The U.S. oil blockade has deepened a humanitarian crisis, forcing Cubans to lean on the island’s long tradition of community solidarity to provide a cushion.
Trump said Wednesday that Iran would "pay the price" if negotiations failed.
Months into the oil blockade imposed by President Trump, many Cubans are relying more than ever on relatives in the U.S. for help meeting their daily needs.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (R-Fla.) and other lawmakers will hold a press conference Wednesday morning to press the Trump administration to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro. The Justice Department is reportedly mulling charges against the ex-leader as President Trump has threatened possible military action against Cuba, according to The Associated Press. Castro has been involved with talks between the U.S. and Caribbean nation after the island was hit with power outages after Trump issued a blockade on oil. The potential indictment is connected to Castros alleged role in a shootdown of two planes in 1996 shootdown of two planes operated by a Miami-based exile group, the AP reported. #raulcastro #cuba #doj
Since January, the U.S. has blocked shipments of oil, which has resulted in blackouts lasting 22 hours per day in some parts of Havana.
Experts say President Donald Trump’s oil blockade could cause economic collapse in Iran, whose economy was already plagued by high inflation and budget shortfalls.
Cuba is experiencing a prolonged economic crisis as the island deals with the pressures of a U.S. oil blockade and potentially a regime change. NewsNation's Brooke Shafer reports from Miami with the latest. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Russia has responded strongly to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s remarks about “taking” Cuba, condemning U.S. interference.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Russia’s foreign ministry, and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.WHEN & WHERE: Statements were made in March 2026, with tensions centered on Cuba and its relations with the U.S. and Russia.KEY QUOTE: “I […] The post Russia Warns Against Trump’s Plans to ‘Take’ Cuba. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Russia has responded strongly to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s remarks about “taking” Cuba, condemning U.S. interference. WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, Russia’s foreign ministry, and Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel. WHEN & WHERE: Statements were made in March 2026, with tensions centered on Cuba and its relations with the U.S. and Russia. KEY QUOTE: “I do believe I’ll be having the honor of taking Cuba. That’s a big honor… Taking Cuba in some form.” – Donald Trump. IMPACT: Russia reaffirmed its support for Cuba, condemning U.S. sanctions and interference, while the island faces worsening economic conditions and protests . IN FULL Long-time Cuban ally Russia is condemning U.S.…Open
For five years in office, President Trump has operated with intuition, impulse and improvisation. - The Iran war, now entering Week 3, is the first time Trump's style has made it impossible for him to easily talk or improvise his way out. Why it matters: Trump could wind up trapped between his caprice and the realities of war. He expects a quick, clear victory. But unlike tariffs that can be swiftly imposed and rescinded, the war's outcome is beyond unilateral control and quick fixes. And Iran gets a say. Trump is working to help break the Persian Gulf oil jam. But in doing so, he risks getting caught in an "escalation trap ," where a stronger force is incentivized to keep attacking to demonstrate dominance amid diminishing returns. …
The Trump administration has been trying to choke the Cuban government through an oil blockade. The prisoner release appears to be an effort to appease Washington.