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U.S. Targets Cuban Defense Minister Álvaro López Miera with Fresh Sanctions
U.S. Targets Cuban Defense Minister Álvaro López Miera with Fresh Sanctions

Published on 8/6/2026

Dinorah Figuera Returns to Venezuela for Talks with Delcy Rodríguez's Government
Dinorah Figuera Returns to Venezuela for Talks with Delcy Rodríguez's Government

Published on 8/5/2026

Cuban Ambassador in Mexico Responds to Rising Impact of U.S. State Department Report on Cuba
Cuban Ambassador in Mexico Responds to Rising Impact of U.S. State Department Report on Cuba

Published on 8/5/2026

Cuban Regime's Envoy in Mexico Launches Verbal Attack on U.S. State Department Officials
Cuban Regime's Envoy in Mexico Launches Verbal Attack on U.S. State Department Officials

Published on 8/5/2026

Willy Allen, Immigration Lawyer, on Cuban Deportations to Uruguay: "A Relatively Smart Move"
Willy Allen, Immigration Lawyer, on Cuban Deportations to Uruguay: "A Relatively Smart Move"

Published on 8/4/2026

U.S. State Department: Cuban Blackouts Could End Tomorrow if Regime Relinquishes Power
U.S. State Department: Cuban Blackouts Could End Tomorrow if Regime Relinquishes Power

Published on 8/4/2026

Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister's Response to U.S. State Department Report Lacks Substance and Facts
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister's Response to U.S. State Department Report Lacks Substance and Facts

Published on 8/3/2026

Marco Rubio: "Cuba Systematically Plants Spies in the U.S."
Marco Rubio: "Cuba Systematically Plants Spies in the U.S."

Published on 8/2/2026

Trump Warns of Potential U.S. Migrant Crisis if Opposing Party Gains Power
Trump Warns of Potential U.S. Migrant Crisis if Opposing Party Gains Power

Published on 7/31/2026

Díaz-Canel Fires Back at Trump Administration: "Fidel Castro Lives On and Continues the Fight"
Díaz-Canel Fires Back at Trump Administration: "Fidel Castro Lives On and Continues the Fight"

Published on 7/31/2026

Trump Administration Revokes Visas for Foreign Nationals Driving Under the Influence
Trump Administration Revokes Visas for Foreign Nationals Driving Under the Influence

Published on 7/30/2026

U.S. State Department Urges Americans to Recognize Cuban Regime's Influence
U.S. State Department Urges Americans to Recognize Cuban Regime's Influence

Published on 7/27/2026

María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Offer Cautious Support for Dialogue Between Chavismo and Opposition
María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Offer Cautious Support for Dialogue Between Chavismo and Opposition

Published on 7/26/2026

Michel Torres Corona Se Burla de Marco Rubio y Recibe una Ola de Sarcasmo en Respuesta
Michel Torres Corona Se Burla de Marco Rubio y Recibe una Ola de Sarcasmo en Respuesta

Published on 7/26/2026

U.S. State Department Report on Cuba: Diagnosing the Threat, Seeking the Cure
U.S. State Department Report on Cuba: Diagnosing the Threat, Seeking the Cure

Published on 7/21/2026

U.S. Unveils $100 Million Aid Plan, Vows a "Freer and More Prosperous" Cuba
U.S. Unveils $100 Million Aid Plan, Vows a "Freer and More Prosperous" Cuba

Published on 7/21/2026

Rosa María Payá Supports U.S. Report: "The Regime is an Operation Against Democracy"
Rosa María Payá Supports U.S. Report: "The Regime is an Operation Against Democracy"

Published on 7/21/2026

First U.S. $100 Million Aid Shipment Departs Miami for Cuba: What's on the Plane?
First U.S. $100 Million Aid Shipment Departs Miami for Cuba: What's on the Plane?

Published on 7/21/2026

Díaz-Canel Criticizes Trump and Rubio for Alleged Restriction of Civil Liberties in the U.S.
Díaz-Canel Criticizes Trump and Rubio for Alleged Restriction of Civil Liberties in the U.S.

Published on 7/21/2026

Bruno Rodríguez Claims Marco Rubio Fabricates Pretext for Military Strike on Cuba
Bruno Rodríguez Claims Marco Rubio Fabricates Pretext for Military Strike on Cuba

Published on 7/20/2026

U.S. State Department Officials on Cuba: "The President Keeps All Options Open"
U.S. State Department Officials on Cuba: "The President Keeps All Options Open"

Published on 7/20/2026

Marco Rubio Labels Left-Wing Activists as "Adversaries of Our Civilization"
Marco Rubio Labels Left-Wing Activists as "Adversaries of Our Civilization"

Published on 7/17/2026

Marco Rubio Leads U.S. Conference to Counter Left-Wing Extremism Surge
Marco Rubio Leads U.S. Conference to Counter Left-Wing Extremism Surge

Published on 7/15/2026

Meliá Faces Uncertainty Over Its Cuban Hotels: "We're Following U.S. State Department Guidelines"
Meliá Faces Uncertainty Over Its Cuban Hotels: "We're Following U.S. State Department Guidelines"

Published on 7/14/2026

U.S. Earthquake Aid to Venezuela Surpasses $386 Million
U.S. Earthquake Aid to Venezuela Surpasses $386 Million

Published on 7/8/2026

Trump Plans to Remove Syria from Terrorism Sponsor List; Cuba Remains
Trump Plans to Remove Syria from Terrorism Sponsor List; Cuba Remains

Published on 7/8/2026

Is the $25 Million Bounty Still in Effect? U.S. Responds After Controversy Over Photos with Diosdado Cabello
Is the $25 Million Bounty Still in Effect? U.S. Responds After Controversy Over Photos with Diosdado Cabello

Published on 7/8/2026

Marco Rubio Warns Cuban Regime Following U.S. Arrest of Former ICAP Official
Marco Rubio Warns Cuban Regime Following U.S. Arrest of Former ICAP Official

Published on 7/1/2026

Cuban Regime Adopts Market Rhetoric Amid Economic Collapse: Díaz-Canel's Call for Wealth Creation
Cuban Regime Adopts Market Rhetoric Amid Economic Collapse: Díaz-Canel's Call for Wealth Creation

Published on 6/27/2026

Jonathan Muir Released from Prison: Cuban Teen Freed After Morón Protests
Jonathan Muir Released from Prison: Cuban Teen Freed After Morón Protests

Published on 6/24/2026

Bruno Rodríguez Criticizes Marco Rubio's New Sanctions
Bruno Rodríguez Criticizes Marco Rubio's New Sanctions

Published on 6/23/2026

Bruno Rodríguez Criticizes U.S. Over Remarks on Cuba's Policies
Bruno Rodríguez Criticizes U.S. Over Remarks on Cuba's Policies

Published on 6/20/2026

Why is Daddy in Jail? A Heart-Wrenching Question from the Daughter of an El4tico Member
Why is Daddy in Jail? A Heart-Wrenching Question from the Daughter of an El4tico Member

Published on 6/12/2026

Sherritt Considers Handing Over Control of Cuban Operations to Firm Linked to Former Trump Advisor
Sherritt Considers Handing Over Control of Cuban Operations to Firm Linked to Former Trump Advisor

Published on 5/20/2026

U.S. Issues Highest Alert Due to Ebola Outbreak in Africa: "Do Not Travel"
U.S. Issues Highest Alert Due to Ebola Outbreak in Africa: "Do Not Travel"

Published on 5/19/2026

Sissi Abascal Sheds Light on Political Imprisonment in Cuba
Sissi Abascal Sheds Light on Political Imprisonment in Cuba

Published on 5/18/2026

Armored Toyota Land Cruiser GX-R: The CIA Director's Vehicle of Choice in Havana
Armored Toyota Land Cruiser GX-R: The CIA Director's Vehicle of Choice in Havana

Published on 5/15/2026

Sissi Abascal's Arrival in Miami: A Grateful Acknowledgment to the State Department
Sissi Abascal's Arrival in Miami: A Grateful Acknowledgment to the State Department

Published on 5/15/2026

Cuban Regime Open to Collaborating with Catholic Church for $100 Million U.S. Aid Distribution
Cuban Regime Open to Collaborating with Catholic Church for $100 Million U.S. Aid Distribution

Published on 5/14/2026

Carlos Giménez Criticizes U.S. Aid Offer to Cuba: "The Regime Wants to Profit by Reselling Aid"
Carlos Giménez Criticizes U.S. Aid Offer to Cuba: "The Regime Wants to Profit by Reselling Aid"

Published on 5/13/2026

State Department Seeks to Ease Tensions with Cuba Amid Military Intervention Rumors
State Department Seeks to Ease Tensions with Cuba Amid Military Intervention Rumors

Published on 5/11/2026

Cuban State Media Criticizes Axios for Detailing Marco Rubio's Sanctions on GAESA
Cuban State Media Criticizes Axios for Detailing Marco Rubio's Sanctions on GAESA

Published on 5/9/2026

U.S. State Department to Revoke Passports Over Child Support Debts
U.S. State Department to Revoke Passports Over Child Support Debts

Published on 5/8/2026

Marco Rubio Targets Cuba's Financial Stronghold: GAESA Hit with New Sanctions
Marco Rubio Targets Cuba's Financial Stronghold: GAESA Hit with New Sanctions

Published on 5/7/2026

Cuban Foreign Minister Asserts Cuba Poses No Threat to the U.S.
Cuban Foreign Minister Asserts Cuba Poses No Threat to the U.S.

Published on 4/29/2026

Cuban Government Rejects U.S. Ultimatum for Political Prisoners' Release in Talks
Cuban Government Rejects U.S. Ultimatum for Political Prisoners' Release in Talks

Published on 4/23/2026

U.S. Official Discusses Potential Starlink Internet Access in Cuba
U.S. Official Discusses Potential Starlink Internet Access in Cuba

Published on 4/21/2026

José Daniel Ferrer Reunites with Daughter in the U.S. After Nearly Four-Year Separation
José Daniel Ferrer Reunites with Daughter in the U.S. After Nearly Four-Year Separation

Published on 4/18/2026

U.S. Warns Cuban Leadership: Economic Collapse Looms as Options Dwindle
U.S. Warns Cuban Leadership: Economic Collapse Looms as Options Dwindle

Published on 4/18/2026

El Cangrejo Involved in Covert Talks with U.S. in Havana, Axios Reports
El Cangrejo Involved in Covert Talks with U.S. in Havana, Axios Reports

Published on 4/18/2026

U.S. Delegation Engages with Raúl Castro's Circle, Increasing Pressure on Cuban Regime
U.S. Delegation Engages with Raúl Castro's Circle, Increasing Pressure on Cuban Regime

Published on 4/18/2026

"Would You Ask Trump That?" Díaz-Canel's Most Controversial Remarks on NBC
"Would You Ask Trump That?" Díaz-Canel's Most Controversial Remarks on NBC

Published on 4/10/2026

United States Affirms Support for Panama's Sovereignty Amid China's Actions Against Its Vessels
United States Affirms Support for Panama's Sovereignty Amid China's Actions Against Its Vessels

Published on 4/3/2026

U.S. State Department Journalist Clarifies Why Russian Oil Shipment to Cuba Aligns with U.S. Quarantine
U.S. State Department Journalist Clarifies Why Russian Oil Shipment to Cuba Aligns with U.S. Quarantine

Published on 3/30/2026

U.S. State Department Identifies the World's Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations: Cuba's Ranking Detailed
U.S. State Department Identifies the World's Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations: Cuba's Ranking Detailed

Published on 3/27/2026

Raúl Castro Leads Cuba-U.S. Dialogue, Confirms Díaz-Canel
Raúl Castro Leads Cuba-U.S. Dialogue, Confirms Díaz-Canel

Published on 3/26/2026

Official from U.S. State Department Meets with Cuban Dissidents in Havana
Official from U.S. State Department Meets with Cuban Dissidents in Havana

Published on 3/7/2026

Why Would It Harm U.S. Relations? Chilean Interior Minister Defends Aid to Cuba
Why Would It Harm U.S. Relations? Chilean Interior Minister Defends Aid to Cuba

Published on 2/16/2026

Michel Torres Corona Urges Release of El4tico Youth: "Who Knows What's in Their Heads"
Michel Torres Corona Urges Release of El4tico Youth: "Who Knows What's in Their Heads"

Published on 2/11/2026

U.S. State Department Condemns Arrest of El4tico Youth Activists
U.S. State Department Condemns Arrest of El4tico Youth Activists

Published on 2/10/2026

State Security Threatens Activist with "Serious Issues" if Mike Hammer Visits Las Tunas
State Security Threatens Activist with "Serious Issues" if Mike Hammer Visits Las Tunas

Published on 2/2/2026

Maria Elvira Salazar: Cuban Oil Supplies Not Benefiting Citizens
Maria Elvira Salazar: Cuban Oil Supplies Not Benefiting Citizens

Published on 2/1/2026

Reopening of the U.S. Embassy: Delcy Rodríguez's Strategic Announcement Amidst Diplomatic Tensions
Reopening of the U.S. Embassy: Delcy Rodríguez's Strategic Announcement Amidst Diplomatic Tensions

Published on 1/10/2026

United States Mandates Bond for Cuban Visa Applicants
United States Mandates Bond for Cuban Visa Applicants

Published on 1/7/2026

Marco Rubio Assures Venezuelans: "Freedom is on the Horizon for Venezuela"
Marco Rubio Assures Venezuelans: "Freedom is on the Horizon for Venezuela"

Published on 11/23/2025

Cuban Bishops Confirm: U.S. Aid for Hurricane Victims Will Bypass Regime Control
Cuban Bishops Confirm: U.S. Aid for Hurricane Victims Will Bypass Regime Control

Published on 11/3/2025

U.S. Issues Guidelines for Private Humanitarian Aid Donations to Cuban People
U.S. Issues Guidelines for Private Humanitarian Aid Donations to Cuban People

Published on 10/30/2025

Havana Rebukes Kiev Over Claims of Cuban Mercenaries: "Everyone Knows It's a Lie"
Havana Rebukes Kiev Over Claims of Cuban Mercenaries: "Everyone Knows It's a Lie"

Published on 10/24/2025

U.S. Revokes Cuban Citizen's Visa After Receiving New Information
U.S. Revokes Cuban Citizen's Visa After Receiving New Information

Published on 10/19/2025

U.S. Denies Negotiating with Cuban Regime Over José Daniel Ferrer's Exile
U.S. Denies Negotiating with Cuban Regime Over José Daniel Ferrer's Exile

Published on 10/17/2025

Kyiv Challenges Havana: "Cuban Mercenaries' Role in Russian Invasion is Undeniable"
Kyiv Challenges Havana: "Cuban Mercenaries' Role in Russian Invasion is Undeniable"

Published on 10/15/2025

Marco Rubio Commemorates José Daniel Ferrer's Release: "Free from Cuban Regime's Oppression"
Marco Rubio Commemorates José Daniel Ferrer's Release: "Free from Cuban Regime's Oppression"

Published on 10/13/2025

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

Bruno Rodríguez Criticizes Marco Rubio, Accuses Him of Betraying Trump's Peace Mandate
Bruno Rodríguez Criticizes Marco Rubio, Accuses Him of Betraying Trump's Peace Mandate

Published on 10/1/2025

U.S. Claims Cuba is Recruiting Mercenaries for Russia: A New Development in Human Trafficking Report
U.S. Claims Cuba is Recruiting Mercenaries for Russia: A New Development in Human Trafficking Report

Published on 10/1/2025

American Citizen Held Without Charges in Cuba, Family Alleges
American Citizen Held Without Charges in Cuba, Family Alleges

Published on 9/21/2025

United States: "We Are Committed to Ending Cuba's Oppressive Regime"
United States: "We Are Committed to Ending Cuba's Oppressive Regime"

Published on 9/17/2025

Johana Tablada Responds to Washington's Criticism: "I've Never Denied the Existence of the Embargo"
Johana Tablada Responds to Washington's Criticism: "I've Never Denied the Existence of the Embargo"

Published on 8/26/2025

María Elvira Calls for Investigation into South Florida Businesses Tied to Cuban Regime
María Elvira Calls for Investigation into South Florida Businesses Tied to Cuban Regime

Published on 8/22/2025

U.S.-Paraguay Agreement to Process Asylum Requests Outside American Borders
U.S.-Paraguay Agreement to Process Asylum Requests Outside American Borders

Published on 8/14/2025

U.S. Embassy in Cuba: "The Regime Fails to Learn, Cubans Bear the Cost"
U.S. Embassy in Cuba: "The Regime Fails to Learn, Cubans Bear the Cost"

Published on 8/7/2025

U.S. Report Blames Cuba and Venezuela Regimes for Their Economic Downfall
U.S. Report Blames Cuba and Venezuela Regimes for Their Economic Downfall

Published on 7/22/2025

Marco Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions Targeting Key Cuban Regime Figures
Marco Rubio Announces Visa Restrictions Targeting Key Cuban Regime Figures

Published on 7/12/2025

U.S. Targets Central American Officials Over Employment of Cuban Medical Personnel
U.S. Targets Central American Officials Over Employment of Cuban Medical Personnel

Published on 6/4/2025

Marco Rubio to the U.S. Senate: "Cuba's Situation Demands Attention"
Marco Rubio to the U.S. Senate: "Cuba's Situation Demands Attention"

Published on 5/23/2025

Cuban Judge Sanctioned by U.S. Expresses Astonishment from Havana
Cuban Judge Sanctioned by U.S. Expresses Astonishment from Havana

Published on 5/22/2025

U.S. Urgently Advises Its Citizens to Leave Venezuela Immediately
U.S. Urgently Advises Its Citizens to Leave Venezuela Immediately

Published on 5/13/2025

Bahamas and the U.S. to Discuss Hiring of Cuban Doctors and Visa Restrictions on Officials
Bahamas and the U.S. to Discuss Hiring of Cuban Doctors and Visa Restrictions on Officials

Published on 5/5/2025

Cubamax Halts Money Transfers to Cuba
Cubamax Halts Money Transfers to Cuba

Published on 4/25/2025

U.S. Contemplates Shutting Down 30 Embassies and Consulates
U.S. Contemplates Shutting Down 30 Embassies and Consulates

Published on 4/20/2025

U.S. Issues Warning to Visa Holders: "We Continuously Monitor Visa Compliance"
U.S. Issues Warning to Visa Holders: "We Continuously Monitor Visa Compliance"

Published on 4/10/2025

Cuban Regime Decries Return of Funding to Independent Media
Cuban Regime Decries Return of Funding to Independent Media

Published on 4/2/2025

U.S. Accuses Maduro of Deceit Over Repatriation Flights to Venezuela
U.S. Accuses Maduro of Deceit Over Repatriation Flights to Venezuela

Published on 3/21/2025

U.S. Tightens Entry Rules for Vessels Arriving from Cuba
U.S. Tightens Entry Rules for Vessels Arriving from Cuba

Published on 3/20/2025

U.S. Revives Select Democracy and Independent Press Support Programs in Cuba
U.S. Revives Select Democracy and Independent Press Support Programs in Cuba

Published on 3/19/2025

U.S. Halts Aid Programs for Opposition in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua
U.S. Halts Aid Programs for Opposition in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua

Published on 3/8/2025

U.S. State Department Official Meets with Cuban Activists in Washington
U.S. State Department Official Meets with Cuban Activists in Washington

Published on 3/2/2025

Marco Rubio and Argentina Unite in Support of Oppressed Nations: Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
Marco Rubio and Argentina Unite in Support of Oppressed Nations: Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela

Published on 2/12/2025

United States Vows to Counter China's Expanding Influence Over Panama Canal
United States Vows to Counter China's Expanding Influence Over Panama Canal

Published on 2/3/2025

Charter Flight Routes, Including Cuba-Nicaragua, Shut Down Due to U.S. Sanctions
Charter Flight Routes, Including Cuba-Nicaragua, Shut Down Due to U.S. Sanctions

Published on 1/18/2025

U.S. Embassy in Cuba Restarts Immigrant Visa Appointments
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Restarts Immigrant Visa Appointments

Published on 11/27/2024

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

U.S. Embassy in Havana Halts Visa Interviews Amidst Hurricane Aftermath
U.S. Embassy in Havana Halts Visa Interviews Amidst Hurricane Aftermath

Published on 11/13/2024

Israel Accused of Blowing Up Hezbollah Communication Devices in Lebanon
Israel Accused of Blowing Up Hezbollah Communication Devices in Lebanon

Published on 9/17/2024

Response from U.S. State Department on Visa Inquiry for Former Castro Official in Miami
Response from U.S. State Department on Visa Inquiry for Former Castro Official in Miami

Published on 8/22/2024

Maria Elvira Salazar Praises President Javier Milei, Calls for Argentina's Inclusion in APEP
Maria Elvira Salazar Praises President Javier Milei, Calls for Argentina's Inclusion in APEP

Published on 5/27/2024