Subject
Cuba
MediaBias News has published 17 stories involving Cuba, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · United StatesUS Expels Cuban Diplomat After UN Confrontation
The US has expelled a Cuban diplomat following a heated exchange at the UN General Assembly. Ambassador Mike Waltz stated the diplomat shoved and attempted to assault an American staffer, leading Secretary of State Marco Rubio to sign the expulsion papers.
United States3 min readTrust 68 · Craft 68 · Hype 48
PoliticsCuba urges Canada to maintain opposition to US embargo
Cuba's ambassador to Canada has urged Ottawa to continue its opposition to the US embargo. The UN is set to vote on a motion to terminate the embargo, with Canada's vote still under consideration.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 15
Politics · Latin AmericaRubio urges Cubans to partner with CIA for political change
Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, posted on X urging Cubans seeking political change to enter a discreet partnership with the CIA. The statement came shortly after President Donald Trump suggested the US might take action against Cuba.
Latin America3 min readTrust 62 · Craft 77 · Hype 25
Health · Latin AmericaCubans use community pharmacies amid medicine shortages
Community pharmacies and informal groups are distributing medicines in Havana as state pharmacies struggle with shortages. Cuban authorities have permitted private pharmacies as part of economic reforms, while citing U.S. sanctions for contributing to the crisis.
Latin America3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Politics · AfricaTransgender woman deported to Central African Republic from US
Daniela Fuentes, a 32-year-old transgender woman from Cuba, has been deported from the United States to the Central African Republic. She lived openly in Miami, working as a hairdresser and performing in drag, but now lives in hiding in Bangui.
Africa4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 15- Politics · Latin America
Díaz-Canel Accuses US of Hypocrisy Over Cuban Business Restrictions
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has accused the United States of hypocrisy for promoting private enterprise in Cuba while simultaneously imposing new restrictions on Cuban businesses. The US move revokes permission for small Cuban private entrepreneurs to open accounts in US banks, which analysts say is a setback for private enterprise development.
Latin America2 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 20 
Politics · United StatesUS tightens Cuba sanctions, restricting finance and travel
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control has imposed new sanctions on Cuba, restricting financial transactions and travel. These measures reverse previous authorizations and target entities linked to the Cuban military.
United States3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Politics · Latin AmericaRubio calls Cuba a 'failed state' amid energy crisis
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described Cuba as a "failed state" and a threat to national security, issuing a warning that the country will "learn the lesson the hard way" if it does not change course. The statements come amid a severe energy crisis in Cuba.
Latin America4 min readTrust 76 · Craft 87 · Hype 25
Politics · United StatesTrump says US and Cuba will reach deal, no military action needed
US President Donald Trump predicted an agreement with Cuba and stated that military action would not be necessary. He also reiterated his goal to 'open Cuba for our people'.
United States2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20- Politics · China
Chinese Vice‑President Han Zheng calls for respect of Gulf sovereignty and end to Cuba blockade at UN
At the United Nations General Assembly on 26 September 2026, China’s Vice‑President Han Zheng said Gulf states’ sovereignty must be respected and demanded an immediate end to threats of force against Cuba and the lifting of its blockade. He did not mention the United States by name.
China3 min readTrust 78 · Craft 52 · Hype 15 
PoliticsTrump addresses UN, threatens Iran and criticises ICC
Donald Trump spoke at the UN General Assembly, warning Iran against developing nuclear weapons and criticising the International Criminal Court. He also reiterated his desire for a diplomatic resolution to the Ukraine conflict and called for accelerated AI development.
4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 60 · Hype 60
Politics · United StatesTrump calls Cuba a 'failed state' at UN; Cuban delegation walks out
US President Donald Trump described Cuba as a 'failed state' and predicted 'freedom will come to Cuba' during his UN General Assembly speech. The Cuban delegation walked out of the assembly hall in response to his remarks.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
PoliticsCuba suffers seventh nationwide power outage of the year
Cuba experienced its seventh nationwide power outage of the year on Friday, with the entire electricity grid disconnecting and leaving millions without power. Restoration efforts were underway by late evening, with the country's energy ministry citing fuel shortages and US restrictions as contributing factors.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
Politics · United StatesUS sanctions eight Cuban companies and three officers
The United States has imposed new sanctions on eight Cuban companies and three military officers. The companies are linked to mineral exploitation, including nickel extraction, and military research and development. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the sanctions aim to prevent Cuban resources from sustaining the security apparatus.
United States4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 20
Business & Economy · Latin AmericaCuba’s sixth nationwide blackout of 2026 leaves 10 million without power
Cuba experienced its sixth nationwide power grid failure of 2026 on Sunday, plunging approximately 10 million people into darkness. The blackouts, linked to fuel shortages and a crumbling energy grid, have led to protests, job losses in tourism, and residents adapting their lives around unpredictable bursts of electricity.
Latin America5 min readTrust 48 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Conflict & SecurityUN human rights experts say US sanctions risk turning Cuba into 'silent Gaza'
UN-appointed experts have warned that US sanctions on Cuba, including an oil blockade, are deepening a humanitarian crisis. They say shortages of food, medicine and fuel are disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups and urge the international community to act to prevent a 'silent Gaza'.
4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32
Politics · Latin AmericaUS sanctions five Cuban entities and eight individuals over military procurement
The United States imposed sanctions on five Cuban entities and eight individuals on 6 August 2026, citing their role in procuring military equipment for Cuba’s armed forces. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions were part of efforts to counter Cuba’s support for Russia, China and Iran.
Latin America5 min readTrust 86 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
