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UN Ambassador Waltz: Cuba’s regime ‘is a national security threat’

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· Jul 1, 2026

Cuban President: We will turn to UN over "Genocidal Blockade" imposed by US

Cuban President: We will turn to UN over "Genocidal Blockade" imposed by US

The Hill

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· Jul 12, 2026

UN Ambassador Waltz: Cuba's regime 'is a national security threat'

United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz on Sunday said Cuba's regime is a national security threat, as the Trump administration keeps its sights on the Caribbean island nation amid rising tensions. Waltz accused China and Russia of collecting information around our military bases in Cuba during an interview on Sunday Morning Futures with Fox News's Maria...

RedState

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· Jun 28, 2026

US Ambassador Slams Iran: No More Free Shipping Attacks

US Ambassador Slams Iran: No More Free Shipping Attacks

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· Jun 24, 2026

US slaps new sanctions on Cuba

The US hit Cuban state companies Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Administracion Empresarial S.A., a business conglomerate run by Cuba’s Revolutionary Armed Forces. Best known as GAESA , it is believed to command nearly 40 percent of Cuba's gross domestic product. As of early 2024, it held 14.

UPI

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· Jun 24, 2026

U.S. sanctions five Cuban entities, Castro family member

U.S. sanctions five Cuban entities, Castro family member

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Is Iran Exploiting Diplomatic Ambiguity?

"Iran is exploiting SLOPPY LANGUAGE." Former US Ambassador Matthew Bryza analyzes US military pressure and diplomacy with Iran.

All Israel News

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· Jul 3, 2026

US Ambassador Waltz accuses Iran of 'global blackmail' in heated UNSC exchange

US Ambassador Waltz accuses Iran of 'global blackmail' in heated UNSC exchange

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 3, 2026

[Video] "This is not Tehran, you will not silence this body.

This is not Tehran, you will not silence this body. Watch Ambassador Waltz completely eviscerate the Iranian Ambassador at the UN. This is the kind of moral clarity and strength the free world needs right now when dealing with terrorists.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 1, 2026

Rubio slams Cuban organization for promoting ‘radical left-wing extremism’ in US

US State Secretary warns if you transact with Cuban Institute of Friendship with the People, ‘you will be sanctioned, prosecuted or deported from our country’

Russia Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Devastating Cuba: The American Empire is declining, and trying to drag everyone down with it

As Washington weakens, it is tightening the screws on Havana – using blockade, blackouts and mass suffering to punish defiance Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 23, 2026

Rubio sanctions Cuban entities despite country’s attempt to liberalize

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sanctioned five Cuban companies, despite Havana’s attempts to liberalize. Rubio leaned into the stick side of the carrot-and-stick approach to Cuba on Tuesday, dashing hopes from the Cuban government that a new move to modernize could spare it from further crushing sanctions. Three of the five companies were linked to []

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump’s Mass Deportation Effort Comes For Operative Tied To Hasan Piker’s Pro-Cuba Propaganda

Earlier this week, federal authorities arrested a Cuban operative who allegedly assisted far-Left activists, including Hasan Piker. The Trump administration now plans to deport the Cuban national. The State Department revoked Carlos Antonio Lloga Dominguez’s immigration status after he “spent more than a decade working as a foreign subversive for the Communist Cuban regime’s premier influence ...

Fox News

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· Jun 23, 2026

US sanctions five Cuban entities, Castro family member in latest pressure campaign, Rubio says

The U.S. has hit Cuba with fresh sanctions targeting five state-run entities linked to the military conglomerate GAESA and the mining sector, expanding Washington's economic pressure campaign.

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 30, 2026

Cuba’s foreign minister observes ‘no progress’ in US negotiations

A top Cuban official has accused the US of issuing 'constant threats' and attempting to scuttle a UN debate.

TASS

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· Jun 23, 2026

Cuban diplomat slams US politicians for disseminating lies about republic

Ernesto Sobero Guzman criticized statements by US politicians regarding the situation on the island and the imposition of new sanctions against Cuban organizations

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Supreme Court boosts Exxon compensation bid vs Cuba

The US Supreme Court made it easier for firms to seek compensation from Cuba's government for property seized decades ago by former leader Fidel Castro's government, ruling in favor of ExxonMobil in its lawsuit against Cuban state-owned firm Corporación CIMEX. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #USA #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #Exxon #Cuba Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4wbX1qR 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘cruel’ and ‘ruthless’ US blockade

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced the “ruthless” US embargo against the communist island during a UN General Assembly debate on Tuesday that took place despite diplomatic pressure by Washington to prevent it. “The government of the United States is carrying out against Cuba a multi-dimensional, non-conventional warfare that has already lasted for almost seven decades now and has become ever more cruel and more ruthless during the last seven months,” Rodriguez told the body,...

Tampa Free Press

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· Jun 23, 2026

US Targets Cuba’s ‘Financial Muscle’ With Tough New Sanctions On Steel, Banks, And Castro Inner Circle

The United States government expanded its economic restrictions against Cuba today, blacklisting five entities and one individual accused of funding and facilitating the Cuban government’s operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures under Executive Order 14404, which was established by President Trump on May 1, 2026, to target repression and national security threats [] US Targets Cuba’s ‘Financial Muscle’ With Tough New Sanctions On Steel, Banks, And Castro Inner Circle

The Guardian

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· Jun 23, 2026

Former Pinochet agents convicted over 1976 Washington DC carbomb murder

Attack targeted former Chile ambassador Orlando Letelier and his US colleague Ronni Karpen MoffittFifty years after Gen Augusto Pinochet’s secret police detonated a car bomb in the heart of Washington DC, killing Orlando Letelier, a former Chilean minister and ambassador to the US, and his American colleague Ronni Karpen Moffitt, a Santiago court has convicted three former agents of Moffitt’s murder.Judge Paola Plaza, a special minister for human rights in Chile, sentenced Pedro Espinoza, José Zara, and Raúl Iturriaga to 15 years in prison for their roles in the killing of Moffitt, 25. Continue reading...

Drudge Retort

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· Jun 21, 2026

Memo by Rubio Approved Detention of Immigrant Who Criticized Trump Ally

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Beto Coral's criticism of a presidential candidate in his home country of Colombia undermined U.S. foreign policy.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 5, 2026

[Video] NEW - Cuba's president says Cuba isn’t afraid of a U.S.

NEW - Cuba's president says Cuba isn’t afraid of a U.S. attack and is getting ready so that we're not surprised or defeated, adding, Cubans are willing to die for the revolution and fight to the very last drop of blood, to defend their rights, independence and sovereignty.@disclosetv

Breakthrough News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Despite backdoor ‘diplomacy’ by US, UNGA once again heard condemnations of US blockade on Cuba

Despite US diplomatic pressure and votes against it from its allies, the overwhelming majority of countries supported Havana's call to debate the situation on the island. Zoe. , July 9, 2026

CBC News

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· Jun 23, 2026

U.S. levies sanctions on Cuban state companies that are key to island nation's economy

The U.S. hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Cuba Confirms Bilateral Talks with U.S. Amid Oil Blockade and Fuel Shortages

Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz confirmed on Thursday that Havana has engaged in conversations with representatives of the United States, pursuing solutions to bilateral differences through dialogue. Marrero Cruz characterized the process as sensitive in nature, explaining that the country’s leadership typically refrains from addressing speculative campaigns. He assured that the designated work team []

World Israel News

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· Jul 3, 2026

WATCH: Ambassador Waltz humbles Iranian official during UN meeting

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz confronted his Iranian counterpart, telling him this is not Tehran and that he has no power to silence any delegation at the UN Security Council. The post WATCH: Ambassador Waltz humbles Iranian official during UN meeting appeared first on World Israel News.

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· Jun 26, 2026

Workers World declares: ‘U.S. hands off Cuba!’

The Cuban Revolution has inspired workers, farmers, oppressed people, socialists and communists worldwide since its 1959 victory. The socialist country has shown what international solidarity means with military and medical aid brought to peoples around the globe. Brooklyn, New York, June 3, 2026. Despite U.S. escalation of military aggression, a . . . Continue reading Workers World declares: ‘U.S. hands off Cuba!’ at Workers.org

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· Jun 24, 2026

Cuba slams new US sanctions against state-run firms

Cuba on Tuesday denounced the latest sanctions imposed by the United States on five Cuban state-owned entities and a member of the extended family of former Cuban President Raul Castro, arguing the measures aim to further harm the economy, reported Xinhua. The U.S. government, led by its dishonest and mendacious Secretary of State (Marco Rubio), continues to take steps to tighten the noose around Cuba's economy, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on X, referring to the sanctions Washington announced earlier in the day. These sanctions came as Cuba has proven to be stronger, more capable, and more effective than he expected in the face of the ruthless aggression and collective punishment against the people and their living conditions, said Rodriguez, adding that what this individual is pushing for from the world's greatest power is a crime. The sanctions target five Cuban state-owned entities, three of which are linked to the conglomerate Grupo de Administracion Empresarial S.A. and two are related to the mining and metallurgical sectors, according to a fact sheet published Tuesday by the U.S. Department of State.

BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

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JUST IN: Iranian President says the US government's conduct as World Cup host follows its familiar foreign policy.Bending rules, bullying rivals, creating obstacles, and cheating. This is their MAGA playbook.@BRICSNews

Zeteo

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Death’ and ‘Mass Murder’: Abby Martin on U.S. Policy Toward Cuba

From Cuba to Gaza, the investigative journalist's new documentary delves into a ‘sadistic’ and ‘depraved’ U.S. foreign policy. She's also the first American reporter to interview Cuba's president.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Cuba warns it will fight ‘to the last drop of blood’ as tensions with Trump explode

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has vowed his nation will not bow down to any pressure from the US as talks between the two parties reach a roadblock. Mr Díaz-Canel said he is "willing to fight to the very last drop of blood". The Trump administration has tightened restrictions on the island, leading to blackouts and disruptions to essential services. Fresh sanctions were also imposed last month on senior officials and companies linked to Cuba’s struggling economy. Speaking to Sky News, the island's president says Cuba is preparing for an eventual aggression from Washington. US President Donald Trump has continued to increase pressure on the island, insisting the US could one day take Cuba.

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· Jun 23, 2026

Marco Rubio Warns Banks Moving Money in Cuba, “Should Freeze Activities Immediately”

President Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday issued a warning regarding the Cuban military-controlled conglomerate GAESA, which he said serves as “the main vector for regime elites to steal the island’s few resources, diverting them for repression, anti-American subversion and spying instead of schools, power plants, and basic necessities for the Cuban people.” []

PravdaReport

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· Jun 22, 2026

Cuba Moves Toward Market Economy as Government Unveils Historic Reforms

Cuba has announced sweeping economic changes that, despite constitutional guarantees of socialism, introduce measures commonly associated with capitalism. The reforms come amid mounting economic pressure and, according to observers, reflect not only longstanding U.S. demands but also encouragement from Russia and China. The island's economic situation has deteriorated sharply, prompting the Communist leadership to launch what many compare to the shock reforms implemented in Russia during the early 1990s. Economic Crisis Pushes Havana Toward Reform U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance recently stated that Washington is engaged in discussions with the Cuban government regarding potential changes on the island. According to Vance, relations between the United States and Cuba could improve if Havana makes what he described as reasonable decisions.

Liberty Nation

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· Jun 24, 2026

SCOTUS: Cuban Confiscation Suits to Proceed

The era of the Trump doctrine on Cuba finally begins.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 26, 2026

Tinubu appointed me ambassador to four countries — Reno Omokri

Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu appointed him as ambassador-designate to four countries in Central and South America. Omokri made the claim in a post on his Facebook page following discussions surrounding diplomatic appointments recently announced by the Federal Government. The former presidential aide claimed his own case differs significantly [] Tinubu appointed me ambassador to four countries — Reno Omokri

Kuwait Times

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· Jun 25, 2026

Rubio meets Gulf FMs, Oman says no Hormuz tolls

MANAMA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip. Speakin...

Americas Quarterly

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· Nov 5, 2014

Cuba and the Summits of the Americas

In the coming months, the United States is going to face a tough choice: either alter its policy toward Cuba or face the virtual collapse of its diplomacy in Latin America. The upcoming Summit of the Americas, the seventh meeting of democratically elected heads of state throughout the Americas, due to convene in April 2015 ... Read more The post Cuba and the Summits of the Americas appeared first on Americas Quarterly.

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Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 1, 2026

Cuban President: We will turn to UN over "Genocidal Blockade" imposed by US

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The Hill

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· Jul 12, 2026

UN Ambassador Waltz: Cuba's regime 'is a national security threat'

United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz on Sunday said Cuba's regime is a national security threat, as the Trump administration keeps its sights on the Caribbean island nation amid rising tensions. Waltz accused China and Russia of collecting information around our military bases in Cuba during an interview on Sunday Morning Futures with Fox News's Maria...

RedState

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· Jun 28, 2026

US Ambassador Slams Iran: No More Free Shipping Attacks

US Ambassador Slams Iran: No More Free Shipping Attacks

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· Jun 24, 2026

US slaps new sanctions on Cuba

The US hit Cuban state companies Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions target five Cuban entities, including three linked to Grupo de Administracion Empresarial S.A., a business conglomerate run by Cuba’s Revolutionary Armed Forces. Best known as GAESA , it is believed to command nearly 40 percent of Cuba's gross domestic product. As of early 2024, it held 14.

UPI

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· Jun 24, 2026

U.S. sanctions five Cuban entities, Castro family member

U.S. sanctions five Cuban entities, Castro family member

Al Arabiya English

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· Jul 10, 2026

Is Iran Exploiting Diplomatic Ambiguity?

"Iran is exploiting SLOPPY LANGUAGE." Former US Ambassador Matthew Bryza analyzes US military pressure and diplomacy with Iran.

All Israel News

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· Jul 3, 2026

US Ambassador Waltz accuses Iran of 'global blackmail' in heated UNSC exchange

US Ambassador Waltz accuses Iran of 'global blackmail' in heated UNSC exchange

Hananya Naftali

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· Jul 3, 2026

[Video] "This is not Tehran, you will not silence this body.

This is not Tehran, you will not silence this body. Watch Ambassador Waltz completely eviscerate the Iranian Ambassador at the UN. This is the kind of moral clarity and strength the free world needs right now when dealing with terrorists.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 1, 2026

Rubio slams Cuban organization for promoting ‘radical left-wing extremism’ in US

US State Secretary warns if you transact with Cuban Institute of Friendship with the People, ‘you will be sanctioned, prosecuted or deported from our country’

Russia Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Devastating Cuba: The American Empire is declining, and trying to drag everyone down with it

As Washington weakens, it is tightening the screws on Havana – using blockade, blackouts and mass suffering to punish defiance Read Full Article at RT.com

Washington Examiner

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· Jun 23, 2026

Rubio sanctions Cuban entities despite country’s attempt to liberalize

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sanctioned five Cuban companies, despite Havana’s attempts to liberalize. Rubio leaned into the stick side of the carrot-and-stick approach to Cuba on Tuesday, dashing hopes from the Cuban government that a new move to modernize could spare it from further crushing sanctions. Three of the five companies were linked to []

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 3, 2026

Trump’s Mass Deportation Effort Comes For Operative Tied To Hasan Piker’s Pro-Cuba Propaganda

Earlier this week, federal authorities arrested a Cuban operative who allegedly assisted far-Left activists, including Hasan Piker. The Trump administration now plans to deport the Cuban national. The State Department revoked Carlos Antonio Lloga Dominguez’s immigration status after he “spent more than a decade working as a foreign subversive for the Communist Cuban regime’s premier influence ...

Fox News

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· Jun 23, 2026

US sanctions five Cuban entities, Castro family member in latest pressure campaign, Rubio says

The U.S. has hit Cuba with fresh sanctions targeting five state-run entities linked to the military conglomerate GAESA and the mining sector, expanding Washington's economic pressure campaign.

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 30, 2026

Cuba’s foreign minister observes ‘no progress’ in US negotiations

A top Cuban official has accused the US of issuing 'constant threats' and attempting to scuttle a UN debate.

TASS

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· Jun 23, 2026

Cuban diplomat slams US politicians for disseminating lies about republic

Ernesto Sobero Guzman criticized statements by US politicians regarding the situation on the island and the imposition of new sanctions against Cuban organizations

Reuters

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· Jun 23, 2026

Supreme Court boosts Exxon compensation bid vs Cuba

The US Supreme Court made it easier for firms to seek compensation from Cuba's government for property seized decades ago by former leader Fidel Castro's government, ruling in favor of ExxonMobil in its lawsuit against Cuban state-owned firm Corporación CIMEX. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #USA #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt #Exxon #Cuba Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4wbX1qR 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

South China Morning Post

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· Jul 7, 2026

At UN, Cuba rallies support against ‘cruel’ and ‘ruthless’ US blockade

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez denounced the “ruthless” US embargo against the communist island during a UN General Assembly debate on Tuesday that took place despite diplomatic pressure by Washington to prevent it. “The government of the United States is carrying out against Cuba a multi-dimensional, non-conventional warfare that has already lasted for almost seven decades now and has become ever more cruel and more ruthless during the last seven months,” Rodriguez told the body,...

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· Jun 23, 2026

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The United States government expanded its economic restrictions against Cuba today, blacklisting five entities and one individual accused of funding and facilitating the Cuban government’s operations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures under Executive Order 14404, which was established by President Trump on May 1, 2026, to target repression and national security threats [] US Targets Cuba’s ‘Financial Muscle’ With Tough New Sanctions On Steel, Banks, And Castro Inner Circle

The Guardian

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· Jun 23, 2026

Former Pinochet agents convicted over 1976 Washington DC carbomb murder

Attack targeted former Chile ambassador Orlando Letelier and his US colleague Ronni Karpen MoffittFifty years after Gen Augusto Pinochet’s secret police detonated a car bomb in the heart of Washington DC, killing Orlando Letelier, a former Chilean minister and ambassador to the US, and his American colleague Ronni Karpen Moffitt, a Santiago court has convicted three former agents of Moffitt’s murder.Judge Paola Plaza, a special minister for human rights in Chile, sentenced Pedro Espinoza, José Zara, and Raúl Iturriaga to 15 years in prison for their roles in the killing of Moffitt, 25. Continue reading...

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· Jun 21, 2026

Memo by Rubio Approved Detention of Immigrant Who Criticized Trump Ally

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Beto Coral's criticism of a presidential candidate in his home country of Colombia undermined U.S. foreign policy.

Disclose.tv

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· Jul 5, 2026

[Video] NEW - Cuba's president says Cuba isn’t afraid of a U.S.

NEW - Cuba's president says Cuba isn’t afraid of a U.S. attack and is getting ready so that we're not surprised or defeated, adding, Cubans are willing to die for the revolution and fight to the very last drop of blood, to defend their rights, independence and sovereignty.@disclosetv

Breakthrough News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Despite backdoor ‘diplomacy’ by US, UNGA once again heard condemnations of US blockade on Cuba

Despite US diplomatic pressure and votes against it from its allies, the overwhelming majority of countries supported Havana's call to debate the situation on the island. Zoe. , July 9, 2026

CBC News

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· Jun 23, 2026

U.S. levies sanctions on Cuban state companies that are key to island nation's economy

The U.S. hit Cuban state companies on Tuesday with new sanctions that analysts say are expected to spook foreign investors and deepen a severe economic crisis.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 11, 2026

Cuba Confirms Bilateral Talks with U.S. Amid Oil Blockade and Fuel Shortages

Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz confirmed on Thursday that Havana has engaged in conversations with representatives of the United States, pursuing solutions to bilateral differences through dialogue. Marrero Cruz characterized the process as sensitive in nature, explaining that the country’s leadership typically refrains from addressing speculative campaigns. He assured that the designated work team []

World Israel News

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· Jul 3, 2026

WATCH: Ambassador Waltz humbles Iranian official during UN meeting

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Workers World

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· Jun 26, 2026

Workers World declares: ‘U.S. hands off Cuba!’

The Cuban Revolution has inspired workers, farmers, oppressed people, socialists and communists worldwide since its 1959 victory. The socialist country has shown what international solidarity means with military and medical aid brought to peoples around the globe. Brooklyn, New York, June 3, 2026. Despite U.S. escalation of military aggression, a . . . Continue reading Workers World declares: ‘U.S. hands off Cuba!’ at Workers.org

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· Jun 24, 2026

Cuba slams new US sanctions against state-run firms

Cuba on Tuesday denounced the latest sanctions imposed by the United States on five Cuban state-owned entities and a member of the extended family of former Cuban President Raul Castro, arguing the measures aim to further harm the economy, reported Xinhua. The U.S. government, led by its dishonest and mendacious Secretary of State (Marco Rubio), continues to take steps to tighten the noose around Cuba's economy, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on X, referring to the sanctions Washington announced earlier in the day. These sanctions came as Cuba has proven to be stronger, more capable, and more effective than he expected in the face of the ruthless aggression and collective punishment against the people and their living conditions, said Rodriguez, adding that what this individual is pushing for from the world's greatest power is a crime. The sanctions target five Cuban state-owned entities, three of which are linked to the conglomerate Grupo de Administracion Empresarial S.A. and two are related to the mining and metallurgical sectors, according to a fact sheet published Tuesday by the U.S. Department of State.

BRICS News

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· Jul 8, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iranian President says "the US government's conduct as World C [...]

JUST IN: Iranian President says the US government's conduct as World Cup host follows its familiar foreign policy.Bending rules, bullying rivals, creating obstacles, and cheating. This is their MAGA playbook.@BRICSNews

Zeteo

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· Jul 9, 2026

‘Death’ and ‘Mass Murder’: Abby Martin on U.S. Policy Toward Cuba

From Cuba to Gaza, the investigative journalist's new documentary delves into a ‘sadistic’ and ‘depraved’ U.S. foreign policy. She's also the first American reporter to interview Cuba's president.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 3, 2026

Cuba warns it will fight ‘to the last drop of blood’ as tensions with Trump explode

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has vowed his nation will not bow down to any pressure from the US as talks between the two parties reach a roadblock. Mr Díaz-Canel said he is "willing to fight to the very last drop of blood". The Trump administration has tightened restrictions on the island, leading to blackouts and disruptions to essential services. Fresh sanctions were also imposed last month on senior officials and companies linked to Cuba’s struggling economy. Speaking to Sky News, the island's president says Cuba is preparing for an eventual aggression from Washington. US President Donald Trump has continued to increase pressure on the island, insisting the US could one day take Cuba.

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· Jun 23, 2026

Marco Rubio Warns Banks Moving Money in Cuba, “Should Freeze Activities Immediately”

President Trump’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday issued a warning regarding the Cuban military-controlled conglomerate GAESA, which he said serves as “the main vector for regime elites to steal the island’s few resources, diverting them for repression, anti-American subversion and spying instead of schools, power plants, and basic necessities for the Cuban people.” []

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· Jun 22, 2026

Cuba Moves Toward Market Economy as Government Unveils Historic Reforms

Cuba has announced sweeping economic changes that, despite constitutional guarantees of socialism, introduce measures commonly associated with capitalism. The reforms come amid mounting economic pressure and, according to observers, reflect not only longstanding U.S. demands but also encouragement from Russia and China. The island's economic situation has deteriorated sharply, prompting the Communist leadership to launch what many compare to the shock reforms implemented in Russia during the early 1990s. Economic Crisis Pushes Havana Toward Reform U.S. Vice President J. D. Vance recently stated that Washington is engaged in discussions with the Cuban government regarding potential changes on the island. According to Vance, relations between the United States and Cuba could improve if Havana makes what he described as reasonable decisions.

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· Jun 24, 2026

SCOTUS: Cuban Confiscation Suits to Proceed

The era of the Trump doctrine on Cuba finally begins.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 26, 2026

Tinubu appointed me ambassador to four countries — Reno Omokri

Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu appointed him as ambassador-designate to four countries in Central and South America. Omokri made the claim in a post on his Facebook page following discussions surrounding diplomatic appointments recently announced by the Federal Government. The former presidential aide claimed his own case differs significantly [] Tinubu appointed me ambassador to four countries — Reno Omokri

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· Jun 25, 2026

Rubio meets Gulf FMs, Oman says no Hormuz tolls

MANAMA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip. Speakin...

Americas Quarterly

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· Nov 5, 2014

Cuba and the Summits of the Americas

In the coming months, the United States is going to face a tough choice: either alter its policy toward Cuba or face the virtual collapse of its diplomacy in Latin America. The upcoming Summit of the Americas, the seventh meeting of democratically elected heads of state throughout the Americas, due to convene in April 2015 ... Read more The post Cuba and the Summits of the Americas appeared first on Americas Quarterly.

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