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Fidel Castro's legacy lives on as Cuba marks his 100th birth anniversary.

Fidel Castro is honored in China on the 100th anniversary of his birth with a ceremony.

Cuba faces a deepening human rights crisis driven by political repression, U.S. economic sanctions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and reduced Venezuelan oil supplies, resulting in severe economic decline, widespread shortages, infrastructure collapse, and forced migration.

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel accuses the US of attempting to take over the island by suffocating its people economically.

Raul Castro was absent from Cuba's anniversary celebration of a key revolutionary attack for the first time in 30 years.

Diplomats and business leaders celebrated Cuba's National Rebellion Day at Mexico's Cuban embassy, commemorating the 1953 Moncada Barracks assault led by Fidel Castro against Batista's dictatorship, while civil organizations planned a Sunday march demanding an end to the economic blockade.

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.

Fidel Castro led a humble revolution, connecting leadership and masses through truthful communication.

Fidel Castro was a Cuban leader who led the 1959 revolution and governed the island for nearly five decades.

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

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.

Cuban President Diaz-Canel accused the United States of committing "genocide" against Cuba through a crippling oil embargo imposed in January, causing daily blackouts exceeding twenty hours and severe economic hardship amid broader Cold War tensions.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded Cuba accept Washington-backed reforms, citing alleged Chinese military bases and accusing the communist government of threatening American security, while Cuban President Díaz-Canel denied the claims as manipulation and blamed US energy blockade for the island's escalating power crisis.

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.

Fidel Castro led Cuba's influential revolution, defying US opposition and isolation for decades.

Cuba marks Fidel Castro's 100th birthday amid a severe economic crisis.

The US ends special treatment for Cuban refugees, altering a longstanding policy.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel condemned the US oil embargo and Trump administration sanctions as "political genocide," rejecting accusations of interference while Cuba faces severe economic crisis with widespread blackouts and fuel shortages.

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.

Ball & Chain in Little Havana is named one of the best bars in the US in 2026.

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.