Cuba

Cuba is seeking support at the United Nations against the US blockade, which it describes as 'ruthless.' Diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana have increased in recent months.

Cuba is experiencing a gradual restoration of power after the third nationwide blackout in six months, with the energy crisis attributed to a U.S. fuel blockade. The situation has led to growing despair among Cubans.

Samsung Electronics reported record quarterly profits driven by the global AI infrastructure expansion and a memory chip shortage. Additional news includes rising oil futures due to Hormuz Strait tensions, Canada's largest defense contract, and Cuba's third nationwide blackout this year.

Cuba experienced an islandwide blackout as fuel reserves decline and its electric grid deteriorates. The outage is linked to the US blockade, which has reduced fuel supplies.

Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage this year, exacerbating an energy crisis linked to a US fuel blockade. The blackout followed a January 2023 cut-off of oil supplies by US President Donald Trump, depleting fuel for power plants. Union Electrica (UNE) reported a 'total disconnection' across the island.

Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout affecting nearly 10 million residents, marking the third such outage in six months.

Cuba experienced a nationwide power blackout for the third time in six months. The country is already facing an ongoing economic and humanitarian crisis, attributed to a US blockade.

Cuba experienced an islandwide blackout due to dwindling fuel reserves and a crumbling electric grid. The U.S. tariffs on oil sales to Cuba, initiated under President Donald Trump, have exacerbated the country's energy crisis, leading to halted public transportation, canceled surgeries, and widespread rationing. Cuban officials attribute the crisis to an 'energy blockade' and highlight efforts to restore power.

Hundreds of thousands attended a funeral procession for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Hamas dissolved its government in Gaza, over 500 people died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ebola outbreak, and Cuba experienced a blackout amid an energy crisis.

Cuba experienced a nationwide blackout affecting 10 million people, exacerbating its ongoing energy crisis linked to U.S. sanctions and fuel shortages. The Electric Union reported a total disconnection of the National Electric Power System, with officials blaming U.S. policies for worsening the crisis.

Cuba experienced an island-wide blackout due to dwindling fuel reserves and a deteriorating electric grid. The blackout, reported by the state-run Electric Union, follows a fuel crisis exacerbated by U.S. tariffs and reduced oil imports, leading to halted public transportation and canceled surgeries.

Cuba experienced its third nationwide power outage in six months, attributed to a US oil blockade and aging infrastructure. The blackout is part of a series since late 2024, exacerbated by fuel shortages and strict power cuts, with the government investing in solar energy to mitigate shortages.

Cuba experienced an island-wide blackout due to dwindling fuel reserves and a deteriorating electric grid. The government attributes the crisis to fuel shortages exacerbated by U.S. tariffs on oil suppliers and internal production challenges, leading to halted public transportation and canceled surgeries.

Cuba experienced an island-wide blackout due to dwindling fuel reserves and a deteriorating electric grid. Fuel shortages, exacerbated by U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of tariffs on oil suppliers, have led to halted public transportation and canceled surgeries, with the country producing only 40% of its fuel needs.

Cuba experienced an island-wide blackout due to dwindling fuel reserves and an aging electric grid. The blackout followed fuel shortages exacerbated by U.S. President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on oil suppliers, leading to halted public transportation and canceled surgeries. The government has rationed power and activated protocols to restore electricity.

An island-wide blackout has occurred in Cuba due to dwindling fuel reserves and a deteriorating electric grid. The crisis highlights ongoing infrastructure challenges and resource shortages impacting the country.

Latin America has shifted toward right-wing and security-focused governments aligned with U.S. strategic interests, driven by regional instability, economic pressures, and U.S. policies like sanctions and military leverage. The Trump administration's actions in Cuba, Iran, and Bolivia are cited as catalysts, with voters prioritizing security over traditional political ideologies.

Cuba's healthcare system, once a national pride, is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions. Hospitals face shortages of medical supplies and equipment, leaving patients like Irisleydis Tristá without critical care. The United Nations has launched a $94 million emergency plan to address the crisis.

Cuba's culture of fear under a totalitarian regime complicates a democratic transition, as psychological attitudes shaped by government restrictions may take years to change. Dr. Andy S. Gomez, Local 10's Cuba Analyst, discusses these challenges, citing his expertise from a 32-year career in higher education.

Cuba's healthcare system is declining due to energy shortages, as evidenced by a broken CT scan machine at Havana’s leading hospital that has delayed a cancer patient's critical care for seven months.

Cuba's healthcare system, once a national pride, is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions. Patients like Irisleydis Tristá face critical care gaps as hospitals lack supplies, equipment parts, and fuel, while medical staff emigrate and food shortages hinder treatment.

Cuba's healthcare system is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions, leaving patients without critical care like CT scans. Hospitals face shortages of medical supplies and equipment, while doctors and technicians leave the country. The crisis worsened after U.S. actions against Venezuela disrupted fuel supplies.

The article argues that Washington's Cuba policy, particularly the U.S. blockade, is undermining Havana's potential for stability and democratic development.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez announced that U.S.-Cuba talks are at a standstill, citing U.S. sanctions and lack of discussion on Cuba's recent economic reforms. The U.S. imposed new sanctions on Cuban officials and companies, while Cuba plans to debate the U.S. oil embargo at the UN General Assembly on July 7.

Cuba's foreign minister states that talks between Cuba and the U.S. are at a standstill, despite Cuba's recent approval of free-market reforms. A UN debate on the U.S. oil embargo will be announced.

Isaac 'Ike' Flores, a longtime Associated Press correspondent who covered Castro and Cuba, has died at 93. He was known for his work in Cuba.

Cuba is navigating a tumultuous year as 'winds of change' intensify across the Straits of Florida, raising questions about Havana's future path.

US restrictions on oil shipments have caused fuel shortages in Cuba, prompting China to support the island's rapid solar energy transition through increased solar panel and battery imports, leading to the construction of new solar parks.

The author reflects on fleeing Cuba's socialist system, which caused scarcity and repression, to seek freedom and opportunity in the United States. They contrast socialism's state-centric approach with America's capitalist emphasis on individual liberty, noting the U.S. has attracted immigrants seeking prosperity through hard work and innovation.

Sherritt has issued a going-concern risk warning linked to Trump-era Cuba sanctions. The company operates nickel operations in Moa, Cuba.

A Spanish travel influencer shared his experience at a unique hotel in the Pacific Ocean between Florida and Cuba, described as the 'world’s most isolated' oasis and a motorized boat. The location highlights its remote setting but notes there is a catch before booking.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 23, 2026, allowing ExxonMobil to sue Cuban state firms over $1bn in assets seized after Fidel Castro took power in the 1960s. The decision grants the oil company the right to seek compensation for seized property.

The Trump administration expanded sanctions against Cuba, targeting state-owned mining company GeoMinera and other economic entities to build alternative supply chains for critical minerals and reduce reliance on geopolitical rivals. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against five entities and one individual, including GeoMinera, which oversees foreign-backed mining ventures.

The Supreme Court ruled that ExxonMobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property seized in Cuba after Fidel Castro took power. The lawsuit pertains to property on the island nation that was taken following Castro's government.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to resume oil exports to Cuba, risking a clash with US President Donald Trump's ban on crude shipments to the island. Sheinbaum has avoided a confrontation to protect Mexico's economy, while other leaders, including Italy's prime minister, are adopting more assertive stances as Trump's policies impact their economies.

Cuba has completed a new signals intelligence antenna array at its Bejucal facility near Havana, enhancing its ability to monitor and locate radio transmissions across the Western Hemisphere. The Circularly Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA) is the largest of its kind in Cuba and could observe U.S. military and naval activities. U.S. officials acknowledge China operates at least three intelligence facilities in Cuba, though direct Chinese involvement in Bejucal remains unproven.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced plans to restart oil shipments to Cuba via commercial firms, aiming to address the island's fuel shortages. The move follows the US disrupting Venezuela's oil supplies to Cuba, making Mexico a key alternative supplier.

Cuba is experiencing a worsening power and fuel crisis, intensified by a US oil blockade, leading to hardship for the poorest residents. Havana residents are increasingly turning against their government, according to a FRANCE 24 report.

Cuba's government has introduced economic reforms amid pressure from the Trump administration, but the country continues to face severe power shortages and ongoing chaos. Residents in Havana report electricity rationing and persistent difficulties.

Ramiro Valdes, a close ally of the Castro brothers and a founder of Cuba's intelligence apparatus, died at 94. He was one of Cuba’s last living revolutionary figures.