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News & analysis tagged Cuba — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Sherritt Exits Cuba: OFAC Sanctions Impact
Sherritt International suspends its Cuban joint venture after US sanctions target GAESA executive, impacting cobalt prices and Cuba's economy.
2026-07-08
China's Rice Shipment Buys Cuba Time Against
China's rice donation to Cuba buys Havana time against tightening U.S. sanctions, underscoring Beijing's growing geopolitical leverage near America's shores.
2026-05-24
Rubio’s Cuba Squeeze
Marco Rubio's hardline Cuba strategy could define his political legacy as economic pressure and sanctions mount, deepening the squeeze on Havana's economy.
2026-05-23
Cuba's Power Crisis Deepens Amid US Fuel Cuts
Mounting US fuel pressure and sanctions are pushing Cuba deeper into power collapse, with the energy crisis now threatening the island's political stability.
2026-05-22
Raúl Castro Indictment Sparks Cuba Tensions
The indictment of Raul Castro signals renewed US pressure on Cuba, reopening one of the hemisphere's deepest rifts over diplomacy and decades of hostility.
2026-05-22
Havana Rallies for Raúl Castro's Defense
Cuba is using the U.S. indictment of Raul Castro to rally national pride and defiance, turning Havana's streets into a stage for nationalism and theater.
2026-05-22
Raúl Castro Charged in 1996 Plane Shootdown
US prosecutors have indicted Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two exile planes, reviving old tensions in US-Cuba relations and energizing exile politics in
2026-05-21
Raúl Castro Indictment Divides Miami Exiles
The indictment of Raul Castro has split Miami's Cuban exiles, reopening sharp questions over US-Cuba relations and how Washington should pressure Havana.
2026-05-21
Rubio's Cuba Aid Claim and Pressure Tactics
Marco Rubio's claim that Cuba rejected US aid frames a wider pressure campaign, using humanitarian messaging to justify sanctions and tighten Washington's grip.
2026-05-09
Trump's Military Rhetoric on Cuba
Trump's escalating military rhetoric on Cuba reads as coercion rather than invasion, pairing sanctions and threats to pressure Diaz-Canel's government.
2026-05-06
Cuba's Alleged Support for Russia in Ukraine
The U.S. accuses Cuba of sending up to 5,000 fighters to back Russia's war in Ukraine, a charge that sharply escalates tensions across the region and beyond.
2026-04-17