Keywords: Miguel Diaz Canel


Cuba releases 14 political prisoners amid renewed dialogue with the United States

Authorities in Cuba have released 14 political prisoners in a move that comes amid renewed diplomatic contacts with the United States and growing international attention on the island’s human rights situation. The releases were confirmed by Cubalex, an advocacy group based in Miami that monitors......

Cuban president criticizes Trump-led summit as “neocolonial”

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel strongly criticized a regional meeting organized in Miami by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing the gathering as “neocolonial” and warning that it could undermine regional sovereignty. The summit, known as the “Shield of the Americas,”......

Cuba rejects Trump's claims of US diplomatic talks

Cuba's president Miguel Díaz-Canel firmly denied on Monday any ongoing diplomatic discussions with the United States, directly challenging President Donald Trump's assertion the previous day that the two countries were negotiating. The rebuttal came amid Trump's threats to halt all......

Cuba rejects US talks amid Trump's oil cutoff threat

President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Cuba by announcing an end to Venezuelan oil and financial flows to the island nation, demanding in a Truth Social post that Havana "make a deal before it's too late." This follows the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro......

U.S. sanctions Cuban president on anniversary of 2021 protests

On Friday, the United States imposed new sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, marking the fourth anniversary of the unprecedented anti-government protests that erupted across the island in July 2021. The move is part of a broader escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against......

US Blocks UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire, Drawing Global Condemnation

In a decisive move at the United Nations Security Council, the United States wielded its veto power once more, quashing a crucial ceasefire resolution proposed by Algeria amidst the escalating conflict in Gaza. This marked the third occasion where the US utilized its veto authority to obstruct measures......