Latest news in Cuba? September 6th, 2026

The latest developments in Cuba as of September 6, 2026:

• Raúl Castro Reappears in Public: Former leader Raúl Castro made an official appearance on Cuban state television on Saturday night alongside President Miguel Díaz-Canel at an Interior Ministry ceremony. The broadcast dispelled widespread rumors regarding his hospitalization or death that had circulated earlier in the week. Local 10 News+ 1
• New U.S. Sanctions and Shipping Disruptions: The United States implemented another round of sanctions targeting Cuban financial entities (including Banco Exterior de Cuba) and key state-linked figures. Cuban officials reported that mounting U.S. pressure has caused several international shipping lines to suspend cargo services to the island, worsening shortages of food, medical supplies, and spare parts for the power grid. NewsNow+ 1
• Health Alert Over Infrastructure Strain: The U.S. Embassy in Havana issued an advisory regarding an uptick in gastrointestinal and diarrheal illnesses across the country. The alert cited deteriorating water delivery networks, extended electrical blackouts, and resulting challenges with food refrigeration and sanitation. AP News+ 1
• Private Sector Ownership Adjustments: The Cuban government formally authorized Cubans living abroad to hold ownership stakes in private small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), an ongoing effort to inject foreign capital into the strained domestic economy. Miami Herald