Mike Hammer
Mike Hammer leads U.S. diplomacy in Cuba, focusing on engaging with dissidents, addressing immigration, and fostering relations amid ongoing debates about U.S. policies.
U.S. Embassy Hopes for "A Brighter Future for Cuba" This Easter
Published on 4/6/2026
Mike Hammer Delivers a Lesson on Democracy to Cuban Officials
Published on 4/5/2026
Mike Hammer Advocates for Cuban Artists' Freedom During Havana Gallery Visit
Published on 4/4/2026
Cuban President Urges Foreign Churches to Spread Government's Narrative on Crisis
Published on 3/31/2026
U.S. Envoy Mike Hammer Engages with Independent Journalist and Dissident Boris González Arenas
Published on 3/28/2026
U.S. Southern Command Readies for Potential Mass Exodus and Humanitarian Crisis in Cuba
Published on 3/20/2026
United States Southern Command Leader Rules Out Military Intervention in Cuba
Published on 3/20/2026
Vatican's Secretary of State Claims "Necessary Steps" Have Been Taken for Dialogue-Based Solution in Cuba
Published on 3/11/2026
Trump Hints at Cuba as Marco Rubio's Next Focus
Published on 3/5/2026
Signs Supporting Trump Emerge in Havana, Challenging the Regime
Published on 2/28/2026
Vatican's Diplomatic Role Between Cuba and the U.S.: A Complex Endeavor
Published on 3/1/2026
Pope Leo XIV Welcomes Cuban Foreign Minister Amid U.S.-Cuba Tensions
Published on 2/28/2026
U.S. Envoy Mike Hammer Condemns Cuban Regime, Observes Shift in Public Sentiment
Published on 2/23/2026
Plans for a Peaceful Transition: Washington Prepares for Cuba's Future
Published on 2/23/2026
U.S. Engages with Cuban Regime Insiders for a "Peaceful" Transition
Published on 2/23/2026
Anti-Regime Graffiti Appears on Cuban Embassy in Madrid
Published on 2/23/2026
Bruno Rodríguez Condemns Hammer's European Tour, Accuses Him of Undermining Medical Missions
Published on 2/22/2026
Mike Hammer Seen at Vatican with Guantánamo-Baracoa Bishop: Coincidence or Not?
Published on 2/23/2026
Mike Hammer Returns to Cuba, Continues Grassroots Diplomacy
Published on 2/22/2026
U.S. Anticipates "Historic Shift" in Cuba by 2026, Confirms Internal Contacts
Published on 2/22/2026
Mike Hammer's Message to the Cuban Diaspora in Europe: "Change in Cuba is Inevitable"
Published on 2/19/2026
Mike Hammer Honors His Mother's 91st Birthday and Reflects on Families Divided by Cuban Regime
Published on 2/17/2026
José Daniel Ferrer Defends Maximum Pressure Policy Against Criticism from The Guardian
Published on 2/16/2026
The Outspoken Cuban Reacts to U.S. Visa Restrictions: "Visiting That Country Has Never Crossed My Mind"
Published on 2/15/2026
Mike Hammer Deeply Moved by 89-Year-Old Cuban Woman's Story: "She Reminded Me of My Mother"
Published on 2/14/2026
U.S. Closes Doors: Visa Restrictions Imposed on Cuban Regime's Spokesperson "El Necio"
Published on 2/14/2026
Mike Hammer Engages with Manuel Cuesta Morúa Following U.S. Strategy Criticism on Cuba
Published on 2/14/2026
United States Condemns Harassment of Diplomatic Envoy in Havana
Published on 2/13/2026
Mike Hammer Hints at Possible Cuban Equivalent to Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez
Published on 2/12/2026
Cuban State TV Claims Rubio Misled Trump with "Negotiation Story"
Published on 2/12/2026
U.S. Targets Cuban Individuals in Anti-Embassy Protests with New Sanctions
Published on 2/11/2026
Humanitarian Aid Vessel from the U.S. Arrives in Santiago de Cuba
Published on 2/10/2026
Mike Hammer Expresses Gratitude for Cuban Support: "If You Offer Me Coffee and There's Power, We'll Enjoy It Together"
Published on 2/9/2026
United States Embassy in Cuba Highlights Grassroots Humanitarian Aid Efforts in Eastern Cuba
Published on 2/8/2026
Mike Hammer Compares Cuban Poverty to Africa: "Closing My Eyes Felt Like Being in Africa"
Published on 2/8/2026
Mike Hammer Moved by the Bravery of Cubans Facing Regime Threats
Published on 2/7/2026
Mike Hammer Highlights Cuba's Crisis: A Dire Reality Unfolds
Published on 2/7/2026
Diplomats from the U.S. Embassy Meet with Relatives of Sayli and Félix Navarro
Published on 2/5/2026
Cap Inspired by Mike Hammer: A Symbol of Charm and Bravery
Published on 2/4/2026
Mike Hammer Engages with Cuban Youth: "What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?"
Published on 2/4/2026
U.S. Criticizes Arrests of Cubans for Inviting Mike Hammer to Their Homes
Published on 2/4/2026
Maria Elvira Salazar: "A Regime Relying on Mobs for Survival is in Its Final Stages"
Published on 2/4/2026
Mike Hammer's Heartwarming Encounter with a Coachman in Puerto Padre: "His Son is in Texas"
Published on 2/3/2026
Cuba Refutes U.S. Claims: "No Dialogue Table, Yet Open to Talks"
Published on 2/3/2026
Mike Hammer Defies Hostility, Meets with Camagüey's Bishop
Published on 2/3/2026
Hammer Rings in Change in Camagüey on Candlemas: A Call for Renewal
Published on 2/2/2026
José Daniel Ferrer Criticizes Cuban Foreign Ministry: "They Are Liars and Their Offer Is Pure Hypocrisy"
Published on 2/2/2026
Mike Hammer Rejects Regime's Intimidation: Engages with Everyday Cubans in Ciego de Ávila
Published on 2/2/2026
Cuban Regime Decries 'Impunity and Abuse' While Denying Same to Its People
Published on 2/2/2026
Growing Hostility from Cuban Regime: U.S. Ambassador Faces Three Acts of Harassment in a Day
Published on 2/2/2026
State Security Threatens Activist with "Serious Issues" if Mike Hammer Visits Las Tunas
Published on 2/2/2026
María Elvira Salazar Warns Cuban Regime After Mike Hammer Incident: “Playing with Fire”
Published on 2/2/2026
Mike Hammer Confronts Communist Insults During Visit with Father José Conrado in Trinidad
Published on 2/2/2026
Cuban Authorities Stage Another Protest Against U.S. Envoy Mike Hammer in Camagüey
Published on 2/1/2026
Mike Hammer's Firm Stand After Hostile Encounter in Trinidad
Published on 2/1/2026
Harassment and Intimidation: U.S. Ambassador Mike Hammer Faces "Act of Repudiation" in Trinidad
Published on 1/31/2026
Trump Administration Announces Additional Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
Published on 1/31/2026
Yoani Sánchez Prevented by State Security from Attending Event with U.S. Diplomat in Havana
Published on 1/29/2026
Mike Hammer Highlights Historical Ties Between U.S. and Cuba During Visit to Hershey Village in Mayabeque
Published on 1/26/2026
Wave of Outrage After Cuban Regime Threatens U.S. Ambassador Mike Hammer
Published on 1/25/2026
Cuban State Security Vows to Block Future Meetings Between U.S. Diplomat Hammer and Civil Society
Published on 1/24/2026
Director of Convivencia Study Center and Collaborator Detained by State Security
Published on 1/24/2026
Meeting Between U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer and New Southern Command Chief Focuses on Cuba's Crisis
Published on 1/21/2026
José Daniel Ferrer Envisions the U.S. as a Key Ally in Cuba's Future Rebuilding
Published on 1/16/2026
Mike Hammer: "While I Can't Reveal Details, the Cuban Regime Is Facing a Choice"
Published on 1/14/2026
From Protester to Uber Driver: A Cuban's Journey Captivates Mike Hammer
Published on 1/14/2026
Mike Hammer Speaks Out on U.S.-Cuba Talks, Warns Cuban Regime
Published on 1/13/2026
Díaz-Canel Unaware: Meme Highlights Potential Cuba-US Relations
Published on 1/13/2026
Mike Hammer Discusses Cuban Affairs with Marco Rubio Amid Heightened Pressure on Havana Regime
Published on 1/10/2026
U.S. Government Sends New Year's Eve Message to Cubans
Published on 12/31/2025
Mike Hammer Evaluates $3 Million Humanitarian Aid Distribution to Cuban Citizens
Published on 12/20/2025
U.S. Mission Chief Invites Cubans to Share Their Reality with Him
Published on 12/5/2025
Mike Hammer Reflects on a Year in Cuba: "The True Hardships Can't Be Seen from Abroad"
Published on 11/16/2025
Ambassador Mike Hammer Expresses Support for Cuban People After Hurricane Melissa
Published on 10/30/2025
Alain Pérez Condemns the Oversight: Celia Cruz's Absence in Cuban Tributes
Published on 10/25/2025
Mike Hammer Attends Havana Mass Celebrating the Centennial of Celia Cruz
Published on 10/22/2025
Celia Cruz Memorial Mass Celebrated in Havana: A Century After Her Birth
Published on 10/21/2025
U.S. Warns: Communist Party Membership or Joining Anti-American Protests Could Jeopardize Your Visa
Published on 10/21/2025
U.S. Southern Command Sees Leadership Shift as Alvin Holsey, Vocal Critic of Cuban Regime, Retires
Published on 10/17/2025
Brother of José Daniel Ferrer Urges Miami's Cuban Community to Welcome the Opposition Leader After Forced Exile from Cuba
Published on 10/13/2025
U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Visits Bayamo: A Testament to the Spirit of Freedom
Published on 9/26/2025
U.S. Denies Visa to Independent Journalist: "Have I Not Been Trump Enough?"
Published on 9/24/2025
U.S. Embassy Honors Cubans on Our Lady of Charity Day with a Message of Hope
Published on 9/9/2025
U.S. Diplomats Under Siege: Cuban Regime Exposes Private Data in Alarming Intimidation Tactic
Published on 8/30/2025
Mike Hammer Tours Matanzas Under Watchful Eyes of State Security
Published on 8/29/2025
U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: "Justice, Freedom, and Democracy are the Rights of the Cuban People"
Published on 8/23/2025
U.S. Appoints Deputy Chief of Mission in Cuba
Published on 8/21/2025
Johana Tablada Appointed as Ambassador by Díaz-Canel
Published on 8/16/2025
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Marks Decade Since Reopening with Message to Cuban People
Published on 8/15/2025
Head of U.S. Embassy Engages with Cuban Pastors
Published on 8/9/2025
Cuban Protests in July: 845 Documented Instances, 209 Direct Confrontations with Political Police
Published on 8/4/2025
Cuban Government Refuses to Repatriate Criminals but Praises Maduro's Acceptance of Venezuelan Offenders
Published on 7/24/2025
U.S. Envoy Honors Oswaldo Payá in Cuba
Published on 7/23/2025
Cuban Government Alarmed by U.S. Embassy's Facebook Shares
Published on 7/11/2025
Cuban Regime Labels Dissidents as "Paid Agents" Following Marco Rubio's Remarks
Published on 7/10/2025
Marco Rubio Sends Heartfelt Message to the Cuban People on July 11: "You Have Our Support"
Published on 7/10/2025
Marco Rubio Sends Heartfelt Message to Cuban Dissidents and Independent Journalists
Published on 7/10/2025
American-Born Communist and CDR Leader: The Couple Confronting Mike Hammer in Varadero Revealed
Published on 7/6/2025
Cuban Authorities Block Singer from Performing National Anthem at U.S. Celebration
Published on 7/4/2025
Mike Hammer Delivers Marco Rubio's Message to Cubans: "Freedom is Near"
Published on 7/3/2025
Attempted Interception of U.S. Embassy Vehicle in Havana Stirs Outrage
Published on 7/3/2025
Cubans React to Orchestrated Encounter with U.S. Diplomat: “Let’s Have a Referendum!”
Published on 7/2/2025
U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Confronted by Cuban Regime Supporters in Varadero: "The People Chose Revolution"
Published on 7/1/2025
Mike Hammer's Trip to Varadero Sparks Criticism of Cuban Regime's Tactics
Published on 6/29/2025
Mike Hammer Ridiculed by Cuban Regime: "An Outspoken Anticommunist"
Published on 6/25/2025
U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Visits Elderly Home in Bejucal: "Deeply Moving"
Published on 6/22/2025
Washington Dismisses Criticism of Mission Chief in Cuba: "Another Baseless Attack by the Regime"
Published on 6/21/2025
Cuban Regime's Double Standards Exposed Over U.S. Visa Restrictions
Published on 6/16/2025
Johana Tablada Criticizes Mike Hammer Over Visit to San Antonio de los Baños, Birthplace of July 11 Protests
Published on 6/16/2025
Mike Hammer Engages with Locals in San Antonio de los Baños, Home of the 11J Protests
Published on 6/15/2025
Otaola Criticizes Barriers to Speak with Mike Hammer and Blasts U.S. Visa Policy
Published on 6/12/2025
Cuban Government Honors Official for Confronting U.S. Diplomat on Regla Ferry
Published on 6/12/2025
U.S. Embassy in Havana Denies Visa to Nurse Over Alleged Communist Party Affiliations
Published on 6/11/2025
Cuban Regime Revokes Parole of Political Prisoner Donaida Pérez Paseiro
Published on 6/11/2025
Mike Hammer Responds to Regla Ferry Incident, Stands Firm Against Cuban Regime
Published on 6/9/2025
U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Targeted in Cuban Government's Staged "Public Rejection" on Regla Ferry
Published on 6/8/2025
U.S. Summons Cuban Ambassador Over Harassment of Mike Hammer
Published on 6/5/2025
Cuban Regime Warns U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer: "Do Not Mistake Patience for Weakness"
Published on 6/4/2025
Presenters of "Con Filo" Hint at Ending Live Broadcasts Due to ETECSA's New Price Hike
Published on 6/1/2025
Despite Regime's Criticism, Mike Hammer Engages with Cuban Citizens
Published on 6/1/2025
Mario Pentón Dismisses Johana Tablada's Claims: "She Lies with Intent"
Published on 5/31/2025
U.S. Stands by Its Envoy in Cuba Amid Regime's Accusations
Published on 5/31/2025
Tensions Rise in Havana: Cuban Regime Targets U.S. Envoy Mike Hammer for Alleged Provocations
Published on 5/30/2025
Unintentional Admission by Granma: Communist Party's Official Newspaper Acknowledges Political Prisoners in Cuba
Published on 5/30/2025
Marco Rubio Unveils New Visa Restrictions Targeting Censors
Published on 5/28/2025
Mike Hammer's Public Diplomacy Strategy Rattles Cuban Regime
Published on 5/28/2025
U.S. Diplomatic Mission Chief in Cuba Honored as Ambassador of the Cuban Exile Community
Published on 5/29/2025
U.S. Denies Visas to Cuban Olympic Committee Officials and Athletes
Published on 5/27/2025
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Continues Visa Denials Linked to State Employment
Published on 5/28/2025
Immigration Lawyer Willy Allen Expresses Concern Over Visa Denials at U.S. Embassy in Havana
Published on 5/26/2025
Willy Allen Advises Chocolate MC to Consider Relocating to a Third Country for a Secure Future
Published on 5/26/2025
Journalist from State Media Launches Verbal Attack on Mike Hammer, Labeling Him "Executioner with the Face of a Friend"
Published on 5/26/2025
Lis Cuesta Denounces U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba as Shameless and Unhappy
Published on 5/26/2025
U.S. Denies Family Reunification Visa to Cuban Mother Due to Alleged Communist Ties: "Never Been a Party Member"
Published on 5/25/2025
U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Under Surveillance by Cuban Regime: “Ladas Everywhere”
Published on 5/25/2025
Cuban Regime Accuses Mike Hammer of Spreading Lies About Revolution's Downfall
Published on 5/24/2025
Mike Hammer Highlights Cuban Discontent: "The Revolution Has Failed"
Published on 5/24/2025
U.S. Embassy Criticized by Cuban Official for Not Joining Blackout: "Are You with the Cubans or Not?"
Published on 5/24/2025
U.S. Set to Impose Additional Sanctions on Cuban Officials and Enforcers
Published on 5/24/2025
U.S. Considers Alternatives for Cuban Deportees Sent to South Sudan
Published on 5/24/2025
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Tightens Visa Controls: Key Statement on Family Reunification
Published on 5/23/2025
Cuban Regime Escalates Rhetoric Against U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana
Published on 5/23/2025
U.S. Diplomat's Meeting with Cuban Dissidents Thwarted by State Security
Published on 5/22/2025
U.S. Diplomat's Tour in Eastern Cuba Sparks Social Media Buzz
Published on 5/18/2025
U.S. Embassy Chief Visits Family of Political Opponent José Daniel Ferrer in Santiago de Cuba
Published on 5/17/2025
U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana Engages with Cuban Couple Following Direct Dialogue Invitation
Published on 5/16/2025
Amelia Calzadilla Exposes Regime's Harassment and Staged Surveillance as She Leaves Cuba with Her Children: "They Are Despicable Beings"
Published on 5/10/2025
Want to Connect with the Head of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba? Here's How You Can Do It
Published on 5/7/2025
U.S. Voices Condolences Over the Death of Zoila Esther Chávez, Mother of Political Prisoner José Gabriel Barrenechea
Published on 5/7/2025
Mike Hammer's Domino Diplomacy Challenges Cuban Regime's Propaganda
Published on 5/5/2025
U.S. Mission Chief Visits Assaulted Dissident in Cienfuegos
Published on 5/5/2025
United States Mission Chief in Cuba Engages with Civil Society Actors in Camagüey
Published on 5/4/2025
U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba Engages in Domino Game with Camagüey Youth
Published on 5/3/2025
U.S. Diplomat Aims for Direct Dialogue with Cuban Citizens
Published on 5/2/2025
U.S. Embassy Leader Maintains Support for Cuban Dissidents Amid Regime Pressure
Published on 5/1/2025
Cuban Government Targets U.S. Embassy Chief Following Ferrer's Arrest
Published on 4/29/2025
Berta Soler and Ángel Moya Placed Under House Arrest for 48 Days by Cuban Regime
Published on 4/20/2025
Berta Soler Attends Palm Sunday Mass with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Under State Security Surveillance
Published on 4/14/2025
Emotional Arrival of Former Cuban Political Prisoner Angélica Garrido in Miami
Published on 3/23/2025
U.S. Embassy Chief in Havana Targeted by Cuban Regime
Published on 3/12/2025
Amelia Calzadilla Strikes Back Against Smear Campaign: "I Speak to the Cuban People and Will Continue to Do So"
Published on 2/19/2025
Cuban Activist Amelia Calzadilla Exposes Smear Campaign Against Her
Published on 2/17/2025
U.S. Envoy in Cuba Meets with Cuban Activists in Spain: "The Regime Must Be Shaking"
Published on 2/15/2025
U.S. Diplomat in Cuba Meets with Activist Amelia Calzadilla and Members of Citizen and Freedom Group
Published on 2/14/2025
José Daniel Ferrer Reports Escalating Threats and Intimidation Against Supporters
Published on 2/6/2025
U.S. Envoy to Cuba Visits Our Lady of Charity Shrine, Offers Special Tribute
Published on 2/6/2025
U.S. Diplomat Visits Cuban Dissident Martha Beatriz Roque Hospitalized in Havana
Published on 2/4/2025
U.S. Diplomatic Chief in Cuba Meets with Opposition Leader José Daniel Ferrer
Published on 2/2/2025
Academic Alina Bárbara López Welcomes U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer to Cuba Home
Published on 1/27/2025
José Daniel Ferrer: "Prison Could Be Imminent for Me"
Published on 1/25/2025
Ferrer Engages with U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: Envisions "Friendly Governments and Strong Relations"
Published on 1/22/2025
U.S. Embassy Head in Havana Discusses Cuban Issues with Southern Command
Published on 1/11/2025
United States Embassy in Havana Clarifies Guidelines on Immigration Documents
Published on 12/29/2024
A New Era of Hope for Cubans: Holiday Message from the New U.S. Embassy Head in Havana
Published on 12/24/2024
U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba Engages with Prominent Cuban Dissidents Berta Soler and Martha Beatriz Roque
Published on 12/11/2024
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Sparks Debate by Acknowledging Anti-Embargo Comment
Published on 11/26/2024
New U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer Takes Helm at Havana Embassy
Published on 11/15/2024