Cuban Doctors and Security Personnel Reportedly Leaving Venezuela
Cuban doctors and security personnel reportedly depart Venezuela amid U.S. pressures after Maduro’s abduction, raising questions about cooperation.
Russian Oil Tanker Headed to Cuba Reportedly Reverses Course
A Russian oil tanker reportedly reversed course en route to Cuba, raising new questions about fuel shortages and U.S. pressure.
Canada Pledges Food, Mexico Dispatches More Humanitarian Aid
Canada pledges food assistance to Cuba as Mexico sends more humanitarian aid amid mounting U.S. pressure and economic hardship.
U.S. Companies Greenlit to Sell Oil to Cuban Private Sector as Washington Moves to Make Island Economically “Dependent”
U.S. firms can now apply to sell Venezuelan oil to Cuba’s private sector—carving out the blockade and seeking to make Cuba “dependent.”
SCOTUS Tariff Decision Could Puncture Trump’s Oil Blockade
Supreme Court ruling limits Trump’s tariff power, potentially weakening his order threatening tariffs on countries shipping oil to Cuba.
According to The New York Times, Embargo Is Now a “Blockade”
The New York Times says the U.S. embargo on Cuba is now a “blockade,” highlighting new legal, military and economic pressures on the island.
Honduras Ends Cuban Medical Mission, U.S. Pressures Italy Over Doctors
Honduras ends its Cuban medical mission as the U.S. pressures Italy to drop Cuban doctors, spotlighting Washington’s campaign.
After Shootout at Sea, Spotlight on Armed Florida Extremists
Armed men on a Florida-registered boat exchanged fire with Cuba’s coast guard, raising new questions about extremist networks operating from the U.S.
Mexico Offers to Serve as “Air Bridge” to Cuba
Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico could serve as an "air bridge" for flights to Cuba as airlines struggle to refuel.
Canadian Mining Company Suspends Cuba Operations
Canadian mining company suspends Cuba operations amid tightening U.S. sanctions, raising concerns over investment and economic fallout.
UN Human Rights Commission Condemns Oil Blockade
UN human rights experts condemn Trump’s fuel blockade on Cuba, warning it violates international law and threatens basic rights.
Spain to Send Food, Russia Signals Upcoming Fuel Delivery
Spain pledges food aid to Cuba while Russia signals it will send fuel, easing part of the island’s deepening energy crisis and supply shortages.
More Talk About Talks — and More Anonymous Sources
Axios says Rubio held “secret talks” with Raúl Castro’s grandson. Cuba’s UN ambassador calls it speculation as anonymous-source leaks pile up
Cuba Vows to Continue Protecting U.S. From Drug “Scourge”
Cuba says it will keep cooperating with the U.S. on counternarcotics after the State Dept. quietly removed Cuba from its 2024 report.
Help Cuba Go Solar
Cuba expands solar power despite energy shortages, aiming to ease the fuel crisis and build sustainable capacity for communities and essential services.
UN Warns of Humanitarian Collapse
The UN warns Cuba faces a deepening humanitarian crisis, with shortages and outages worsening as U.S. sanctions tighten and fuel supplies remain constrained.
Guatemala Sends Cuban Medical Mission Packing
Guatemala will phase out its Cuban medical brigade after nearly 30 years, amid U.S. pressure on Cuba’s internationalist medical missions
U.S. Offers Cuba “Aid” While Crushing its Economy
U.S. officials tout “humanitarian aid” for Cuba while sanctions keep tightening—deepening shortages, blackouts and hardship as Washington claims to help.
Mexico Sends Food — But Not Oil
Mexico sends food aid to Cuba, but oil shipments have stalled after Trump’s tariff threat. Sheinbaum calls the policy “unjust” and seeks a workaround.
With Jet Fuel Scarce, Canada and Russia Cancel Flights
Jet fuel shortages disrupt Cuba flights. Canada and Russia cancel routes as the island’s fuel crisis deepens.