# Cuba
Latest news and articles about Cuba
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Gunboat Diplomacy Redux: Beijing Rebukes Washington as Threat of Force Looms Over Cuba
Tensions have flared as the U.S. considers military options against Cuba, prompting a sharp rebuke from China. President Trump's recent rhetoric suggests Cuba has become a secondary target following U.S. focus on Iran, while Beijing has moved to bolster its support for Havana's sovereignty.
A Diplomatic Lifeline: Spain, Brazil, and Mexico Signal Defiance Against US Sanctions on Cuba
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has praised Spain, Brazil, and Mexico for a joint declaration supporting the island against extreme US economic measures. The move signals a growing international consensus that humanitarian stability in Havana outweighs the strategic goals of the decades-old American embargo.
Maximum Pressure 2.0: Trump Signals Cuba is Next on Washington’s Target List
President Trump has issued a fresh warning to Cuba, suggesting the island nation will be the next focus of U.S. foreign policy after the Iran issue is resolved. This escalation follows recent military and economic pressures applied to Venezuela and a tightening of the decades-old embargo.
Mexico’s Oil Diplomacy: Sheinbaum Challenges Washington’s Cuban Blockade
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has asserted Mexico's right to supply oil to Cuba through both humanitarian and commercial channels. The plan involves private sector participation to navigate U.S. sanctions and address Havana's energy crisis.
Díaz‑Canel Issues Stark Warning to Washington, Vows 'Impregnable' Cuban Resistance
Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel publicly warned that any foreign invasion would meet an ‘impregnable’ resistance, responding to what Havana described as near‑daily U.S. threats. He blamed over 60 years of U.S. pressure for Cuba’s economic woes and framed American actions as a punitive campaign to seize Cuban assets and force regime change.
Trump Signals US Will Tackle Iran First, Then Pursue Rapid Talks With Cuba
President Trump said the U.S. would address Iran before pursuing a rapid agreement with Cuba, while Havana confirmed recent talks and insisted any dialogue respect sovereignty and avoid internal affairs. The exchange points to a possible limited, transactional rapprochement but faces significant constraints from U.S. domestic politics and Cuba's red lines on interference.
Cuba Condemns ‘Americas Shield’ Summit as Neo‑Colonial Push by Washington
Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel condemned a US‑hosted “Americas Shield” summit as neo‑colonial, accusing Washington of seeking permission to intervene militarily in regional affairs. The episode highlights tensions over US security engagement in Latin America and risks deepening divisions over sovereignty and regional integration.
Deadly Speedboat Clash Near Cuba Raises Risk of Wider U.S.-Cuba Confrontation
A February 25 clash between Cuban border guards and a Florida-registered speedboat left four attackers dead and six wounded, according to Havana, and injured some Cuban personnel. Senator Marco Rubio denied U.S. government involvement; both sides say investigations are ongoing amid heightened bilateral tensions driven by recent U.S. economic measures against Cuba.
Gunfire in Cuban Waters After Florida‑Registered Speedboat Intrudes; U.S. Denies Government Involvement
Cuban border guards engaged and shot a Florida‑registered speedboat that entered Cuban territorial waters near Villa Clara on Feb. 25, killing four and wounding six, according to Havana. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba has notified Washington, that the U.S. is seeking to confirm if any involved were U.S. citizens, and that no U.S. government personnel took part.
Tens of Thousands in Caracas Rally Against Alleged U.S. Attack, Reaffirming Maduro’s Anti‑Imperialist Line
About 20,000 people rallied in Caracas on Venezuela’s Youth Day to protest what demonstrators described as a U.S. attack, calling for the release of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and voicing solidarity with Cuba against recent U.S. pressure. The march highlights Maduro’s continued use of anti‑imperialist mobilization to bolster legitimacy and complicate international responses.
Sheinbaum Sends Second Aid Shipment to Cuba and Rebukes U.S. Sanctions as Unfair
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a second humanitarian shipment to Cuba and publicly criticized U.S. penalties on countries that supply oil to the island, calling them unfair. Sheinbaum said Mexico will press for the removal of such sanctions, a stance that signals a more independent regional posture and could complicate relations with Washington.
A Mexican Warship, Humanitarian Aid — and a Crack in Six Decades of U.S. Isolation of Cuba
A Mexican navy vessel has delivered humanitarian supplies to Cuba, a symbolic breach of the U.S. embargo that has constrained the island for more than six decades. The shipment underscores growing Latin American willingness to challenge Washington’s policy and raises the question of whether regional actors can erode the embargo’s practical effectiveness through solidarity and alternative supply lines.