Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel condemned new U.S. sanctions imposed by the administration of Donald Trump, calling them aggressive and hostile, and vowed Cuba would resist US pressure.

‘Aggressive and perverse’: Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel slams new US sanctions

Cuba warns of a 'bloodbath' if the US attacks following sanctions and drone allegations, as tensions escalate between Havana and Washington

Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' if US attacks amid rising tensions as Washington imposes new sanctions

Cuba on Friday rejected any suggestion that its political system or ​the term of its president were subject to negotiation in talks with the United States, following reports that Washington sought ‌to remove Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel from power.
"I can categorically confirm that ... the political system of Cuba is not up for negotiation, and of course neither the president nor the position of any official in Cuba is subject to negotiation with the United States," Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio told a press conference.

Cuba Ready For 'Serious' Dialogue With US 

Cuba will have Miguel Diaz-Canel as its president for another five years. The development came after Diaz-Canel clinched a second five-year term in a parliamentary vote that had him as the sole candidate.

Cuba's first non-Castro leader re-elected as president after 'undemocratic' election

China has donated $100 million to Cuba to help it survive a crippling economic crisis. The donation came as President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel concluded a visit to China, part of a rare foreign trip.

China donated $100 million to help Cuba cope with economic crisis

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel blamed the US sanctions for the anti-government protests in the country. This comes after United States President Joe Biden said he "stands with the Cuban people".

Cuban President blames US sanctions for anti-government protests

After US President Joe Biden said he "stands with the Cuban people", President Miguel Diaz-Canel blamed the US sanctions for the protests in the country. Biden had said the Cuban regime should hear its people and "serve their needs" as protests erupted against the government even as Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the US sanctions were responsible for the "policy of economic suffocation to provoke social unrest in the country.

Cuba marked the end of an era Monday with the official transfer of power from the Castro clan, in charge for six decades, to the communist country's first civilian leader, Miguel Diaz-Canel.

Cuba gets new leader Miguel Diaz-Canel as last Castro retires

Former Cuban President Raul Castro reigns as chief secretary of communist party of Cuba. Current President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel who is communist party's first secretary will take over as the new chief secretary of the party.

Former Cuban President Raul Castro quits as head of Cuban Party

Cuba announced on Friday the closure of its borders to non-residents due to the coronavirus pandemic, having previously tried to remain open to keep its key tourism industry alive.

Cuba closes borders to non-residents over virus: President Diaz-Canel

With cries of "Viva Felipe!" and "Viva Espana!" Cubans greeted King Felipe in Old Havana, the first state visit ever by a Spanish monarch to Cuba, Spain's former colony turned Communist-run nation.

'Viva Felipe!': Communist-run Cuba welcomes Spanish king

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday said two former FARC commanders from neighbouring Colombia whose whereabouts are unknown were "welcome in Venezuela," a statement likely to fuel criticism that he is providing a safe haven for armed groups.

Maduro says missing FARC leaders are 'welcome in Venezuela'

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday launched what he promises will be a "definitive" escalation of pressure to force the country's embattled leftist leader from office.

Venezuelans hit street as opposition leader Guaido declares 'definitive' escalation

Cubans began voting in a referendum on a new constitution Sunday with the backdrop of mounting pressure from the United States and continued support for the socialist regime of Venezuela.

Cuba votes in referendum on new constitution

A rare and powerful tornado that struck Havana killed three people and left 172 injured, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said early Monday. Diaz-Canel, who toured the darkened streets of Havana in the pre-dawn hours visiting emergency crews, wrote on Twitter that damage to the Cuban capital from the late Sunday tornado was "severe.

Three dead, 172 injured in Havana tornado

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday met Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel who was making his first official visit to long-term ally Moscow. His trip came a day after the United States, which has slapped several rounds of sanctions on Russia, imposed new economic restrictions on Cuba.

Putin meets new Cuban leader on first Moscow visit

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met actors, musicians, philanthropists and cultural promoters on Friday (September 28) at the emblematic "Dakota" building in New York, after accepting an invitation from Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro and Tribeca Film Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal.

Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro meets Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel

President Miguel Diaz-Canel said an investigation was underway into Friday's crash of the nearly 40-year-old Boeing 737, leased to the national carrier Cubana de Aviacion by a Mexican company

Cuba mourns after 107 killed in plane crash

Cuba has a new leader, Miguel Diaz-Canel. But former President Raul Castro remains in a position of control over the key drivers of the country’s economy

Opinion: What to expect from a post-Castro Cuba

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A stalwart of the ruling Communist Party, Diaz-Canel was sworn in to replace Raul Castro by the National Assembly in a carefully managed new chapter for the Caribbean island, aimed at preserving the political system

Cuba's new president vows to defend legacy of Castro revolution

As Cuba on Thursday named Miguel Diaz-Canel to succeed retiring Raul Castro as president, it also appointed new leadership of the 31-member Council of State, the island's highest executive body

Who's who at the top of Cuba’s new government

Miguel Diaz-Canel was named Cuba's new president on Thursday

Raul Castro to remain head of Cuba's Communist Party until 2021

Canel secured 603 out of 604 votes in the National Assembly.