Cuba

August 7, 2026 Tyler Pager, Julian E. Barnes and Frances Robles

U.S. Squeezes Cuba Even as It Searches for a New Regime Leader

Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans.

C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana

The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.