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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”

Despite Epidemics and the Economic Crisis, Cuban Devotees of Saint Lazarus Flock to El Rincón.

From the sanctuary and dressed in purple, the head of the US Embassy, ​​Mike Hammer, calls for the freedom of Cubans. 14ymedio, Dario Hernandez, Havana, December 17 2025 —  As they have done every year since 2001, residents of the La Jata neighborhood in Guanabacoa celebrated Saint Lazarus early on the eve of his feast … Continue reading “Despite Epidemics and the Economic Crisis, Cuban Devotees of Saint Lazarus Flock to El Rincón.”

A Mass in Havana Defies Official Censorship Against Celia Cruz

Artists, diplomats and faithful gathered at the parish to pay tribute to the Guarachera de Cuba on its centenary. 14ymedio, Darío Hernández, Havana, October 21, 2025 / At the parish of Our Lady of Charity of Cobre, in the heart of Centro Habana, the name of Celia Cruz was heard, despite the censorship the Cuban … Continue reading “A Mass in Havana Defies Official Censorship Against Celia Cruz”

“We’re Going To Take Them Down, These Are the Last Days of the Tyranny,” Says Ferrer on His Arrival in Miami

The opponent insists that “the peaceful way remains the most valid action”, but quotes Saint Augustine: “When the enemy tries to slaughter you you have the right to self-defense” 14ymedio, Miami/Madrid, October 13, 2025 — With “mixed feelings,” joy at being able to arrive in the United States with his family and grief for the … Continue reading ““We’re Going To Take Them Down, These Are the Last Days of the Tyranny,” Says Ferrer on His Arrival in Miami”

The World Sees “What We Are Suffering” in Cuba, Says Lady in White Berta Soler

In conversation with ’14ymedio’, the leader of the Ladies in White says she will support political prisoners with a portion of the Lech Walesa Prize. 14ymedio, Havana, 3 September 2025 — The 2025 Lech Walesa Solidarity Award, presented to Berta Soler, the leader of the Ladies in White, this Tuesday in Miami, “is one more … Continue reading “The World Sees “What We Are Suffering” in Cuba, Says Lady in White Berta Soler”

July Rumors: Murders Within the Cuban Regime and Theft of Documents

State Security crimes and new details about the death of Oswaldo Payá 14ymedio, Havana, 11 August 2025 — Rumors of various kinds of assassinations—political, commonplace, and historical—have characterized the month of July. In Cuba, killings are taking place in the streets, but also within the Central Committee and the Armed Forces, according to several on-line … Continue reading “July Rumors: Murders Within the Cuban Regime and Theft of Documents”

Cuba: An Eloquent ‘Freedom’ Painted on a Wall in Holguín Rekindles Popular Discontent

The graffiti appeared in a busy area where thousands of people pass by every day. 14ymedio, Miguel García, Holguín, 4 August 2025 — Residents in the Alex Urquiola neighborhood of Holguín woke up this weekend to find a word painted on a deep blue wall: “Freedom.” The graffiti, written in uneven and hasty letters, appeared … Continue reading “Cuba: An Eloquent ‘Freedom’ Painted on a Wall in Holguín Rekindles Popular Discontent”

Tributes to Oswaldo Payá at the Colón Cemetery and in the United States

“Justice was done” with the IACHR report accusing the Cuban regime of the deaths of Oswaldo Paya and Harold Cepero  14ymedio, Madrid, 23 July 2025 — The tomb where Oswaldo Payá is buried, in the Colón Cemetery in Havana, received a visit on Tuesday, the thirteenth anniversary of his death, from the head of mission … Continue reading “Tributes to Oswaldo Payá at the Colón Cemetery and in the United States”

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”