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‘We are waiting for the Americans to save us’ – in crisis, Cubans have given up on reform from within

When I first visited Cuba, the island was recovering from a severe economic crisis. It was 1996, and the collapse of the Soviet Union had ushered in a prolonged period of deprivation and hardship.

The Conversation

Empty Shelves and Silent Streets, Inside Havana's Struggle Between Survival and Defiance

Havana residents are adapting their daily lives around severe power outages, with blackouts dictating routines. Cuba blames US sanctions, while citizens face ongoing shortages and uncertainty.

International Business Times UK

Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a key figure of the Cuban Revolution and ally of Fidel Castro, has died

Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, a key figure in the Cuban Revolution and former vice president, has died at 94

The Independent UK

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Legendary Cuban spy chief Ramiro Valdes dies at 94

HAVANA - The founder of Cuba's feared intelligence services, Ramiro Valdes, one of the last commanders of Fidel Castro's revolution, has died at the age of 94, President Miguel Diaz-Canel said Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Trump Says Cuba Invasion Akin To Maduro Capture By US Possible

The US president has been flaunting the US dominance in the Western Hemisphere in his second term. Cuba's Ambassador to the US Lianys Torres Rivera said earlier in June that recent sanctions against the country's leadership are a "pretext" to conduct a military intervention.

International Business Times

Raul Castro backs sweeping Cuba reforms to revive struggling economy

Cuba's former president Raul Castro on Wednesday backed sweeping economic reforms proposed by the government to revive the crisis-hit economy amid a longstanding US embargo. The measures would expand private investment, attract capital from Cubans abroad and reduce the state's role, with lawmakers expected to approve key changes this week.

France 24

Top Cuban Official Says U.S. Sanctions Are a 'Pretext' For Military Intervention

Cuba's Ambassador to the U.S. Lianys Torres Rivera said recent sanctions against the country's leadership are a "pretext" to conduct a military intervention.

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Cuba crisis: After power outages of up to 22 hours a day, shortages of tap water, U.S now imposes sanctions on President, Raul Castro, family members

While Cuba has been under a US trade embargo since 1962, President Donald Trump has drastically ramped up pressure in recent months.

The Economic Times

US sanctions Cuban president, Castro relatives in latest pressure campaign

The US on Thursday announced new economic sanctions against Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel, members of his immediate family, and members of the Castro family connected to the country's past two presidents. President Donald Trump has ramped up pressure on the island in recent months, even threatening to take the country…

France 24

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president

The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel along with his wife and her son.

AAP

Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela

The U.S. is increasing pressure on Cuba, but unlike Venezuela, the island nation lacks a clear opposition leader or succession plan. Cuba's cohesive and ideologically entrenched government, coupled with U.S. legal constraints and its state-run economy, present significant challenges to regime change efforts.

The Economic Times

U.S. Officials Reportedly Developing Military Options For Cuba To Present To Trump

The U.S. intelligence community is reportedly analyzing how the Cuban regime would respond to military action in the country as the Trump administration ramps up pressure on the regime.

International Business Times

Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raul Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president

Former Cuban President Raul Castro is now facing serious charges from US prosecutors. These accusations relate to a 1996 incident where civilian planes were shot down. This development has intensified existing tensions between the United States and Cuba. Cuba's government has strongly condemned the indictment. Protests are planned in Havana.…

The Economic Times

Trump threatens new Cuba crackdown as Rubio warns Havana: ‘We’re very serious’

Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump hinted he could be the president who finally takes direct action against Havana after decades of failed threats from Washington

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Euronews

Rubio doubtful diplomacy would work with Cuban government as Trump raises threat of military action

Rubio says the White House is very focused on toppling the socialist government of Cuba to address what he says are national security risks. He also stressed that Havana will not be able to outwait the Trump administration, urging them to strike a deal before it is too late.

International Business Times UK

US Indicts Former Cuba President Raul Castro on Shock Murder Charges After Historic 30-Year Plane Shootdown

Todd Blanche announced murder charges against former Cuban president Raúl Castro over the 1996 shootdown of a U.S. humanitarian plane that killed three Americans.

International Business Times

Cuban President Rejects Indictment Against Raul Castro, Says It Seeks To 'Justify' Military Aggression

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel rejected the U.S.' indictment of Raul Castro, calling the measure a "political action."

Bangkok Post

Cuba outraged after US indicts Raul Castro

HAVANA - Cubans expressed their shock and indignation after the United States indicted former president Raul Castro on murder charges, a stunning new escalation by President Donald Trump of pressure on the communist state.

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France 24

Backlash against Israel's 'racist thug' Ben-Gvir over flotilla video

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 21: There's outrage and condemnation in the international papers over a video showing Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting detained flotilla activists. One Israeli editor says he should be fired for his video. Also: the US indicts former Cuban president Raul Castro – is…

International Business Times UK

US-Cuba War Risks Flare After Raul Castro Indictment Echoes Infamous Venezuela Operation

The US indictment of Raul Castro for the 1996 aircraft downing has escalated tensions with Cuba, raising fears of potential conflict.

Bangkok Post

US charges former Cuban president with murder

The US Justice Department on Wednesday unsealed an indictment against Raul Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba, charging him with murder and a conspiracy to kill US citizens stemming from the fatal downing 30 years ago of two planes.

Euronews

US raises pressure on Cuba as it indicts former President Raul Castro on murder charges

Trump called the indictment of Castro a “very big moment” but dismissed plans of the US taking military action on the island nation as they had with Venezuela in recent months.

The Economic Times

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

US prosecutors have charged former Cuban President Raul Castro. The charges relate to the 1996 downing of civilian planes. Four Americans died in the incident. The planes belonged to the exile group Brothers to the Rescue. Cuba's President condemned the indictment. He called it a political action. The US is…

The Times of India

Another military operation on cards? USS Nimitz enters Caribbean amid US-Cuba tensions

Amidst escalating US-Cuba tensions, the USS Nimitz strike group has entered the Caribbean. This follows President Trump's intensified rhetoric and a recent indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro. The US is increasing pressure on Havana, citing economic hardship and past incidents, though Trump downplays fears of direct military action.

AAP

US charges ex-Cuban president Raul Castro with murder

US officials say 94-year-old former Cuban president Raul Castro has been indicted on murder charges.

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