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President Trump has been openly mulling a takeover of Cuba similar to the operation that toppled Venezuela's Nicolás Madoro. What it would mean for the regime's leaders remains to be seen. Here are some of the figures to watch.
Republican Congressman defeated by Trump-backed challenger in most expensive House primary in history
The secretary of state is the son of immigrants who left Cuba before the Castro revolution to look for economic opportunities. Yet, he pursues change with the zeal of a political exile.
Cuba denies any deal to free political prisoners as quiet negotiations with the U.S. intensify, with Washington warning of consequences if reforms aren't made.
Long before the communist revolution of 1959, Cuba and the U.S. shared one of the closest relationships in the Western Hemisphere. Our economies, ports, families, and cultures were deeply intertwined.
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Analysis: Although a tipping point in Cuba seems closer, there are 60 years of impasse to overcome
It’s unclear what comes next. What’s most clear is the suffering ordinary Cuban people are facing.
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Cuba hits record 1,260 political prisoners as NGO alleges torture and sexual abuse
Cuba reached a new record of 1,260 political prisoners in April, according to a report released Thursday by the human rights organization Prisoners Defenders, which alleged a worsening pattern of torture,
Cuban government and the Clinton administration held several meetings discussing the volunteer group’s flights.