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Cuba on Edge: Military on Standby for Possible U.S. Aggression
world20 days ago

Cuba on Edge: Military on Standby for Possible U.S. Aggression

Cuba’s deputy foreign minister said the country’s military is preparing for the possibility of U.S. aggression and that leaders would be naive to ignore the risk, as tensions rise after a U.S.-led operation in Venezuela and ongoing fuel shortages tied to Washington’s blockade. He emphasized Havana’s desire for peace, rejected regime change in talks, and criticized U.S. interference, arguing Cuba must act proactively while upholding sovereignty.

via NBC News|
#cuba#military#oil-blockade
Cuban Leadership Stands Firm as U.S. Ouster Talk Surfaces
world21 days ago

Cuban Leadership Stands Firm as U.S. Ouster Talk Surfaces

Cuba’s vice foreign minister rejected reports that Havana is negotiating over President Miguel Diaz-Canel’s fate with the United States, insisting the political system and leadership aren’t up for discussion, while signaling possible talks on issues like trade and compensation for embargo damages; Trump has floated ousting Diaz-Canel and even taking Cuba, but Cuban officials say leadership remains non-negotiable.

via Al Jazeera|
#cuba#diaz-canel#embargo
Cuba Faces Earthquake, Energy Shortages, and Rising U.S. Pressure
world24 days ago

Cuba Faces Earthquake, Energy Shortages, and Rising U.S. Pressure

A magnitude-6 earthquake hit Cuba as the country endures rolling blackouts and a hospital system strained by shortages. Cuba blames a U.S.-led energy blockade for the crisis, while Washington denies responsibility and points to aid relief efforts. U.S. threats to cut oil imports and other sanctions, plus the loss of oil from Venezuela, have increased Cuba’s economic isolation. Critical services are fraying—hospitals lack supplies and fuel, water delivery relies on tanker trucks, and aid logistics are hindered by refueling and transport constraints—worsening conditions for vulnerable groups such as pregnant women.

via Axios|
#cuba#energy-shortages#hospitals
Cuba pledges ironclad defense after Trump hints at intervention
world24 days ago

Cuba pledges ironclad defense after Trump hints at intervention

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez warned that any external aggressor would face 'impregnable resistance' as Donald Trump floated taking Cuba, amid intensified U.S. pressure, sanctions and Cuba's energy shortages that have fueled protests, while Washington signals possible talks or actions and Cuba contemplates limited economic openings to attract investment.

via CBS News|
#cuba#diaz-canel-bermudez#energy-shortages
Trump hints at Cuba takeover as blackout shrouds island
world25 days ago

Trump hints at Cuba takeover as blackout shrouds island

Former President Donald Trump said he would have the 'honour of taking Cuba' amid a US-imposed oil blockade that caused a total blackout, with reports that U.S. officials urged Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel to step down. Washington has intensified pressure on Havana by cutting Venezuelan oil shipments and warning of tariffs, and some U.S. figures advocate regime change, though Díaz-Canel says talks with the U.S. should be based on equality and sovereignty.

via The Guardian|
#cuba#power-grid#regime-change
Cuba negotiates with Washington as oil shortage tests revolutionary resolve
world26 days ago

Cuba negotiates with Washington as oil shortage tests revolutionary resolve

Driven by a severe oil shortage, Cuba has begun secret talks with Washington led by Díaz-Canel and Raúl Castro, seeking economic reforms and greater private-sector space while trying to preserve the revolution; experts caution that Havana is weak and concessions are likely, with Florida’s Cuban-American community and sovereignty concerns shaping any deal.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cuba#diaz-canel#oil-crisis
Cuba Signals Potential Economic Opening in Talks with Trump Administration
world29 days ago

Cuba Signals Potential Economic Opening in Talks with Trump Administration

Cuban President Díaz-Canel announced that Cuba is in early discussions with the Trump administration that could lead to a historic economic opening, with talks aimed at resolving bilateral differences and addressing Cuba's energy needs amid a U.S. oil blockade. In a Vatican-brokered deal, Cuba plans to release 51 prisoners in the coming days, though it is unclear who will be freed. The White House has not commented, and analysts say the dialogue could mark Cuba's most significant economic shift since 1961, though exact goals and details remain unclear.

via USA Today|
#cuba#diplomacy#oil-embargo
world29 days ago

Cuba Briefs Talks With U.S. as Trump Pressure Intensifies, Internal Reforms Off the Table

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says Havana is engaging in direct talks with U.S. officials to resolve differences, stressing that Cuba’s internal political system and reforms are not on the table, while Washington’s pressure—led by Trump—adds urgency to the dialogue amid economic strain from sanctions and Venezuela oil cuts and ongoing social-service challenges.

via Politico|
#cuba#diaz-canel#foreign-policy
Cuba Signals Dialogue with U.S. on Blockade as Power Crisis Deepens
world29 days ago

Cuba Signals Dialogue with U.S. on Blockade as Power Crisis Deepens

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Cuba has held talks with U.S. officials to seek solutions to the blockade, stressing dialogue, equality and sovereignty. He attributed three months without petroleum to a U.S. energy blockade that has triggered widespread blackouts and disrupted services and surgeries. The remarks come amid Trump’s assertions of ongoing talks, while Raúl Castro’s grandson, Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, features in related discussions.

via The Guardian|
#blackouts#cuba#diaz-canel
Fuel diplomacy: Trump nudges Cuba toward reform via direct oil sales
world1 month ago

Fuel diplomacy: Trump nudges Cuba toward reform via direct oil sales

After Venezuela cut its oil, the Trump administration began allowing U.S. petroleum products to be sold directly to Cuba’s private sector to spur market-style reforms and make the island more dependent on the U.S. economy. Cuban entrepreneurs welcomed the stability of fuel supplies, while officials describe the shift as a gradual, coercive path toward change rather than an abrupt overthrow, with observers noting Cuba’s growing private sector (thousands of small businesses) could drive reform if financial and regulatory barriers are further lowered.

via USA Today|
#cuba-policy#oil-embargo#private-sector
Cuba at a Tipping Point: Can U.S. Pressure Redraw the Island’s Future?
world1 month ago

Cuba at a Tipping Point: Can U.S. Pressure Redraw the Island’s Future?

Escalating U.S. pressure—chiefly oil sanctions and broader penalties—has driven Cuba into a severe energy and economic crisis. A Maduro-style invasion is unlikely, but Havana faces pressure to reform; a full democratic transition is unlikely, with any changes likely keeping the one-party system intact while reshuffling elites. The result could be a postrevolutionary Cuba that remains politically stable yet socially strained, as ordinary Cubans endure growing shortages and uncertainty.

via Foreign Affairs|
#cuba#energy-crisis#one-party-state
Timing of Cuba boat shootout tests new U.S.-Cuba diplomacy
world1 month ago

Timing of Cuba boat shootout tests new U.S.-Cuba diplomacy

Cuban authorities say a Florida group of 10 attacked a Cuban vessel, triggering a firefight off Cuba’s northern coast as backchannel talks between Rubio’s team and Raúl Castro’s grandson about easing sanctions were underway; the White House offered little public comment, fueling scrutiny of Havana’s account and highlighting tensions in U.S.-Cuba diplomacy.

via Miami Herald|
#boat-attack-cuba#cuba#marco-rubio
Cuba ties fatal speedboat attack to U.S. incursion, says second boat fled
world1 month ago

Cuba ties fatal speedboat attack to U.S. incursion, says second boat fled

Cuba’s Interior Ministry says a Florida-flagged speedboat opened fire on border guards off the island’s north coast, killing four attackers; officials say the intruders arrived from the U.S. in two boats but one failed, with supplies transferred to the surviving craft. Authorities displayed heavy weapons and ammunition found on board and said the attackers were trained and financed. A border-guard boat was struck and a commander injured; six Cuban-origin suspects could face terrorism charges. The U.S. has denied it was a government operation.

via AP News|
#border-guard#cuba#speedboat