Mike Hammer
Mike Hammer, the new U.S. diplomat in Cuba, leads the Havana embassy, fostering discussions on the embargo, engaging with dissidents, and addressing immigration issues.
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
Published on 8/4/2025
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
Published on 7/23/2025
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
Published on 7/10/2025
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
Published on 7/10/2025
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
