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The Cuban community in South Florida is reacting to the news that Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed talks with the U.S., and said that while they weren’t surprised necessarily – they were just hoping for something more.
The leader of Cuba made a rare, televised address on Friday and confirmed that the nation was in the early stages of talks with the U.S., and also discussed the deadly boat shooting that left four Cubans from South Florida dead.
Cubans living in South Florida are starting to speak out after Cuban Leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed that the government is engaged in early talks with the United States in the wake of the nation’s energy and humanitarian crisis worsening.
In a rare, televised address, Cuban Leader Miguel Diaz-Canel confirmed that the government is in the early stages of discussions with the Trump administration as the energy and humanitarian crisis on the island worsens.
Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel made a rare, televised address early Friday morning and confirmed that the government is involved in initial talks with the U.S. government, but warned that an agreement is still far off as the crisis across the island nation continues to worsen.
Many Cubans who entered legally now fear they could be detained or deported.
The announcement was made just hours before Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is scheduled to speak early Friday in another rare televised appearance "to address national and international issues."
Cuba's government says it will release 51 people from prisons, in an unexpected move that comes as the Trump administration puts immense pressure on the country.
While Cuba has a zero-tolerance policy on drugs, the use of drugs is on the rise across the island nation.
The comments come as Cuba faces a deepening energy crisis. A severe shortage of fuel has forced authorities to impose prolonged blackouts across the country, leaving many communities without electricity for hours, and in some cases, days at a time.
New reporting shows that Cuba could soon be getting much-needed oil as the United Nations remains in talks with the U.S. to allow fuel to be allowed to be brought into the struggling island nation.
The possibility of a free Cuba after 67 years is a major topic in the Cuban exile community. This follows President Donald Trump's declaration that the U.S. is actively pursuing change in Cuba.
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Prosecutors have filed terrorism charges against the surviving crew members. At least two of those aboard the boat were U.S. citizens, one of whom was killed.
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With families struggling to access basic necessities amid a month-long oil blockade, demonstrators at Miami International Airport call for renewed oil imports to Cuba, while others rally for regime change and debate the future of U.S. sanctions.
Frank Mora noted that the Trump Administration does not want the total collapse of the Cuban government because it could prompt an exodus of refugees from the island to the United States.
The gathering is a part of a car caravan heading from Tropical Park to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity (also known as La Ermita de la Caridad), organized by the Cuban Anti-Communist Foundation.
At least one U.S. citizen was also among the six who were wounded and arrested by Cuban authorities, a U.S. official said.
Some residents say, in theory, the plan could offer relief to Cuba's struggling economy. Others question whether the Cuban government can truly be kept out of the process.
The hot topics during the FIU Cuban Research Institute's conference were the deadly boat attack on the island's waters, plus the U.S.'s decision to sell Venezuelan oil to Cuba's private sector.
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Police said Atlanta rapper Offset was shot on the night of April 6 in a valet area outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood.
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is also tracking a massive wildfire in Collier County called the Newman Drive Wildfire.
The manatee wasn't cited for the pit stop because police jokingly said that "she refused to show ID."
The victim was taken to a hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to be treated for injuries, and his condition is not currently known.
Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miami's coach, a stunning move that comes only four months after leading Lionel Messi's club to the MLS Cup title.
Police said Atlanta rapper Offset was shot on the night of April 6 in a valet area outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood.
The CBS News Miami NEXT Weather team is also tracking a massive wildfire in Collier County called the Newman Drive Wildfire.
The manatee wasn't cited for the pit stop because police jokingly said that "she refused to show ID."
The victim was taken to a hospital by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to be treated for injuries, and his condition is not currently known.
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