Rubio defends US sanctions targeting Cuba’s GAESA
HAVANA (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday defended the Trump administration’s decision to slap…
US not seeing imminent military action in Cuba, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is not looking at imminent military action against Havana despite President Donald…
Cubans struggle to survive on pocket-size ration books
HAVANA (AP) — José Luis Amate López hasn’t had a customer in almost two weeks, not counting the…
Cuba confirms meeting with US officials and says energy blockade is a top priority
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s government on Monday confirmed that it had recently met with U.S. officials on the…
Havana’s nightlife falls dark as an oil blockade takes hold
HAVANA (AP) — Havana’s broad avenues are empty at night. Theaters are closed. Bars and cafes have curtains…
Cuba’s president says ‘we will defend ourselves’ against any US invasion
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the U.S. has no valid reason to…
Cuba’s president tells NBC News that he will not step down
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel told NBC News’ Meet the Press that he…
2 US lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce its ‘economic bombing’
HAVANA (AP) — Two U.S lawmakers called for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects…
Freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba as human rights group demand the release of protesters
HAVANA (AP) — Katia Arias buzzed with hope on Friday morning as she gathered at the gates of…
Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island’s government
HAVANA (AP) — The Cuban government said Thursday it would release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes…
Russian tanker docks in Cuba despite US oil blockade
MATANZAS, Cuba (AP) — A Russian tanker docked Tuesday at the Cuban port of Matanzas laden with 730,000…
Cuba to receive a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the first such delivery this year
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba prepared Monday to receive a sanctioned Russian tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of oil,…