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Cuba’s Foreign Ministry Summons US Chief of Mission Mike Hammer for “Inciting Cuban Citizens To Commit Criminal Acts”

Hammer is accused of using diplomatic immunity “as cover for acts contrary to the sovereignty and internal order of the country.” 14ymedio, Havana, 30 May 2025 — The Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Mike Hammer, received a verbal note from the Cuban Foreign Ministry on Friday accusing him of inciting Cubans … Continue reading “Cuba’s Foreign Ministry Summons US Chief of Mission Mike Hammer for “Inciting Cuban Citizens To Commit Criminal Acts””

After ‘Destabilizing Several African Countries’ Mike Hammer Seeks To Do the Same in Cuba

Official websites accuse the head of the US Embassy of “organizing subversive activity” in his meetings with the opposition and religious leaders. 14ymedio, Madrid, 12 March 2025 — When Mike Hammer, the US envoy in Cuba, replaced Benjamin Ziff in November 2024, the official press ignored the news. Career diplomat, with more than 35 years … Continue reading “After ‘Destabilizing Several African Countries’ Mike Hammer Seeks To Do the Same in Cuba”

The United States Appoints Mike Hammer As the New Head of Its Diplomatic Mission in Havana

The diplomat, with more than three decades of career, has been in several countries in Latin America and Africa 14ymedio, Havana, November 16, 2024 — Mike Hammer, with 35 years of diplomatic career in countries such as Chile and Congo, is the new head of the US diplomatic mission in Havana. The announcement this Friday … Continue reading “The United States Appoints Mike Hammer As the New Head of Its Diplomatic Mission in Havana”

The Regime Prevents Cuban Guests From Attending the 4th of July Party at the US Embassy

Several activists and opponents, in Havana and in the province, were arrested or surrounded in their homes. 14ymedio, Havana, 2 July 2025 — As happens every year, the celebration of US Independence Day becomes an uncomfortable date for the Cuban regime. This Wednesday, several independent journalists, activists and opponents denounced the police surrounding their homes … Continue reading “The Regime Prevents Cuban Guests From Attending the 4th of July Party at the US Embassy”

Cuban Journalist Henry Constantín Arrested in the City of Camagüey

The political police are increasing their repressive actions as the anniversary of 11J approaches. 14ymedio, Havana, 30 June 2025 — Independent journalist Henry Constantín Ferreiro was arrested this Sunday in the city of Camagüey. Shortly after his arrest the director of La Hora de Cuba was transferred to the State Security Operations Department, known as … Continue reading “Cuban Journalist Henry Constantín Arrested in the City of Camagüey”

A Cuban Court Revokes Donaida Pérez Paseiro’s Freedom for Her ‘Political Stance’

Last month, the US representative in Havana, Mike Hammer, visited her in Placetas. 14ymedio, Madrid, 11 June 2025 — The Provincial Court of Villa Clara has revoked the release of another political prisoner who had been released earlier this year as part of the agreement between the regime and the Vatican. This is Donaida Pérez … Continue reading “A Cuban Court Revokes Donaida Pérez Paseiro’s Freedom for Her ‘Political Stance’”

Cuban ‘Provincials’ Banned From Attending U.S. Embassy for July 4th

Cuban State Security summons Dagoberto Valdés to warn him that this is a response to Mike Hammer’s “actions.” 14ymedio, Havana, 23 June 2025 — Cuban State Security harassed the two main members of the Center for Coexistence Studies, Dagoberto Valdés and Yoandy Izquierdo, on Monday, interrogating them for an hour and a half at the … Continue reading “Cuban ‘Provincials’ Banned From Attending U.S. Embassy for July 4th”

The Tone Is Raised Between the Critical Church Leaders and the Cuban Regime

Priest Lester Zayas’s car was vandalized, and a photo taken at the nursing home of nun Nadieska Almeida was manipulated. 14ymedio, Havana, June 9, 2025 — “I don’t think, I don’t hope, I don’t see anything of value in the revolution. So many lies, so many ways to crush my people, so many deceptive promises”. … Continue reading “The Tone Is Raised Between the Critical Church Leaders and the Cuban Regime”

Trump Restricts the Entry of Cubans to the US and Vetoes Nationals From Twelve Countries

14ymedio, Madrid, 5 June 2025 — US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation this Wednesday restricting most visas for Cubans and citizens of six other countries who wish to enter this nation. The document also includes a total ban on 12 nationalities. “These restrictions apply to the entry of both immigrants and non-immigrants,” says the … Continue reading “Trump Restricts the Entry of Cubans to the US and Vetoes Nationals From Twelve Countries”

“There Will Be More Cuban Repressors Sanctioned,” Says the Head of the US Embassy in Havana

Regarding the regime’s criticism of his tours around the island, Hammer said at a press conference in Miami: “There’s nothing in the Vienna Convention that doesn’t allow that.” 14ymedio, Madrid May 23, 2025 — Mike Hammer, head of the US mission in Cuba, will continue to work as he has done in the months that … Continue reading ““There Will Be More Cuban Repressors Sanctioned,” Says the Head of the US Embassy in Havana”

US Limits the Movements of Cuban Diplomats on Its Territory

14ymedio, Havana, May 8, 2025 — The US limited, this week, the mobility of Cuban diplomats on its territory. Officials will now be required to submit prior notification before visiting “state, local and municipal governments of the US and its territories.” The measure also includes access to educational and research institutions, including “national laboratories and … Continue reading “US Limits the Movements of Cuban Diplomats on Its Territory”

The Head of the US Embassy in Havana Challenges the Regime With an Invitation to the Cuban People

Mike Hammer records a video message on the streets of Havana to get people to approach him. 14ymedio, Madrid, May 2, 2025 — “Hi I’m Mike Hammer, the head of mission of the United States Embassy in Cuba.” This is how the diplomat presents himself in a short video uploaded to the Facebook page of … Continue reading “The Head of the US Embassy in Havana Challenges the Regime With an Invitation to the Cuban People”

Cuba’s Supreme Court Revokes the Parole of José Daniel Ferrer and Félix Navarro

Ferrer and his family were arrested by the political police, who “completely ransacked” the headquarters of Unpacu. Navarro was arrested while on his way to visit his daughter Sayli in prison 14ymedio, Havana, 29 April 2025 — Cuban opposition leader José Daniel Ferrer, head of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (Unpacu), was arrested in Santiago … Continue reading “Cuba’s Supreme Court Revokes the Parole of José Daniel Ferrer and Félix Navarro”

Berta Soler and Ángel Moya Denounce the Access of State Security to Their Mobile Phones

14ymedio, Havana, 20 April 2025 — The police operation set up around the headquarters of the Ladies in White and the home of opponents Berta Soler and Angel Moya, this Sunday, were confirmed by them in a call to 14ymedio. However, this Sunday’s siege, Moya notes, is similar to the one they usually suffer on … Continue reading “Berta Soler and Ángel Moya Denounce the Access of State Security to Their Mobile Phones”

US Embassy Chief in Havana Escorts Ladies in White to Attend Mass

Unlike on other Sundays, Berta Soler was able to reach the church of Santa Rita. EFE (via 14ymedio) Havana, 14 April 2025 — Unlike on other Sundays, the leader of the Ladies in White, Berta Soler, was able to attend Mass, this time for Palm Sunday, at the Santa Rita Church in the Havana neighborhood … Continue reading “US Embassy Chief in Havana Escorts Ladies in White to Attend Mass”