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cuba-relations
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jns.orgworld45 days ago
U.S. Southern Command head meets Cuban military at Guantanamo Bay perimeter
The commander of U.S. Southern Command held a brief exchange with Cuban military officials at the edge of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay on May 29, 2026. The meeting focused on operational security matters amid ongoing U.S. pressure on Cuba.
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France 24politics52 days ago
Trump Announces Possible Cuba Intervention Following Castro Indictment
President Trump said Thursday he may be the one to intervene in Cuba after federal prosecutors charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with terrorism over a 1996 plane downing. Trump reversed his earlier stance that no escalation was needed and left open the possibility of mil…
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The Hillpolitics53 days ago
Rubio Says Cuba Poses National Security Threat to U.S.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Cuba has long posed a national security threat to the United States. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez rejected the claim and accused Rubio of seeking to provoke military action.
pbs.orgpolitics53 days ago
U.S. Secretary of State Says Trump Prefers Diplomatic Path With Cuba
The secretary of state stated Thursday that the administration prefers a negotiated agreement with Cuba but views the likelihood as low. The remarks follow this week's indictment of former President Raúl Castro on terrorism charges.
politics54 days ago
U.S. Develops Military Options Against Cuba for President Trump
The Pentagon has started preparing military options against Cuba at the direction of President Trump. U.S. intelligence agencies are also assessing how Cuba might respond to any American military action.
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abcnews.go.compolitics54 days ago
Trump Says Cuba Should Not Host Foreign Military or Intelligence Operations
President Trump stated the United States will not accept a rogue state operating hostile foreign military, intelligence, and terror activities 90 miles from its shores. He added that the administration will continue efforts until the Cuban people regain their freedom.
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middleeasteye.netpolitics56 days ago
U.S. Officials Increase Pressure on Cuba as Iran Efforts Face Delays
U.S. officials have stepped up measures targeting Cuba while activities related to Iran have slowed. The shift comes as prior approaches toward Iran encounter obstacles.
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dailyalert.orgpolitics59 days ago
U.S. Increases Surveillance Flights Near Cuba
The United States has conducted at least 26 surveillance flights within 80 miles of Cuba from February to May 12, 2026, according to a USA TODAY analysis of public flight data. The flights, many coming within 40 miles of Havana and Santiago de Cuba, show different patterns from t…
thehindu.compolitics59 days ago
U.S. Preparing to Indict Cuba's Raúl Castro Over 1996 Plane Downing
The U.S. is moving to indict Raúl Castro, Cuba's former president, in connection with the downing of planes 30 years ago. Officials familiar with the plans confirmed the step. CBS News reported the development on May 16, 2026.
nypost.compolitics60 days ago
U.S. Taking Steps Toward Indictment of Former Cuban President Over 1996 Plane Shootdown
U.S. officials familiar with the matter said steps are being taken to seek an indictment of Cuba's former president in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue. The potential indictment would require approval by a gr…
thenation.compolitics60 days ago
CIA Director Visited Cuba
The CIA director traveled to Cuba on Thursday and met with the country's interior minister, the Cuban government announced. He is the highest-ranking U.S. official to visit the country since the current administration began intensifying pressure on the Cuban government. The meeti…
newser.compolitics63 days ago
U.S. Expands Sanctions on Cuban Military-Run Businesses and a Canadian Joint Venture
The Trump administration announced additional sanctions on Thursday targeting a business empire run by Cuba's military and a joint venture with Canada. The move comes amid heightened U.S. intelligence flights near Cuba, a near-total fuel blockade since January and public threats…
Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics80 days ago
U.S. Revokes Biden-Era Export Licenses for Luxury Goods to Cuba
The Trump administration has rescinded export licenses to Cuba for items including Ferraris, Aston Martins, Maseratis, jacuzzis and jet skis. A letter from Commerce Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler confirmed the action, which pulls approvals issued during the Biden administration.…
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