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Historic Resumption: Direct Flights Between Miami and Caracas Return After Nearly 7 Years
Historic Resumption: Direct Flights Between Miami and Caracas Return After Nearly 7 Years

Published on 4/30/2026

U.S. to Release Limited Edition Passports Featuring Trump and Gold Signature
U.S. to Release Limited Edition Passports Featuring Trump and Gold Signature

Published on 4/28/2026

Trump Administration Acknowledges Separate Meeting with "El Cangrejo" in Havana
Trump Administration Acknowledges Separate Meeting with "El Cangrejo" in Havana

Published on 4/20/2026

Secret Meeting Between Cuban Government and U.S. Delegation in Havana Confirmed
Secret Meeting Between Cuban Government and U.S. Delegation in Havana Confirmed

Published on 4/20/2026

Concern in Havana: Russia Offers Political Support to Cuba but Sidesteps Military Commitment Amid Trump Threats
Concern in Havana: Russia Offers Political Support to Cuba but Sidesteps Military Commitment Amid Trump Threats

Published on 4/19/2026

Trump Administration Proposes Starlink for Cuba, Demands Elections and Political Prisoner Release
Trump Administration Proposes Starlink for Cuba, Demands Elections and Political Prisoner Release

Published on 4/18/2026

New Insights on U.S.-Cuba Talks in Havana Involving Raul Castro's Grandson
New Insights on U.S.-Cuba Talks in Havana Involving Raul Castro's Grandson

Published on 4/17/2026

U.S. Delivers Vital Aid to Cuba, Sidestepping Government Channels
U.S. Delivers Vital Aid to Cuba, Sidestepping Government Channels

Published on 4/9/2026

What Happens to Cuban Doctors Who Stay Behind After Missions?
What Happens to Cuban Doctors Who Stay Behind After Missions?

Published on 4/6/2026

State Department Slashes Fee for Renouncing U.S. Citizenship by 80%
State Department Slashes Fee for Renouncing U.S. Citizenship by 80%

Published on 3/15/2026

U.S. Authorizes Emergency Sale of $151 Million in Bombs to Israel Amid Conflict with Iran
U.S. Authorizes Emergency Sale of $151 Million in Bombs to Israel Amid Conflict with Iran

Published on 3/7/2026

U.S. Issues Global Security Alert for Americans in Middle East and Beyond
U.S. Issues Global Security Alert for Americans in Middle East and Beyond

Published on 3/1/2026

Camila Cabello Commended by U.S. Government for Highlighting Humanitarian Efforts in Cuba
Camila Cabello Commended by U.S. Government for Highlighting Humanitarian Efforts in Cuba

Published on 2/23/2026

Bruno Rodríguez Condemns Hammer's European Tour, Accuses Him of Undermining Medical Missions
Bruno Rodríguez Condemns Hammer's European Tour, Accuses Him of Undermining Medical Missions

Published on 2/22/2026

U.S. Official Criticizes Cuban Regime: "Deliberately Kept the Country in Misery to Maintain Total Control"
U.S. Official Criticizes Cuban Regime: "Deliberately Kept the Country in Misery to Maintain Total Control"

Published on 2/22/2026

Cuba Accused of Re-Selling Majority of Venezuelan Oil Shipments, U.S. Official Claims
Cuba Accused of Re-Selling Majority of Venezuelan Oil Shipments, U.S. Official Claims

Published on 1/27/2026

U.S. Targets Iranian Officials with Sanctions for Brutal Crackdown and Illegal Financial Networks
U.S. Targets Iranian Officials with Sanctions for Brutal Crackdown and Illegal Financial Networks

Published on 1/16/2026

Washington Warns Havana Against Blocking Humanitarian Aid After Hurricane Melissa
Washington Warns Havana Against Blocking Humanitarian Aid After Hurricane Melissa

Published on 1/15/2026

Mike Hammer Evaluates $3 Million Humanitarian Aid Distribution to Cuban Citizens
Mike Hammer Evaluates $3 Million Humanitarian Aid Distribution to Cuban Citizens

Published on 12/20/2025

Trump Administration Criticizes Cuban Regime's Resistance to Essential Reforms Amid Crisis
Trump Administration Criticizes Cuban Regime's Resistance to Essential Reforms Amid Crisis

Published on 12/11/2025

Venezuela Faces a Critical Juncture, Maduro Vows to Defend It "Even with His Life"
Venezuela Faces a Critical Juncture, Maduro Vows to Defend It "Even with His Life"

Published on 11/26/2025

U.S. Labels "Cartel of the Suns" a Terrorist Group, Intensifies Military Pressure on Maduro
U.S. Labels "Cartel of the Suns" a Terrorist Group, Intensifies Military Pressure on Maduro

Published on 11/19/2025

U.S. Highlights Disaster Response After Hurricane Melissa Despite USAID Closure
U.S. Highlights Disaster Response After Hurricane Melissa Despite USAID Closure

Published on 11/11/2025

Marco Rubio Welcomes José Daniel Ferrer to Washington, Reaffirms Support for Cuban People
Marco Rubio Welcomes José Daniel Ferrer to Washington, Reaffirms Support for Cuban People

Published on 11/6/2025

U.S. Pledges $24 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Caribbean Nations Hit by Hurricane Melissa
U.S. Pledges $24 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Caribbean Nations Hit by Hurricane Melissa

Published on 11/5/2025

Methodist Church Perseveres in Providing Aid to Hurricane Melissa Victims in Cuba
Methodist Church Perseveres in Providing Aid to Hurricane Melissa Victims in Cuba

Published on 11/4/2025

Marco Rubio's Humanitarian Offer to Cuba Sparks Backlash from Morales Ojeda
Marco Rubio's Humanitarian Offer to Cuba Sparks Backlash from Morales Ojeda

Published on 10/30/2025

Animal Welfare Cuba Steps Up to Facilitate US Humanitarian Aid to Eastern Cuba
Animal Welfare Cuba Steps Up to Facilitate US Humanitarian Aid to Eastern Cuba

Published on 10/31/2025

Cuban Regime Responds to U.S. Offer of Aid Following Hurricane Melissa's Devastation
Cuban Regime Responds to U.S. Offer of Aid Following Hurricane Melissa's Devastation

Published on 10/30/2025

Cuba's Diplomatic Isolation Deepens: A Historic Setback at the UN
Cuba's Diplomatic Isolation Deepens: A Historic Setback at the UN

Published on 10/29/2025

U.S. Sends Strong Message Ahead of Annual U.N. Vote on Cuba Embargo
U.S. Sends Strong Message Ahead of Annual U.N. Vote on Cuba Embargo

Published on 10/25/2025

José Daniel Ferrer Arrives in Miami After Cuban Regime's Exile Decision
José Daniel Ferrer Arrives in Miami After Cuban Regime's Exile Decision

Published on 10/13/2025

U.S. Undertakes Comprehensive Visa Review, Targeting Over 55 Million for Potential Deportation
U.S. Undertakes Comprehensive Visa Review, Targeting Over 55 Million for Potential Deportation

Published on 8/23/2025

U.S. Labels Johana Tablada and Marrero Cruz as "Puppets of the Cuban Dictatorship"
U.S. Labels Johana Tablada and Marrero Cruz as "Puppets of the Cuban Dictatorship"

Published on 8/21/2025

U.S. Blames Cuban Regime for Power Crisis: "They've Stolen So Much They Can't Pay Their Bills"
U.S. Blames Cuban Regime for Power Crisis: "They've Stolen So Much They Can't Pay Their Bills"

Published on 8/13/2025

U.S. Unveils How Informants Can Aid in Capturing Nicolás Maduro
U.S. Unveils How Informants Can Aid in Capturing Nicolás Maduro

Published on 8/9/2025

U.S. to Impose Bonds Up to $15,000 on Certain Visa Applicants
U.S. to Impose Bonds Up to $15,000 on Certain Visa Applicants

Published on 8/5/2025

Bruno Rodríguez Claims Trump's Policies Lack Cuban Support
Bruno Rodríguez Claims Trump's Policies Lack Cuban Support

Published on 7/25/2025

Cuban Regime Supporters Clash with Protesters in Costa Rica
Cuban Regime Supporters Clash with Protesters in Costa Rica

Published on 7/16/2025

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

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

Martha Beatriz Roque Returns to Cuba After Medical Treatment in Miami
Martha Beatriz Roque Returns to Cuba After Medical Treatment in Miami

Published on 5/3/2025

U.S. Issues Warning to Governments Hiring Cuban Medical Missions: "End Human Trafficking"
U.S. Issues Warning to Governments Hiring Cuban Medical Missions: "End Human Trafficking"

Published on 4/3/2025

U.S. Blocks Jazz Band's Trip to Cuba: "Incompatible with Our Policy"
U.S. Blocks Jazz Band's Trip to Cuba: "Incompatible with Our Policy"

Published on 4/3/2025

United States-Russia Relations: Key Topics Discussed by Rubio and Lavrov Post-Munich Security Conference
United States-Russia Relations: Key Topics Discussed by Rubio and Lavrov Post-Munich Security Conference

Published on 2/16/2025

U.S. Tightens Financial Restrictions on Cuban Entities with Updated Blacklist
U.S. Tightens Financial Restrictions on Cuban Entities with Updated Blacklist

Published on 2/8/2025

U.S. Targets Orbit S.A., a Cuban Remittance Firm Tied to Military Conglomerate
U.S. Targets Orbit S.A., a Cuban Remittance Firm Tied to Military Conglomerate

Published on 2/1/2025

Former FIU Cuban Research Institute Director Responds to Omara Ruiz Urquiola: "I Don't Know Why She's Attacking Me"
Former FIU Cuban Research Institute Director Responds to Omara Ruiz Urquiola: "I Don't Know Why She's Attacking Me"

Published on 11/6/2024

19 Individuals Sentenced in Cuba for Child Trafficking
19 Individuals Sentenced in Cuba for Child Trafficking

Published on 10/14/2024

Immigration Attorney Offers Advice to Cuban Visa Lottery Winners
Immigration Attorney Offers Advice to Cuban Visa Lottery Winners

Published on 8/15/2024

Cubans Lead in DV-2025 Green Card Lottery Winners
Cubans Lead in DV-2025 Green Card Lottery Winners

Published on 8/13/2024

Dates Announced for 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Application
Dates Announced for 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Application

Published on 8/11/2024

Mother Reunites with Daughter in U.S. Despite Initial Travel Hurdles
Mother Reunites with Daughter in U.S. Despite Initial Travel Hurdles

Published on 8/6/2024

Travel Permits Canceled by CBP After Parole Program Suspension for Cubans
Travel Permits Canceled by CBP After Parole Program Suspension for Cubans

Published on 8/5/2024

Nicolás Maduro Declares Victory in Controversial Election, Escalating Tensions in Venezuela
Nicolás Maduro Declares Victory in Controversial Election, Escalating Tensions in Venezuela

Published on 7/29/2024

U.S. Highlights Religious Freedom Violations in Cuba in Annual Report
U.S. Highlights Religious Freedom Violations in Cuba in Annual Report

Published on 6/27/2024