Miguel Díaz-Canel

Cuba teeters on collapse as shortages, blackouts and unrest deepen

There is a shortage of both water and electricity. Aging infrastructure is collapsing and agriculture is collapsing. The US fuel embargo is pushing Cuba deeper into darkness. There used to be hope. Now people have lost it, says a doctor in Havana.

Cuba opens more sectors to private enterprise

Cuba is taking new steps to liberalize its economy under pressure from the tightened U.S. blockade.

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel and associates

The United States is imposing new economic sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and several of his associates.

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro Indicted in US Over Shooting Down of Exile Planes 30 Years Ago

The US Department of Justice has indicted Cuba's 94-year-old former president, Raúl Castro. Donald Trump called it "a big moment." Cuba called it political theater to justify military aggression.

US CIA director John Ratcliffe visits Cuba for talks with Cuban counterpart

John Ratcliffe, director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has visited Cuba for a meeting with his Cuban counterpart.

Cuba on Trump's threat: Unprecedented, says Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel

The U.S. president's military threats against Cuba have reached an "unprecedented dangerous level," according to Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.

Donald Trump says Cuba is next

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday issued a new threat against Cuba and its communist government. "And by the way, Cuba is next. But pretend I didn't say that."

New nationwide power outage hits Cuba

For the second time this week, all of Cuba has been hit by a power outage, according to the country's energy ministry.

Entire Cuba to be hit by power outage, energy ministry says

A power outage will affect all of Cuba on Monday, the country's energy ministry says.

Protesters attack Communist Party office in Morón, Cuba

A Communist Party headquarters in Morón, Cuba, was vandalized by protesters unhappy with the economic crisis and fuel shortages. The president understands the "discontent" but warns against vandalism.

China pledges support and assistance to Cuba amid increasing US pressure

China will support Cuba, the government in Beijing says, in a situation where the United States is putting increasingly tough pressure on the island nation.

Cuba says no ongoing talks with the US

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says the island's government is not holding any talks with the United States.

Here are the countries Trump threatened after the Venezuela attack

From Greenland to Iran. Since the US attacked Venezuela on Saturday, capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and taking him out of the country, threats against other countries have been pouring in. Here are the countries and territories the US has threatened in recent days.

Many dead as Melissa hits Haiti

At least 25 people have died since Hurricane Melissa hit Haiti on Wednesday, Haiti's civil protection agency said. The hurricane has now weakened to a Category 2 storm.

Hurricane Melissa: Most Powerful Storm to Hit Land in 90 Years

More than 700,000 people have been evacuated in Cuba due to the hurricane Melissa. At the same time, reports are coming in of extensive damage and fatalities during the storm's progress. An analysis from AFP describes the hurricane as the most powerful to hit land in 90 years.

Six Dead in Storm on Devastated Cuba

Millions affected by power outages in Cuba

Maduro declared winner – protests erupt in Caracas

Nicolás Maduro has officially been declared the winner of Venezuela's controversial election. But the international criticism is widespread. And on Caracas' streets, protests erupted after the announcement.