U.S. – Cuba Migration Talks Held April 12 in Washington
U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington, DC to discuss the implementation of the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords. Read More»
United States and Cuba Resume Law Enforcement Dialogue
On January 18-19, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Havana to discuss topics of bilateral interest on law enforcement matters. Read More»
Statement from President Biden on Political Prisoners in Cuba
Statement by President Biden. Read More»
Migration Talks with the Government of Cuba
On November 15, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Havana to discuss the implementation of the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords. Read More»
U.S. Support for Hurricane Ian Recovery Efforts in Cuba
United States is providing to the Cuban people critical humanitarian aid to trusted international partners working directly with Cubans. Read More»
The First Anniversary of July 11, 2021 Protests
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
The Harsh Sentencing of Human Rights Defenders in Cuba
The United States is deeply concerned by the ongoing harsh sentencing of political protesters in Cuba. Read More»
State Department Takes Steps to Impose Visa Restrictions Against Cuban Officials
Press statement by Secretary Blinken. Read More»
Biden Administration Measures to Support the Cuban People
The United States is taking a series of measures to increase support for the Cuban people in line with our national security interests. Read More»
Migration Talks with the Government of Cuba
U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington, D.C. to discuss the implementation of the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords. Read More»
Visa Restrictions Against Cuban Officials
Thee Department of State took steps to impose visa restrictions on eight Cuban officials implicated in attempts to silence the voices of the Cuban people. Read More»
Announcement of Visa Restrictions Against Cuban Officials
“These visa restrictions advance our goal of supporting the Cuban people and promoting accountability.” Read More»
U.S. Announces Designation of Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
The State Department has designated Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism for repeatedly providing support for acts of international terrorism. Read More»
Removing the Cuban Military’s Grip from Cuba’s Banking Sector
The Department of State is announcing the addition of Banco Financiero International S.A. (BFI) to the Cuba Restricted List, effective upon publication in early January. Read More»
Treasury Identifies Cuban State-Owned Businesses for Sanctions Evasion
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) identified three entities with strategic roles in the Cuban economy. Read More»
The Cuban Regime’s Cruel Crackdown on Peaceful Protesters
The U.S. government strongly condemns the Cuban regime’s harassment of activists peacefully protesting the imprisonment of human rights defender Denis Solís González. Read More»
Visa Actions Against Cuban Officials Exploiting Cuban Doctors
The State Department is imposing visa restrictions on Cuban officials responsible for certain exploitative labor practices as part of Cuba’s overseas medical missions program. Read More»
Religious Freedom in Cuba
Statement by Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus. Read More»
State Department Updates the Cuba Restricted List
The State Department has updated the Cuba Restricted List to add four sub-entities owned by the Cuban military. Read More»
United States Curtails Cuban Support for Illegitimate Former Maduro Regime
''United States removed sanctions on oil shipping company PB Tankers to ensure that its vessels no longer were complicit in supporting the former Maduro regime.'' Read More»
United States Restricts Travel & Vessels to Cuba
''These actions are directly linked to the tourism industry, which has strong economic ties to the Cuban security, military, and intelligence sectors in Cuba.'' Read More»
Protesting Restrictions on Cuban Political Prisoner Dr. Eduardo Cardet
Statement by Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus. Read More»
Department of State Updates the Cuba Restricted List
The Department of State has updated the Cuba Restricted List with five additional sub-entities owned by the Cuban military. Read More»
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo’s Remarks
''Effective May 2nd, the right thing to bring – the right to bring an action under Title III of the Libertad Act will be implemented.'' Read More»
Secretary Enacts 30-Day Suspension of Title III (LIBERTAD Act) with an Exception
''The Cuba Restricted List identifies entities and sub-entities under the control of Cuban military, intelligence, or security services.'' Read More»
Cuba’s So-Called Referendum
Statement by Secretary Pompeo. Read More»
On the Expulsion of Cuban Officials from the United States
Press Statement by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Read More»
Actions Taken in Response to Attacks on U.S. Government Personnel in Cuba
Remarks by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson. Read More»
Charting a New Course with Cuba: Two Years of Progress
This entry originally appeared in the White House’s publication on Medium.com. Read More»
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