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The US Treasury imposed new sanctions on nine Cuban state-owned enterprises in mining, metals, and construction, plus three leaders of the ICAP friendship organization. The move escalates the Trump administration's maximum pressure campaign, which has contributed to humanitarian challenges in Cuba.
Iran's ambassador to Mexico has praised the late Cuban leader Fidel Castro as a national symbol and inspiration for global liberation movements, highlighting his legacy beyond Cuba. The statement comes as Iran and Cuba deepen ties amid shared U.S. sanctions.
Cuba has held a series of events to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late President Fidel Castro, amid a severe economic crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions. The commemorations included an international book fair, art exhibitions, concerts, and meetings of leftist delegates from across the Americas.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on August 28 new sanctions against five companies and eight individuals linked to Cuba's military procurement from Russia and China. The moves are part of a broader 'maximum pressure' campaign by the Trump administration against the Caribbean nation.
Cuba's national power grid collapsed on Sunday, causing a nationwide blackout just days after prolonged outages. The failure comes amid fuel shortages blamed on US sanctions, with authorities yet to announce the cause or restoration timeline.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 30, allowing ExxonMobil to sue Cuban state-owned companies over assets seized after Fidel Castro came to power. The decision is the second in two months favoring American claimants of property nationalized by Cuba's communist government more than 65 years ago. The rulings could give President Donald Trump's administration added leverage to pressure Cuba amid the US oil embargo.
Amid a deepening energy crisis, solar panels offer hope for millions of Cubans enduring daily blackouts, but most cannot afford them. In Havana, a taxi driver considers a $3,678 system while his neighborhood remains powerless for 26 hours.
Cuba's Communist Party has approved an unprecedented package of market-oriented economic reforms to revive its crisis-hit economy amid escalating U.S. sanctions. President Miguel Diaz-Canel acknowledged domestic factors contributing to the crisis, while the EU passed a resolution calling for sanctions against him and urging political change. The U.S. has signaled potential for improved relations if Cuba makes smart decisions.
Cuba has endured nearly five months of a US oil blockade, while the 2026 World Cup matches in Miami, just over 320 kilometers from Cuba's northern coast, have heightened fears on the island that a military conflict could overshadow the tournament. Former Cuban ambassador to the EU, Carlos Alzugaray, said: “The start of the World Cup will make it harder for the US to carry out military action in Cuba.”
