Cuba
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U.S. Justice Department Prepares Historic Indictment Against Raúl Castro Amid Escalating Tensions
The Trump administration is moving to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro for his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes, a move that signals a significant escalation in U.S.-Cuba relations.
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Havana Faces New Pressure as Trump Escalates Economic Sanctions
The Trump administration has launched a new round of aggressive sanctions against Cuba, citing human rights abuses and regional security threats.
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Trump Administration Shifts Cuba Strategy Amid Secret Havana Talks
U.S. officials held secret talks in Havana as the Trump administration balances aggressive regime-change rhetoric with potential diplomatic off-ramps.
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Cuba to Pardon Over 2,000 Prisoners Amid U.S. Pressure
Havana announced plans to release 2,010 prisoners as a humanitarian gesture, coinciding with increased U.S. pressure and eased oil restrictions.
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Marco Rubio: US Working to Change Cuban Government System
Secretary of state Marco Rubio stated that the United States is actively working to alter Cuba’s governmental structure, with further updates anticipated soon.
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US Allows Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Easing Energy Crisis
The U.S. has permitted a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, potentially easing a severe energy crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions and a de facto oil blockade.
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US Blocks Russian Tankers Bound for Cuba Amid Energy Crisis
The U.S. Treasury has officially prohibited Cuba from receiving Russian oil shipments, escalating a standoff as two tankers approach the fuel-starved island.
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Russian Energy Diplomacy Faces New Hurdles in Cuba
New U.S. Treasury licensing restrictions and maritime scrutiny are complicating Russian fuel deliveries to Cuba, highlighting the fragility of Moscow’s energy-backed alliances.
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Costa Rica Cuts Ties With Cuba Amid US Pressure
Costa Rica has severed diplomatic relations with Cuba, closing its embassy in Havana and expelling Cuban diplomats. The move follows escalating U.S. pressure on the island nation.
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Trump’s Cuba Takeover Rhetoric Triggers Resistance Vow
President Trump’s recent suggestions of a potential takeover of Cuba have prompted President Miguel Díaz-Canel to vow ‘impregnable resistance,’ escalating tensions amid a severe energy crisis on the island.
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Cuba Faces Total Grid Collapse Amid Rising US Intervention Threats
A nationwide blackout has paralyzed Cuba as President Donald Trump suggests potential intervention, prompting Havana to desperatey solicit investment from long-exiled citizens.
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Cuba Confirms Secret Talks With U.S. Amid Crippling Energy Crisis
President Miguel Diaz-Canel has confirmed high-level discussions with the Trump administration as a severe oil blockade leaves Cuba without fuel imports for three months.
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Trump Announces Direct Negotiations with Cuba Amid Regional Shift
President Donald Trump has initiated direct talks with Havana, signaling a potential shift in U.S.-Cuba relations while launching a new anti-cartel military alliance in Miami.
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The Incident Near Cuba’s Coasts Intensifies Regional Tensions
A motorboat incident near Cuba’s shores has sparked tension, with Cuba and Russia accusing the U.S. of provoking the situation and calling for restraint.
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Cuba Says Four Killed in Florida-Registered Speedboat Clash
Cuban authorities confirm four dead in a shootout with a Florida-registered speedboat, alleging a ‘terrorist’ infiltration attempt. The U.S. has launched an independent investigation into the unusual incident.