Is Russian Fuel Headed for Cuba, Testing the U.S. Blockade?
A Russian oil tanker is being closely tracked to see if it will challenge the Trump administration’s blockade on Cuba.
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Amid Power Outages, Cubans Worry About Access to Food and Clean Water
A devastating electricity crisis has made it harder for Cubans to access food, running water and medical care. The island nation mostly relied on Venezuela’s oil to generate its electricity. But in January, the Trump administration ordered Venezuela to…
Mapping Cuba’s Blackouts
Cuba is facing a historic electricity crisis. Blackouts have gotten worse, and on some days the entire island is plunged into near total darkness.
Cuban Americans Will Be Allowed to Own Businesses in Cuba, but Is That Enough to Rescue the Economy?
The Cuban government announced that Cubans living abroad can own and invest in businesses, but experts said they were disappointed that the measures didn’t go further.
Is Latin America Abandoning Cuba?
President Trump is turning up the pressure on Cuba, but other Latin American countries, even those on the left, are staying quiet. We look at why.
Trump’s threats to ‘take’ Cuba signal rising US pressure as island grapples with power crisis
National power outage is making life extremely difficult and may force Havana into biggest economic reforms in 67 yearsJust a few hours after a nationwide electricity blackout struck Cuba, Donald Trump hinted at an even darker future for the island’s r…
Trump Signals He May Intervene in Cuba Following Iran and Venezuela
Still at war with Iran and in control in Venezuela, President Trump is signaling that he is about to intervene in another country.
Trump Suggests ‘Taking’ Cuba as Island Deals With Blackout
President Trump said on Monday that he believed he would have “the honor of taking Cuba.” His comments came during a nationwide blackout and energy crisis on the island.
Trump Administration Seeks to Remove Cuba’s President From Power During Negotiations
The United States has told Cuba that for meaningful progress to be made in negotiations, President Miguel Díaz-Canel must step down, said people familiar with the talks.
Trump Administration Seeks to Remove Cuba’s President From Power During Negotiations
The United States has told Cuba that for meaningful progress to be made in negotiations, President Miguel Díaz-Canel must step down, said people familiar with the talks.