# Cuba
Latest news and articles about Cuba
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Tens of Thousands in Caracas Rally Against Alleged U.S. Attack, Reaffirming Maduro’s Anti‑Imperialist Line
About 20,000 people rallied in Caracas on Venezuela’s Youth Day to protest what demonstrators described as a U.S. attack, calling for the release of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife and voicing solidarity with Cuba against recent U.S. pressure. The march highlights Maduro’s continued use of anti‑imperialist mobilization to bolster legitimacy and complicate international responses.
Sheinbaum Sends Second Aid Shipment to Cuba and Rebukes U.S. Sanctions as Unfair
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a second humanitarian shipment to Cuba and publicly criticized U.S. penalties on countries that supply oil to the island, calling them unfair. Sheinbaum said Mexico will press for the removal of such sanctions, a stance that signals a more independent regional posture and could complicate relations with Washington.
A Mexican Warship, Humanitarian Aid — and a Crack in Six Decades of U.S. Isolation of Cuba
A Mexican navy vessel has delivered humanitarian supplies to Cuba, a symbolic breach of the U.S. embargo that has constrained the island for more than six decades. The shipment underscores growing Latin American willingness to challenge Washington’s policy and raises the question of whether regional actors can erode the embargo’s practical effectiveness through solidarity and alternative supply lines.
China Deepens Ties with Cuba and Iran as Sanctions Drive New Diplomatic Alignments
China has hosted high-level visits from Iran and Cuba, offering political support and practical assistance that help both states weather US sanctions. Beijing’s approach—economic cooperation framed as non-confrontational diplomacy—creates alternative lifelines that dilute the impact of unilateral pressure and complicate US policy options.
Trump Declares 'National Emergency' to Threaten Tariffs on Cuba Suppliers and Canadian Planes
President Trump declared a national emergency and threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba while also escalating a trade dispute with Canada by threatening to suspend aircraft certifications and impose a 50% duty on Canadian-made planes. The moves mix emergency powers and trade coercion, risking legal challenges, strained allied relations and disruption to aerospace supply chains, while pushing investors toward safe-haven assets.
Mexico Tightens Rules on U.S. Military Flights and Reaffirms Oil Aid to Cuba — A Signal of Greater Strategic Independence
Mexico has restricted routine entry for U.S. military aircraft, requiring Mexican planes to transport nationals to foreign training except under special logistical conditions. At the same time, President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico will continue oil deliveries to Cuba on contractual and humanitarian grounds, underscoring a more independent foreign-policy posture that may complicate relations with Washington.
China Delivers First Rice Shipment in Emergency Aid to Cuba, Cementing Ties Amid Shortages
China has delivered the first batch of rice under an emergency food-aid project to Cuba, with state media releasing on-site footage of the handover. The shipment provides immediate relief while strengthening Beijing’s political and logistical presence in the Caribbean, though it does not address Cuba’s deeper economic problems.
Díaz‑Canel Rejects U.S. Pressure After Deaths of Cuban Soldiers in Venezuela, Rally in Havana Signals Defiance
President Miguel Díaz‑Canel presided over a mass rally in Havana to mourn 32 Cuban servicemen killed in a recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, denouncing U.S. coercion and warning that Cuba will defend its sovereignty. The event solidifies Havana’s defiant posture, complicates U.S. policy in Latin America and could prompt deeper alignments between Cuba and other global powers.