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US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members

US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Treasury website shows

WASHINGTON, June 4 - The U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and some affiliated people and entities, the U.S. Treasury Department's website showed.

Cuba has ‘technocrats’ willing to negotiate, Rubio says

Washington says it wants to see a transition in Cuba towards democracy.

Cuba’s Raul Castro, wanted by the US, celebrates 95th birthday

His whereabouts were still unknown two weeks after US authorities charged him with murder.

How Cubans keep going, despite US pressure and fuel blockade

HAVANA, June 3 - Felicia de la Caridad Alvarez, a resident of Old Havana, knows a thing or two about survival.

Spanish hotel chain Melia exits Cuba over economic and geopolitical strains

The move comes as US President Donald Trump's administration steps up pressure on Cuba.

Cuba defends military-run GAESA as US sanctions prompt hotel exodus

HAVANA, June 2 - Cuba on Tuesday defended a military-run conglomerate long the target of U.S. sanctions, saying the group of businesses known as GAESA has contributed to the nation's economic and social development despite a recently ramped-up U.S. pressure campaign.

US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

The meeting follows a rare visit earlier in May by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Havana.

US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay

WASHINGTON, May 29 - The top U.S. general overseeing forces in Latin America held a rare meeting on Friday with senior Cuban military officials at the perimeter of U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a U.S. official told Reuters.

Cuba sees higher risk of US military aggression as talks stall

HAVANA, May 28 - Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal sees the risk of U.S. military aggression against the island growing as negotiations between the nations stagnate, she said on Thursday.

Under US pressure, Cuba appeals for international help

Cuba is currently under a US energy blockade.

Cuba publishes list of prisoners released in April amnesty

HAVANA, May 25 - Cuba on Monday published a complete list of prisoners released as part of an amnesty announced last month, at a time of tense negotiations between the island's government and the United States.

Explainer-Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela

WASHINGTON, May 23 - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has been stepping up pressure on Communist-controlled Cuba, after using the military in January to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

US says held talks with Cuba on $128 million offer

Cuba's Foreign Minister last week said that Havana was open to reviewing the aid proposal.

DOJ to make announcement on Wednesday related to 1996 Cuba incident

May 19 - The U.S. Justice Department said it will make an announcement in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday in conjunction with a ceremony to honor the victims of a 1996 incident in which Cuban military jets killed four people.

Lights out for Cuban students as blockade bites

A US fuel blockade has aggravated an energy crisis, leaving people without power for up to 20 hours a day.