General Alvaro Lopez Miera, the head of Cuba’s Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR), alongside a group of “specially designated nationals,” can neither access […]
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Gender Reveal Party Couple Face Jail Time over Deadly California Wildfire
A California couple whose gender reveal party allegedly started a deadly wildfire faces involuntary manslaughter charges and a lengthy stint in jail. What We Know: […]
Cuba Begins Sentencing Protesters
Cuban authorities confirmed trials began on Tuesday for those arrested during the July 11 protests. Demonstrators could face up to 20 years in prison. What […]
Democrats are Proposing a Carbon Border Tax, You be the Judge if its a Good or Bad Proposal
On Monday, Democratic lawmakers proposed a new carbon border tax to help with the fight against climate change. What We Know: Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) […]
Biden and Administration to Review Remittances to Cuba, May Sanction Cuban Officials
A White House official said the United States is determining ways to help Cubans while holding their government accountable. What We Know: President Joe Biden […]
House Foreign Affairs Committee Holds Hearing on Cuba
Although Tuesday’s meeting intended to address Cuba’s pro-democracy protests, officials focused more on contrasting opinions. What We Know: José Miguel Vivanco, Human Rights Watch’s executive […]
Black Lives Matter Faces Backlash after Cuba Statement
A social media post made by the Black Lives Matter (BLM) Global Network Foundation spread misinformation on the Cuban crisis and the U.S. embargo. What […]
Cuban Government Holds Mass Rally in Havana, Forces Citizens to Participate
Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel and predecessor Raúl Castro were among the leaders of Saturday’s rally; the event showed citizens voicing support for the communist regime, […]
Coco Gauff tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Tokyo Olympics
Tennis player Coco Gauff has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not be competing in the Tokyo Olympics, where she was expected to lead Team […]
Cuban-Americans Travel to Washington, D.C. to Protest in Front of White House, Cuban Embassy
Throughout last week, Cuban-Americans across the country stood in solidarity with Cuba through local protests. They took it one step further by traveling to Washington, […]