Cuba

Mexican opposition lawmakers argue that the contracts contradict the humanitarian cooperation narrative put forward by the government

Democratic Representatives Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson are calling for an urgent shift in U.S. policy toward Cuba after returning from a congressional delegation to the island, arguing that current measures are worsening humanitarian conditions and delaying meaningful reform.

The pardons applied to some young people, people over 60, women and foreigners

The incident involved a vessel carrying 10 people that departed from Florida and approached Cuba's northern coast, resulting in five deaths

Russia is preparing a second oil shipment to Cuba, a fresh sign that Moscow is stepping in as Havana struggles with a punishing fuel shortage that has triggered blackouts, transportation disruptions, and broader economic paralysis.

About 5,000 solar panel modules have been installed by the Cuban government in clinics and hospitals over the past six months. Meanwhile, at least 10,000 more clinics and centers are paying in installments for their own panels with government support.

A Russian tanker carrying roughly 730,000 barrels of crude arrived at the Cuban port of Matanzas this week, marking the first such delivery in three months

Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected claims about the U.S. taking "punitive" action against Cuba, saying the only change is that Havana is "not getting free Venezuelan oil anymore," in reference to the capture of Nicolas Maduro and the interim government's shift towards a friendlier policy towards the U.S.

Cuba consumes an estimated 100,000 barrels of fuel per day but produces only about 40% domestically

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the country could go back to sending oil to Cuba, whether it is as humanitarian aid or for commercial purposes.

A top Cuban official celebrated the arrival of a Russian tanker loaded with hundreds of thousands of oil barrels to address acute shortages taking place in the island.

Sandro Castro, grandson of Fidel Castro, criticized aspects of the Cuban regime as the Trump administration continues to put pressure on the island to achieve structural changes.

At least 20 activists who took part in a flotilla that delivered humanitarian aid to Cuba earlier this month were detained upon their return to the U.S., according to a new report.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she made a personal donation to an account destined to buy humanitarian aid for Cuba, as her administration continues to provide support to the beleaguered island without sparking confrontation with the U.S.

Russia welcomed the arrival of an oil shipment to Cuba, framing the delivery as humanitarian assistance despite ongoing U.S. restrictions that have contributed to a deepening energy crisis on the island.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised the Trump administration's Cuba policy, saying its "quasi blockade," preventing the country from receiving fuel, allowed it to have "different conversations" with its leadership.

A Russian tanker arrived in Cuba this week after President Donald Trump said he wouldn't enforce the U.S.'s oil blockade on the island.

One of two ships carrying Russian oil that appeared to be heading to Cuba arrived in Venezuelan waters, according to a new report.

A relatively little-known member of Cuba's ruling family has emerged as a key figure in quiet contacts with Washington, prompting analysts to argue that a "family dynasty" is maneuvering to preserve its influence.

A federal judge is demanding explanations from the Trump administration after learning that roughly 6,000 Cuban nationals have been deported to Mexico over the past year.

Their arrival in the Cuban capital was expected between March 24 and 25, but their whereabouts remain unknown. Mexico's Navy alerted regional naval commands and issued notices to the maritime community to expand search capabilities.

Cuban officials have asked Pope Leo XIV to mediate between them and the United States to ease the oil blockade that has the island on the brink of collapse, according to a new report.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the "people in charge" of Cuba need to be changed for the country to prosper, the latest remark related to Washington's eagerness to catalyze political and economic change in the island.

The remarks mark one of the clearest confirmations to date that high-level discussions between Havana and Washington are underway under the administration of Donald Trump

Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart accused Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum of being "complicit in human trafficking" for keeping the program receiving Cuban doctors in the country.

Díaz-Balart's criticism has been echoed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has described Cuba's deployment of doctors abroad as a "form of human trafficking"

Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev confirmed that the country is sending fuel to Cuba, effectively defying the U.S. blockade on the island's private sector.

A Russian tanker carrying hundreds of thousands of oil barrels is less than a week from reaching Cuba, potentially setting up a showdown with the U.S., which continues enforcing a fuel blockade of the island.

Cuban doctors claim that medical patients are beginning to die as conditions in the island deteriorate due to continued lack of fuel from the ongoing U.S. blockade, according to a new report.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said he's open to having conversations about "how the U.S. can participate" in the island's economy, but as long as Washington D.C. doesn't question its "sovereignty" or "political system."