‘Trump Effect’ in Cuba Preserves Undemocratic Cold War Policy

Medea Benjamin / Truthdig Nov 15, 2017 New regulations that crack down on trade and travel to the Caribbean island further punish the Cuban people and hurt U.S. credibility. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Exposing the Realities of U.S.-Cuban Relations (Video & Transcript)

Staff / Truthdig Sep 21, 2017 Truthdig Editor in Chief Robert Scheer sits down with Jeri Rice, whose latest documentary "Embargo" explores U.S.-Cuba relations. Dig deeper ( 24 Min. Read )

Obama: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is on Cuba

By Art Heitzer and Marjorie Cohn Nov 2, 2015 Millions of Americans believe that President Obama has normalized relations with Cuba and ended over 50 years of American efforts to strangle its economy. So they might have been puzzled by the U.S.' opposition to a recent U.N. resolution. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Iran Nuclear Deal May Be About to Happen

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Jul 13, 2015 After more than a fortnight of intense negotiations in Vienna, representatives from the P5+1 multinational coalition who have been meeting with officials from Tehran to try to reach a deal with Iran over its nuclear program seemed close to reaching a conclusion Sunday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Raul Castro Has Tough Demands to Meet Before Normalization ‘Makes Sense’

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Jan 29, 2015 The Cuban leader just threw down some major hurdles before normalization of relations between the U.S. and Cuba can be realized. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

What the U.S. Can Learn From Cuba’s Food Revolution

Reese Erlich / Truthdig Dec 30, 2014 Long before President Obama's historic opening, American and Cuban foodies have been exchanging cutting edge ideas in agriculture and health. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Hopes, Fears and Doubts About Cuba’s Oil Future

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 21, 2014 One of the most plentiful oil and gas basins on the planet sits just off Cuba's northwest coast, but experts say low prices and better opportunities elsewhere mean a Cuban oil boon is unlikely in the near future -- even if U.S. business restrictions are relaxed. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Win for the Cuban People

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Dec 20, 2014 President Obama's historic opening to Cuba is long overdue -- and has a chance of hastening the Castro dictatorship's demise. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama and the Beginning of the End of the Cuban Embargo

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Dec 18, 2014 The failed United States policy against Cuba, which has for more than half a century stifled relations between these neighboring countries and inflicted generations of harm upon the Cuban people, may finally be collapsing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Greeks Waylay U.S. Ship in Gaza Flotilla

Staff / Truthdig Jul 1, 2011 The Audacity of Hope, an American ship in the defiant Freedom Flotilla 2, tried to set sail for Gaza on Friday afternoon but was stopped by the Greek coast guard shortly after leaving port. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cuba From the Other Side

Karen Lee Wald / Truthdig Apr 9, 2011 I thought it would be helpful if people who are always hearing and reading about the “repression of dissidents” in Cuba and jump to their defense could also hear the other side: What happened to the thousands of people whose lives were affected by the actions of terrorists from inside and outside the country.I thought it would be helpful if people who are always hearing and reading about the “repression of dissidents” in Cuba and jump to their defense could also hear the other side. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Forever Fidel Obsession

Saul Landau / Truthdig Sep 20, 2010 After three hours of conversation, it is clear that Fidel Castro has definitely retired and now spends his time underlining President Obama's books and reflecting on decades of revolution. Anyone who thinks Cuba is going capitalist, however, should check more carefully with the facts.Fidel Castro has definitely retired, but anyone who thinks Cuba is going capitalist should check more carefully with the facts. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )