Bruno Rodriguez

Countries worldwide are sending aid to Venezuela after powerful earthquakes caused deaths and destruction.

The US targets Cuba's mining sector with sanctions, affecting China-linked supply chains.

Cuba's Foreign Minister condemned the U.S. energy blockade for paralyzing international aid distribution, with 170 containers worth $6.3 million in medical supplies and essentials stuck at ports, highlighting sanctions' extraterritorial impact on humanitarian operations.

US Targets Cuban President with Economic Sanctions Amid Fuel Crisis

The US Treasury sanctioned Cuban President Diaz-Canel and government entities, prompting him to vow continued resistance against what Havana calls deliberate economic blockade escalation, intensifying decades-long bilateral tensions amid Trump's signals of tougher Cuba policy.

US General Francis Donovan met with Cuban military officials at Guantanamo Bay to discuss security issues.

Trump administration escalates pressure on Cuba, designating it a national security threat while signaling possible military action, as Secretary Rubio declares diplomatic resolution "not high" and imposes fresh sanctions amid ongoing US oil blockade.

Trump will force the situation in Cuba until he gets what he wants, according to a BBC reporter.

The US indicts Cuba's former leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes.

Former Cuban President Raul Castro is charged with murder in the US.

The US indicts 94-year-old former Cuban President Raul Castro on murder charges.

Cuban President Díaz-Canel warns a US attack would trigger a bloodbath with incalculable consequences, as the Trump administration escalates pressure through sanctions, fuel embargoes, and accusations of drone purchases while threatening military intervention against the Caribbean nation.

Cuba's president warns of a "bloodbath" if the US launches military action against the island nation.

Cuba warns US military action would trigger a bloodbath and destabilize the region.

The US is preparing to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over a 1996 aircraft attack.

Cuba considers a $100 million U.S. humanitarian aid offer while facing severe fuel and economic crisis, though officials question Trump administration's intentions and demand aid without political conditions attached.

Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, its energy minister says, amid a US-led blockade.

Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 32, prompting global leaders to offer condolences and aid.

The US sanctioned Cuba's state oil company Cupet over alleged expropriated assets and energy weaponization, escalating economic pressure that analysts warn will deepen humanitarian crises and potentially trigger mass migration from the island nation.

Pete Hegseth warns Cuba against acquiring weapons that could strike the US homeland.

The US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel amid food shortages and blackouts.

The United States imposed fresh sanctions on Cuban President Diaz-Canel and Castro family members Thursday, escalating Trump's pressure campaign that includes fuel embargoes causing 22-hour power outages and humanitarian crisis on the island.

The US has significantly escalated military pressure on Cuba by deploying the USS Nimitz carrier strike group, multiple warships, surveillance aircraft, and expanding operations from regional bases, amid rising tensions over Cuba's fuel shortage and alleged security threats from Russian and Chinese ties.

President Trump and Secretary Rubio escalated US-Cuba tensions by threatening military action, citing national security concerns over Cuba's ties with Russia and China, while imposing new sanctions and increasing Caribbean military presence amid rejected diplomatic prospects.

The Trump administration, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has threatened military action against Cuba, citing national security concerns over its ties to Russia and China, while implementing sanctions and deploying military forces in the Caribbean region.

The United States renewed a $100 million humanitarian aid offer to Cuba, alleging Havana blocks critical assistance amid severe blackouts and fuel shortages, while Cuban officials deny receiving the proposal and blame US sanctions for their economic crisis.

The US charges former Cuban president Raul Castro with murder and conspiracy.

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

The United States offered Cuba $100 million in humanitarian assistance through non-governmental organizations, contingent on economic reforms, following discussions between U.S. Ambassador Mike Hammer and Cuban officials amid Cuba's severe economic crisis.

Cuba warns of a "bloodbath" amid US pressure and unverified reports of drone acquisition.

Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez rejected U.S. accusations of purchasing over 300 military drones, calling claims a fabricated pretext for sanctions and potential military intervention while asserting Cuba's right to self-defense.

Cuba considers $100M US aid amid a CIA ultimatum and indictment threat.

Cuba considers a $100 million U.S. humanitarian aid offer while facing severe fuel shortages and economic crisis, though officials distrust Trump administration intentions and demand aid without political conditions.

The US renewed a $100 million humanitarian aid offer to Cuba while accusing Havana of blocking assistance amid severe blackouts and fuel shortages, though Cuban officials denied receiving the proposal and blamed US sanctions for their economic crisis.

Cuba denounces new US sanctions targeting state-run firms and a Castro family member.

The US sanctioned Cuba's state oil company Cupet, citing stolen American assets and energy weaponization, though experts warn the measures will deepen the island's humanitarian crisis and potentially trigger mass migration.

Pentagon’s Hegseth warns Cuba that arms procurement could invite confrontation

The United States sanctioned Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, his wife, Castro family members, and five government entities, escalating pressure on Cuba's communist leadership amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Washington and Havana.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov confirmed Monday that Cuba's energy crisis has become a formal diplomatic agenda item between Moscow and Washington, marking an escalation in superpower negotiations over the island amid U.S. oil embargo pressures.

Cuba pursues dialogue with the US, but not at any cost, says Thứ trưởng Josefina Vidal.

The US threatens military action against Cuba, citing national security concerns.

President Trump announced plans to seize Iran's enriched uranium stockpile and deploy 5,000 US troops to Poland, while Washington sanctioned nine Hezbollah-linked individuals and Ukraine struck Russian border regions, escalating geopolitical tensions globally.

The US indicts Cuba's former leader Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes.

The US charges former Cuban president Raul Castro with murder and conspiracy.

The Trump administration is expected to criminally charge 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro for a 1996 incident where Cuban jets downed exile planes, killing four, intensifying pressure on Cuba's communist government amid escalating U.S. sanctions.

The United States offered Cuba $100 million in assistance during talks this week, contingent on reforms, marking a diplomatic engagement amid Cuba's severe economic crisis and energy shortages.

The Trump administration imposed sweeping sanctions on Cuba's military and intelligence leadership, targeting nine senior officials and core state institutions, escalating decades-long economic pressure amid the island's severe economic crisis and international criticism of U.S. policy.

Cuba denies US claims of drone threats amid rising tensions between the two countries.

The Trump administration plans to indict former Cuban leader Raul Castro over a 1996 plane shootdown, escalating tensions as Cuba faces severe economic crisis, while analysts warn this marks a potential diplomatic endpoint and could justify military intervention.

Cuba rejected a $100 million US humanitarian aid offer on May 13, citing American sanctions as the root cause of economic hardship and dismissing the assistance as political interference, while facing severe fuel shortages and economic crisis.