World Feb 26 4 things to know about the deadly boat shooting in Cuban waters The confrontation has resulted in investigations in both Cuba and the United States and could add to tensions between the two countries. By Dánica Coto, Associated Press
World Feb 26 Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were were attempting to infiltrate the country Cuba’s government said late Wednesday that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism. By Andrea Rodriguez, Dánica Coto, Matthew Lee, Associated Press
World Feb 25 Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that he was made aware of the incident and that the U.S. is now gathering its own information to determine if the victims were American citizens or permanent residents. By Associated Press
World Feb 09 Airlines will no longer be able to refuel on Cuba as U.S. blockade deepens island's energy crisis Cuban aviation officials have warned airlines that there isn't enough fuel for airplanes to refuel on the island, the latest step in its moves to ration energy as the Trump administration cuts the Caribbean nation off from its fuel resources. By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press
Jan 29 Trump threatens tariffs on any country that sells oil to Cuba, putting pressure on Mexico By Michelle L. Price, Megan Janetsky, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba, a move that could further cripple an island plagued by a deepening energy crisis. Continue reading
Jan 22 Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia, autopsy finds By Michael Biesecker, Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the 55-year-old father of four was attempting suicide and the staff tried to save him. But a witness told The Associated Press last week that Lunas Campos was handcuffed as at least five guards… Continue reading
Jan 16 Cubans launch mass demonstration in Havana to decry U.S. attack on Venezuela, demand Maduro's release By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press The protest follows U.S. President Donald Trump's recent demands for Cuba to negotiate with him amid tightened sanctions and economic struggles. Continue reading
Jan 11 After Maduro's ouster, Trump warns Cuba to 'make a deal' before it's too late By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Sunday fired off another warning to the government of Cuba as the close ally of Venezuela braces for potential widespread unrest after Nicolás Maduro was deposed as Venezuela's leader. Continue reading
Jan 06 Cuba, reliant on Venezuelan oil and support, faces uncertain future after U.S. removes Maduro By Dánica Coto, Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press HAVANA (AP) — Cuban officials on Monday lowered flags before dawn to mourn 32 security officers they say were killed in the U.S. weekend strike in Venezuela, the island nation's closest ally, as residents here wonder what the capture of… Continue reading