Castro Era Ends in Cuba as Raul Steps Down
Raul Castro announced on Friday that he is stepping down as the leader of Cuba's Communist Party without publicly naming who he would endorse as his successor.
Cuba Being on the UN Human Rights Council Is a Travesty
The Human Rights Council has deep-seated problems of politicization that go far beyond mere membership.
Cuba Must Finally Answer for Decades of Human Rights Violations
President Biden faces a historic opportunity to take advantage of the pro-democracy surge happening inside and outside of Cuba.
Our Venezuela Strategy Is Failing. What We Need Is a Cuba Strategy.
The U.S. should use Cuba as leverage toward improving the geopolitical situation in Venezuela.
US places travel ban on Raul Castro and Children for supporting Maduro
Cuba's Armed Forces have been accused by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of being responsible for propping up Maduro's regime, and in retaliation, Castro—and his children—are now barred from the US.
Cuba's Castro: Trump Put U.S. on Road to Confrontation
"Once again, they want to make Cuba guilty of all the evils of the region," former Cuban President Raul Castro said.
Cuba's New Constitution to Allow Private Property
The new national framework will also emphasize the "importance of foreign investment for the economic development of the country."
What to Expect From Cuba's New President
Raúl Castro stepped down in observance of the two-term limit for senior government and party officials that he himself mandated in 2011.
What Is Cuba's Future Post-Castro?
Miguel Diaz-Canel, set to replace Raul Castro as president of Cuba after sixty years of Castro rule, will be faced with the challenges of implementing economic reform and sidestepping regional isolation.
End of an Era in Cuba
In this gallery, Newsweek looks back at nearly six decades of the house of Castro, starting with the revolution in the late 1950s.
Cuba Swears in New President After One-Candidate Vote
Presidential Miguel Diaz-Canel faces no competition, and neither does the man running as his deputy, Salvador Valdés Mesa.
Miguel Diaz-Canel Set to Become New Cuban Leader
The Caribbean island's main man in Havana may not be a Castro but that is not expected to usher much of a change.
Who Will Be Cuba's Next President?
Leadership changes don't happen often in Cuba—just one since 1959, in fact.
Can a New President in Cuba Win Over Trump?
The chances Cuban President Raul Castro's apparent successor Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel will thaw President Donald Trump's modern day Cold War with the Communist-ruled country are slim, analysts say.
North Korea Meets With Cuban President
Cuban President Raul Castro met with North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho in an effort to defuse tensions over a nuclear war.
President Trump Restricts Travel to Cuba
The sanctions seek to prevent the Communist-ruled country's military, intelligence and security services from benefiting from American financial transactions.
Hurricane Irma Hinders Cuba's Tourism Growth
The storm's aftermath is casting the outlook for Cuba's economy in a gloomy light.
How is Cuba Preparing for Hurricane Irma?
Havana has a reputation for efficiency in preparing for natural disasters, but has previously rejected U.S. assistance.
Raul Castro Prepares to Step Down as President of Cuba
Cuba's Castro chapter is coming to a close.
Tillerson Signals Trump's Tough Stance on Cuba
President expected to announce new restrictions on travellers and U.S. trade with Cuban businesses.
Trump to Announce New Cuba Policy Next Friday
In a speech in Miami, Trump will likely restrict trade and travel with Cuba.
Travel to Cuba Could Soon Get a Lot Easier
The U.S. president campaigned to roll back Obama's detente with the Communist Caribbean island.
Castro Warns Trump to Respect Cuba's Sovereignty
President Donald Trump, before taking office, threatened to torpedo the still fragile detente between the former Cold War foes unless a "better deal" could be struck, without providing details.
Cuba Bans Naming Sites After Fidel Castro
Castro always said he did not want a cult of personality although critics point out that the cult was everywhere.
Fidel Castro Dies at 90
Fidel's brother, President Raul Castro, announced the death on state television but gave no cause of death.
Is It Right to Vacation in Cuba's Oppression?
No Americans should be dancing and dining their way through Cuba, enjoying the beaches, while those struggling for freedom lie in prison.
What Dilma Rousseff's Fall Means for Cuba
Despite a detente with Washington, Havana is feeling the pinch.
Fidel Castro Urges Communists to Fulfill His Vision
Because of his weakened health, Castro said it might be the last time he addressed Communist Party officials.
How Raul Castro Held Onto Power in Cuba
The aging revolutionary will keep his grip on power at a time of economic reform and detente with the U.S.
In Cuba, Hard-Liners in Charge, but Signs of Change
A sign that change will come, but at Castro's pace.