US Ramps Up Pressure on Cuba with Sanctions Against President Diaz-Canel
The US Treasury has added Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and several entities to its sanctions list as part of a campaign to increase pressure on Cuba.
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US-Cuba Relations Reach Six-Decade High in Tensions
US-Cuba bilateral tensions have hit a 60-year peak, with analysts warning that both nations could be on the brink of serious conflict.
Cuba Condemns US Indictment of Raul Castro as ‘Political Maneuver’
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel slams the US indictment of revolutionary leader Raul Castro, labeling it a political move devoid of legal basis.
Cuban President Condemns New US Sanctions as ‘Genocidal Blockade’
Cuban President Diaz-Canel strongly condemns new US sanctions, calling them a ‘genocidal blockade,’ highlighting ongoing global diplomatic tensions.
Brazil’s President Lula Condemns US Blockade of Cuba in 2026 Address
Brazilian President Lula criticizes the US blockade on Cuba, advocating against foreign intervention in 2026 address.
US Military Contingency Plans for Cuba Stir Regional Tensions in 2026
Pentagon escalates contingency planning for potential military action in Cuba amid heightened US-Cuba tensions and economic strain in 2026.
US Military Contingency Plans for Cuba Stir Regional Tensions in 2026
Pentagon escalates contingency planning for Cuba amid ongoing tensions, as regional leaders warn of economic and security consequences in 2026.
Activists Rally Aid for Cuba Amid Ongoing US Fuel Blockade Crisis
Amid a US fuel blockade imposed in January 2026, activists deliver critical aid to Cuba as economic challenges escalate. Hospitals ration care, blackouts persist.
Mexico Advocates Diplomacy in US-Cuba Tensions, Opposes Blockade
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum calls for diplomatic solutions and UN involvement in US-Cuba tensions, opposing the commercial blockade and dispatching humanitarian aid.
CELAC Summit 2026 Calls for End to Cuba Blockade, Urges Dialogue
The 10th CELAC Summit concluded with a declaration urging an end to the Cuba blockade and promoting dialogue, emphasizing regional peace and sovereignty.
Cuba’s Energy Crisis Intensifies Amid US Oil Blockade, Global Aid Rises
Cuba faces deepening fuel shortages due to US sanctions, sparking economic strain and international humanitarian response. Latest updates on the crisis.
Cuban Medical Missions Withdraw Amid U.S. Pressure, Energy Crisis
Cuban medical brigades return home as contracts in Latin America and the Caribbean end amid U.S. pressure and a deepening energy crisis.
Trump’s Cuba Remarks Ignite Tensions Amid Energy Crisis
Trump’s controversial Cuba remarks escalate tensions as U.S. sanctions compound the island’s energy grid collapse and humanitarian challenges.
US and Cuba Signal Progress in Bilateral Dialogue
US President Donald Trump signals potential progress in US-Cuba relations, hinting at a possible deal amid ongoing dialogue in 2026.
Cuban Leader Slams US Summit as ‘Neocolonial’ Amid Rising Tensions
Cuba condemns US-led summit as neocolonial threat to regional peace, amid renewed economic pressures and geopolitical tensions in the Caribbean.
U.S. Eases Venezuelan Oil Resale to Cuba’s Private Sector in 2026 Policy Shift
The U.S. announces a policy shift allowing Venezuelan oil resale to Cuba’s private sector, easing restrictions for humanitarian and commercial use in 2026.
U.S. Tariffs on Cuban Oil Spark Economic Concerns in 2026
New U.S. tariffs on Cuban oil threaten economic stability, drawing condemnation from Havana and UN warnings of a humanitarian crisis in 2026.
Cuba Implements Emergency Measures as Fuel Crisis Threatens Humanitarian Collapse
Cuba enacts emergency measures amid severe fuel shortages, with the UN warning of a potential humanitarian collapse due to tightened U.S. sanctions and reduced Venezuelan oil supplies.
Cuba Declares Emergency Over U.S. Tariff Threats
Cuba declares international emergency following U.S. tariff threats, warning of risks to global peace and security. Analysis of escalating economic tensions in the Caribbean.
Cuba Defies US Pressure, Demands Maduro’s Release in 2026 Standoff
Cuban leaders vow to defend sovereignty amid escalating US tensions, demand release of detained Venezuelan President Maduro in 2026 standoff.
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