US sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest move to pressure island’s leadership

WASHINGTON — The United States imposed sanctions Thursday on ​Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife and three other individuals, in the latest move by the Trump administration to pressure the island’s leadership that drew immediate condemnation from Havana. Included in the sanctions are Alejandro Castro Espín, the sole son of former Cuban President Raúl Castro … Read more

U.S. sanctions Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel in latest pressure on its leadership

The United States has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, along with his wife and three other individuals, according to a filing Thursday from the U.S. Treasury Department. It’s the latest Trump administration move to pressure the island’s leadership. Included in the sanctions are Alejandro Castro Espín, the sole son of former President Raúl … Read more

Cuba’s leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirms talks with U.S. underway but warns agreement still far off

Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed Friday that Cuban officials recently held conversations with the U.S. government aimed at addressing long-standing differences between the two countries, though he cautioned that any potential agreement remains in the early stages. “Cuban officials recently held conversations with officials from the U.S. government to look for solutions to the bilateral … Read more