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
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