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Cuba-us

Why did US sanction Cuba’s state oil company?

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuba's state-owned energy company, Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET), in the latest escalation of Washington's pressure campaign against the Cuban government.

12 Jun 2026-03:51
Cuba holds record number of political prisoners, report says

Cuba had a record 1,281 political prisoners at the end of May, according to a report released Thursday by the human rights group Prisoners Defenders.

11 Jun 2026-22:09
Marco Rubio announces sanctions on Cuba's state oil firm

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sweeping sanctions on Thursday against Union Cuba-Petroleo (CUPET), Cuba's state-owned energy company, marking a significant escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Havana.

11 Jun 2026-21:49
Pentagon’s Hegseth hints at possible kidnapping of another president

11 Jun 2026-14:16
Cuba condemns US energy blockade, fuel shortages impact

11 Jun 2026-09:56
6.1 magnitude earthquake strikes off northwestern coast of Cuba

According to the United States Geological Survey, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the northwestern coast of Cuba on Monday afternoon.

08 Jun 2026-22:59
Trump prepares response to Russia and China in Cuba

Growing US military activity around Cuba is once again becoming one of the most alarming developments in international politics. Reports about the strengthening of the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay, inspections of its defensive perimeter, and Washington’s increased attention to potential threats from Havana have prompted some observers to speak of a possible return to the logic of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

07 Jun 2026-20:00
Cuban president vows resistance after major US sanctions escalation

Tensions between the United States and Cuba have sharply intensified after Washington imposed new sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and several key government entities, prompting an angry response from Havana.

05 Jun 2026-06:17
Cuba loses Visa, Mastercard access amid US sanctions

04 Jun 2026-00:36
Cuba’s education system hit by energy crisis

Cuba’s persistent energy crisis is severely affecting its education system, with frequent blackouts, limited school resources, transportation issues, and teacher shortages undermining the quality of teaching nationwide.

01 Jun 2026-23:26