Amid escalating tensions over U.S. tariff threats and Cuba’s economic strain, the pontiff calls for constructive communication to prevent violence and reduce suffering for the Cuban people

A new executive order targets Cuba over security, human rights and foreign alliances, allowing tariffs on countries supplying oil to Havana as the U.S. escalates economic pressure

President Miguel Diaz-Canel rejects U.S. pressure as Havana vows to maintain sovereignty, while Mexico emerges as an alternative oil supplier amid shortages and rolling blackouts

Following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump warned of possible military action against Colombia and hinted at future involvement in Cuba, as Havana mourns 32 citizens killed during the raid.