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The Cuban Gov. Without Maduro: Nervousness and Repression
A sign of the Union of Young Communists burned in full view on Cuba’s Central Highway. The video of the intentional arson quickly went viral on social media. The images, recorded in Güira de Melena, join a series of symbolic acts rejecting state propaganda in a context of deep crisis.
Did Cuba Declare a “State of War”?
Official Cuban media circulated messages on Sunday that raised questions inside and outside the island about a possible declaration of a state of war in the country.
What Cubans Would Put First in a Dialogue With the US
Given the scarce civic spaces in which Cubans can express how they would like that hypothetical dialogue between Cuba and the United States to be conducted—and with the aspiration that the results serve only as a first exploration of an issue that must be studied in more depth—we asked the audience of elTOQUE for their opinion.
Cuba’s Military Might and the Crisis in Venezuela
At present, Cuban doctrine does not realistically contemplate large-scale conventional operations in support of a foreign ally, much less against a technologically superior military power. The deployment of Cuban personnel in Venezuela prior to the January 2026 attack was framed more around advisory, security, intelligence, and protection roles than conventional combat.
Cuban Sports Trainers in Venezuela “Waiting for Orders”
Víctor C., a Cuban coach in Caracas, woke up on January 3 with his heart in his throat. “We got a big scare, but we’re okay.”
Trump Claims US Will Control Venezuela in Transition
During a press conference on Saturday, January 3, 2026, President Donald Trump stated that the United States will run Venezuela until his administration can “ensure a peaceful transition” of power. He did not, however, provide tentative dates for this process.
Nicolas Maduro Captured as USA Attacks Venezuela
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro “was reportedly detained and removed from Venezuelan territory,” according to a message published by US President Donald Trump on his social network platform. In that same post, Trump stated that US forces carried out attacks inside Venezuela, following reports of explosions in the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira, as well as in Caracas.
Faby Rodriguez’s Return Journey to Cuba
Faby Rodríguez, 22, did not think she would be detained that morning, that it would be her last day of freedom in the United States. She arrived on time for her immigration check-in appointment in San Antonio, Texas, as she always had. That day, her journey back to Cuba began.
Arrest of Cubans at ICE Supervision Appointments Continue
While many families were preparing for the Christmas holidays, Belixa Cubena’s greatest wish is for her husband, Daniel Alejandro Escobar, to be released from the detention center where he has been held since early December 2025.
From a Cuban Medical Mission in Venezuela to Limbo in Colombia
The car Manuel* was traveling in moved slowly at dawn along a muddy dirt track in the Venezuelan state of Táchira. Four passengers were crammed into the back seat, while the driver turned off the headlights every time he heard the sound of an engine in the distance.
Conclusions from Cuba’s National Assembly Session
The structural crisis Cuba is going through is becoming increasingly evident. In 2025, the tourism industry—one of the country’s main sources of income—recorded its worst performance in decades, while deficits in the energy sector continue to greatly affect the daily lives of Cubans.
The Key Figure in the Flow of Oil Between Venezuela & Cuba
In late September 2025, the name Ramon Carretero Napolitano appeared in several press reports across the region. The Panamanian businessman was aboard the Learjet 55 that crashed in Maiquetia, Venezuela.
Cuba: The Secret Trips of Raul Castro’s Grandson to Panama
Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, known as “El Cangrejo” (the Crab) and grandson of Cuban general Raul Castro, has become a frequent visitor to Panama, using private planes for his travels
US Ends Family Reunification Parole Affects Thousands of Cubans
The United States government announced today, December 12th, the immediate termination of the Family Reunification Parole program, a mechanism that allowed certain relatives—adult children or siblings of US citizens—to enter the United States with temporary permission even when their immigrant visa was not yet available.
Cuba: Alejandro Gil Gets Life Imprisonment +20 Years Extra
After the closed door trials last month against the former Minister of Economy and Planning, Alejandro Gil Fernandez, on the evening of December 8, 2025, the Supreme Court published the sentences.
Sociedad
A sign of the Union of Young Communists burned in full view on Cuba’s Central Highway. The video of the intentional arson quickly went viral on social media. The images, recorded in Güira de Melena, join a series of symbolic acts rejecting state propaganda in a context of deep crisis.
Official Cuban media circulated messages on Sunday that raised questions inside and outside the island about a possible declaration of a state of war in the country.
Given the scarce civic spaces in which Cubans can express how they would like that hypothetical dialogue between Cuba and the United States to be conducted—and with the aspiration that the results serve only as a first exploration of an issue that must be studied in more depth—we asked the audience of elTOQUE for their opinion.
At present, Cuban doctrine does not realistically contemplate large-scale conventional operations in support of a foreign ally, much less against a technologically superior military power. The deployment of Cuban personnel in Venezuela prior to the January 2026 attack was framed more around advisory, security, intelligence, and protection roles than conventional combat.
Víctor C., a Cuban coach in Caracas, woke up on January 3 with his heart in his throat. “We got a big scare, but we’re okay.”
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro “was reportedly detained and removed from Venezuelan territory,” according to a message published by US President Donald Trump on his social network platform. In that same post, Trump stated that US forces carried out attacks inside Venezuela, following reports of explosions in the states of Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira, as well as in Caracas.
While many families were preparing for the Christmas holidays, Belixa Cubena’s greatest wish is for her husband, Daniel Alejandro Escobar, to be released from the detention center where he has been held since early December 2025.
The structural crisis Cuba is going through is becoming increasingly evident. In 2025, the tourism industry—one of the country’s main sources of income—recorded its worst performance in decades, while deficits in the energy sector continue to greatly affect the daily lives of Cubans.
Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro, known as “El Cangrejo” (the Crab) and grandson of Cuban general Raul Castro, has become a frequent visitor to Panama, using private planes for his travels
After the closed door trials last month against the former Minister of Economy and Planning, Alejandro Gil Fernandez, on the evening of December 8, 2025, the Supreme Court published the sentences.
During a press conference on Saturday, January 3, 2026, President Donald Trump stated that the United States will run Venezuela until his administration can “ensure a peaceful transition” of power. He did not, however, provide tentative dates for this process.
Faby Rodríguez, 22, did not think she would be detained that morning, that it would be her last day of freedom in the United States. She arrived on time for her immigration check-in appointment in San Antonio, Texas, as she always had. That day, her journey back to Cuba began.
The car Manuel* was traveling in moved slowly at dawn along a muddy dirt track in the Venezuelan state of Táchira. Four passengers were crammed into the back seat, while the driver turned off the headlights every time he heard the sound of an engine in the distance.
In late September 2025, the name Ramon Carretero Napolitano appeared in several press reports across the region. The Panamanian businessman was aboard the Learjet 55 that crashed in Maiquetia, Venezuela.
The United States government announced today, December 12th, the immediate termination of the Family Reunification Parole program, a mechanism that allowed certain relatives—adult children or siblings of US citizens—to enter the United States with temporary permission even when their immigrant visa was not yet available.
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