May 14 Cuba's eastern province belted by major blackout after power grid collapse By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press The state-run Electric Union said the collapse had stripped power from all eastern provinces from Guantánamo to Ciego de Ávila, and that crews were working to restore power, but it did not give an estimate for how long it would… Continue reading
May 08 Prosecutors aim to strip U.S. citizenship from diplomat-turned-spy By Joshua Goodman, Jim Mustian, Associated Press The Trump administration moved this week to denaturalize 11 other people accused of crimes, including child sexual abuse and providing material support to terrorists. Continue reading
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