Cuba

The Trump administration on Monday re-designated Cuba as a “state sponsor of terrorism,” hitting the country with new sanctions that could hamstring President-elect Joe Biden’s promise to renew relations with the communist-governed island. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the step, citing in particular Cuba’s continued harboring of U.S. fugitives, its refusal to extradite a coterie of Colombian guerrilla...

The mysterious neurological symptoms experienced by American diplomats in China and Cuba are consistent with the effects of directed microwave energy, according to a long-awaited report by the National Academies of Sciences that cites medical evidence to support the long-held conviction of American intelligence officials. The report, obtained Friday by NBC News, does not conclude that the directed energy was…

Heavy rain from Tropical Storm Eta is causing dangerous flooding across Florida’s most densely populated urban areas. The system stranded cars and swamped entire neighborhoods with fast-rising water that had no place to drain.

More than 400 Western Union offices that Cubans heavily rely on for remittances sent by family abroad are in danger of closing amid a growing number of sanctions the U.S. government has placed on the island

Cuba is relaxing coronavirus restrictions in hopes of boosting its economy

A strengthening Hurricane Delta was on a course to pass by the Cayman Islands early Tuesday before hitting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula potentially as a major storm and continuing on to strike the U.S. Gulf coast later in the week.

Cuban Americans in South Florida have historically voted Republican. The demographic, which still has fresh memories of Fidel Castro’s repressive regime, has largely backed Republicans, whom they believed would hold a firm line against communism. But that trend is changing among younger Cuban Americans.

Hispanic Heritage Month has been a big celebration in the U.S. for more than 40 years. Hispanics across the country celebrate this month with pride and joy, while commemorating the importance of diversity. Here are five things you should know, related to the Hispanic Heritage Month.

America’s approach to Cuba, under a Joe Biden administration, would be very different than it is today.  That’s what the former vice president said in an exclusive interview with NBC 6 Anchor Jackie Nespral. “I’d try to reverse the failed Trump policies, it inflicted harm on Cubans and their families,” Biden said. “It’s done nothing to advance democracy and...

In one of the most emotional moments of the first night of the Republican National Convention, Maximo Alvarez, a Cuban immigrant living in Miami, told his family’s story and reflected on the American dream.

Tropical Storm Laura flooded neighborhoods with knee-deep water and brought power outages to Haiti Sunday. Warm, deep Gulf waters are expected to strengthen Laura, potentially turning it into a hurricane near Louisiana or Texas.

The Gulf Coast is now preparing for what could be a major hurricane to hit later this week.

Flights between the United States and Cuba will be suspended amid the growing coronavirus pandemic, officials said. All flights to and from the island will be suspended beginning at midnight Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy in Cuba tweeted. “April 1. All U.S. citizens should immediately make arrangements to depart Cuba on remaining commercial flights. The last scheduled commercial flight departs...

Buildings in Miami were evacuated after vibrations from a powerful earthquake that struck between Cuba and Jamaica Tuesday afternoon were felt throughout South Florida. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake was reported about 77 miles north-northwest of Lucea, Jamaica, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Miami-Dade Police reported receiving phone calls of buildings shaking, and chopper footage showed multiple buildings being evacuated,…

The Trump administration is banning charter flights to Cuban cities besides Havana in a new tightening of U.S. restrictions on the island. In October, the administration banned commercial flights to cities outside the capital. The State Department said in a press release Friday that charter operators would have 60 days to wind down their flights to Santiago, Holguin and seven…

Hector Muñoz owns a coffee farm in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and hurricanes aren’t the only natural disasters he’s worried about. “If a drought comes it could be catastrophic,” he said. He has reason to be concerned. Powerful El Niños are expected over the next decade and they typically bring drought conditions. Adding to the challenge is the possible impact...

International flags flutter from the ceilings of the outdoor hallways at Valencia Newcomer School, where more than 200 children from around the world are learning English skills and American classroom customs they need to succeed. When the school year begins, the refugee and immigrant children often don’t know the rules. A kid might be fascinated with a light switch they...

The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to condemn the American economic embargo of Cuba for the 28th year, rejecting U.S. criticism of human rights violations there and criticizing the Trump administration’s increasingly tough enforcement measures. The vote in the 193-member world body was 187-3 with the U.S., Israel and Brazil voting “no,” and Colombia and Ukraine abstaining. Last year,...

Almost 20 years later, the former federal agent behind the controversial Elian Gonzalez operation sat with NBC 6 to share behind-the-scenes details, his reflections and his opinion.