U.S. Department of State
Explore updates from the U.S. Department of State on issues like religious freedom in Cuba, U.S.-Venezuela tensions, immigration policies, and Cuban remittances.
![United States Government Issues Key Warning to Dual Citizens]()
United States Government Issues Key Warning to Dual Citizens
Published on 7/19/2026
![United States Offers $10 Million Reward for Three Russian Hackers]()
United States Offers $10 Million Reward for Three Russian Hackers
Published on 7/15/2026
![Bruno Rodríguez Condemns U.S. Sanctions as "Criminal and Genocidal" Against Cuba]()
Bruno Rodríguez Condemns U.S. Sanctions as "Criminal and Genocidal" Against Cuba
Published on 7/13/2026
![Sanctions Imposed on COREYDAN S.A. and ENETEC S.A., Key Cuban Energy Firms Operating Under the Radar]()
Sanctions Imposed on COREYDAN S.A. and ENETEC S.A., Key Cuban Energy Firms Operating Under the Radar
Published on 7/13/2026
![How New U.S. Sanctions Intensify Pressure on Cuban Regime Businesses]()
How New U.S. Sanctions Intensify Pressure on Cuban Regime Businesses
Published on 7/13/2026
![Sandro Castro's Generous Offer to Marco Rubio: A New Role as Humanitarian Bridge]()
Sandro Castro's Generous Offer to Marco Rubio: A New Role as Humanitarian Bridge
Published on 7/4/2026
![U.S. Probes Cuban 'Grandchildren Law' for Potential Criminal Network Exploitation]()
U.S. Probes Cuban 'Grandchildren Law' for Potential Criminal Network Exploitation
Published on 7/1/2026
![Bahamas and U.S. Near Final Agreement on Cuban Medical Personnel]()
Bahamas and U.S. Near Final Agreement on Cuban Medical Personnel
Published on 7/1/2026
![Cuban Government Reviews Economic Reforms, Vows Full Transparency]()
Cuban Government Reviews Economic Reforms, Vows Full Transparency
Published on 6/24/2026
![U.S. Dismisses Cuba's Economic Reforms as Mere "Smoke Signals"]()
U.S. Dismisses Cuba's Economic Reforms as Mere "Smoke Signals"
Published on 6/20/2026
![Judge Denies Postponement in Yosmany Mayeta's Case; Final Hearing Set for July 1]()
Judge Denies Postponement in Yosmany Mayeta's Case; Final Hearing Set for July 1
Published on 6/19/2026
![United States Demands Immediate Release of Cuban Teen Jonathan Muir]()
United States Demands Immediate Release of Cuban Teen Jonathan Muir
Published on 6/17/2026
![U.S. Sends Russia National Day Greetings, Emphasizes Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine Conflict]()
U.S. Sends Russia National Day Greetings, Emphasizes Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine Conflict
Published on 6/13/2026
![US Revokes Green Card of GAESA Executive's Sister and Warns Cuban Regime: "No More Leniency"]()
US Revokes Green Card of GAESA Executive's Sister and Warns Cuban Regime: "No More Leniency"
Published on 5/22/2026
![Sissi Abascal Steps into Freedom: First Images After Years of Imprisonment for July 11 Protests]()
Sissi Abascal Steps into Freedom: First Images After Years of Imprisonment for July 11 Protests
Published on 5/14/2026
![Cuban Energy Crisis Looms as Fuel Runs Dry: What Lies Ahead?]()
Cuban Energy Crisis Looms as Fuel Runs Dry: What Lies Ahead?
Published on 5/14/2026
![Cuba Set to Deregulate Gasoline Prices Starting May 15, 2026; Concerns Raised Over GAESA's Involvement]()
Cuba Set to Deregulate Gasoline Prices Starting May 15, 2026; Concerns Raised Over GAESA's Involvement
Published on 5/13/2026
![U.S. Sets June 5 Deadline for Foreign Companies to Cease Operations with GAESA]()
U.S. Sets June 5 Deadline for Foreign Companies to Cease Operations with GAESA
Published on 5/7/2026
![Historic Resumption: Direct Flights Between Miami and Caracas Return After Nearly 7 Years]()
Historic Resumption: Direct Flights Between Miami and Caracas Return After Nearly 7 Years
Published on 4/30/2026
![U.S. to Release Limited Edition Passports Featuring Trump and Gold Signature]()
U.S. to Release Limited Edition Passports Featuring Trump and Gold Signature
Published on 4/28/2026
![Trump Administration Acknowledges Separate Meeting with "El Cangrejo" in Havana]()
Trump Administration Acknowledges Separate Meeting with "El Cangrejo" in Havana
Published on 4/20/2026
![Secret Meeting Between Cuban Government and U.S. Delegation in Havana Confirmed]()
Secret Meeting Between Cuban Government and U.S. Delegation in Havana Confirmed
Published on 4/20/2026
![Concern in Havana: Russia Offers Political Support to Cuba but Sidesteps Military Commitment Amid Trump Threats]()
Concern in Havana: Russia Offers Political Support to Cuba but Sidesteps Military Commitment Amid Trump Threats
Published on 4/19/2026
![Trump Administration Proposes Starlink for Cuba, Demands Elections and Political Prisoner Release]()
Trump Administration Proposes Starlink for Cuba, Demands Elections and Political Prisoner Release
Published on 4/18/2026
![New Insights on U.S.-Cuba Talks in Havana Involving Raul Castro's Grandson]()
New Insights on U.S.-Cuba Talks in Havana Involving Raul Castro's Grandson
Published on 4/17/2026
![U.S. Delivers Vital Aid to Cuba, Sidestepping Government Channels]()
U.S. Delivers Vital Aid to Cuba, Sidestepping Government Channels
Published on 4/9/2026
![What Happens to Cuban Doctors Who Stay Behind After Missions?]()
What Happens to Cuban Doctors Who Stay Behind After Missions?
Published on 4/6/2026
![State Department Slashes Fee for Renouncing U.S. Citizenship by 80%]()
State Department Slashes Fee for Renouncing U.S. Citizenship by 80%
Published on 3/15/2026
![U.S. Authorizes Emergency Sale of $151 Million in Bombs to Israel Amid Conflict with Iran]()
U.S. Authorizes Emergency Sale of $151 Million in Bombs to Israel Amid Conflict with Iran
Published on 3/7/2026
![U.S. Issues Global Security Alert for Americans in Middle East and Beyond]()
U.S. Issues Global Security Alert for Americans in Middle East and Beyond
Published on 3/1/2026
![Camila Cabello Commended by U.S. Government for Highlighting Humanitarian Efforts in Cuba]()
Camila Cabello Commended by U.S. Government for Highlighting Humanitarian Efforts in Cuba
Published on 2/23/2026
![Bruno Rodríguez Condemns Hammer's European Tour, Accuses Him of Undermining Medical Missions]()
Bruno Rodríguez Condemns Hammer's European Tour, Accuses Him of Undermining Medical Missions
Published on 2/22/2026
![U.S. Official Criticizes Cuban Regime: "Deliberately Kept the Country in Misery to Maintain Total Control"]()
U.S. Official Criticizes Cuban Regime: "Deliberately Kept the Country in Misery to Maintain Total Control"
Published on 2/22/2026
![Cuba Accused of Re-Selling Majority of Venezuelan Oil Shipments, U.S. Official Claims]()
Cuba Accused of Re-Selling Majority of Venezuelan Oil Shipments, U.S. Official Claims
Published on 1/27/2026
![U.S. Targets Iranian Officials with Sanctions for Brutal Crackdown and Illegal Financial Networks]()
U.S. Targets Iranian Officials with Sanctions for Brutal Crackdown and Illegal Financial Networks
Published on 1/16/2026
![Washington Warns Havana Against Blocking Humanitarian Aid After Hurricane Melissa]()
Washington Warns Havana Against Blocking Humanitarian Aid After Hurricane Melissa
Published on 1/15/2026
![Mike Hammer Evaluates $3 Million Humanitarian Aid Distribution to Cuban Citizens]()
Mike Hammer Evaluates $3 Million Humanitarian Aid Distribution to Cuban Citizens
Published on 12/20/2025
![Trump Administration Criticizes Cuban Regime's Resistance to Essential Reforms Amid Crisis]()
Trump Administration Criticizes Cuban Regime's Resistance to Essential Reforms Amid Crisis
Published on 12/11/2025
![Venezuela Faces a Critical Juncture, Maduro Vows to Defend It "Even with His Life"]()
Venezuela Faces a Critical Juncture, Maduro Vows to Defend It "Even with His Life"
Published on 11/26/2025
![U.S. Labels "Cartel of the Suns" a Terrorist Group, Intensifies Military Pressure on Maduro]()
U.S. Labels "Cartel of the Suns" a Terrorist Group, Intensifies Military Pressure on Maduro
Published on 11/19/2025
![U.S. Highlights Disaster Response After Hurricane Melissa Despite USAID Closure]()
U.S. Highlights Disaster Response After Hurricane Melissa Despite USAID Closure
Published on 11/11/2025
![Marco Rubio Welcomes José Daniel Ferrer to Washington, Reaffirms Support for Cuban People]()
Marco Rubio Welcomes José Daniel Ferrer to Washington, Reaffirms Support for Cuban People
Published on 11/6/2025
![U.S. Pledges $24 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Caribbean Nations Hit by Hurricane Melissa]()
U.S. Pledges $24 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Caribbean Nations Hit by Hurricane Melissa
Published on 11/5/2025
![Methodist Church Perseveres in Providing Aid to Hurricane Melissa Victims in Cuba]()
Methodist Church Perseveres in Providing Aid to Hurricane Melissa Victims in Cuba
Published on 11/4/2025
![Marco Rubio's Humanitarian Offer to Cuba Sparks Backlash from Morales Ojeda]()
Marco Rubio's Humanitarian Offer to Cuba Sparks Backlash from Morales Ojeda
Published on 10/30/2025
![Animal Welfare Cuba Steps Up to Facilitate US Humanitarian Aid to Eastern Cuba]()
Animal Welfare Cuba Steps Up to Facilitate US Humanitarian Aid to Eastern Cuba
Published on 10/31/2025
![Cuban Regime Responds to U.S. Offer of Aid Following Hurricane Melissa's Devastation]()
Cuban Regime Responds to U.S. Offer of Aid Following Hurricane Melissa's Devastation
Published on 10/30/2025
![Cuba's Diplomatic Isolation Deepens: A Historic Setback at the UN]()
Cuba's Diplomatic Isolation Deepens: A Historic Setback at the UN
Published on 10/29/2025
![U.S. Sends Strong Message Ahead of Annual U.N. Vote on Cuba Embargo]()
U.S. Sends Strong Message Ahead of Annual U.N. Vote on Cuba Embargo
Published on 10/25/2025
![José Daniel Ferrer Arrives in Miami After Cuban Regime's Exile Decision]()
José Daniel Ferrer Arrives in Miami After Cuban Regime's Exile Decision
Published on 10/13/2025
![U.S. Undertakes Comprehensive Visa Review, Targeting Over 55 Million for Potential Deportation]()
U.S. Undertakes Comprehensive Visa Review, Targeting Over 55 Million for Potential Deportation
Published on 8/23/2025
![U.S. Labels Johana Tablada and Marrero Cruz as "Puppets of the Cuban Dictatorship"]()
U.S. Labels Johana Tablada and Marrero Cruz as "Puppets of the Cuban Dictatorship"
Published on 8/21/2025
![U.S. Blames Cuban Regime for Power Crisis: "They've Stolen So Much They Can't Pay Their Bills"]()
U.S. Blames Cuban Regime for Power Crisis: "They've Stolen So Much They Can't Pay Their Bills"
Published on 8/13/2025
![U.S. Unveils How Informants Can Aid in Capturing Nicolás Maduro]()
U.S. Unveils How Informants Can Aid in Capturing Nicolás Maduro
Published on 8/9/2025
![U.S. to Impose Bonds Up to $15,000 on Certain Visa Applicants]()
U.S. to Impose Bonds Up to $15,000 on Certain Visa Applicants
Published on 8/5/2025
![Bruno Rodríguez Claims Trump's Policies Lack Cuban Support]()
Bruno Rodríguez Claims Trump's Policies Lack Cuban Support
Published on 7/25/2025
![Cuban Regime Supporters Clash with Protesters in Costa Rica]()
Cuban Regime Supporters Clash with Protesters in Costa Rica
Published on 7/16/2025
![Mike Hammer's Trip to Varadero Sparks Criticism of Cuban Regime's Tactics]()
Mike Hammer's Trip to Varadero Sparks Criticism of Cuban Regime's Tactics
Published on 6/29/2025
![U.S. Summons Cuban Ambassador Over Harassment of Mike Hammer]()
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"]()
Cuban Regime Warns U.S. Diplomat Mike Hammer: "Do Not Mistake Patience for Weakness"
Published on 6/4/2025
![Martha Beatriz Roque Returns to Cuba After Medical Treatment in Miami]()
Martha Beatriz Roque Returns to Cuba After Medical Treatment in Miami
Published on 5/3/2025
![U.S. Issues Warning to Governments Hiring Cuban Medical Missions: "End Human Trafficking"]()
U.S. Issues Warning to Governments Hiring Cuban Medical Missions: "End Human Trafficking"
Published on 4/3/2025
![U.S. Blocks Jazz Band's Trip to Cuba: "Incompatible with Our Policy"]()
U.S. Blocks Jazz Band's Trip to Cuba: "Incompatible with Our Policy"
Published on 4/3/2025
![United States-Russia Relations: Key Topics Discussed by Rubio and Lavrov Post-Munich Security Conference]()
United States-Russia Relations: Key Topics Discussed by Rubio and Lavrov Post-Munich Security Conference
Published on 2/16/2025
![U.S. Tightens Financial Restrictions on Cuban Entities with Updated Blacklist]()
U.S. Tightens Financial Restrictions on Cuban Entities with Updated Blacklist
Published on 2/8/2025
![U.S. Targets Orbit S.A., a Cuban Remittance Firm Tied to Military Conglomerate]()
U.S. Targets Orbit S.A., a Cuban Remittance Firm Tied to Military Conglomerate
Published on 2/1/2025
![Former FIU Cuban Research Institute Director Responds to Omara Ruiz Urquiola: "I Don't Know Why She's Attacking Me"]()
Former FIU Cuban Research Institute Director Responds to Omara Ruiz Urquiola: "I Don't Know Why She's Attacking Me"
Published on 11/6/2024
![19 Individuals Sentenced in Cuba for Child Trafficking]()
19 Individuals Sentenced in Cuba for Child Trafficking
Published on 10/14/2024
![Immigration Attorney Offers Advice to Cuban Visa Lottery Winners]()
Immigration Attorney Offers Advice to Cuban Visa Lottery Winners
Published on 8/15/2024
![Cubans Lead in DV-2025 Green Card Lottery Winners]()
Cubans Lead in DV-2025 Green Card Lottery Winners
Published on 8/13/2024
![Dates Announced for 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Application]()
Dates Announced for 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Application
Published on 8/11/2024
![Mother Reunites with Daughter in U.S. Despite Initial Travel Hurdles]()
Mother Reunites with Daughter in U.S. Despite Initial Travel Hurdles
Published on 8/6/2024
![Travel Permits Canceled by CBP After Parole Program Suspension for Cubans]()
Travel Permits Canceled by CBP After Parole Program Suspension for Cubans
Published on 8/5/2024
![Nicolás Maduro Declares Victory in Controversial Election, Escalating Tensions in Venezuela]()
Nicolás Maduro Declares Victory in Controversial Election, Escalating Tensions in Venezuela
Published on 7/29/2024
![U.S. Highlights Religious Freedom Violations in Cuba in Annual Report]()
U.S. Highlights Religious Freedom Violations in Cuba in Annual Report
Published on 6/27/2024
