Cuba

Coverage of Cuban current affairs, politics, economy, and U.S.-Cuba relations

DOJ Indicts Raúl Castro and Cuban Officials for 1996 Shootdown of Civilian Planes Feature Image

DOJ Indicts Raúl Castro and Cuban Officials for 1996 Shootdown of Civilian Planes

Summary On May 20, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) unsealed a federal indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, charging him and five co-defendants with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, four counts of murder, and two counts of destruction of aircraft. The charges stem from

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Cuba Confrontation: The Road Ahead for U.S. Foreign Policy Feature Image

Cuba Confrontation: The Road Ahead for U.S. Foreign Policy

Summary The United States is entering a critical phase in its relationship with Cuba, as President Donald Trump has publicly declared the island nation the next major focus of U.S. foreign policy. Trump’s recent statements and executive actions, including a national emergency declaration and new embargo measures, have

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