Havana slams new Trump sanctions as ‘collective punishment’ of Cuban people
The Cuban government has firmly rejected the recent sanctions levied by US President Donald Trump.
![A Havana local smokes a cigar on the Malecón - the city’s waterfront area. Both domestically and abroad, Cuban cigars are becoming an increasingly rare luxury. [Euan Wallace/ Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DSC02741-1775944580.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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‘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.
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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.
Published On 3 Apr 2026
Cuba pardons more than 2,000 prisoners amid US pressure
Releasing political prisoners in Cuba has long been a US core demand as oil blockade continues.
Russia sending second ship with oil to Cuba amid US blockade
Announcement comes days after Russian tanker brought some 700,000 barrels of crude to Cuba in response to energy crisis.
FBI agents from US arrive in Cuba to probe lethal speedboat shooting
Trump administration has denied involvement after Cuban government says a boat of armed men tried to infiltrate island.
Russia says will continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives
Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also called on the US to lift its energy blockade on the island nation.
Russian tanker reaches Cuba amid critical energy shortage
Russian tanker delivers enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for up to 10 days, following a three-month blockade.
![The vessel arrived at Cuba's largest supertanker and fuel storage port at daybreak [File: Norlys Perez/Reuters]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-31T130326Z_575094210_RC2NFKA7LTWM_RTRMADP_3_CUBA-CRISIS-RUSSIA-OIL-1774966785.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
‘I need to leave’: Cuba’s tourism workers reel from US oil blockade
From taxi drivers to tour guides, the collapse of Cuba’s tourism industry has left thousands struggling to get by.
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.
From: NewsFeed
US says Cuba policy unchanged despite allowing Russian tanker
The White House says US policy toward Cuba remains unchanged despite allowing a sanctioned Russian tanker.
Published On 31 Mar 2026
