The U.S. sends $3 million in hurricane aid to Cuba two months after Hurricane Melissa, as Havana questions delays and the political use of humanitarian relief

“Cubans hold nationwide defense drills as armed forces and civilians train for invasion scenarios, with exercises in shooting, anti-aircraft defense and emergency response.

Trump downplays the likelihood of a U.S. invasion of Cuba, saying pressure is already extreme while acknowledging the island has withstood decades of sanctions.

Trump jokes about Marco Rubio becoming president of Cuba, reviving his exile-driven ambitions and a history of false claims about his family’s past.

Democrat elected Miami mayor over Cuban American hardliner, signaling a shift in local politics and community influence in South Florida.

22 Cubans sent to Guantánamo Bay prison, exposing harsh detention practices and raising questions about U.S. policy and human rights in the Caribbean.

Trump ends Family Reunification Parole for Cubans, a major shift in U.S. immigration policy with deep impacts on families and migration routes.

Trump seizes a Venezuelan oil tanker bound for Cuba, escalating sanctions, military pressure and an oil war impacting millions across the region.

Cuba launches a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for girls, marking a major public health step to prevent cervical cancer.

The United Nations pledges $74 million to support Cuba’s recovery after Hurricane Melissa, as communities face mounting humanitarian needs.

Activists challenge U.S. visa denials for Cuban athletes, warning the policy blocks sports exchanges and deepens political isolation.

Canadian tourism bookings to Cuba rise this winter, signaling renewed travel interest despite ongoing economic and political challenges.

Belgium announces plans to shut down its embassy in Havana, signaling a diplomatic shift with implications for EU–Cuba relations.

Florida hardliners push Congress to condemn socialism, using Cuba and Venezuela as political targets in a renewed ideological campaign.

Florida hardliners pressure the Supreme Court ahead of its review of the Havana Docks case, with major implications for U.S.–Cuba relations.

Ukraine has closed its embassy in Havana, ending decades of friendly relations with Cuba. The move follows Ukraine’s vote against Cuba’s UN resolution condemning the U.S. embargo — a sharp break from the solidarity that began after Chernobyl and a reflection of shifting global alliances shaped by U.S. pressure and the war in Ukraine.

The U.S. announced $3 million in aid for Cubans affected by Hurricane Melissa, but sanctions continue to obstruct international relief efforts. While Cuba welcomes the gesture, organizations warn that Washington’s restrictions cripple disaster recovery and turn aid into politics.

The world overwhelmingly condemns the U.S. embargo on Cuba for the 33rd time at the UN, rejecting Washington’s pressure and calling for its end.

A Vietnamese fundraising campaign to support Cuba concluded last week with $21 million raised via two million donations, Prensa Latina reports.

Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum last week defended her country's oil shipments to Cuba, which she characterized as “humanitarian aid.” Rep. Carlos Giménez (R.FL) recently accused Sheinbaum of “propping up” the Cuban government with oil shipments, which have increased this year.