Despite U.S. visa denials, Cuba will compete in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as Washington blocks part of its delegation.

Calabria refuses U.S. pressure to fire Cuban doctors, saying they remain essential to keeping hospitals and emergency rooms open.

Honduras ends its Cuban medical mission after more than 150 doctors leave, amid growing U.S. pressure on countries that host Cuban medics.

Cuban doctors and security personnel reportedly depart Venezuela amid U.S. pressures after Maduro’s abduction, raising questions about cooperation.

A Russian oil tanker reportedly reversed course en route to Cuba, raising new questions about fuel shortages and U.S. pressure.

Canada pledges food assistance to Cuba as Mexico sends more humanitarian aid amid mounting U.S. pressure and economic hardship.

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.”

Supreme Court ruling limits Trump’s tariff power, potentially weakening his order threatening tariffs on countries shipping oil to Cuba.

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 its Cuban medical mission as the U.S. pressures Italy to drop Cuban doctors, spotlighting Washington’s campaign.

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'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 amid tightening U.S. sanctions, raising concerns over investment and economic fallout.

UN human rights experts condemn Trump’s fuel blockade on Cuba, warning it violates international law and threatens basic rights.

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.

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 says it will keep cooperating with the U.S. on counternarcotics after the State Dept. quietly removed Cuba from its 2024 report.

Cuba expands solar power despite energy shortages, aiming to ease the fuel crisis and build sustainable capacity for communities and essential services.

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 will phase out its Cuban medical brigade after nearly 30 years, amid U.S. pressure on Cuba’s internationalist medical missions