Apr 01 Watch 6:04 'Havana syndrome' investigator on accusing Russia of targeting U.S. officials By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn For the last decade, American diplomatic, law enforcement and intelligence personnel have suffered grievous injuries in the line of duty. Many say they felt attacked by debilitating waves of sound and pressure known as "Havana syndrome." Sunday, 60 Minutes reported… Continue watching
Mar 28 Watch 6:51 Cuban musicians struggle to reach American audiences amid shifting diplomatic relations By Mike Cerre The on-again, off-again diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba have made it more difficult for Cuban musicians to travel to the U.S. for this year’s summer music festivals. Special correspondent Mike Cerre reports from Havana for our arts and… Continue watching
Dec 04 Former U.S. diplomat charged with secretly spying for Cuban intelligence for more than 40 years By Joshua Goodman, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Newly unsealed court papers allege that Manuel Rocha engaged in "clandestine activity" on Cuba's behalf for decades, including by meeting with Cuban intelligence operatives. Continue reading
Sep 29 Mexico's president slams U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and Cuba By Associated Press President Andrés Manuel López Obrador issued a broad criticism of U.S. foreign policy on Friday as the first of two high-level meetings between U.S. and Mexican officials got underway at the State Department in Washington. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 6:29 Accused 9/11 plotters remain in legal limbo at Guantanamo Bay 22 years after attacks By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan, Tess Conciatori Four months after the 9/11 attacks, the first detainees arrived at a United States military facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. More than 20 years later, 30 men are still held there. There's also a new debate over potential plea deals… Continue watching
Jun 30 Elián González 23 years later: From a focus of international custody battle to member of Cuba's congress By Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press Elián González has the same big, expressive eyes he did 23 years ago when an international custody battle transformed him into the face of the long-strained relations between Cuba and the United States. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 3:47 News Wrap: Ukraine says Russian shelling disrupted dam collapse rescue efforts In our news wrap Thursday, Ukraine says Russian shelling disrupted rescue efforts for victims of the dam collapse, the Biden administration dismissed reports that Cuba may let China set up an electronic eavesdropping base on the island, Taiwan scrambled fighter… Continue watching
Apr 19 Cuba's parliament ratifies President Díaz-Canel for new 5-year term By Associated Press Cuba's National Assembly has ratified President Miguel Díaz-Canel for a new five-year term, in a decision to maintain continuity as the island faces a deep economic crisis. Continue reading
Mar 01 Watch 6:20 'Very unlikely' foreign adversary caused Havana Syndrome, U.S. intelligence says By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn It is a mystery that has challenged the U.S.’s intelligence community for years. The unexplained illness known as Havana Syndrome, named after the city where diplomats and intelligence officials first suffered from dizziness, cognitive difficulties and even memory loss. Wednesday,… Continue watching
Jan 09 Migrant repatriations continue as Florida steps up patrols By Associated Press The U.S. Coast Guard repatriated 273 migrants to Matanzas, Cuba, over the weekend following interdictions off the Florida Keys. Since August more than 4,400 migrants from Cuba and Haiti have made their way by boat to the state. Continue reading