Cuba to Release Over 2,000 Prisoners Amid US Pressure
The Government of Cuba will release 2,010 prisoners amidst a severe economic crisis and growing tensions with the Trump administration.
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The Government of Cuba will release 2,010 prisoners amidst a severe economic crisis and growing tensions with the Trump administration.
A second shipment of Russian crude sets sail for the island to break the energy blockade and mitigate the massive blackouts affecting the country.
Cuban community in Central Florida faces new immigration reality under Trump. Has the end of 60 years of special protection arrived?
Yaima Suárez faces deportation over 13-year-old record. Case shows risks permanent residents face under Trump policies.
Two vessels that departed from Quintana Roo with medical supplies and food for the island lost contact with the Mexican Navy.
Yaima de las Mercedes Suárez's case exposes vulnerabilities of permanent residents with remote criminal records
Three months without fuel left Cuba with 20-hour blackouts and humanitarian crisis threatening to trigger a massive exodus to the United States.
Russia deploys its Rassvet satellite constellation to compete with Starlink, while suspicions grow about ground stations in Cuba.
Ecuador declares Cuban ambassador Basilio Gutiérrez persona non grata as Trump intensifies pressure on Cuba. Analysis of impact on migration flows.
A US court investigates the legality of an alleged undocumented agreement that led to deportation of 6,000 Cubans to Mexican territory.
Yaima de las Mercedes Suárez, mother of five including three children with autism, was arrested by ICE after returning from visiting family in Cuba.
Claudia Sheinbaum's administration confirms that Mexico will continue hosting Cuban medical brigades, breaking from regional neighbors.
The Russian tanker Anatoly Kolodkin arrives in Cuba with 730,000 barrels of oil, offering temporary relief from massive blackouts.
The arrival of the Anatoly Kolodkin with Russian oil in Cuba sparks intelligence alerts in Washington over the Kremlin's spy operations and the Lourdes base.
A total of 117 Cuban migrants were repatriated from the USA, marking the third such operation this year.
High-ranking U.S. military command dismisses rumors of intervention in Cuba amid rising diplomatic tensions and the current energy crisis.
16 American activists questioned in Miami after returning from Cuba. CBP confiscates phones and laptops in secondary inspection.
New mass ICE deportations bring total Cubans expelled in 2026 to 427, as energy crisis continues devastating the island.
Extreme fuel shortages in Cuba drive prices sky-high on the black market, where a liter of gasoline is now trading for 4,000 Cuban pesos.
Trump's declarations about 'taking Cuba' create uncertainty for 300,000 Cubans in legal limbo as military options are evaluated.
The island is through an unsustainable energy situation with six units out of service and a deficit that punishes the population with prolonged power cuts.
Cuban exiles question why only certain organizations can bring aid to the island while they, who understand the true needs, lack access.
Heidy Sánchez's case—a Cuban mother separated from her nursing baby during deportation—exposes the humanitarian crisis of family separation.
The United States deported 117 Cuban migrants on March 19, raising the total deportations in 2026 to 427 people across nine flights from various countries.
The tanker Sea Horse, carrying 200,000 barrels of Russian diesel, diverted to Trinidad following pressure from Washington, worsening Cuba's energy crisis.
United States deports 117 more Cubans to Havana as annual tally reaches 427 deportees across just nine flights since January.
Protests in Cuba intensify with cacerolazos in major cities due to blackouts and critical food shortages.
A deportation flight returned 117 Cuban migrants to Havana on March 19th, bringing the 2026 total to 427 people across nine operations.
Nicaragua blocks passage for Cuban migrants heading to the US, eliminating a key route while energy crisis worsens migration situation.
Two vessels, the Sea Horse and Anatoly Kolodkin, are racing to the island with crude and diesel as Cuba faces its worst power crisis in decades.
Lack of medical supplies and essential drugs reach critical levels in Cuba, affecting hospitals and forcing residents to the informal market.
The Cuban government announces the restoration of the power grid after a full blackout, though scheduled cuts continue due to fuel shortages.
The Cuban national team won in San Juan with a crucial home run by Ariel Martinez, securing their stay and knocking Colombia out of the tournament.
Cuba announces release of 51 prisoners after Vatican negotiation, while 300,000 Cubans in US await immigration resolution under Trump
Bárbaro Grass-Vásquez, sentenced to life for sexual assault in Nevada, was arrested by ICE after years on parole in latest immigration enforcement operation.
Volunteers organize humanitarian mission with 6,000 pounds of medical supplies to Cuba as negotiations continue between US and Cuba.
Cuban government offers exiles the chance to openly own businesses for first time while Trump promises 'incredible people will return to Cuba'.
Cuban government announces release of 51 inmates 'in spirit of goodwill' following papal dialogue amid unprecedented migration pressure.
The fuel crisis in Cuba worsens as prices hit a record $8 USD per liter in the informal market, while official supplies remain non-existent.
Maduro regime collapse cuts 90% of Cuban oil supply, intensifying 2026 migration crisis toward the United States with major implications.
The Ministry of Interior of Cuba (MININT) intensifies operations against the informal currency market, with over 300 investigations under way.
The Sea Horse vessel, carrying Russian fuel, maneuvers to bypass Trump sanctions and alleviate the energy crisis on the island.
Cuba's international airports are paralyzed due to a lack of aviation fuel, affecting hundreds of flights and thousands of stranded travelers.
The first ICE deportation flight to Cuba in 2026 transported 170 Cuban nationals, including 50 convicts of serious crimes like murder and rape.
Cuban forces kill 4 people in US-registered boat while Trump intensifies oil blockade. Escalating crisis threatens new migration wave.
Donald Trump launches the 'Shield of the Americas' summit in Miami, asserting that the regime in Cuba is nearing its end and seeking government change.
End of visa-free transit through Nicaragua since Feb 8 forces Cubans to seek more dangerous routes to US, increasing maritime crossings by 340%
Trump says Cuba will fall 'soon' and he'll send Rubio there. Regime change or mass deportations for 300,000 Cubans in the US?
The double crisis facing Cubans in 2026: Trump's mass deportations and Cuba's energy collapse create unprecedented humanitarian emergency.
The US oil blockade of Cuba causes the worst energy crisis in decades. Mass blackouts, regime pressure, and expectations of increased migration exodus.
The Ministry of Domestic Trade (MINCIN) clarifies that products donated by Mexico are distributed free of charge and not sold in hard currency stores.
The arrival of the Russian tanker Sea Horse on March 5, 2026, promises relief from the 2000 MW deficit and blackouts affecting 64% of the country.
Trump's 2026 escalation against Cuba intensifies migration crisis with record deportations, economic blockade, and thousands of families in limbo.
Following Trump's military strikes on Iran and Venezuela, fears and expectations grow in Cuba about possible U.S. intervention.
Everything about the total lunar eclipse visible across Cuba this March 3, 2026. Discover the best times to witness the stunning 'Blood Moon'.
Cuban regime received 170 deportees in February, including convicted criminals for first time in decades, marking historic shift in migration policy.
New DHS proposal could leave Cuban asylum seekers without work authorization for 'many years', exacerbating poverty and economic hardship.
Analysis of Trump's recent Cuba policy shift: ending oil tariffs while maintaining 'national emergency' status and deportations.
Cuba's National Electrical Union reported a 1,790 MW deficit this Thursday, plunging most of the island into total darkness.
Cuba's Ministry of the Interior reported a confrontation with a U.S.-registered fast boat that left four dead in Villa Clara province.
The Euro marks a new historic high of 570 CUP in the Cuban informal market. The Dollar remains at 505 CUP and the MLC rises to 410 CUP.
Jean-Noël Barrot and Bruno Rodríguez discussed human rights, Cuba's crisis, and US threats in Paris on February 20. Europe is carving out its own space.
Cuba's fuel crisis paralyzes waste collection in Havana, creating a public health emergency with rising risks of dengue and leptospirosis.
Cuba announces a historic shift: from April, the government will subsidize vulnerable people directly, transforming the 60-year-old ration book.
Bahamas, Guyana, and Guatemala suspend contracts with Cuban doctors under Washington's pressure. Rubio calls the program forced labor.
President Sheinbaum reveals active discussions on Mexico facilitating dialogue between Washington and Havana amid deepening crisis.
Since 2021, Cuba has lost 2 million residents to emigration. Infant mortality nearly tripled. A collapse that goes far beyond Trump's policies.
Discover Camagüey, Cuba's labyrinth city. A guide to its plazas, churches, tinajones, casas particulares, and tips for your visit.
Bruno Rodríguez and José Manuel Albares discuss Cuba's situation in Madrid after diplomatic tour of China and Vietnam.
A fire at Cuba's largest refinery was quickly controlled. The blaze hit a warehouse, not processing areas, but heightens fears amid severe fuel shortages.
Discover the history and traditions of dominoes in Cuba, the national pastime that unites generations in parks, porches, and streets across the island.
Bad Bunny included the Cuban flag in Super Bowl LX, moving Cubans amid crisis. Analysis of the most Latino halftime show in history.
Beijing announces 90,000 tons of rice and $80M in emergency aid, but won't confirm fuel shipments amid U.S. sanctions pressure.
Draft Housing Law would allow Cuban emigrants to keep their properties and introduces mortgage financing for the first time in decades.
Discover the traditional Cuban soft drinks that shaped generations. History, flavors, and where to find them today.
With 11 runs in a single inning, Cuba pulled off one of the most dramatic comebacks in Caribbean Series history in Caracas.
MINSAP reduces hospital staff, suspends surgeries, creates mobile brigades amid fuel shortage.