An editorial linking Havana’s severe municipal waste crisis to wider economic collapse and geopolitical dependence.
Tag: Cuba
Cuba Parliament Approves Sweeping Economic Reforms Allowing Partial Privatization
In a historic shift Cuba’s legislature greenlit reforms that would open large portions of the economy to private ownership under intense US economic pressure.
Cuba’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as US Blocks Fuel Deliveries to the Island
Havana warns the island is facing a deepening humanitarian emergency as US restrictions prevent urgently needed fuel shipments from arriving.
Cuba’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as US Blocks Delivery of Desperately Needed Fuel
Havana reports a worsening humanitarian situation after the US prevents fuel deliveries reaching the Caribbean island nation.
Hasan Piker on Being Banned from UK Traveling to Cuba and Supporting Candidates Critical of Israel
Political commentator Hasan Piker discussed his UK travel ban his Cuba trip and his support for anti-Israel-aid candidates on Democracy Now.
US Maintains Pressure on Cuba as Reform Outlook Remains Uncertain
The US government continued its pressure campaign on Cuba through sanctions and diplomatic isolation amid limited signs of political reform.
Washington Tightening Cuba Sanctions Deploys Military Assets to Caribbean Raising Tension
The US strategy of economic pressure on Cuba is intensifying with additional naval assets positioned nearby.
Cuba Faces Fresh US Maximum Pressure as Policy Shifts in 2026
The US has escalated economic pressure on Cuba reminiscent of Venezuela-style maximum pressure diplomacy amid broader Trump foreign policy reshaping.
Trump Says He Is Ready to Attack Cuba as US Military Presence in Caribbean Grows
Trump signalled possible US military action against Cuba, saying ‘it looks like I’ll be the one that does it’
US Charges Former Cuban President Raul Castro with Criminal Offences
The Trump administration announced criminal charges against Cuba’s former leader Raúl Castro