Cuba Intensifies Crackdown to Prevent Residents from July 4 Celebration
Cuba’s government has intensified its crackdown on journalists, activists, and opposition figures to hinder attendance at the U.S. Embassy’s July 4th celebration in Havana, according to a news outlet focused on Cuban affairs. Reports indicate that some individuals hit by the crackdown were either arrested or placed under surveillance and effectively kept under “house arrest,” […]
Russia Sends Foreign Intelligence Chief to Cuba
Russian Intelligence Chief Meets Cuban President in Havana On Tuesday, Sergei Narischkin, the Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Agency (SVR), held a meeting with “President” Miguel Diaz Canel in Havana. While specific details of the conversation haven’t been disclosed by either Russia or Cuba, the meeting comes at a critical time for the Cuban […]
Trump considers stricter penalties for Cuba
In recent developments, President Trump’s administration has reaffirmed its hardline stance on Cuba, solidifying the U.S. economic embargo that has been in place for many years. This approach reflects Trump’s ongoing frosty relationship with the leaders of the Caribbean nation. A memo released by the White House indicated that within the next month, the administration […]
Cuba Plans to Remove American Diplomat for Socializing with Residents
Cuba’s Stance on US Embassy Diplomat Cuba’s Vice Minister, Carlos Fernandez de Cocio, indicated on Wednesday that the government is still considering the possibility of expelling Mike Hammer, the head of the US embassy in Havana. Fernandez de Cocio referenced past actions from the Trump administration that intensified pressures on Cuba, particularly regarding diplomatic relations. […]
Cuba Pursues 10-Year Prison Term for Dissident Due to Anti-Communist Facebook Posts
Reports indicate that Cuba’s communist government is imposing a 10-year prison sentence on opposition figure Alexander Verdesia following a Facebook post that criticized the current administration. Verdesia, who is 51, belongs to the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), the country’s largest opposition group, and resides in Rio Cout, Granma. He has been vocal on social […]
Brazil, Venezuela, and Cuba are warmly welcoming Iran.
Iran is currently facing significant challenges, grappling with economic struggles, costly nuclear initiatives, and the impact of severe sanctions. In light of these difficulties, Tehran is looking for alliances with countries like Cuba, Venezuela, and Brazil. Recently, Iranian chairman Mohammad Bagh Garribahu wrapped up a visit to Latin America, which seemed to be a rather […]
Cuba and Venezuela Criticize U.S. Travel Restrictions as ‘Racist’
Travel Restrictions Spark Outcry from Cuba and Venezuela Over the weekend, the governments of Cuba and Venezuela voiced strong disapproval of new travel restrictions imposed by President Trump on U.S. citizens, which came into force on Monday. Both nations have faced criticism for human rights violations against their citizens, prompting many to seek refuge from […]
Cuba Requests a Visit from Pope Leo XIV
Invitation Extended to Pope by Cuban President President Miguel Díaz-Canel, currently in Cuba, reached out to Pope Leo XIV on Thursday during an official meeting with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s secretary for relations with international organizations. This week, Archbishop Gallagher is in Cuba to mark the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Cuba […]
Years of Abusers Misusing U.S. Immigration System Came Before Trump’s Travel Restrictions on Cuba and Venezuela
President Donald Trump has announced new travel restrictions in the United States, particularly targeting citizens from Cuba and Venezuela. This move addresses ongoing abuses within the American immigration system, as well as the misuse of visas by individuals linked to these authoritarian regimes. On Wednesday evening, President Trump signed a declaration that will implement travel […]
WorldPride speaker reports being barred from entering the US following a trip to Cuba
British political and LGBTQ rights advocate Phyll Opoku-Gyimah reported being denied entry into the United States following her recent trip to Cuba. Opoku-Gyimah, known as Mrs. Phyll, was scheduled to deliver opening remarks at the World Pride Human Rights Conference in Washington, set for June 4-6. During a live stream on Wednesday, she disclosed that […]