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Castro: More US Visitors Mean More Cuban Swine Flu

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:54:16 GMT

Fidel Castro has found something to sneeze at in Washington's decision to ease visits by Cuban-Americans to his island: He says more Americans mean more swine flu.

Fidel Castro's Health Described As "Very Dynamic"

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:52:41 GMT

Fidel Castro looks stronger and wonderful for his age, according to the head of the World Health Organization. Margaret Chan reportedly met with Castro for over two hours and found him to be "very dynamic."

Fidel Castro's Sister: I Worked With The CIA

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:06:08 GMT

In a book released Monday, Juanita Castro, sister of Cuban leaders Raul and Fidel, has claimed she worked with the CIA in 1964. That was when the U.S. agency was plotting to assassinate Fidel and overthrow his revolution.

Cuban Smugglers Sentenced, Another Is Still Loose

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:53:49 GMT

Two convicted Cuban alien smugglers have been sentenced to a combined 94 months in prison in a West Palm Beach Courtroom for running a mission that resulted in the death of a migrant. Federal agents are still seeking a third suspect they deem armed and dangerous.

US Frees Posada Carriles Benefactor

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:36:44 GMT

An anti-Castro activist and friend of Luis Posada Carriles who was found to have an arsenal that included automatic weapons, grenades, grenade launchers and ammunitions has been freed after serving a prison term in the US.

Cuban Prisoner Freed Thanks Spanish Minister

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:13:45 GMT

Cuba has freed one of the 54 political prisoners still behind bars following a state crackdown on dissent six years ago and also paroled a Spanish businessman awaiting trial for bribery, officials in Spain and a Cuban political opposition group said Tuesday.

Survey: More Cuban Americans Support Cuban Tourism

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:08:50 GMT

Should all Americans be allowed to visit Cuba whenever they want? A new study by polling firm Bendixen & Associates has found that many Cuban Americans are saying "yes." This is a major shift from a survey seven years ago.

Judge Blocks Evidence Effort In "Cuban Five" Case

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:24:05 GMT

The United States does not have to continue searching for national security damage assessments in the case of three Cubans convicted of spying, a federal judge decided Friday.

Officials: U.S., Cuba Held High-Level Talks

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:44:16 GMT

Three State Department officials say a senior American diplomat has held unannounced, high-level talks in Havana with the Cuban government. They say State Department official Bisa Williams met with Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Dagoberto Rodriguez during a six-day trip to Cuba this month.

U.S. Resists Disclosures In Cuban Spy Case

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:11:50 GMT

The United States is resisting a judge's order forcing the disclosure of classified and other sensitive material in the appeals of three Cuban men convicted of spying in the U.S. Attorneys for the three Cubans want any documents that might show their actions didn't jeopardize national security, in hopes it will bolster their argument for a lenient sentence.