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
Trump administration seeks Raul Castro indictment
#RaulCastro #USCubaRelationsThe Justice Department plans to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro for the 1996 shootdown of exile group planes, escalating tensions as Trump pressures Cuba amid economic blockade and military threats. read more
Cuba envoy blames US for crisis, warns of confrontation
#CubaCrisis #USCubaRelationsCuba's ambassador to Mexico blames U.S. for the island's crisis, warning Cuba is prepared for confrontation if diplomacy fails, even as Washington threatens military action. Tensions escalate between the two nations. read more
Cuba Demands U.S. End Energy Blockade in High-Level Talks
#USCubaRelations #EnergyBlockadeCuba confirms recent high-level talks with U.S. officials on the island, the first such meeting since 2016. Havana's primary demand is the lifting of the U.S. energy blockade, which it calls unjust economic coercion against its population. read more
FBI Agents Probe Fatal Cuba Speedboat Shooting
#USCubaRelations #FBIInvestigationFBI agents are in Cuba investigating a February incident where a Florida-flagged speedboat was involved in a fatal clash with Cuban forces. Survivors face life sentences on terrorism charges amid heightened US-Cuba tensions. read more
Trump Eases Cuba Blockade for Russian Oil
#USCubaRelations #RussianSanctionsTrump permits a sanctioned Russian oil tanker to deliver humanitarian oil to Cuba, despite a strict U.S. blockade. He stated he has "no problem" with the aid, even as his administration maintains aggressive policies toward the island nation. read more
Cuba Denies U.S. Embassy Fuel Amid Sanctions Crisis
#USCubaRelations #OilBlockadeCuba denied a U.S. embassy request to import fuel for generators, calling it "shameless" amid island-wide blackouts. A U.S. oil blockade has crippled Cuba's economy and essential services. The embassy may need to withdraw nonessential staff due to the fuel shortage. read more
#CubaPolicy #USCubaRelations
Cuban Americans are mobilizing to demand engagement over escalation, criticizing U.S. policies that inflict suffering on everyday Cubans. A growing movement seeks to end the embargo and fuel blockade, prioritizing humanitarian needs and diplomatic relations. read more
Graham Warns Cuba Is Next After Iran Strikes
#USCubaRelations #ForeignPolicySenator Lindsey Graham claims Cuba is next on President Trump's target list after Iran strikes, citing Venezuela's Maduro as a precedent. Tensions with Cuba have escalated, with Trump floating a "friendly takeover" amid regional conflict. read more
Cuba Defies U.S. Visa Denials for World Baseball Classic
#USCubaRelations #WorldBaseballClassicCuba vows to compete in the World Baseball Classic despite U.S. denying visas to eight delegation members, citing immigration disputes. The decision occurs amid strained bilateral relations, but the team will proceed with games in Puerto Rico and Arizona. read more
U.S. Vows Response After Deadly Cuba Clash
#USCubaRelations #DiplomaticIncidentUS will respond after Cuban forces killed four on a Florida-based speedboat in Cuban waters. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the incident "highly unusual" and promised an appropriate response after a full investigation. read more
Rubio Secretly Meets Castro Grandson Amid Cuba Pressure
#USCubaRelations #RegimeChangeSecretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly holds secret talks with the grandson of Cuban leader Raúl Castro. The U.S. aims to pressure Cuba toward regime change, having cut off its subsidized oil supply to exacerbate an existing humanitarian crisis. read more