Cuban Baseball Team Could Miss Olympic Qualifier Without Visa Approval
"Huge efforts have been made," by the Cuban baseball team to obtain visas ahead of the Americas Olympic qualifying tournament in Florida, according to the treasurer of the Cuban Baseball Federation.
Elderly Couple's Raunchy Dance Duet Goes Viral
The Cuban couple, Celina and Filiberto, have received over 39.9 million views for their saucy dance routine, with many exclaiming they want a love like theirs.
Amid Silence, Cuba Urges Biden to End 'Cruel' Embargo He Sought to Change
Senior Cuban Foreign Ministry official Carlos Fernández de Cossío Domínguez told Newsweek current U.S. policies "damage bilateral relations, hinder the economic development of the country, and their effects inevitably affect the daily life of the Cuban people in all spheres."
Castro Era Ends in Cuba as Raul Steps Down
Raul Castro announced on Friday that he is stepping down as the leader of Cuba's Communist Party without publicly naming who he would endorse as his successor.
U.S. Officials: First Meet with China to Shape How Powers View Each Other
A U.S. senior administration official said the positions of Chinese Communist Party Central Foreign Affairs Commission Director Yang Jiechi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi "will be important to informing where we go in our China strategy going forward."
Cuba Being on the UN Human Rights Council Is a Travesty
The Human Rights Council has deep-seated problems of politicization that go far beyond mere membership.
Cuba Must Finally Answer for Decades of Human Rights Violations
President Biden faces a historic opportunity to take advantage of the pro-democracy surge happening inside and outside of Cuba.
Biden Continues U.S. Sanctions War Around World, These Nations Are Targeted
Newman School of Journalism's Peter Beinart fears that, to appease political rivals at home, President Joe Biden is "accepting policies like sanctions that enjoy bipartisan support, even if they are morally indefensible and endanger American power."
Three Rescued From Uninhabited Island After Being Stranded for 33 Days
The two men and a woman, who are Cuban nationals, are said to have survived on the Bahamian island by eating rats and coconuts.
Cuba Rejects 'Hypocritical, Cynical' U.S. Sponsor of Terrorism Listing
"The US political opportunism is recognized by those who are honestly concerned about the scourge of terrorism and its victims," Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez wrote in a tweet.
Nations Targeted by US for Regime Change Mock Mob Attack on Capitol
"The events in the Capitol in Washington today are very regrettable, but they could have been worse if there was an American embassy in that city," former Cuban ambassador José Ramón Cabañas wrote.
After Maradona's Death, His Opinion of America Resurfaces
The soccer star was an admirer of Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro, frequently criticizing the United States, including one notable incident in 2007 on Chavez's TV show.
Body of 'Murdered' Canadian Mother of Four Found Buried on Cuban Beach
Antoinette Traboulsi, who worked at a hospital in Quebec, was found buried in a shallow grave, her family said.
Iran Travels West, Builds Leftist Latin America Ties Amid U.S. Vote Woes
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif set out for Venezuela, Cuba and Bolivia, but the U.S. Western Hemisphere assistant secretary dismissed the trip, saying "their dealings together underscore their lack of legitimacy."
America's Foreign Enemies Mostly Hope for Joe Biden Win; Allies Are Divided
After four years of Donald Trump, America's rivals and allies have a rooting interesting in the 2020 election. Do China, Russia, Iran and North Korea want Trump or his Democratic rival? And you may be surprised by Mexico's view.
How Trump Can Secure Florida
There's one thing Trump should do that's far more important than continuing to visit Florida. That's toning down his rhetoric on the "socialist" Left in the United States.
Cuban-American UFC Fighter Calls Out Joe Biden for Playing 'Despacito'
During a recent speech, Masvidal said that playing "Despacito" wasn't enough for Biden to earn Latino voters' support.
Tropical Depression 26 Path, Tracker as Storm Forecast to Become Hurricane
Tropical Depression 26 is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm before eventually becoming a hurricane on Tuesday.
Venezuela Calls U.S. 'Greatest Threat to World Peace' Amid New Sanctions
"What the whole world should be concerned about is the complete disregard for international law and, in particular, for the United Nations system that the Trump Administration has shown in recent actions," Venezuelan Vice Minister Carlos Ron told Newsweek.
Picking Karen Bass as VP Could Cost Biden Cuban-American Vote
"Karen Bass is an extraordinary candidate—but not for this moment," political scientist Eduardo Gamarra told Newsweek.
Cuba Says Tourists Are Welcome Again, Except for Cuban-Americans
The nation has mobilized its medical forces to help contain the COVID-19 epidemic, but its strained relationship with the U.S. has taken its toll as well.
Sahara Dust Storm Tracker: Where Is the Plume Now and What Is Its Path?
The dust has brought hazy skies and poor air quality to large parts of the Caribbean.
In Helping Hong Kong, Follow the Cold War Model
The U.S. could simultaneously hurt the Chinese Communist Party and greatly improve its own position.
U.S. May Brand Cuba a State Terrorism Sponsor for Supporting Maduro
The decision to reinstate Cuba onto the list could come before the end of 2020, the senior Trump administration official said.
Our Venezuela Strategy Is Failing. What We Need Is a Cuba Strategy.
The U.S. should use Cuba as leverage toward improving the geopolitical situation in Venezuela.
U.S., Venezuela Tensions Trade Accusations Over Failed Coup Attempt
Tense ties between the United States and Venezuela worsened over the weekend as the Latin American country captured two U.S. citizens attempting to overthrow the socialist government along with a band of rebels in a cross-border raid.
Venezuela, Cuba Argue U.S. Caribbean Op Is Attempt to Intimidate, Distract
Venezuela and Cuban officials question the intentions behind the Enhanced Counter-Narcotic Operations announced by President Donald Trump, who has set out to increase the pressure on Latin American foes.
Navy Ship Ordered to Fight Cartels Exploiting COVID-19 Now Hit By Disease
The USS Kidd was part of President Donald Trump's recently enhanced anti-drug mission he linked to stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus when a sick sailor had to be evacuated with the help of U.S. partner.
Biden Will Have to Win Back Cuba's Trust to Revive Ties: Ex-Diplomat
Biden has been critical of Trump's tough line on Cuba, but the regime's malign activities, U.S. domestic opposition and three years of renewed antipathy will be obstacles to any detente.
Cuba Uses 'Wonder Drug' to Fight Coronavirus Around World Despite Sanctions
Cuban Medical Brigades have deployed to dozens of countries around the world, providing life-saving personnel and products such as Interferon Alpha-2B Recombinant to battle the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.