Politics 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
Nation Jan 22 Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia, autopsy finds 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… By Michael Biesecker, Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press
World Jan 16 Cubans launch mass demonstration in Havana to decry U.S. attack on Venezuela, demand Maduro's release The protest follows U.S. President Donald Trump's recent demands for Cuba to negotiate with him amid tightened sanctions and economic struggles. By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press
World Jan 11 After Maduro's ouster, Trump warns Cuba to 'make a deal' before it's too late 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. By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
World Jan 06 Cuba, reliant on Venezuelan oil and support, faces uncertain future after U.S. removes Maduro 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… By Dánica Coto, Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press
Dec 03 Massive power outage hits Cuba's western region leaving millions without electricity By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press The outage follows two days of peak-hour power shortages across the island that exceeded 55% of the country's energy deficit. Continue reading
Nov 17 Disaster-battered nations tell ministers at climate talks to start taking action By Seth Borenstein, Anton L. Delgado, Melina Walling, Associated Press Their message: Our lives are on the line. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 3:31 Caribbean nations hit by Hurricane Melissa begin long road to recovery By William Brangham, Eliot Barnhart Island nations in the Caribbean worked on rescue and recovery operations in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. The storm tore through Jamaica, leveling some communities entirely. It also left a trail of destruction in Cuba and Haiti. At least 30… Continue watching
Oct 30 After Melissa's destruction, Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba pick up the pieces By Ariel Fernandez, Andrea Rodriguez, John Myers Jr., Associated Press People across the northern Caribbean are digging out from the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa as deaths from the storm climbed. Continue reading
Oct 29 Hurricane Melissa leaves dozens dead, causes widespread damage in Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba By Ariel Fernandez, Andrea Rodriguez, John Myers Jr., Evens Sanon, Associated Press At least 23 people have died across Haiti and 13 are missing, Haiti’s Civil Protection Agency said in a statement, revising the death toll downward. Twenty of those reported dead and 10 of the missing are from the southern coastal… Continue reading