
How Raúl Castro’s Grandson, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, Became a Power Broker
The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.
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The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.

The United States has announced new sanctions targeting Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and members of the Castro family. These measures increase pressure on the Cuban leadership, which has condemned the US actions as aggressive.

A new generation of the Castro family, including a grandson and great-nephew, are gaining power in Cuba, while another relative has become an Instagram influencer advocating for capitalism.
As US pressure for a leadership change in Cuba intensifies, there is speculation that another member of the Castro family could potentially become the next president.

The US government has imposed new sanctions on Cuba and blacklisted Nigerian individuals and firms for ISIS funding. Meanwhile, Italy seeks to repair its relationship with the US, and South Korea hosts a conference in Washington to expand defense cooperation.

The United States has imposed new sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and members of the Castro family. Cuba's president has condemned these actions, calling them 'illegal sanctions and aggression by the United States.'
An article explores the emerging roles and influence of the next generation of the Castro family in Cuba, highlighting a 'fiefdom' and an 'influencer' among them.
New Yorker writer Jon Lee Anderson describes conditions in Cuba, why it is vulnerable now, and what regime change would mean, considering the Castro family's entrenchment in the Cuban government, following President Trump's threat to take the island.

Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are underway, with updates including new rules allowing disposable water bottles in stadiums, efforts to combat ticket scams, and the USMNT's final match before the tournament. The Iran national team has also been granted visas to enter the United States.
Media outlets are reporting that the United States is preparing to file charges against a member of Cuba's Castro family.

Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel revealed secret talks with the Trump administration, guided by Raul Castro, raising questions about the potential return to power of the old Castro dynasty.

A Caribbean version of Soviet perestroika, dubbed 'Cubastroika,' is being considered, which would reportedly include a form of amnesty for the Castro family and its 94-year-old leader.