February 2 – Economy minister and concurrent deputy prime minister Alejandro Gil Fernández is dismissed by President Miguel Díaz-Canel amid an ongoing economic crisis.[1] Díaz-Canel subsequently announces a criminal investigation against Gil for unspecified offenses.[2]
March 17 – 2024 Cuban protests - Hundreds of protestors in several cities demonstrate against food shortages, electricity outages and political repression.[4]
May 15 – The United States removes Cuba from its list of countries deemed less than fully cooperative against violent groups.[5]