US sanctions Cubas state oil company
#Cuba #SanctionsThe US sanctioned Cuba's state oil company Cupet, escalating tensions. Secretary Rubio accused Cuba of weaponizing energy and diverting resources. Critics fear this undermines humanitarian aid amid Cuba's severe fuel shortages and blackouts. read more
Hegseths Guantanamo visit stokes Cuba invasion fears
#Cuba #GuantanamoBayDefense Secretary Hegseth visited Guantanamo Bay amid rising US pressure on Cuba, following CIA and military visits. The Trump administration signals potential military options against Cuba, while officials warn of conflict risks and a possible migration crisis. read more
Cuba envoy warns US sanctions mask military plans
#Cuba #USCubaRelationsCuba's top envoy says US sanctions and Raúl Castro's indictment are a "pretext" for military intervention, calling it "a war without bombs." She warns Cubans will fiercely resist any attack but seeks no confrontation with the US. read more
US military builds up forces near Cuba
#Cuba #USPoliticsThe U.S. has amassed ships and troops in the Caribbean for a potential Cuba invasion, though no plan is imminent. White House pursues "accelerationism" to hasten regime collapse via blockade and oil cuts, amid ongoing Iran war. read more
Trump threatens military action against Cuba
#Cuba #USForeignPolicyThe US warns Cuba is a national security threat as Trump escalates rhetoric, hinting at possible military action. Secretary Rubio doubts diplomatic resolution, while Cuba accuses Washington of instigating aggression. Tensions rise amid fuel crises and blackouts. read more
Thousands protest US indictment of Raúl Castro
#Cuba #RaulCastroThousands of Cubans protested at the U.S. embassy in Havana after Raúl Castro's indictment for downing civilian planes. Havana rejects charges as spurious, while Trump hints at possible military action after decades of failed threats. read more
Trump Rubio Threaten Military Action in Cuba
#Cuba #TrumpPresident Trump and Marco Rubio threaten military action in Cuba after indicting Raúl Castro. Rubio doubts diplomacy, citing security ties to China and Russia. Trump hints at intervention, while new sanctions and charges escalate tensions. read more
Raúl Castro Indicted for 1996 Plane Shootdown
#RaulCastro #CubaThe 1996 shootdown of two Brothers to the Rescue planes by Cuba, killing four, leads to Raúl Castro's U.S. indictment for murder. The exile group, founded to aid refugees, provoked Havana despite warnings, escalating tensions in a tragic episode with no clear heroes. read more
Trump charges Raúl Castro over 1996 plane attack
#RaulCastro #CubaThe Trump administration plans to charge former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for the 1996 shootdown of civilian planes, killing four. This escalates U.S. pressure on Cuba amid tightened sanctions and threats of military action, nearly 30 years later. read more
US prepares criminal indictment against Raúl Castro
#Cuba #RaulCastroThe US Justice Department plans to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for alleged role in a 1996 plane shootdown, escalating tensions amid ongoing Iran conflict, sanctions, and diplomatic talks. read more
Raúl Castro faces possible indictment over 1996 shootdown
#Cuba #RaulCastroU.S. may indict Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of four planes from Cuban exile group Brothers to the Rescue, reopening a tense chapter in Cuba-U.S. relations. read more
Cuba warns of bloodbath if US takes military action
#Cuba #USTensionsCuba warns that any US military action would cause a "bloodbath" with severe regional consequences. Tensions escalate over drone attack claims and potential indictment of Raúl Castro. Havana denies threats, citing self-defense rights amid energy and economic crises. read more
Cuba stockpiles drones, targets US amid tensions
#Cuba #USPoliticsCuba has stockpiled over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran, reportedly discussing strikes on U.S. targets amid Trump's blockade and takeover threats. Relations are at their most tense in decades, with mass blackouts and protests worsening the crisis. read more
Justice Department seeks indictment of Cubas Raúl Castro
#Cuba #USPoliticsThe DOJ plans to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of exile aircraft, amid rising US-Cuba tensions as Trump threatens possible military action. read more
CIA chief meets Raúl Castros grandson in Havana
#CIA #CubaCIA Director John Ratcliffe met Raúl Castro’s grandson and Cuban officials in Havana, discussing intelligence cooperation and security. The U.S. demands fundamental Cuban changes for engagement, while Cuba denies security threats and objects to its terrorism sponsor listing. read more
CIA Chief Meets Cuban Officials in Rare Havana Talks
#CIA #CubaCIA Director John Ratcliffe held rare talks with Cuban officials in Havana, focusing on intelligence cooperation, economic stability, and security. He delivered Trump’s message that engagement requires fundamental Cuban changes, amid tensions over the U.S. blockade and Cuba's energy crisis. read more
US spy flights over Cuba surge, echoing Maduro operation pattern
#Cuba #USPoliticsUS spy plane flights near Cuba have accelerated, mirroring pre-Venezuela operation patterns. At least 25 surveillance flights occurred since February, with aircraft within 40 miles of coast. Trump threatens to "take" Cuba amid energy crisis and sanctions. read more
Trump Targets Cuba for Regime Change
#USPolitics #CubaPresident Trump claims Cuba's communist government will soon fall, targeting it after recent regime changes in Venezuela and Iran. He plans to send Secretary Rubio to negotiate, continuing decades-long U.S. efforts to destabilize Havana's leadership. read more
Cuba Charges Six in Deadly Florida Speedboat Attack
#Cuba #TerrorismChargesCuba filed terrorism charges against six suspects after a Florida-flagged speedboat allegedly fired on soldiers. The government claims 10 armed Cubans from the U.S. were aboard. Four suspects were killed in the exchange of gunfire. read more
Trump Teases Cuba Takeover, Comments on Clinton
#Trump #CubaTrump expressed discomfort with Bill Clinton's deposition in the Epstein probe and suggested a potential "friendly takeover" of Cuba, citing ongoing talks with its government. He commented on Clinton's testimony and Cuba's economic struggles. read more
Cuba grapples with major blackout amid power plant failure
#Cuba #BlackoutCuba faced a nationwide blackout, leaving millions without power after a power plant failure caused the electrical grid to disconnect. Emergency measures were implemented, including suspending classes and shutting down state-owned workplaces, as the country grapples with ongoing blackouts and economic challenges. read more