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Winston Churchill's historic despatch boxes will be auctioned with estimated values up to £215,000.

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

Ramiro Valdes, a hero of the Cuban revolution, died at 94, according to President Miguel Diaz-Canel.

The US imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and his family members.

Cuba poses a limited military threat to the US due to its weak military capabilities.

The US accuses Raúl Castro of conspiracy over a 1996 aircraft downing.

Cuba's socialist government avoids celebrating its May 20, 1902 independence due to the restrictive Platt Agreement tied to U.S. intervention rights, instead marking January 1, 1959 as true independence after the revolution.

Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted in the US on murder charges at 94 years old.

Raul Castro, former Cuban president, faces US charges decades after a 1996 incident.

Youthful revolutionaries were released from prison in 1955 after serving time for their roles in the 1953 Moncada assault.

Miguel Díaz showcases Gilberto Bosques' legacy to inspire young people.

Trump administration reportedly considers military intervention in Cuba, where economic collapse and mass emigration have destabilized the Castro regime, offering perceived opportunity for quick victory before midterm elections.

Veterans mark the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Invasion with a new Miami museum.

Mexico City's government organized a solidarity collection event at Faro Cosmos on behalf of Cuba, gathering forty dialysis probe boxes and cultural contributions including a documentary showcasing historical ties between the nations spanning from Benito Juárez to the Cuban Revolution, demonstrating support against the sixty-four-year-old U.S. economic embargo.

The United States and Cuba have endured nearly seven decades of strained relations since Castro's 1959 revolution, with Trump's second administration intensifying tensions through renewed sanctions and tougher rhetoric.

Cuba's president Miguel Díaz-Canel calls for urgent economic transformations.

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

Ramiro Valdes, a Cuban revolutionary hero, died at 94, according to President Miguel Diaz-Canel.

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

The United States sanctioned Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and family members, freezing assets and prohibiting business dealings as part of escalating pressure on Cuba's economically struggling socialist government under the Trump administration.

Raul Castro, Cuba's former defence minister and president, was indicted by the Trump administration over a 1996 aircraft incident as the U.S. intensifies sanctions and oil embargoes, exacerbating Cuba's economic crisis affecting 11 million people.

The US Justice Department indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro for the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft killing four people, while Trump downplayed escalation risks, asserting Cuba's internal collapse makes confrontation unnecessary.

The Trump administration tightened economic sanctions on Cuba, claiming to promote democracy while accelerating social crisis, though Washington historically opposed Cuba's independence and redistributive policies through economic warfare and military aggression since 1959.

Former Cuban President Raul Castro is indicted for murder by the US.

Trump increases pressure on Cuba with possible military action and contradictory diplomatic messages.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a strategic map positioning the Caribbean as Washington's sphere of influence, echoing the 1823 Monroe Doctrine, while the Trump administration intensifies military operations and diplomatic engagement with island nations to consolidate regional control.

Trump administration officials reportedly prepare for potential military intervention in Cuba, where economic collapse and regime vulnerability create what the president views as an opportune moment for intervention, despite historical warnings about American interventionism in the region.

President Trump suggested invading Cuba to resolve economic crisis and regime vulnerability, potentially gaining domestic political support, yet risking repeating historical American exploitation that originally fueled Castro's 1959 revolution.

Cuba announced the release of 2,010 prisoners, its largest in years, as the island faces severe economic crisis intensified by Trump administration pressure through oil sanctions and threats, worsening chronic energy shortages affecting millions.

The United States imposed an embargo on Cuba since 1960, restricting trade and travel following Fidel Castro's communist revolution and seizure of 1.8 billion dollars in American assets, creating the Western Hemisphere's first Soviet-aligned state ninety miles from Florida.

Cuba repelled the 1961 invasion at Playa Girón. The attackers had 30 aircraft, while Cuba had 8. Cuba's air force broke enemy coverage.

Ramiro Valdes, a Cuban revolutionary commander and architect of the country's intelligence apparatus, died at 94, marking the loss of one of the last surviving figures from the 1959 Communist revolution alongside aging ally Raul Castro.

Ramiro Valdes, a Cuban revolution hero and Castro ally, died at 94.

Spain and Cuba share a complex history of cultural and economic ties.

Raúl Castro celebrates his 95th birthday, remaining influential in Cuba despite retirement.

The US indicts 94-year-old former Cuban President Raul Castro over a 1996 aircraft shootdown.

Fidel Castro's daughter warns against underestimating the Cuban regime.

Raul Castro faced murder indictment in 2024 for ordering 1996 civilian plane shootdowns killing four people, marking dramatic shift from his 2016 diplomatic opening with Obama toward potential U.S. military intervention.

Cuba's future may see restrictions on the Communist Party and its symbols after the Castro regime ends.

Raul Castro, 94, faces potential US indictment over a 1996 incident.

The Trump administration imposed escalating sanctions and military threats against Cuba since January 2026, including an oil blockade and Pentagon war preparations, aiming to destabilize the government through civilian hardship while Cuba vowed armed resistance.

President Trump's administration reportedly considers military intervention in Cuba, viewing the economically collapsed and politically vulnerable Castro regime as an achievable victory that could boost Republican midterm prospects, though historical parallels suggest such action risks repeating America's exploitative colonial past.

Cuba's brutal anti-worker tyranny is criticized, with Castro's regime being condemned for crushing workers and democracy.

Rafael Aviña showcases Memorias del subdesarrollo and Amelia at the Cineteca, featuring critiques of Cuban society and revolution.

Since Fidel Castro seized power in Cuba in 1959, U.S.-Cuba relations endured decades of hostility including a nuclear crisis, a comprehensive trade embargo costing Cuba approximately 130 billion dollars, and numerous failed covert operations.

Cuba's integration into the T-MEC could curb the migration crisis. This move could transform Cuba's economy. A diplomatic success is possible.