Apr 28 Senate Republicans reject attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The vote on the war powers resolution showed how Republicans continue to stand behind Trump as he acts unilaterally to exert American force in a range of global conflicts, including Venezuela, Iran and Cuba. Continue reading
Apr 16 Cuba's president says island does not wish for U.S. aggression but ready to fight if necessary By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press Earlier this week, Trump said his administration could focus on Cuba after the war in Iran ends. Continue reading
Apr 14 Mexico's President Sheinbaum pushes back on Trump over migrant deaths and Cuba By Megan Janetsky, Will Weissert, Associated Press The Mexican government on Tuesday protested the deaths of its citizens in U.S. immigration custody as President Claudia Sheinbaum pushes back against U.S. President Donald Trump's policies on multiple fronts. Continue reading
Apr 06 U.S. lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce effects of 'economic bombing' under energy blockade By Cristiana Mesquita, Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit. Continue reading
Apr 02 FBI arrives in Cuba to investigate fatal shooting of U.S.-flagged speedboat By Dánica Coto, Associated Press FBI agents have arrived in Cuba to investigate the fatal shooting of five men aboard a U.S.-flagged speedboat in February that the Cuban government said was carrying suspects who were trying to infiltrate the island. Continue reading
Mar 31 Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after U.S. allows passage By Milexsy Duran, Associated Press Cuba used to receive most of its oil from Venezuela, but those shipments were halted ever since the U.S. attacked the South American country and arrested its leader in early January. Continue reading
Mar 30 Trump says he has 'no problem' with sanctioned Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba despite blockade By Darlene Superville, Associated Press "We have a tanker out there. We don't mind having somebody get a boatload because they need… they have to survive," Trump told reporters as he flew back to Washington. Continue reading
Mar 24 Aid vessel arrives in Cuba's as economic and energy crises deepen By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press The flotilla is part of a caravan called “Our America Convoy to Cuba,” with more than 650 participants from 33 countries who arrived on the island this past weekend with tons of aid. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 7:26 Cuba's economic and energy crisis worsens as Trump threatens action By Amna Nawaz, Veronica Vela All eyes are on Cuba as the world waits to see what will happen to its leaders and people. President Trump says he wants to take action as Cuba defies his sanctions. Two tankers carrying crude oil are on their… Continue watching
Mar 18 Cuba's leader says U.S. aggression would meet 'impregnable resistance' By Milexsy Duran, Associated Press Cuba’s president has lashed out after the latest threat from the Trump administration after President Donald Trump said he can do “whatever he wants” with the island. Continue reading