Cuba

US President Donald Trump escalated sanctions against Cuba on January 31 by threatening tariffs on countries selling oil to the island, mainly targeting Mexico's supply. International leaders and organizations condemned the move as imperialist aggression and called for an end to the blockade. In Cuba, tensions with US diplomats persist amid worsening economic hardships.

February 01, 2026 Reported by AI

Following Cuba's condemnation of a new US executive order imposing tariffs on oil suppliers, President Donald Trump predicted the island's imminent collapse and a potential deal with Washington to end its crisis, dismissing humanitarian concerns.

President Claudia Sheinbaum proposed that the United States send oil to Cuba to prevent a humanitarian crisis due to energy shortages on the island. She expressed concern over potential tariffs from the Trump administration on countries supplying crude to Cuba. She instructed the Foreign Relations Secretariat to clarify the scope of those measures.

January 30, 2026 Reported by AI

Irina Pino, a contributor to Havana Times, finally entered Havana's Paseo del Prado Hotel during one of her walks along the Malecón, but faced resistance from security while trying to take photos. The property, inaugurated in 2019, is a five-star hotel with dance-themed rooms. While open to foreigners and wealthy Cubans, it remains a dream for the average Cuban.

Osmel Almaguer, a Cuban immigrant in Brazil, shares in his diary how financial education has transformed his economic life after arriving with debts. He highlights the need to generate extra income and resist temptations to improve financial health. In his experience as a butcher and delivery worker, he emphasizes discipline as key to progress.

January 28, 2026 Reported by AI

In difficult moments for the homeland, Cuba's official newspaper Granma urges readers to seek guidance from national hero José Martí. The article highlights Martí's wisdom on ethics, love, and resistance to adversity, positioning him as a conversational partner amid current challenges.