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Cuba

US pushes to revoke citizenship of former American ambassador turned Cuban spy

Victor Manuel Rocha, the imprisoned former U.S. ambassador convicted of spying for Cuba, is facing efforts by U.S. federal prosecutors to revoke his American citizenship, according to a court filing.

09 May 2026-12:38
UN experts criticize US fuel blockade measures against Cuba

United Nations experts have criticized recent US measures against Cuba, saying President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing a fuel blockade on the island amounts to “energy starvation” with serious consequences for development and human rights.

08 May 2026-09:12
Cuba faces new sanctions, says Rubio

On Thursday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions targeting Cuba’s military-industrial enterprise, its head, and a state-owned natural resources company.

07 May 2026-19:08
US says it will eventually deal with “failed state” Cuba

The United States plans to address the situation in Cuba in the future, US Secretary of State and National Security Adviser Marco Rubio said during a briefing at the White House.

06 May 2026-06:33
Cuba strengthens military presence after Trump’s statements

Cuba's Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces emphasized the island's state of military readiness in a social media post on Monday amid escalating tensions with the United States.

04 May 2026-22:50
Cuba slams new US sanctions as “collective punishment”

Cuba has sharply criticized fresh sanctions imposed by Donald Trump, calling them “collective punishment” that will deepen economic hardship across the island.

02 May 2026-09:00
Trump targets Cuba with fresh sanctions efforts

The White House announced that President Donald Trump imposed new sanctions on senior Cuban officials, continuing a months-long effort by the administration to increase economic and security pressure on the island.

01 May 2026-23:08
Senate Republicans block measure to curb Trump’s military blockade of Cuba

Washington, DC – The US Senate rejected a bill that would have limited President Donald Trump’s authority in managing relations with Cuba. This followed sharp disagreements between Democrats and Republicans regarding the limits of executive power in foreign policy.

29 Apr 2026-09:52
Cuba sees short-term relief as Russian oil begins to flow

Cubans this week began to reap the benefits of a recent 100,000 metric ton delivery of Russian oil, a temporary lifeline for the energy-starved nation and the first major shipment of oil ‌to the island since the United States moved to cut off its fuel early this year.

23 Apr 2026-23:15
Díaz-Canel: No talks if U.S. rejects Cuba's terms

President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that any negotiations with the United States would be contingent on Washington accepting Cuba's conditions, warning that "there is no negotiation" otherwise.

23 Apr 2026-21:57