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David C. Adams@dadams7308Oct 20

"Kenscoff had long been known as a peaceful mountainous farming village where Haiti’s elite went for weekend respites from the traffic-clogged capital, Port-au-Prince, a dozen miles away. But in recent years, Kenscoff had become a strategic point in Haiti’s battle against gangs that were increasingly making incursions into new territory."

Frances Robles@FrancesRoblesOct 20

When I met Kenscoff mayor Jean Massillon, I somehow knew that when I next wrote about him, he would be dead. I was right. nytimes.com/2026/10/20/world…

The Mayor Who Chose ‘to Stay and Fight’ as Gangs Laid Siege to His Town (Gift Article)

The Mayor Who Chose ‘to Stay and Fight’ as Gangs Laid Siege to His Town (Gift Article)

The mayor of Kenscoff, a town near Haiti’s capital, wrote government officials hundreds of letters to warn of gang threats. Then dozens of people died, and he did, too.

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Lee Schlenker@lee_schlenkerSep 17

"Though the USG has explicitly stated that its sanctions are not intended to prohibit the delivery of food and medical supplies, @FJ_Pichon, who runs the UN's humanitarian response, said sanctions were jamming up relief efforts because shippers were wary of taking any chances."

Frances Robles@FrancesRoblesSep 17

US secondary sanctions strands thousands of Cuba-bound shipping containers. nytimes.com/2026/09/17/world…

Trump’s Economic Vise Leaves Cubans Desperate for Food and Medicine (Gift Article)

Trump’s Economic Vise Leaves Cubans Desperate for Food and Medicine (Gift Article)

The U.S. says its sanctions are not aimed at depriving Cuba of essential goods. Thousands of stranded shipping containers tell a different story.

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Miami New Times@miaminewtimesSep 11

The so-called McClatchy Massacre affected 13 of the most-respected newsrooms in the nation, from Miami to Sacramento. miaminewtimes.com/news/mccla…

‘McClatchy massacre’ lays off 30 Miami Herald reporters

‘McClatchy massacre’ lays off 30 Miami Herald reporters

The so-called McClatchy Massacre affected 13 of the most-respected newsrooms in the nation, from Miami to Sacramento.

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Doug Hanks@doug_hanksSep 11

If you’ve valued Miami Herald coverage and want to help with a fundraiser for newsroom staff who lost their jobs in mass layoffs imposed by the Herald’s owner, there is a GoFundMe page below. gofundme.com/f/support-laid-…

Donate to Support laid off Herald journalists in Miami and Bradenton, organized by Alex Harris

Donate to Support laid off Herald journalists in Miami and Bradenton, organized by Alex Harris

On Thursday, a combined 23 guild journalists from the Miami Her… Alex Harris needs your support for Support laid off Herald journalists in Miami and Bradenton

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James North@jamesnorth7Sep 7

Kudos to the #NYTimes and @FrancesRobles for this searing first-hand report from #Haiti. She interviews recent deportees, who arrive stunned, penniless, and in immediate danger from gangs. @AmbDanFoote @richardsenecal @TheNancyRoc nytimes.com/2026/09/06/world…

Deported From the U.S., Some Haitians Are Left Broke and Stranded (Gift Article)

Deported From the U.S., Some Haitians Are Left Broke and Stranded (Gift Article)

Hundreds have been deported to Haiti in recent weeks, and some say they have been left with no money, no protection from gangs and no place to go.

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David C. Adams@dadams7308Sep 3

Who does this insult more, the Haitian electorate or pick-up drivers? “It won’t be a Cadillac election,” Michael Kozak, a senior State Dept official, told a House committee last month. “But if it’s a good, you know, F-150 election, that’s going to be solid. They need an elected government. It doesn’t need to be perfect.” via @FrancesRobles nytimes.com/2026/09/03/world…

Can a Country Really Hold an Election in the Middle of a Gang War? (Gift Article)

Can a Country Really Hold an Election in the Middle of a Gang War? (Gift Article)

Haitian officials have set elections for Dec. 13, but many experts say extreme violence is likely to force a postponement.

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Julian E. Barnes@julianbarnesAug 7

The U.S. is always looking for the next Delcy Rodriguez. IC now hunting in Cuba. Spoiler: Cuba is more like Iran than Venezuela. New from @tylerpager, @FrancesRobles and me: nytimes.com/2026/08/07/us/po…

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

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.

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Anatoly Kurmanaev@AKurmanaevJul 15

He Has a $25 Million Bounty on His Head. He’s Also a Key U.S. Partner. nytimes.com/2026/07/15/world… via @NYTimes

He Has a $25 Million Bounty on His Head. He’s Also a Key U.S. Partner.

He Has a $25 Million Bounty on His Head. He’s Also a Key U.S. Partner.

A list of alleged crimes has not prevented Diosdado Cabello, and other Venezuelan officials, from working with a U.S. government that once hounded them.

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Anatoly Kurmanaev@AKurmanaevJun 30

The earthquakes have escalated the constant tensions between Maria Corina Machado and Trump’s White House into something approaching a divorce. All happy marriages are alike, Tolstoy said. Each unhappy marriage is unhappy in its own way. With @tylerpager nytimes.com/2026/06/30/world…

U.S. Undercuts Venezuela’s Opposition Leader as She Tries to Return

U.S. Undercuts Venezuela’s Opposition Leader as She Tries to Return

U.S. officials called a bid by María Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner, to return to earthquake-battered Venezuela a “political stunt” that has distracted from recovery efforts.

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David C. Adams@dadams7308Jun 5

As Trump expands sanctions on Cuba’s economy, Spanish and Canadian hotel chains pull out and credit companies are forced to cut services. Via @FrancesRobles nytimes.com/2026/06/04/world…

As Trump Toughens Rules on Cuba’s Economy, Hotel Chains Pull Out

As Trump Toughens Rules on Cuba’s Economy, Hotel Chains Pull Out

The Trump administration’s efforts to tighten the economic noose on Cuba appear to be working, as more international firms announced they would leave the island.

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Daniel DePetris

@DanDePetrisMay 15

“In what is perhaps the worst kept secret in South Florida, federal prosecutors in Miami are working toward securing an indictment of Mr. Castro, who is no longer president but remains a key decision maker in Cuba, according to several people familiar with the matter. The number of defendants and the exact charges are still under discussion, but it could include drug trafficking charges and accusations connected to the ill-fated Cessnas, the people said.”

Frances Robles@FrancesRoblesMay 15

Wondering what all the talk about an indictment of Raul Castro is about? Read here: nytimes.com/2026/05/15/world…

The Day Cuba Shot Down Two Civilian Planes

The Day Cuba Shot Down Two Civilian Planes

With Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, possibly facing charges in the 1996 killings, here’s a look back at what happened that day.

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Eric Schmitt@EricSchmittNYTMay 14

U.S. spy planes and drones are increasing surveillance of Cuba to give American political and military leaders greater insights into Cuba at a critical moment w/@FrancesRobles, @julianbarnes nytimes.com/2026/05/13/world…

More U.S. Spy Planes and Drones Are Surveilling Cuba

More U.S. Spy Planes and Drones Are Surveilling Cuba

As President Trump threatens to act against Cuba, experts are debating whether the flights, which the United States is not taking pains to hide, are just intimidation or foreshadow military force.

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Luis Ferré-Sadurní@luisferreApr 22

NEW: A DOJ plane was spotted headed to Cuba, sparking rumors online. Its purpose? An unusual FBI mission to retrieve a U.S. child who the FBI says was kidnapped by a parent to potentially get gender transition surgery in Cuba. W/ @FrancesRobles: nytimes.com/2026/04/21/world…

U.S. Sends Plane to Cuba to Get Child in Transgender Custody Case (Gift Article)

U.S. Sends Plane to Cuba to Get Child in Transgender Custody Case (Gift Article)

The F.B.I. believed the child was kidnapped by a transgender parent to potentially undergo gender transition surgery, according to court filings.

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Sarah Bahr@smbahr14Apr 15

I talked to @FrancesRobles about her beat covering Latin America and the Caribbean for @nytimes, from the lessons she's learned through experience ("what NOT to eat") to the precautions she takes while reporting in dangerous areas. nytimes.com/2026/04/15/insid…

How a Times Reporter Has Covered a Turbulent Period in Latin America

How a Times Reporter Has Covered a Turbulent Period in Latin America

Frances Robles, an international correspondent for The New York Times, has reported on the region for more than 25 years.

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Frances Robles retweeted

Gift link to @nytimes story by me, @FrancesRobles and @anniecorreal: nytimes.com/2026/03/16/world…

Trump Administration Said to Tell Cuba That Its President Has to Go (Gift Article)

Trump Administration Said to Tell Cuba That Its President Has to Go (Gift Article)

The United States has told Cuba that for meaningful progress to be made in negotiations, President Miguel Díaz-Canel must step down, said people familiar with the talks.

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David C. Adams@dadams7308Mar 13

Cuban President Acknowledges Talks with the Trump Administration. Reporting with @FrancesRobles nytimes.com/2026/03/13/world… via @NYTimes

Cuban President Acknowledges Talks With Trump Administration

Cuban President Acknowledges Talks With Trump Administration

President Miguel Díaz-Canel, whose country is rapidly running out of fuel, said the talks were based on “respect for the political systems of both countries.”

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Alliance for Cuba Engagement and Respect (ACERE)@AllianceForCubaMar 4

"The Trump administration, in its quest to topple Cuba’s government, has targeted the country’s main sources of foreign currency, including tourism, but also medical missions to other countries in exchange for payments to Cuba's government" @FrancesRobles nytimes.com/2026/03/04/world…

With Fuel Running Out, Cuba’s Tourism Is Collapsing

With Fuel Running Out, Cuba’s Tourism Is Collapsing

The Trump administration’s decision to cut off foreign oil to the island is devastating its tourism industry, a key source of income for a government being pushed to the edge.

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JonnyFast@NYTimesReduxMar 3

#Cuba #NYT #Mar3_26 . Attacks on #Iran Heighten Fears in Cuba, Already Under US Pressure @EdAugReporter @FrancesRobles @dadams7308 nytimes.com/2026/03/02/world…

Image from JonnyFast (@NYTimesRedux)

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David C. Adams@dadams7308Feb 9

Cuba’s Government Has Lasted 67 Years. Will It Fall Under Trump? With @FrancesRobles nytimes.com/2026/02/08/world… via @NYTimes

Cuba’s Government Has Lasted 67 Years. Will It Fall Under Trump? (Gift Article)

Cuba’s Government Has Lasted 67 Years. Will It Fall Under Trump? (Gift Article)

The Trump administration, which has tightened the U.S. chokehold on Cuba by cutting off foreign oil, is betting that this is the Cuban communist revolution’s last year.

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Camille Rodriguez M@camillerodrmontJan 25

In Venezuela, families search for relatives who are detained and missing For @nytimes with @FrancesRobles nytimes.com/2026/01/25/world…

In Venezuela, Families Search for Relatives Who Are Detained and Missing

In Venezuela, Families Search for Relatives Who Are Detained and Missing

Even as dozens of political prisoners have been freed, at least 66 people taken by state authorities and never heard from again remain missing, relatives and rights groups say.

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