Cuba

Cuba passes ‘urgent’ reforms to liberalise economy under US pressure

Measures could be communist island’s biggest shake-up since the early years of the revolution in the 1960s

Cuba’s Communist Party approves opening economy in unprecedented move

The emergency economic package comes amid an ongoing US pressure campaign that has left the island nation reeling.

Cuba tourism collapses as US pressure campaign bites

The number of foreign visitors is down by 58% compared to last year, Cuban officials say, amid sanctions and an effective oil blockade.

The retaking of Cuba

Decades-old property claims, frozen since the 1960s, are being turned into live instruments of reconquest.

Cuba’s Raul Castro makes first public appearance since US charges

Former Cuban president Raul Castro made his first public appearance in Havana since being indicted by the United States

Donated milk reaches Cuba amid deepening shortages

Cuba has begun distributing donated powdered milk from Mexico and Uruguay as the island faces severe shortages.

If Cuba collapses, Trump will be forced to deal with the consequences of his actions

It's only a couple of months or so since I was last in Cuba, and conditions then were pretty dire: power cuts, large queues for bread and fuel, state-run grocery stores virtually…

Cuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertainty

Will Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.

Cuba thanks China for rice shipment amid worsening humanitarian conditions

The Caribbean island has faced a fuel blockade that has cut off essential supplies, as Trump seeks regime change.

China sends aid to Cuba amid a harsh US blockade

China sends aid to Cuba amid a harsh US blockade.

Thousands in Cuba rally for Raul Castro to protest US indictment

Thousands of people are protesting outside the US embassy in Havana to show their support for Raul Castro.

Cuba says it has ‘legitimate’ right to defend itself amid US threats

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says country is not a threat, but will defend itself from aggression if necessary.

CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens

The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.

CIA chief visits Cuba as US demands 'fundamental changes'

The head of the CIA has made a historic visit to Havana for talks with senior officials as the country is gripped by blackouts caused a US oil blockade.

‘Absolutely no fuel’: Cuba hit by blackouts, protests amid power outages

Large parts of eastern Cuba were plunged into darkness in the latest round of nationwide electricity shutdowns.

Cuba condemns new US sanctions as 'illegal' and 'abusive'

The new measures come on top of a US blockade of oil to Cuba that has caused widespread blackouts and fuel shortages.

Why is Cuba a US target again? | Sky News Explains

Cuba's former president Raul Castro has been charged by the US with murder.

Mexico, Spain and Brazil call for Cuba’s sovereignty to be protected

The three countries pledge more aid to Cuba and say Cubans must decide their own future amid a US pressure campaign.

As Cuban Government Teeters, Fidel Castro’s Daughter Alina Fernández Revuelta Reflects On “Absurd” Revolution Her Father Led – Miami Film Festival

For decade upon decade, many Cuban exiles have prayed for the downfall of the island’s communist government, established in the 1959 coup led by “comandante” Fidel Castro.…

Cuban president defiant despite Trump pressure to resign

Miguel Diaz-Canel vows to resist US pressure as Trump escalates threats, tightens oil blockade on the island.

Cuba's president has a message for Trump after the US president said the island was 'next' for a takeover

Cuba's president has said he won't step down as he pushed back against mounting US pressure for change on the island.

Cuba's president says he's not stepping down - despite Trump threats

Cuba's president has said he won't step down as he pushed back against mounting US pressure for change on the island.

‘Policy of abuse’: Women march in Cuba against US energy blockade

The Cuban government has led several protests in recent weeks to call on the US to allow oil to arrive to the island.

Cuba begins releasing more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

Cuba releases over 2,000 prisoners amid mounting US pressure

There have been emotional scenes in Cuba where 2,000 prisoners are being pardoned and released from jail.

Cuba to release more than 2,000 prisoners as US pressure mounts

US President Trump has made clear his desire to change Cuba's leadership and has placed the country under an oil embargo.

Cuba crisis explained: Who holds power, and could Diaz-Canel be replaced?

As Cuba faces one of the worst humanitarian crises in its history, questions have emerged about the island's leadership.

Cuba is not alone, deputy FM says as US threats grow

Cuba's deputy foreign minister says island will resist US pressure as sanctions deepen, blackouts and tensions escalate.

Two Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearing

The crew are safe and will complete their mission, a spokesman for the organisers said.

Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade

The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.

How the US plunged Cuba into darkness

The US oil blockade has brought Cuba’s power grid to the brink of collapse.

Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness

Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.

Cuba left in darkness after third power cuts in a month

Cuba's power grid has collapsed for the third time this month, leaving the country in darkness with no electricity.

BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness

More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.

‘Can’t live like this’: Cuba hit by second nationwide blackout in a week

Power grid collapses for a third time in March as the Cuban government battles a US-imposed oil blockade.

Cuba left in darkness after third power cut in a month

Cuba's power grid has collapsed for the third time this month, leaving the country in darkness with no electricity.

National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week

Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.

Aid flotilla for Cuba sets sail from Mexico

An aid flotilla from Mexico is sailing for Cuba as the country suffers under a tightening US fuel blockade.

Cuba ‘categorically’ rejects prospect of removing Diaz-Canel in US talks

Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio says he is open to US trade talks but refused to entertain a leadership shake-up.