U.S. Introduces New Sanctions on Cuba for Backing Iran

U.S. Introduces New Sanctions on Cuba for Backing Iran

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Cuban Bank Over Iranian Ties On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against BICSA, the Cuban communist regime’s bank, for facilitating services to Iran’s Karafarin Bank, which is already under U.S. sanctions. BICSA, formally known as Banco Internacional de Comercio S.A. (“International Commerce Bank S.A.”), was established in […]

U.S. Captures $2.8 Million in American Fuel Illegally Bound for Cuba

U.S. Captures $2.8 Million in American Fuel Illegally Bound for Cuba

Seizure of Illicit Fuel Shipments to Cuba On Wednesday, various federal agencies reported that they had intercepted 90 shipments of fuel meant to be illegally exported from the United States to a sanctioned entity in Cuba. The shipments, mainly containing diesel fuel, were estimated to be worth around $2.8 million and were intended for ENETEC […]

Plans for Cuba Expand as Army Reserve Consults Troops About Possible Deployment

Plans for Cuba Expand as Army Reserve Consults Troops About Possible Deployment

The U.S. Army Reserve is exploring the possibility of deploying additional troops to U.S. Southern Command in a timeframe of three to four months. This comes as military planners assess potential operations related to Cuba. According to a CBS News report, Army Reserve headquarters has tasked subordinate commands with determining the availability of six different […]

Lithuania, Costa Rica, and the U.S. Launch Worldwide ‘Free Cuba’ Initiative

Lithuania, Costa Rica, and the U.S. Launch Worldwide 'Free Cuba' Initiative

Nations for a Free Cuba Initiative Launched The Lithuanian government, in collaboration with Costa Rica and the United States, held a noteworthy event during the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, introducing a global initiative called “Nations for a Free Cuba.” Government representatives convened with Cuban anti-communist dissidents and civil society leaders to explore strategies for […]

Cuban delegation leaves during Trump’s UN speech, signaling hope for freedom in Cuba

Cuban delegation leaves during Trump's UN speech, signaling hope for freedom in Cuba

Cuban Delegation Leaves UN Assembly During Trump’s Speech During the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, the Cuban delegation exited abruptly while President Donald Trump was speaking. As Trump criticized the communist regime in Cuba, representatives from the island nation made their swift departure from the assembly hall. Trump remarked, “My administration is […]

Congress investigates claims of foreign influence activities by China, Iran, and Cuba in the US.

Congress investigates claims of foreign influence activities by China, Iran, and Cuba in the US.

Discussion on Cuba’s Threat to U.S. Security Interrupted by Protest Last Tuesday, at the intersection of Church Street and 16th Street NW—just a few blocks from the White House—Christine Balling, who previously advised U.S. Special Operations Command South, moderated a panel discussing the national security risks posed by communist-governed Cuba. Amidst the proceedings, Olivia DiNucci, […]

Nearly 250,000 People Left Cuba in 2025

Nearly 250,000 People Left Cuba in 2025

Cuba Faces Ongoing Demographic Collapse The Castro regime has officially acknowledged that Cuba’s demographic decline will persist until at least 2025, driven by alarmingly low birth rates and the emigration of around 250,000 Cubans. For nine consecutive years, Cuba has grappled with demographic issues, including a significant number of Cubans escaping the oppressive regime, record […]