Cuba

Trump bans group tours, cruise ship stops to Cuba

The Trump administration has announced new steps to further restrict Americans' travel to Cuba, including banning group tours and cruise ship stops to the island nation.

Cultural impact of Cuba travel restrictions

The Jazz at Lincoln Center tour director says bans could affect musicians who want to exchange ideas with Cubans.

More sanctions announced against Cuba

National Security Adviser John Bolton announced a slew of sanctions against Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua Wednesday.

Trump to allow lawsuits against companies using confiscated property in Cuba

The Trump administration will be the first to allow lawsuits under a 23-year-old law.

Upping pressure on Cuba, Trump admin to allow lawsuits against companies using confiscated property

Upping pressure on Cuba, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday the Trump administration will allow lawsuits against companies using confiscated property.

US diplomats in Cuba suffered inner-ear damage after experiencing mysterious sound or pressure, doctors say

U.S. diplomatic personnel residing in Cuba's capital who felt ill after hearing loud, high-pitched sounds or feeling pressure sensations suffered damage to the inner ear.

US diplomats in Cuba suffered inner-ear damage, doctors say

"Objective testing showed evidence of a balance disorder that affects the inner ear and a unique pattern of cognitive and behavioral dysfunction," said Dr. Michael Hoffer.

Cuban government launches 3G service

Cuban citizens will now have internet access on their cellphones.

Cuba lifts ban on cellphone internet access

Cuban citizens are now able to access the internet on their phones for the first time.

French bank Societe Generale accused of 'trading with the enemy' to help Cuba evade US sanctions

Microwaves possible cause, not 'prime suspect' in US personnel illness in Cuba: Doctor

New 'medically confirmed' case of US employee in Cuba hit in mystery health incidents

More than 100 people killed in Cuban plane crash

Investigators are still trying to figure out why the plane plummeted from the sky.

Jetliner with more than 100 on board crashes during takeoff from Cuba

State media said there were three survivors on the flight, which was heading to the other end of the island.

Jet with 104 passengers crashes just after takeoff in Cuba

The plane had just left José Martí International Airport.

Moments after plane hits the ground in Cuba

The plane, a Boeing 737 rented by Cubana airlines, had just left José Martí International Airport outside Havana, Cuban state TV reported.

What you need to know about Cuba's new president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, as Raul Castro steps down

Cuba turned the page on a new political era today as Raul Castro stepped down as president and handed over power to his handpicked successor, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez.

Who is the president of Cuba?

Miguel Diaz-Canel was elected on April 18, 2018.

How the end of the Castro era affects US travel to Cuba

Fidel Castro's revolution lives on in this Cuban mountain range

Cubans say they are still grateful for the land reforms and modern amenities Castro's leftist revolution brought.

Cuba without a Castro: What comes next as the revolutionary dynasty ends?

For the first time in more than 50 years, Cuba won't be led by a Castro.

Cuba without a Castro: What comes next?

For the first time in more than 50 years, Cuba won't be led by a Castro.

US Embassy in Cuba makes staff cuts permanent after unexplained health 'attacks'

Stunning new details in first medical report on US personnel in Cuba

US officials stumped on illnesses in Cuba, open door to 'viral' or 'ultrasound' cause

A new report claimed the FBI uncovered "no evidence" of a "sonic attack."

US officials still stumped on mystery illnesses in Cuba, open door to 'viral' or 'ultrasound' cause

Raul Castro: I'm stepping down as Cuba's president on April 19

New Cuba policy will restrict travel for Americans

The regulations are effective this week.

Cuban foreign minister accuses US of lying about mysterious health attacks

Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla blamed the U.S. for politicizing the attacks.

'Handful' of US citizens reported health attacks after visiting Cuba, State Dept. says

The claims have not been verified.

US expels 15 Cuban diplomats from embassy in Washington

The U.S. is ordering the departure of 15 Cuban diplomats from the country's embassy in Washington, D.C., after 22 U.S. personnel have experienced severe health problems in Cuba.

US expels 15 Cuban diplomats from embassy in Washington

Americans are warned against traveling to Cuba

After a series of mysterious attacks targeting U.S. diplomats, the State Department cut embassy staff in Havana by more than half and warned Americans against visiting the country.

US warns against travel to Cuba

The U.S. is cutting more than half the staff of its embassy in Havana following mysterious symptoms in specific attacks.

President Trump's approach to Cuba

Donald Trump followed through on a campaign promise to cancel what he called President Obama's "one-sided deal with Cuba."

New developments in the mystery attacks of US diplomats in Cuba

Some government workers at the U.S. embassy in Havana have brain injuries and permanent hearing loss.

New 'sonic' attack reported in Cuba, 19 Americans now affected

The State Department previously said the mysterious attacks had ended.

Mystery surrounds injuries to at least 16 US officials in Cuba

The investigation is ongoing.

New details on illnesses of US diplomats in Cuba

The FBI and other U.S. agencies are now in Havana investigating why at least 10 American staff members and their families, who may have been targeted by a sonic device, started experiencing strange physical symptoms in 2016.

US officials in Cuba rushed to Miami

Many diplomats have been rushed home to Miami for treatment after suffering from mysterious symptoms.

Mystery shrouds 'incidents' in Cuba involving US embassy personnel

The United States has expelled two Cuban diplomats following "incidents" that allegedly caused U.S. embassy personnel in Havana to suffer "physical symptoms," according to the U.S. Department of State.

Mystery shrouds 'incidents' in Cuba involving US embassy personnel

The United States has expelled two Cuban diplomats following "incidents" that allegedly caused U.S. embassy personnel in Havana to suffer "physical symptoms."

U.S. diplomats suddenly fall ill in Cuba

The State Department and FBI are not revealing what made them sick or their symptoms; it appears some officials were exposed to a "sonic device" that caused hearing problems and other symptoms.

US State Department expels 2 Cuban diplomats

The diplomats were expelled after U.S. Embassy employees in Havana reported coming down with mysterious physical ailments that are now attributed to a sonic device.

Trump 'canceling' Obama's Cuba policy but leaves much in place

New policy will undo many diplomatic reform efforts enacted by Obama.

Trump 'canceling' Obama Cuba policy but leaves much in place

After nearly three years of warming relations between the United States and Cuba, President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will unravel many of his predecessor's policies on the communist state.

Trump set to unveil new Cuba policy

The president is expected to unveil a new restrictive policy on Cuba, rolling back many Obama-era changes. ABC's Serena Marshall reports.

Trump planning to reverse Cuba policy, sources say

President Obama initiated the re-normalization of relations in 2014

Congressional Republicans send letters to Trump and administration urging Cuba remain open

They point to keeping Cuba open as a "matter of U.S. national security."