Exiled Cuban artist Otero Alcantara has arrived in US, Rubio confirms
Otero Alcantara is part of the San Isidro Movement, which has long been the target of Cuban repression.
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Cuba sees nationwide power blackout for third time in six months
People in Cuba already faced an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, largely due to a US blockade.
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.
US Supreme Court OKs ExxonMobil lawsuit over Castro-era property seizure
The US Supreme Court made it easier for US companies to seek compensation from Cuba’s government for assets seized.
Ramiro Valdes, one of Cuba’s last living revolutionary figures, dies at 94
Valdes was close ally of Castro brothers and helped found Cuba’s notorious intelligence apparatus.
Cuba: Between charcoal and solar panels
Millions of Cubans have grown accustomed to living without electricity for long periods of time.
From: NewsFeed
Cuba approves major economic reforms amid US pressure
Cuba has approved sweeping economic reforms, opening key sectors to private investment.
Published On 19 Jun 2026
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Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move
The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.
Trump administration sanctions Cuba’s national oil company, blasts Castros
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces Union Cuba-Petroleo as having ‘unlawfully expropriated’ US resources.
US military chief Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring military arms
Hegseth’s visit to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, comes as the Trump administration increases pressure against Cuba’s government.
