Cuban immigrants detained in Miami for cocaine smuggling and firearms, say authorities
Two Cuban immigrants are in custody after being accused of drug trafficking and possession of stolen firearms. The duo, Cesar Valdes, age 89, and Magdaleno Medina, age 73, have reportedly been in the U.S. illegally for over 45 years. The situation escalated when, on August 19, the Miami Police Department sent an undercover officer to […]
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 […]
Mark Cuban cautions that California’s billionaire tax may negatively impact investment.
California voters will soon have the chance to weigh in on a proposed billionaire tax, as new IRS data reveals a significant outflow of wealthy taxpayers and substantial revenue from the state. This situation intensifies the ongoing discussion surrounding the state’s tax measures. Mark Cuban recently raised concerns about the billionaire tax, suggesting it could […]
Mark Cuban confronts Ro Khanna about the California billionaire tax
As progressives push for a contentious 5% one-time tax on billionaires in California set to appear on the November ballot, entrepreneur Mark Cuban offered sharp criticism of one of the tax’s key proponents on Saturday. Mark Cuban, who is also a billionaire, took aim at Democratic Representative Ro Khanna, highlighting that “ideology is not strategy.” […]
Dominican Republic Sends Away Nine Officials from Cuban Embassy
Dominican Republic Expels Cuban Embassy Employees The government of the Dominican Republic took the decision on Thursday to expel nine staff members from the Cuban embassy located in Santo Domingo. This action sparked outrage from the Cuban government, which perceives it as a maneuver by the Dominican Republic and the United States meant to exert […]
Sen. Bill Cassidy investigates a major union for possible connections to the Cuban regime.
Senate Committee Probes Union’s Ties to Cuban Regime The chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee is looking into claims that the International Association of Machinists (IAM), which has around 600,000 members, might be promoting Cuban government interests. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana) reached out to IAM on Thursday, requesting details about any […]
Smokers stockpiling Cuban cigars: ‘Barely any stock’
Cuban Cigar Industry Faces Major Crisis As Cuba grapples with an ongoing fuel and power crisis, one of its most famous exports—cigars—is experiencing significant difficulties. According to retailers, the cigar industry is encountering its most severe supply shortage ever. Ongoing power outages, fuel scarcity, and transportation issues have made it almost impossible to produce premium […]
China is utilizing Cuban intelligence to outmaneuver the U.S., according to the State Department.
China’s Intelligence Activities in Cuba Raise Concerns for U.S. Security The State Department reported on Monday that China is conducting intelligence operations in Cuba, which raises significant concerns for U.S. national security. These activities are said to be happening at three facilities in Cuba where China gathers signals intelligence (SIGINT) to monitor the United States. […]
Rubio comments on the arrival of a Cuban artist and dissident to the U.S. following ‘unfair detention’
Arrival of Cuban Dissident in Miami Cuban artist and dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara has reportedly reached Miami, Florida, after being released from prison in Cuba with the stipulation that he leave the country. Secretary of State Marco Rubio remarked that Otero Alcantara’s five-year prison sentence was not only arbitrary but also an infringement on […]
New legislation aims at nations employing Cuban doctors in forced labor schemes.
New Law Targets Trafficking of Cuban Doctors A recently passed law, drafted by Congress back in February 2026, aims to penalize nations involved in trafficking Cuban doctors through the Castro regime’s medical missions. This bill, part of the fiscal year 2027 budget, is set for a House vote soon. For many years, the Cuban dictatorship […]