Frances Robles
International correspondent covering Latin America and the Caribbean for The New York Times, with decades of reporting experience on Cuba and the region.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 32min
After Venezuela, Is Cuba Next?
Frances Robles, veteran Latin America correspondent with deep Cuba reporting, and Michael Crowley, State Department and U.S. foreign policy reporter, discuss Cuba’s crisis after Venezuela’s collapse. They explore fuel shortages crippling daily life. They trace decades of U.S.-Cuba confrontation and outline how U.S. pressure and regional decisions could push Cuba toward dramatic change.
Jul 22, 2021 • 33min
Who Killed Haiti’s President?
Julie Turkewitz, Andes bureau chief for The New York Times, and Frances Robles, a national correspondent based in Florida, delve into the intricate assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse. They unravel the web of retired Colombian soldiers lured by job opportunities, exposing the shocking realities behind their mission. With a mysterious Miami security firm and a Haitian-American pastor, the discussion highlights betrayal and ambition amid Haiti's turmoil. Insights into the motivations of misguided soldiers and the dire political context paint a vivid picture of this tragic event.
