U.S. Department of State
Explore the U.S. Department of State's involvement in global issues, from religious freedom reports and visa lotteries to tackling remittance controversies and diplomatic tensions.
![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
