Cuba

US imposes sanctions on Cuban defence minister over support for Maduro

"In addition to the public designation of Leopoldo Cintra Frias [in gross violations of human rights], the Department is also publicly designating his children, Deborah Cintra Gonzalez and Leopoldo Cintra Gonzalez," a statement by Mike Pompeo says.

Cuba names prime minister in a move to lighten presidential load

Manuel Marrero Cruz, 56, an architect and whose nomination was ratified by the National Assembly, is a former functionary of the military-run Gaviota tourism corporation whose hotels were sanctioned by the administration of US President Donald Trump.

The United States of Sanctions

As of 2019, the US has imposed nearly 8,000 sanctions on several countries, organisations and individuals.

Bolivia aligns with the US, distancing itself from socialist LatAm states

The interim government has appointed a US ambassador for the first time in 11 years, and has recognised Venezuela’s President Maduro’s challenger Juan Guaido.

Bolivia crisis could 'spin out of control' – UN

"Repressive actions by the authorities ... are likely to jeopardise any possible avenue for dialogue, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet says, as supporters of ousted leader Evo Morales continue to agitate.

El Salvador expels Venezuela diplomats in challenge to Maduro

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has given Nicolas Maduro's diplomatic corps two days to leave the country. But he hasn't entirely closed the door to Venezuelan representation.

Washington banning US flights to all Cuban cities but Havana

Opponents said prohibiting flights would simply make it harder for Cuban-Americans to visit their families outside the capital, without making a significant impact on the Cuban government.

Hundreds honour Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso

Legendary Cuban ballerina Alicia Alonso who achieved global acclaim in the 1940s and went on to run the internationally renowned National Ballet of Cuba for decades died at age 98, state-run media said.

Cuba blasts diplomats' 'unjustified' expulsion by US

The State Department accused the members of engaging in activities harmful to US national security.

Turkey's Kayaalp wins gold in World Wrestling Championships

Riza Kayaalp beat Cuba's Oscar Pino Hinds 3-1 to win the gold medal in the World Wrestling Championships in Kazakhstan.

Cuba legalises independent movie-making

Cuba will allow independent filmmakers to legally produce their own movies as of August 23 this year.

The US finds sanctions are no substitute for diplomacy with Iran

Experts believe Trump’s latest sanctions on Iran will have little impact because Washington has not articulated a clear exit policy for Tehran following the US violation of the nuclear deal.