Cuba’s New Pardon Raises Old Questions
Cuba says it will free 2,010 prisoners, but it is leaving out the names and the details. That tends to make people wonder what the fine print is doing behind the curtain.
Costa Rica Slams the Door on Cuba
President Rodrigo Chaves says Costa Rica will shut its Havana embassy and limit ties to consular work, citing repression, shortages, and a failed system in Cuba.
Cuba Lets Expats Own Businesses. Really.
Cuba says it will let Cubans living abroad invest in and own businesses on the island. Officials pitch the move as an economic rescue plan. Skeptics say the change may be real on paper but messy in practice.
Trump Declares Cuba National Emergency, Threatens Tariffs
President Trump issued an executive order declaring a national emergency over Cuba, citing ties to hostile actors and announcing tariffs on countries that send oil to the island. The move raises questions about enforcement, allies, and the real policy goal beyond tough rhetoric.