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theyucatantimes.compolitics16 days ago
U.S. Sanctions Target Cuban President, Family Members and Castro Relatives
The United States imposed new economic sanctions on Cuba’s president, his wife and stepson, plus relatives of former president Raúl Castro. The Treasury Department also sanctioned several Cuban government-linked organizations.
foxnews.compolitics16 days ago
Cuba Shot Down 2 U.S. Civilian Planes in 1996, Killing 4 Americans; U.S. Imposes Sanctions on President and 5 Entities
The United States imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and three other individuals along with five Cuban entities. Officials cited support for subversive operations and a prior indictment tied to a 1996 aircraft shoot-down.
Fox Newspolitics21 days ago
Hasan Piker Defends Singham-Funded Activists at New Jersey ICE Protest
Influencer Hasan Piker spoke at a protest outside the Delaney Hall ICE facility in Newark, New Jersey. He described individuals linked to Neville Roy Singham's network as "wonderful people" and said he had not received a federal subpoena related to a March trip to Cuba.
foxnews.compolitics23 days ago
Treasury Department Sends Inquiry to CodePink About Cuba Trip
CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin confirmed that the organization received an email inquiry from the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control. The request seeks detailed information about the group's March trip to Cuba and the humanitarian supplies it delivered.
Fox Newspolitics26 days ago
U.S. Policy Applies Sanctions on Cuban Military Conglomerate
The United States has reinstated sanctions targeting GAESA, the Cuban military-owned conglomerate. Officials also restored Title III of the LIBERTAD Act and added GAESA to the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
riotimesonline.compolitics39 days ago
Cuba Offered Exile to Two Political Prisoners After U.S. Talks
Cuban state security agents offered imprisoned artists Maykel Castillo Pérez and Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara the choice of exile or continued imprisonment days after secret talks with U.S. officials in Havana. The U.S. had given Cuba a two-week deadline to release political priso…
upi.compolitics40 days ago
Trump Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
President Trump departed Tuesday for a two-day summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping, his first trip to China since returning to office. The agenda centers on trade, with Trump also indicating Cuba developments would be discussed. Hours earlier, Secretary of State M…
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The Independentpolitics44 days ago
Rubio Says US Can Maintain Productive Ties With Catholic Church Despite Tensions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the United States can continue a fruitful relationship with the Catholic Church. The comments came during a meeting with the American-born pope amid President Donald Trump's public criticisms of the pontiff over the Iran war and other issues.…
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U.S. Not Planning Imminent Military Action Against Cuba
U.S. officials said the country is not preparing for imminent military action against Cuba despite President Donald Trump’s recent threats. Officials involved in talks with Cuban authorities are not optimistic Havana will accept an offer of humanitarian aid, Starlink internet acc…
upi.compolitics46 days ago
Rep. Jayapal Says She Discussed Cuba Fuel Shortage With Mexican and Other Ambassadors
The Washington Democrat described U.S. sanctions as economic bombing and cruel collective punishment after an April 2026 congressional trip to Cuba. Her remarks, made at a Seattle briefing, drew sharp criticism on social media. No investigation has been announced.
vaticannews.vapolitics45 days agoUpdated
Rubio Meets Pope Leo at Vatican
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived at the Vatican on May 7, 2026, for talks with Pope Leo following public criticism from President Trump. The meeting comes amid new U.S. sanctions on Cuba announced May 1 and Rubio's recent description of the island as a "failed state" run by…
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Usa Todaypolitics51 days ago
Trump Issues Executive Order Sanctioning Supporters of Cuban Government
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 1 targeting individuals and entities supporting Cuba's government, security apparatus, or involved in corruption and human rights violations. The order also authorizes secondary sanctions on those transacting with the target…