Mike Hammer

Head of the U.S. Mission in Havana visits the Rincón de San Lázaro and prays for the freedom of the Cubans

"Invite me to your homes": U.S. Mission Chief wants to keep getting to know real Cuba

Mike Hammer after a year in Cuba: "From abroad, one cannot truly appreciate the real suffering."

Mike Hammer calls for support for the Cuban people following the passage of Melissa

U.S. Mission Chief in Cuba visits Bayamo: "The spirit of freedom is felt"

Mike Hammer: "The Cubans I have known deserve a better future."

Head of the U.S. Mission in Havana discusses the situation in Cuba with Southern Command

Mike Hammer and the Undersecretary of State talk about political prisoners and the energy crisis in Cuba

Mike Hammer walks through Matanzas while State Security closely follows him

U.S. Embassy Chief in Cuba: "The Cuban people deserve justice, freedom, and democracy."

U.S. Embassy in Cuba marks 10 years since its reopening with a message to the Cuban people

Head of the U.S. Mission in Havana visits Coast Guard command in Miami

Head of the U.S. Embassy meets with Cuban pastors

U.S. Representative in Cuba pays tribute to Oswaldo Payá in Cuba

Mike Hammer and the Cardinal of Havana discuss political prisoners in Cuba

Message from the United States to the families of the political prisoners from July 11: "You are not alone."

The Cuban government is concerned about those who share posts from the Facebook account of the U.S. Embassy.

Cuban regime calls dissidents "salaried" following Marco Rubio's message

Marco Rubio sends message to meeting of Cuban dissidents and independent journalists

Cuban official who attacked Mike Hammer on TV requested foreign currency to save ETECSA

Couple who confronted Mike Hammer in Varadero identified: A communist born in the U.S. and his wife, president of the CDR

The Cuban regime prevented a singer from performing the national anthem at a celebration in the U.S.

Mike Hammer conveyed a message from Marco Rubio to the Cuban people: "You will soon be free."

Cubans react to new crackdown against Hammer: “Did the people choose Revolution? Hold a referendum!”

Supporters of the Cuban regime confront Mike Hammer in Varadero: "The people chose Revolution."

Mike Hammer visits Varadero with his family and denounces another setup by the regime

U.S. Representative Meets with Cuban Jews in Matanzas

The Cuban regime caricatures Mike Hammer: "He is a deeply anti-communist."

Head of the U.S. Mission in Cuba visits nursing home in Bejucal: "Very moving"

Washington rejects criticism of the Chief of Mission in Cuba: "It's another unfounded attack from the regime."

Hypocrisy of the Cuban regime regarding the cancellation of U.S. visas: "Overnight, they will no longer be able to visit or emigrate."

Johana Tablada strikes again at Mike Hammer, this time for his visit to San Antonio de los Baños, the birthplace of 11J

Mike Hammer visits San Antonio de los Baños, birthplace of the 11J

U.S. condemns the detention of Cuban opposition member Donaida Pérez: "Those responsible will be held accountable for their abuses."

Otaola denounces a "filter" to communicate with Mike Hammer and attacks the U.S. visa policy.

Cuban regime honors official who confronted Mike Hammer in the small boat of Regla

U.S. Embassy in Havana denies visa to nurse for being "possibly" a member of the Communist Party of Cuba

Mike Hammer downplays incident at La Lanchita de Regla and hits back at the Cuban regime

Cuban regime stages a "repudiation act" against Mike Hammer at La Lanchita in Regla

Johana Tablada does in the U.S. what she reproaches Mike Hammer for in Cuba: meeting with social sectors

The U.S. summons the Cuban ambassador in Washington over harassment of Mike Hammer

The Cuban regime threatens Mike Hammer and warns him: "Don't confuse patience with weakness."

Mike Hammer continues the dialogue with Cubans despite attacks from the regime

Mario Pentón refutes accusations from Johana Tablada: “She lies with premeditation.”

The U.S. defends its representative in Cuba after accusations from the regime

Tension in Havana: Cuban regime summons Mike Hammer and accuses him of inciting criminal acts

U.S. on the Head of its Embassy in Havana: "He remains steadfast in his diplomatic commitment to Cuba."

There is growing concern within the Cuban regime about Mike Hammer's agenda and his interactions with civil society

Head of the U.S. Mission in Cuba appointed Ambassador of the Cuban Exile

U.S. Embassy in Cuba continues to deny visas due to employment ties with the state

Lawyer Willy Allen labels the denial of visas at the U.S. Embassy in Havana as "concerning."

Cuban opponents support Mike Hammer after regime attacks: "He is an example for all ambassadors."

Lis Cuesta calls the head of the U.S. Embassy in Cuba shameless and miserable

U.S. denies family reunification visa to Cuban mother due to alleged communist ties: "She has never been with the Party"

Head of the U.S. Embassy confirms surveillance by the Cuban regime: “I see Ladas everywhere.”

The Cuban regime accuses Mike Hammer of lying about the failure of the revolution

Mike Hammer captures the popular sentiment after his journey through Cuba: "The revolution has failed."

Communist leader reproaches the U.S. Embassy for not joining the blackout: “Are you with the Cubans or not?”

U.S. on Cubans deported to South Sudan: "If Cuba does not accept them, alternatives will have to be sought."

U.S. Embassy in Cuba strengthens visa controls: Key statement on family reunification