Raúl Castro

Rosa Miriam Elizalde's article about Fidel Castro sparks emotional praise from readers.

Fidel Castro's 100th birthday is commemorated, honoring his legacy as a Cuban revolutionary leader.

The U.S. sanctioned Cuba's Defense Minister López Miera and military officials for acquiring weapons from Russia and China, targeting five military companies amid escalating pressure on the economically struggling regime accused of sponsoring terrorism.

Trump increases spies in Cuba as the US considers a military invasion.

Cuba's power grid collapsed for the fourth time in a month due to U.S. sanctions restricting fuel imports and spare parts, causing over 70 percent of hotels to close and threatening 25,000 jobs as the island's vulnerable electricity system fails repeatedly.

Cuba’s reforms: defending socialist revolution under siege

Cuba held its traditional revolutionary anniversary rally without former President Raúl Castro, 95, attending for the first time in 30 years, amid escalating U.S. sanctions causing widespread blackouts and economic collapse on the island.

Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega announced the end of elections to consolidate power.

Senior Pentagon officials are examining potential military options against Cuba, including possible airborne assaults involving thousands of troops, as Washington simultaneously intensifies sanctions and diplomatic pressure against Havana.

Cuba's government pursued a luxury resort development on Cayo Santa María involving Raúl Castro's grandson and UAE investors seeking Trump's name rights, while the U.S. State Department simultaneously imposed sanctions targeting Cuba's tourism, energy, maritime, and military sectors.

Four Democratic congressional representatives visited Cuba this week and characterized the U.S. energy embargo as creating a "silent Gaza," citing severe blackouts and humanitarian hardship affecting daily life across the island nation.

Castro's grandson, "El Cangrejo," sparked Cuban controversy after publicly discussing US negotiations in USA Today, forcing Havana to confirm his strategic diplomatic role while revealing internal dissent over nepotism and institutional erosion.

Trump warns Cuba, saying "watch what happens" as he plans a military operation.

Cuba's deputy prime minister, a Castro great-nephew, defended his government's major market reforms as domestically driven, not Washington-imposed, despite U.S. sanctions tightening and economic pressures mounting amid Venezuelan oil losses and blackouts.

The United States imposed sanctions on five Cuban state enterprises and Raul Castro's daughter-in-law, targeting military-linked conglomerate assets, while ExxonMobil won legal authority to sue Cuba's state oil company for over seventy million dollars in 1960 expropriations.

The U.S. sanctioned five Cuban state companies controlling forty percent of GDP, targeting logistics, finance, and mining operations; analysts warn this will deter foreign investment and worsen Cuba's severe economic crisis.

Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a key Cuban Revolution figure, died at 94.

Cuba celebrates Fidel Castro's 100th birthday with a coloquio and ovation.

Mexico's government denies having evidence of Raúl Castro's grandson's involvement with mafia groups in Quintana Roo.

The Trump administration has expanded US intelligence operations in Cuba amid increased pressure on Havana's government.

Trump plots Cuba invasion to force regime change or reform amid increased US intelligence presence.

Cuban President Díaz-Canel denies Washington forced economic reforms ratifying 176 measures across 23 policy areas, insisting they reflect sovereign decisions despite Trump's oil embargo, sanctions on military conglomerate GAESA, and tourism collapse affecting 25,000 workers.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the United States of declaring global war against leftist movements, positioning Cuba as communism's capital, while intensified sanctions and oil embargoes worsen the island's worst economic crisis in decades.

Mexican civil organizations staged a march in Mexico City on July 26, 2026, commemorating Cuba's Moncada Barracks assault, mobilizing over 50 groups to oppose the U.S. economic blockade and military threats against the island.

The U.S. indicted 95-year-old former Cuban leader Raúl Castro on decades-old charges as part of intensified anti-Cuba policy since Trump's first term, raising fears of military intervention similar to Venezuela's 2025 capture.

The Trump administration sanctioned ten Cuban state entities across tourism, energy, and financial sectors, which Cuba's Foreign Minister condemned as "criminal and genocidal," claiming the measures intensify economic warfare against the Cuban population.

President Trump stated the US is investigating whether Iran stores drones in Cuba and warned of unspecified action if confirmed, though he characterized the unverified claim as hypothetical while the State Department simultaneously sanctioned Cuban entities.

Raúl Castro's grandson, Raúlito Rodríguez Castro, emerged as Cuba's key intermediary in secret Trump administration talks, leveraging his family dynasty position and military connections to facilitate negotiations amid the island's severe economic crisis.

Raúl Castro's grandson is open to negotiating with US President Donald Trump, sparking a public rift within Cuba's Communist establishment.

Raúl Castro's grandson considers negotiating with the US, including Trump, to reform Cuba.

Cuban President Díaz-Canel rejected alleged reconciliation with Washington, declaring Cuba will resist US pressure and psychological warfare with unity and firmness, while condemning American sanctions, military deployment, and interference with Cuban medical missions abroad.

Raul Castro and thousands of Cubans bid farewell to Ramiro Valdes, a key figure in the Cuban revolution.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Exxon Mobil can sue Cuban state entities for confiscated assets, while the State Department sanctioned five Cuban entities and a family member, escalating pressure on Cuba's government amid Cold War-era disputes.

Ramiro Valdés, a key figure in the Cuban revolution, died at 94 years old.

US-indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro, 95, made his first public appearance in months at a Havana centenary event for his brother Fidel, amid ongoing US military threats and Cuba's worst economic crisis.

China and Russia sent celebratory letters to Cuban leaders during Fidel Castro's centenary commemoration in 2026, reaffirming socialist solidarity while providing tangible aid including Russian oil shipments and Chinese rice donations amid ongoing American embargo impacts.

The United States increased intelligence operations in Cuba through expanded CIA presence and resources, intensifying pressure on Miguel Díaz-Canel's government amid economic crisis, while pursuing regime change without confirmed military intervention plans.

Cuba experienced its fourth nationwide blackout in a month, collapsing the national power grid due to U.S. oil sanctions reducing fuel supplies and limiting the country's ability to repair aging infrastructure.

Cuba celebrates its revolution anniversary, marking a pivotal moment in history.

Kicillof and Alak led a tribute to Eva Perón in La Plata, criticizing the national government.

El Salón Los Ángeles is Mexico's iconic dance hall and cultural hub, celebrating its 89th anniversary.

Cuba secured a UN General Assembly victory with 136 votes against US sanctions, prompting Washington to impose new penalties on Cuban state enterprises and military organizations despite international opposition to its decades-long blockade.

'We'll take care of it': Trump toughens his rhetoric following reports of Iranian drones in Cuba

Raúl Castro's grandson signaled willingness to negotiate with Trump amid Cuba's economic crisis, meeting U.S. officials including Secretary of State Rubio while lacking formal government authority, potentially representing a diplomatic opening during heightened regional tensions.

US sanctions spanning over 60 years have severely damaged Cuba's economy and crippled the Catholic Church's humanitarian capacity, preventing fuel deliveries, disrupting revenue sources, and forcing the withdrawal of international support networks that once enabled religious institutions to serve Cuban communities effectively.

Cuba experienced its second island-wide blackout within a week as the energy ministry activated emergency protocols to restore power, amid an ongoing energy crisis worsened by infrastructure decay and US sanctions limiting oil imports.

Raúl Castro's grandson Rodríguez told USA Today he is willing to negotiate with Trump and any US official, while supporting Cuba's 170-point economic reform package without abandoning revolutionary principles or national sovereignty.

Cuba presented 176 free-market economic reforms to convince Trump's administration of meaningful change, but the US dismissed them as superficial and imposed additional sanctions, while implementation success remains uncertain and dependent on sequencing and regulatory frameworks.

The U.S. sanctioned five Cuban state entities, including three linked to military-run conglomerate GAESA controlling nearly 40% of Cuba's GDP, aiming to deter foreign investment and worsen the island's severe economic crisis.

Ramiro Valdés, a key figure in the Cuban revolution, died at 94 years old.