Cuba

Politics 15 hours ago

White House hangs up on Rick Scott as senator calls about tortured Cuban human rights activist

Scott tweeted about his hang-up by the Biden administration, blasting the White House for their “shameful cowardice” in not connecting the U.S. senator with the president on the human rights issue.

U.S. 15 hours ago

FBI declares 'Havana Syndrome' a 'top priority': report

The FBI on Wednesday called Havana Syndrome a "top priority" as around 200 U.S. diplomats, officials and family members overseas have suffered from the series of "anomalous health incidents." 

Politics 15 hours ago

Progressive House Democrats oppose resolution to support Cuban protesters

A number of House Democrats on Wednesday voted against a resolution that would condemn the Cuban government and offer support for protesters throughout the country.

Politics 15 hours ago

Families of American hostages say Biden keeping them 'in the dark'

The families of 26 U.S. hostages "wrongfully detained" abroad have called on the Biden administration to take immediate action to free their loved ones.

Politics 15 hours ago

Haley slams 'dangerous' Biden move to re-enter UN Human Rights Council ‘cesspool’

EXCLUSIVE: Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley on Thursday tore into President Biden's move to re-enter the U.N. Human Rights Council – which has been dogged by controversy over the human rights abusers among its members, and which Haley branded a "cesspool."

Entertainment 15 hours ago

Gloria Estefan recalls fleeing Cuba as child: 'I have the roundtrip ticket still'

"Vivo" star Gloria Estefan recalled fleeing Cuba as a child before helping her husband Emilio rescue his family.

Entertainment 15 hours ago

Gloria Estefan says she was molested at music school at age 9

Gloria Estefan has revealed that, at the age of 9, she was sexually abused by someone her mother trusted.

U.S. 15 hours ago

Florida doctor discovers empty raft likely from Cuba, shows what people are 'willing to sacrifice for freedom'

A Miami-based doctor discovered an empty raft with drinking water still on board a few miles off the coast of Florida on Saturday.

Media 15 hours ago

Cuban defector details life under communist regime, warns against US embracing of socialism

A Cuban defector is speaking out about the Democrats' dangerous embrace of socialist policies in the United States, pointing to 62 years of dictatorship in his country as evidence of a failed political idealogy.

Politics 15 hours ago

Hundreds of released Gitmo detainees back to killing Americans

Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks, U.S. intelligence documents reveal 229 "rehabbed" former Gitmo detainees have returned to terrorism and killing Americans — and an alarming 66% of them have not been recaptured and are still at large.

World 15 hours ago

Hurricane Grace makes landfall in Mexico

Hurricane Grace made landfall early Thursday morning just south of Tulum, Mexico.

U.S. 15 hours ago

Fred again strengthens to tropical storm, takes aim at northern Gulf Coast

The storm system designated Fred has regained tropical storm status as it strengthens on its way through the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. 

U.S. 15 hours ago

Tropical Depression Fred brings flooding risks to Florida, Cuba

Tropical Depression Fred is producing heavy rains over Cuba and the Florida Keys on Saturday as it continues to move toward the west-northwest.

U.S. 15 hours ago

Tropical Depression Fred: What to know

Tropical Depression Fred dumped heavy rains on central Cuba Friday night as it churned in the Caribbean about 175 miles southeast of Key West, Fla.

U.S. 15 hours ago

Tropical Depression Fred: Florida emergency management prepares as storm nears

The state of Florida is preparing for the impact of now Tropical Depression Fred, which is expected to interact with the state on Friday.

U.S. 15 hours ago

Fred becomes tropical depression, but these areas should monitor its track

Tropical depression Fred has weakened overnight and will move along the northern coast of Cuba, but should remain relatively weak due to continued land disruption. 

U.S. 15 hours ago

Tropical Storm Fred becomes sixth named storm of Atlantic hurricane season

Tropical Storm Fred formed south of Puerto Rico late Tuesday night and was moving toward the Dominican Republic and Haiti on Wednesday.

Politics 15 hours ago

Minnesota man charged with beheading girlfriend is illegal immigrant from Cuba

A Minnesota man charged with beheading his girlfriend is an illegal immigrant from Cuba who Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been unable to deport, the agency confirmed to Fox News on Thursday.

Media 15 hours ago

GOP congresswoman asks Black Caucus to help Biden see oppression in Cuba

Rep. Maria Salazar has asked Democratic colleagues for help in getting Biden to notice and prioritize freedom for Cubans.

Media 15 hours ago

CNN accused of hypocrisy, ‘pro-regime propaganda’ for sounding alarm on Cuba COVID surge amid protests

CNN was accused of both hypocrisy and "pro-regime propaganda" on Thursday when the network sounded the alarm about a surge in COVID cases in Cuba following protests there. Observers pointed out CNN had downplayed the risk of COVID spread during Black Lives Matter demonstrations in America last summer.

World 15 hours ago

Republicans join 'free Cuba' protesters outside US Capitol: 'Liberty will prevail'

Politicians and protesters gather outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to hold a press conference in support of a Cuba free of its communist regime

Entertainment 15 hours ago

Camila Cabello explains Cuban protests to followers: 'A 62-year-old story of a communist regime'

Camila Cabello is the latest celebrity to speak out in support of ongoing protests in Cuba.

World 15 hours ago

US to blame for Molotov attack on Cuba embassy in Paris, FM says

A top Cuban official took to Twitter late Monday to report a Molotov cocktail attack on Havana's embassy in Paris and place the blame squarely on the U.S. government over its rhetoric after the country's historic protests.

Politics 15 hours ago

Republicans march with protesters for Cuban freedom as they pushed Biden for more support

Several Republican lawmakers rallied with Cuban Americans who marched in D.C. on Monday to encourage the Biden administration to support the Cuban people in their fight for freedom.

U.S. 15 hours ago

Washington protesters descend on Cuban embassy, accuse Biden team of supporting communism

President Biden, who recently called Cuba a "failed state," has come under fire for not doing enough to push for change in the reclusive country.

Media 15 hours ago

Cuban-Americans rally outside White House: Protester says Biden admin's silence 'speaks volumes'

Luis Luchuga Jr. joined a group of Cuban-Americans rallying outside of the White House to demand the Biden administration help the people of Cuba.

Politics 15 hours ago

Protests break out in front of WH urging Biden to take firmer stance on Cuba

Protesters from across the U.S. converged in front of the White House Sunday night in an effort to get the Biden administration to take a firmer stance in its effort to support anti-government demonstrators in Cuba.

Media 15 hours ago

Rubio rips DHS discrepancy between Cuba, Mexico: Where was Mayorkas' warning for Rio Grande crossers?

On this week's airing of “Life, Liberty & Levin,” host Mark Levin discussed the ongoing unrest in Cuba with Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, as civilians on the island 90 miles south of Key West protest to demand basic rights and liberty – and while the dictatorial government of President Miguel Diaz-Canel continues to oppress his people while detaining and punishing demonstrators.

Politics 15 hours ago

Small Florida flotilla returns from Cuba after showing support for protesters, democracy

A small flotilla of boats returned to Miami on Saturday evening after motoring off Cuba’s coast and setting off fireworks and flares in a show of support for the Cuban people and democracy. 

World 15 hours ago

Russia sends COVID-19 aid to Cuba: defense ministry

Russia has sent a shipment of coronavirus-related humanitarian assistance to Cuba, including 1 million medical masks, the defense ministry said on Saturday, adding President Vladimir Putin had given instructions for the aid.

U.S. 15 hours ago

CIA taps new 'Havana Syndrome' task force leader who once spearheaded Usama bin Laden search effort: reports

A senior CIA official who spearheaded the agency’s search for Usama bin Laden has been tapped to lead a task force investigating the cause of the mysterious “Havana Syndrome.”