Mar 17 Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as blackout underscores economic crisis By Milexsy Duran, Associated Press Rubio, who is of Cuban heritage, said the current government is incapable of addressing its economic problems. Continue reading
Mar 16 Cuba reports island-wide blackout as country struggles with energy crisis By Associated Press President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Friday warned that the island had not received oil shipments in more than three months and that it was operating on solar power, natural gas and thermoelectric plants. Continue reading
Mar 13 Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba By Stephen Groves, Associated Press Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump's stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country. Continue reading
Mar 13 Cuban president says talks were recently held with the U.S. to resolve differences By Milexsy Duran, Dánica Coto, Associated Press Díaz-Canel said that the talks were aimed at finding solutions to differences between the two nations. Continue reading
Mar 05 WATCH: Trump suggests U.S. and Cuba will soon make a deal, after Rubio is 'finished' with Iran By Associated Press President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plan to focus their attention on Cuba next but want to "wait a couple of weeks."… Continue reading
Feb 27 Trump suggests U.S. could have 'friendly takeover of Cuba' By Associated Press President Donald Trump said Friday that Secretary of State Marco Rubio was negotiating at a high level with the Cuban government. Continue reading
Feb 26 4 things to know about the deadly boat shooting in Cuban waters By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The confrontation has resulted in investigations in both Cuba and the United States and could add to tensions between the two countries. Continue reading
Feb 26 Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were were attempting to infiltrate the country By Andrea Rodriguez, Dánica Coto, Matthew Lee, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 25 Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Feb 09 Airlines will no longer be able to refuel on Cuba as U.S. blockade deepens island's energy crisis By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press 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. Continue reading