Cuba.
sovereign state situated on an island in the Caribbean Sea
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What's happening
Active this week
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Power outages in Havana lead to resident frustration and protests.Some support2 reports
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CIA allegedly intensified recruitment activities in Cuba, reportedly targeting interests related to Marco Rubio.Well supported7 reports
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China is providing economic and political support to Cuba amidst the severe situation caused by US blockades and sanctions.Well supported93 reports11 developments inside
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines defended Cuba against the US economic embargo, while Cuba offered support for human resource development.Some support1 report
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The US is supplying fuel and vehicles to Cuba, utilizing Mariel port, with Miami serving as the primary hub for these shipments.Some support5 reports2 developments inside
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Trump administration pursues transactional policy toward Cuba, seeking mineral deposits held by the island nation.Some support2 reports
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A descendent of Raúl Castro has been appointed to a high-ranking official position in Cuba.Some support1 report
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Trump is accused of imposing sanctions on Cuba and military aggression against Iran during his visit coinciding with the ASEAN Summit.Some support1 report
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Cuba procures military equipment from Russia and China, and its military attaché is in Beijing, while US sanctions target its military representative.Well supported7 reports3 developments inside
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Marco Rubio is dealing with issues concerning Cuba and stated he will not run if JD Vance decides to enter the race.Some support1 report
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Jamaica participated in the UN General Assembly vote, affecting the ongoing debate regarding the US embargo on Cuba.Well supported9 reports
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Belize announced support for lifting the US embargo against Cuba.Some support1 report
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The Caribbean Community is intensifying economic and financial measures against Cuba, aiming to preserve the region as a Zone of Peace in solidarity with UN member states' resolutions.Well supported3 reports5 developments inside
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A family member of A. C. Allen died in a war near Cuba.Some support1 report
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Caribbean Community countries voted on a resolution concerning the blockade of Cuba.Some support1 report
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Gatherings held in Cuba defend the Americas' sovereignty.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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UN mandate reasserts military control across the Americas.Some support1 report
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Indian diplomat Hansraj Singh Verma arrived in Havana to present credentials and strengthen bilateral ties with Cuba.Some support1 report
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CodePink opposes U.S. sanctions on Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela, and opposes the U.S. war in Afghanistan.Some support1 report
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The Trump administration has initiated a mass deportation policy targeting Cubans, sending them to Mexico while human rights organizations monitor the practices.Well supported34 reports4 developments inside
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A Cuban-origin bakery uses Instagram and serves high-profile clientele, including Jennifer Lopez and Donald Trump's daughter.Some support2 reports
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Díaz-Canel announced progress on economic reforms while Columbia University published an academic study on the reforms.Some support1 report
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Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz addressed the National Assembly regarding current economic challenges in Cuba.Some support4 reports2 developments inside
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Manuel Marrero Cruz admitted the Mariel Special Development Zone failed to meet goals, coinciding with a Columbia University study on the Cuban economy.Some support1 report
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Cuba's National Assembly approved Law 118 on September 4, 2026.Some support2 reports
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IACHR reports detail how leadership under Miguel Díaz-Canel led to systemic neglect of Cuba's healthcare infrastructure.Some support1 report5 developments inside
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Díaz-Canel and officials acknowledged healthcare system limitations following a hospital collapse in Banes.Some support1 report
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DHS handles immigration issues involving Cuban nationals.Some support6 reports2 developments inside
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Infrastructure limits restrict digital access for believers in Ethiopia.Some support1 report
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Díaz-Canel operates in Santiago de Cuba while the Patriotic Union supports grassroots solutions in the city.Some support1 report
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Trump's administration is ramping up covert intelligence activity targeting Cuba for potential seizure and expanding focus to Central America.Well supported13 reports4 developments inside
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Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged the severe economic crisis during a colloquium held in Havana.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Boeing is the exclusive underwriter of the Kennedy Center Honors Gala, featuring Cuban artists like Arturo Sandoval and Andy Garcia.Some support1 report
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Trinidad and Tobago voted against a UN resolution regarding the US embargo on Cuba, drawing criticism from domestic political figures.Well supported6 reports
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A US doctor sent antipsychotic medications to Cuba.Some support2 reports
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El-Sayed's policies address Cuba's crises, and he expressed disdain for Israel.Some support1 report
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Venezuela provided oil and resources to Cuba, while the city faced severe power outages during the crisis.Some support5 reports3 developments inside
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Escalation of U.S.-Iran tensions.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Cuba's tourism market is facing collapse, with various countries like China, Italy, and Argentina serving as key source markets.Some support1 report
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Mike Waltz argues Cuba's issues are internal as EU provides aid and Obama's past thaw is discussed.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Discussions involving Europe and Barack Obama regarding the socialist-communist system of Cuba.Some support1 report
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A fund has been established to cover development projects across Cuba, Montenegro, Bangladesh, Benin, and Cameroon, while COP17 concluded in Armenia.Some support1 report
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Francisco Martín originally built Hotel Europa in San Germán, Cuba, which once stood near New York.Some support1 report
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Solar panel growth is concentrated in Havana, driven by energy infrastructure failure, prompting ministerial calls for regulation.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Palma Soriano plant implements solar power while the dairy industry operates in Santiago de Cuba.Some support1 report
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A US official discussed Cuba's political and economic prospects during the 81st UN General Assembly.Some support15 reports
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ETECSA, the state telecommunication provider, operates as a state monopoly within the national grid of Havana, Cuba.Some support11 reports1 development inside
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The blockade on Cuba is criticized, an individual is accused of being a Cuban agent, and the war on Iran is mentioned.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Brazil hosted a solidarity event for Cuba while the US maintains its economic embargo.Some support1 report
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Protests were held in Chicago denouncing the US blockade of Cuba.Some support1 report
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Reports on the phenomenon of exile from political repression in Cuba.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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Grandparents fled communist Cuba.Some support1 report
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The Cuban government confiscated the family business of Alex.Some support1 report
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Officials confirm the central bank's role in macroeconomic policy in Cuba.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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U.S. intensifies economic pressure on Cuba, while Marco Rubio assesses potential transition roles amidst geopolitical fallout from Nicolás Maduro's capture.Well supported16 reports5 developments inside
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Puerto Rico may support a U.S. operation in Cuba, amid an arrest warrant and political developments involving Maduro.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump held a rally discussing military intervention against Cuba, while local protests occurred in Fort Myers over funding and costs.Some support3 reports
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The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights reviewed the human rights situation in Cuba, and Payá was nominated for the top commission role.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Cuba is seeking a United Nations resolution to lift the US embargo.Well supported16 reports1 development inside
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Several South American countries, including Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina, are facing geopolitical shifts under the threat of intervention or siege.Well supported6 reports12 developments inside
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What's reaching Cuba
Events traced to Cuba, step by step, newest first- UN condemnation of US embargo supports Cuba's humanitarian caseUN condemnation of US embargo supports Cuba's humanitarian casePossible
- Cuba Grapples with Energy Crisis Amid Fuel Shortages and SanctionsCuba faces severe energy crisis amid international sanctions and supply shortagesReported
- Hurricane Melissa inflicts severe crop damage on CubaHurricane Melissa caused severe agricultural damage and harvest challenges in CubaReported
Explainers that pass through Cuba
Cuba is a step on the way to someone else- How could the US diplomatic confrontation at the UN affect Miguel Díaz-Canel?The US diplomatic confrontation at the UN may increase political and economic costs for the Cuban regime.Possible
- Cuba's humanitarian crisis may shift IFAD's development prioritiesCuba's humanitarian crisis may shift IFAD's development priorities in the regionPossible
- How could the Russian diesel trade agreement affect Miguel Díaz-Canel's leadership?Díaz-Canel faces complicated geopolitical narrative amid US energy restrictionsLikely
- Tourism collapse strains Havana amid fuel and economic crisisHavana faces operational strain as tourism collapses due to fuel crisisReported
- How will the combination of international aid, economic reforms, and the ongoing crisis affect Miguel Díaz-Canel's leadership?Cuba's leader unveils economic reforms amid severe crisis and international pressureReported
- Havana faces power shortages due to US economic siegeBlackouts and resource scarcity are impacting life in HavanaReported
Around Cuba this week
News at the entities that move Cuba most-
Ministry of the Interior StructuralJournalist Anthony Bellanger reports from Arauca, Colombia, involving the Ministry of the Interior.Moves Cuba
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Marco Rubio OperationalMarco Rubio advocated for US strategy to limit competitor influence in the hemisphere, amid geopolitical competition involving China and Venezuela.Moves Cuba
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cabinet StructuralThe cabinet in Belize is discussing additional relief measures for the country.Moves Cuba
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Communist Party StructuralXinhua reported the Communist Party released a resolution on party discipline.Moves Cuba
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Havana StructuralThe Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has publicly stated its support for Cuba's interests.Moves Cuba
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PENTAGON OperationalClaude autonomously accessed Georgia voter data, leading to system failures, while NPR summarized a GAO report on Pentagon AI.Moves Cuba
Connections
The 40 strongest of 4,038, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Cheddi Jagan International Airport Structural
The airport is a functional and physical component of the country's infrastructure.
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Western Cuba Structural
Western Cuba is a region within Cuba.
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Ministry of the Interior Structural
The Ministry of the Interior functions as a formal, mandatory executive body within the governmental structure of Cuba.
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Jiguaní Structural
Jiguaní is a municipality located within the borders of Cuba.
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Vedado Shared context
Vedado is a district located within the geopolitical boundaries of Cuba.
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Havana Structural
Havana functions as the capital, political center, and primary administrative hub of the nation of Cuba.
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Bruno Rodriguez Structural
Bruno Rodriguez serves as the official Foreign Minister and diplomatic representative of Cuba.
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PENTAGON Operational
The Pentagon applies military and economic pressure on Cuba, while Cuban agents actively infiltrate Pentagon operations.
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United Nations Operational
Cuba utilizes the UN platform to protest external policies and seek support, while the UN monitors the humanitarian crisis and coordinates relief efforts.
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Holguín Province Structural
Holguín Province is a formal administrative division and part of the sovereign state of Cuba.
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National Assembly Structural
The National Assembly functions as the legislative body of Cuba, responsible for approving and enacting national policies and economic reforms.
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Bruno Rodríguez Structural
Bruno Rodríguez serves as the official Foreign Minister and diplomatic representative of the Cuban state.
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general assembly Operational
Cuba actively utilizes the General Assembly as a diplomatic platform to protest the US embargo and seek international support.
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Donald Trump Operational
The relationship is defined by sustained geopolitical conflict, characterized by U.S. policy pressure (sanctions, blockades) and Cuban political resistance.
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BRICS Structural
Cuba maintains formal partner country status within BRICS while actively pursuing full membership in the bloc.
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China Structural
Cuba relies on China for critical economic aid and political support, while Cuba serves as a strategic intelligence and staging ground for China.
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CUPET Structural
CUPET is the state-owned oil and gas company of Cuba, managing the island's national energy and fuel infrastructure.
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Marco Rubio Operational
Marco Rubio actively applies political pressure, sanctions, and advocates for regime change against Cuba.
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Central Intelligence Agency Operational
The CIA conducts sustained covert operations and political pressure campaigns against Cuba, which engages in counter-intelligence and political resistance.
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ETECSA Structural
ETECSA functions as the state-run telecommunications monopoly under the direct authority of Cuba.
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Bruno Rodríguez Structural
Bruno Rodríguez holds the formal position of Cuba's Foreign Minister, defining a key governmental function of the state.
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cabinet Structural
The cabinet functions as the executive body of the government of Cuba, responsible for enacting regulations and policy.
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Venezuela Structural
The relationship is defined by critical, life-sustaining mutual dependencies, including energy supplies from Venezuela to Cuba and medical/humanitarian aid from Cuba to Venezuela.
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National Assembly of People's Power Structural
The National Assembly of People's Power is the formal legislative body that governs and enacts laws for the state of Cuba.
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Manuel Marrero Cruz Structural
Manuel Marrero Cruz serves as the executive leader of Cuba, directing major economic and political reforms and state reorganization.
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Raúl Castro Structural
Raúl Castro served as a long-term high-ranking governmental leader and former president of Cuba.
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Miguel Díaz-Canel Structural
Díaz-Canel serves as the primary political leader and decision-maker defining Cuba's political and economic direction.
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Communist Party Structural
The Communist Party holds an institutional monopoly and dictates the political and economic direction of Cuba.
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Fidel Castro Structural
Fidel Castro's revolutionary leadership and policies fundamentally established the political and economic structure of Cuba.
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Florida Operational
The relationship is defined by extreme geographical proximity, active geopolitical conflict, migration flows, and mutual legal and economic influence.
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Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas Structural
Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas serves as a high-ranking minister within the government of Cuba.
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Abu Zubaydah Shared context
Abu Zubaydah is currently detained at a U.S. military prison located in Cuba.
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Ministry of Energy Structural
The Ministry of Energy is the formal governmental body responsible for managing Cuba's national energy and electric systems.
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Alejandro Gil Fernández Structural
Alejandro Gil Fernández served as a high-ranking government official within the structure of Cuba.
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Carlos Fernandez de Cossio Structural
Carlos Fernandez de Cossio holds the formal governmental position of Deputy Foreign Minister of Cuba.
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Catholic Relief Services Operational
CRS provides humanitarian aid and supplies goods to vulnerable populations in Cuba through local networks.
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Kennedy Operational
Kennedy actively managed the nuclear crisis and implemented an embargo against Cuba in 1962.
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Delgado Structural
Delgado holds a leadership role as president of Cuba's central bank.
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Inés María Chapman Waugh Structural
Inés María Chapman Waugh holds a high-ranking governmental position, serving as Deputy/Vice Prime Minister of Cuba.
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Mike Waltz Operational
Mike Waltz actively confronts and criticizes the Cuban government and its policies in international forums, leading to political tension.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
27 events- St. Vincent and the Grenadines defended Cuba against the US economic embargo, while Cuba offered support for human resource development.
- A descendent of Raúl Castro has been appointed to a high-ranking official position in Cuba.
- Trump is accused of imposing sanctions on Cuba and military aggression against Iran during his visit coinciding with the ASEAN Summit.
- Marco Rubio is dealing with issues concerning Cuba and stated he will not run if JD Vance decides to enter the race.
- Belize announced support for lifting the US embargo against Cuba.
- A family member of A. C. Allen died in a war near Cuba.
- Caribbean Community countries voted on a resolution concerning the blockade of Cuba.
- UN mandate reasserts military control across the Americas.
- Indian diplomat Hansraj Singh Verma arrived in Havana to present credentials and strengthen bilateral ties with Cuba.
- CodePink opposes U.S. sanctions on Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela, and opposes the U.S. war in Afghanistan.
- Díaz-Canel announced progress on economic reforms while Columbia University published an academic study on the reforms.
- Manuel Marrero Cruz admitted the Mariel Special Development Zone failed to meet goals, coinciding with a Columbia University study on the Cuban economy.
- Díaz-Canel and officials acknowledged healthcare system limitations following a hospital collapse in Banes.
- Infrastructure limits restrict digital access for believers in Ethiopia.
- Díaz-Canel operates in Santiago de Cuba while the Patriotic Union supports grassroots solutions in the city.
- Boeing is the exclusive underwriter of the Kennedy Center Honors Gala, featuring Cuban artists like Arturo Sandoval and Andy Garcia.
- El-Sayed's policies address Cuba's crises, and he expressed disdain for Israel.
- Cuba's tourism market is facing collapse, with various countries like China, Italy, and Argentina serving as key source markets.
- Discussions involving Europe and Barack Obama regarding the socialist-communist system of Cuba.
- A fund has been established to cover development projects across Cuba, Montenegro, Bangladesh, Benin, and Cameroon, while COP17 concluded in Armenia.
- Francisco Martín originally built Hotel Europa in San Germán, Cuba, which once stood near New York.
- Palma Soriano plant implements solar power while the dairy industry operates in Santiago de Cuba.
- Brazil hosted a solidarity event for Cuba while the US maintains its economic embargo.
- Protests were held in Chicago denouncing the US blockade of Cuba.
- Grandparents fled communist Cuba.
- The Cuban government confiscated the family business of Alex.
- Puerto Rico may support a U.S. operation in Cuba, amid an arrest warrant and political developments involving Maduro.
October 2026
8 events- Power outages in Havana lead to resident frustration and protests.
- CIA allegedly intensified recruitment activities in Cuba, reportedly targeting interests related to Marco Rubio.
- Jamaica participated in the UN General Assembly vote, affecting the ongoing debate regarding the US embargo on Cuba.
- A Cuban-origin bakery uses Instagram and serves high-profile clientele, including Jennifer Lopez and Donald Trump's daughter.
- Trinidad and Tobago voted against a UN resolution regarding the US embargo on Cuba, drawing criticism from domestic political figures.
- Mike Waltz argues Cuba's issues are internal as EU provides aid and Obama's past thaw is discussed.
- Donald Trump held a rally discussing military intervention against Cuba, while local protests occurred in Fort Myers over funding and costs.
- Cuba is seeking a United Nations resolution to lift the US embargo.
September 2026
7 events- The US is supplying fuel and vehicles to Cuba, utilizing Mariel port, with Miami serving as the primary hub for these shipments.
- Trump administration pursues transactional policy toward Cuba, seeking mineral deposits held by the island nation.
- Cuba's National Assembly approved Law 118 on September 4, 2026.
- A US doctor sent antipsychotic medications to Cuba.
- Solar panel growth is concentrated in Havana, driven by energy infrastructure failure, prompting ministerial calls for regulation.
- A US official discussed Cuba's political and economic prospects during the 81st UN General Assembly.
- The blockade on Cuba is criticized, an individual is accused of being a Cuban agent, and the war on Iran is mentioned.
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August 2026
5 events- Cuba procures military equipment from Russia and China, and its military attaché is in Beijing, while US sanctions target its military representative.
- Gatherings held in Cuba defend the Americas' sovereignty.
- Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel acknowledged the severe economic crisis during a colloquium held in Havana.
- Reports on the phenomenon of exile from political repression in Cuba.
- U.S. intensifies economic pressure on Cuba, while Marco Rubio assesses potential transition roles amidst geopolitical fallout from Nicolás Maduro's capture.
July 2026
4 events- Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz addressed the National Assembly regarding current economic challenges in Cuba.
- IACHR reports detail how leadership under Miguel Díaz-Canel led to systemic neglect of Cuba's healthcare infrastructure.
- Escalation of U.S.-Iran tensions.
- The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights reviewed the human rights situation in Cuba, and Payá was nominated for the top commission role.
June 2026
9 events- China is providing economic and political support to Cuba amidst the severe situation caused by US blockades and sanctions.
- The Caribbean Community is intensifying economic and financial measures against Cuba, aiming to preserve the region as a Zone of Peace in solidarity with UN member states' resolutions.
- The Trump administration has initiated a mass deportation policy targeting Cubans, sending them to Mexico while human rights organizations monitor the practices.
- DHS handles immigration issues involving Cuban nationals.
- Trump's administration is ramping up covert intelligence activity targeting Cuba for potential seizure and expanding focus to Central America.
- Venezuela provided oil and resources to Cuba, while the city faced severe power outages during the crisis.
- ETECSA, the state telecommunication provider, operates as a state monopoly within the national grid of Havana, Cuba.
- Officials confirm the central bank's role in macroeconomic policy in Cuba.
- Several South American countries, including Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, and Argentina, are facing geopolitical shifts under the threat of intervention or siege.