchful Eyes of State Security

Published on 8/29/2025

U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: "Justice, Freedom, and Democracy are the Rights of the Cuban People"
U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: "Justice, Freedom, and Democracy are the Rights of the Cuban People"

Published on 8/23/2025

U.S. Appoints Deputy Chief of Mission in Cuba
U.S. Appoints Deputy Chief of Mission in Cuba

Published on 8/21/2025

Johana Tablada Appointed as Ambassador by Díaz-Canel
Johana Tablada Appointed as Ambassador by Díaz-Canel

Published on 8/16/2025

U.S. Embassy in Cuba Marks Decade Since Reopening with Message to Cuban People
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Marks Decade Since Reopening with Message to Cuban People

Published on 8/15/2025

Head of U.S. Embassy Engages with Cuban Pastors
Head of U.S. Embassy Engages with Cuban Pastors

Published on 8/9/2025

Cuban Protests in July: 845 Documented Instances, 209 Direct Confrontations with Political Police
Cuban Protests in July: 845 Documented Instances, 209 Direct Confrontations with Political Police

Published on 8/4/2025

Cuban Government Refuses to Repatriate Criminals but Praises Maduro's Acceptance of Venezuelan Offenders
Cuban Government Refuses to Repatriate Criminals but Praises Maduro's Acceptance of Venezuelan Offenders

Published on 7/24/2025

U.S. Envoy Honors Oswaldo Payá in Cuba
U.S. Envoy Honors Oswaldo Payá in Cuba

Published on 7/23/2025

Cuban Government Alarmed by U.S. Embassy's Facebook Shares
Cuban Government Alarmed by U.S. Embassy's Facebook Shares

Published on 7/11/2025

Cuban Regime Labels Dissidents as "Paid Agents" Following Marco Rubio's Remarks
Cuban Regime Labels Dissidents as "Paid Agents" Following Marco Rubio's Remarks

Published on 7/10/2025

Marco Rubio Sends Heartfelt Message to the Cuban People on July 11: "You Have Our Support"
Marco Rubio Sends Heartfelt Message to the Cuban People on July 11: "You Have Our Support"

Published on 7/10/2025

Marco Rubio Sends Heartfelt Message to Cuban Dissidents and Independent Journalists
Marco Rubio Sends Heartfelt Message to Cuban Dissidents and Independent Journalists

Published on 7/10/2025

American-Born Communist and CDR Leader: The Couple Confronting Mike Hammer in Varadero Revealed
American-Born Communist and CDR Leader: The Couple Confronting Mike Hammer in Varadero Revealed

Published on 7/6/2025

Cuban Authorities Block Singer from Performing National Anthem at U.S. Celebration
Cuban Authorities Block Singer from Performing National Anthem at U.S. Celebration

Published on 7/4/2025

Mike Hammer Delivers Marco Rubio's Message to Cubans: "Freedom is Near"
Mike Hammer Delivers Marco Rubio's Message to Cubans: "Freedom is Near"

Published on 7/3/2025

Attempted Interception of U.S. Embassy Vehicle in Havana Stirs Outrage
Attempted Interception of U.S. Embassy Vehicle in Havana Stirs Outrage

Published on 7/3/2025

Cubans React to Orchestrated Encounter with U.S. Diplomat: “Let’s Have a Referendum!”
Cubans React to Orchestrated Encounter with U.S. Diplomat: “Let’s Have a Referendum!”

Published on 7/2/2025

U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Confronted by Cuban Regime Supporters in Varadero: "The People Chose Revolution"
U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Confronted by Cuban Regime Supporters in Varadero: "The People Chose Revolution"

Published on 7/1/2025

Mike Hammer's Trip to Varadero Sparks Criticism of Cuban Regime's Tactics
Mike Hammer's Trip to Varadero Sparks Criticism of Cuban Regime's Tactics

Published on 6/29/2025

Mike Hammer Ridiculed by Cuban Regime: "An Outspoken Anticommunist"
Mike Hammer Ridiculed by Cuban Regime: "An Outspoken Anticommunist"

Published on 6/25/2025

U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Visits Elderly Home in Bejucal: "Deeply Moving"
U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Visits Elderly Home in Bejucal: "Deeply Moving"

Published on 6/22/2025

Washington Dismisses Criticism of Mission Chief in Cuba: "Another Baseless Attack by the Regime"
Washington Dismisses Criticism of Mission Chief in Cuba: "Another Baseless Attack by the Regime"

Published on 6/21/2025

Cuban Regime's Double Standards Exposed Over U.S. Visa Restrictions
Cuban Regime's Double Standards Exposed Over U.S. Visa Restrictions

Published on 6/16/2025

Johana Tablada Criticizes Mike Hammer Over Visit to San Antonio de los Baños, Birthplace of July 11 Protests
Johana Tablada Criticizes Mike Hammer Over Visit to San Antonio de los Baños, Birthplace of July 11 Protests

Published on 6/16/2025

Mike Hammer Engages with Locals in San Antonio de los Baños, Home of the 11J Protests
Mike Hammer Engages with Locals in San Antonio de los Baños, Home of the 11J Protests

Published on 6/15/2025

Otaola Criticizes Barriers to Speak with Mike Hammer and Blasts U.S. Visa Policy
Otaola Criticizes Barriers to Speak with Mike Hammer and Blasts U.S. Visa Policy

Published on 6/12/2025

Cuban Government Honors Official for Confronting U.S. Diplomat on Regla Ferry
Cuban Government Honors Official for Confronting U.S. Diplomat on Regla Ferry

Published on 6/12/2025

U.S. Embassy in Havana Denies Visa to Nurse Over Alleged Communist Party Affiliations
U.S. Embassy in Havana Denies Visa to Nurse Over Alleged Communist Party Affiliations

Published on 6/11/2025

Cuban Regime Revokes Parole of Political Prisoner Donaida Pérez Paseiro
Cuban Regime Revokes Parole of Political Prisoner Donaida Pérez Paseiro

Published on 6/11/2025

Mike Hammer Responds to Regla Ferry Incident, Stands Firm Against Cuban Regime
Mike Hammer Responds to Regla Ferry Incident, Stands Firm Against Cuban Regime

Published on 6/9/2025

U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Targeted in Cuban Government's Staged "Public Rejection" on Regla Ferry
U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Targeted in Cuban Government's Staged "Public Rejection" on Regla Ferry

Published on 6/8/2025

U.S. Summons Cuban Ambassador Over Harassment of Mike Hammer
U.S. Summons Cuban Ambassador Over Harassment of Mike Hammer

Published on 6/5/2025

Cuban Regime Warns U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer: "Do Not Mistake Patience for Weakness"
Cuban Regime Warns U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer: "Do Not Mistake Patience for Weakness"

Published on 6/4/2025

Presenters of "Con Filo" Hint at Ending Live Broadcasts Due to ETECSA's New Price Hike
Presenters of "Con Filo" Hint at Ending Live Broadcasts Due to ETECSA's New Price Hike

Published on 6/1/2025

Despite Regime's Criticism, Mike Hammer Engages with Cuban Citizens
Despite Regime's Criticism, Mike Hammer Engages with Cuban Citizens

Published on 6/1/2025

Mario Pentón Dismisses Johana Tablada's Claims: "She Lies with Intent"
Mario Pentón Dismisses Johana Tablada's Claims: "She Lies with Intent"

Published on 5/31/2025

U.S. Stands by Its Envoy in Cuba Amid Regime's Accusations
U.S. Stands by Its Envoy in Cuba Amid Regime's Accusations

Published on 5/31/2025

Tensions Rise in Havana: Cuban Regime Targets U.S. Envoy Mike Hammer for Alleged Provocations
Tensions Rise in Havana: Cuban Regime Targets U.S. Envoy Mike Hammer for Alleged Provocations

Published on 5/30/2025

Unintentional Admission by Granma: Communist Party's Official Newspaper Acknowledges Political Prisoners in Cuba
Unintentional Admission by Granma: Communist Party's Official Newspaper Acknowledges Political Prisoners in Cuba

Published on 5/30/2025

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