The Trump administration's State Department released a report labeling several US activists and organizations, including Hasan Piker and Chris Smalls, as "front groups and fellow travelers" for Cuba. The report denounces Cuba as the "capital of 21st-century communism" and accuses its government of a "campaign of subversion" in the US.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Cuba against acquiring weapons capable of reaching the US, during a visit to Guantánamo Bay. The US has increased pressure on Cuba with sanctions, and a report suggests Cuba is acquiring drones from Russia and Iran.
Political streamer Hasan Piker is under federal investigation following subpoenas related to his March 2026 Cuba trip. Authorities are probing potential violations of U.S. sanctions laws concerning financial or travel activities with Cuban government-linked entities. Piker denies wrongdoing, stating he "stayed at the right hotel."
Political streamer Hasan Piker is under federal investigation following subpoenas related to his March 2026 Cuba trip. Authorities are examining potential violations of U.S. sanctions laws concerning financial and travel activities with Cuban government-linked entities. Piker denies wrongdoing, stating he stayed at an appropriate hotel.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the arrest of Adys Lastres Morera, sister of the Executive President of Cuba's GAESA consortium, in Florida. Rubio stated Morera managed real estate assets in Florida while aiding the Cuban government, posing a threat to US national security.
The Trump administration has intensified its pressure on the Cuban government, highlighted by the indictment of Raul Castro. This action is part of a broader strategy to influence Cuban policy.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday expanding sanctions on Cuba to target foreign companies and financial institutions doing business with the island. The measure extends US enforcement power beyond its borders using a 'secondary sanctions' model, allowing authorities to block assets of foreign individuals or entities operating in key sectors including energy, financial services, mining, and defense. The provisions could affect companies in China and Europe and echo sanctions approaches used against Iran.
An American delegation has met recently with Cuban government officials in the island nation
