Miguel Díaz-Canel

The Cuban president added that "Cuba poses no threat, nor does it have aggressive plans or intentions against any country"

Cuba said Thursday it will accept a $100 million humanitarian aid offer from the United States as the island faces a deepening fuel collapse, widespread blackouts, and growing public frustration in Havana.

His comments follow a message he posted on Friday saying he did "not agree with a military aggression against Cuba because that is an aggression against Latin America"

His remarks come days after reports that the administration of Donald Trump issued a two-week ultimatum urging Cuba to release high-profile political prisoners

Díaz-Canel's comments came during an NBC interview where he framed Cuba as ready to resist any U.S. action: "I have no fear. I am willing to give my life for the revolution."

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel turned an already tense NBC interview into a warning, a nationalist message and a rebuttal to Washington all at once. Speaking on NBC News' Meet the Press, Díaz-Canel said Cuba would resist any US attempt to attack the island or force him from power, arguing that there would be "no justification" for "military aggression," a "surgical operation" or even "the kidnapping of a president."

Human Rights Watch said Cuba's recent pardon of more than 2,000 inmates did not include political prisoners, reinforcing earlier concerns raised by other rights groups that the measure would exclude detainees jailed for dissent.

Díaz-Canel also tried to leave the door open to negotiations, telling Newsweek that "dialogue is possible" and listing potential areas for cooperation anti-drug trafficking efforts

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

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.

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

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."

Cuba's ambassador to the United Nations has dismissed the idea that U.S. pressure could force leadership changes in Havana.

The New York Times replied to Secretary of State Marco Rubio over his rejection of a recent report claiming the Trump administration was seeking the removal of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel as part of negotiations to open up the island's economy.

Protesters attacked a Communist Party building in the central Cuban city of Morón over the weekend, a rare escalation of unrest in a country where public dissent is tightly controlled.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed for the first time talks with the Trump administrations following weeks of speculation on the matter.

Analysts say the highly centralized and opaque structure of power in Cuba makes it difficult to identify who could lead a political transition on the island, even as Washington signals talks with figures inside the government.

Cuban exile leaders have criticized reports of a possible agreement between Washington and Havana that could ease some U.S. restrictions while allowing members of the Castro family to remain on the island.

President Donald Trump is working on a deal with Cuba that could allow President Miguel Diaz-Canel and members of the Castro Family to remain on the island, rather than go into exile, according to a new report.

As one analyst told The Miami Herald, removing Díaz-Canel, "is not impossible" but "that decision would be a scandal" in Cuba

At least one of the people aboard the speedboat involved in a deadly shooting with Cuban forces was a U.S. citizen, according to a new report.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel stood by the country's killing of 10 passengers on a boat after claiming they opened fire at its forces.

According to the account provided to EFE, police reinforcements arrived at the facility and used "rubber bullets," "pepper spray," and physical force to contain the disturbance

Drivers across Cuba are facing waits of weeks or months to refuel as fuel shortages deepen and new government controls limit access to gasoline.

"I don't think I've ever seen the regime as weak as it is right now," said Rep. Carlos Gimenez referring to the Cuban government

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the country is making preparations to face "acute fuel shortages" as a result of pressure exerted by the United States.

Cuba resold most of the cheap oil it got from Venezuela last year despite the island repeatedly going dark as a result of rolling blackouts, according to a U.S. official.

A relative of Fidel and Raúl Castro has emerged as a potential contender to lead Cuba after President Miguel Díaz-Canel completes his mandated two terms in 2028, according to a report.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has begun sending humanitarian aid to Cuba following Hurricane Melissa, emphasizing that the assistance will be delivered directly to civilians and not through the country's regime.

The Trump administration is not seeking to catalyze the collapse of the Cuban regime, but rather negotiate a transition away from its authoritarian communist system, according to a new report.