Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Cuba thanks China for its support in the face of the economic blockade

Havana, April 1 (Prensa Latina) The organizing secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Roberto Morales, today thanked China for its firm stance of rejecting the United States economic blockade. “Once again we express our gratitude … Continue reading

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Donation of ballet shoes strengthens training at the National Ballet of Cuba

Havana, March 31 (Prensa Latina) The National Ballet of Cuba (BNC) received a donation of ballet shoes sent by dancers from the San Francisco Ballet, a gesture of solidarity that will mainly benefit the students of the institution’s Dance Department. … Continue reading

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Russia will strengthen relations with Cuba in all areas

St. Petersburg, Russia, April 1 (Prensa Latina) Russia intends to strengthen its relations with Cuba in all spheres, declared today in the so-called northern capital, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko. “We intend to continue strengthening relations between Russia and Cuba … Continue reading

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Cuban Patients Are Dying Because of U.S. Blockade, Doctors Say

Cuban Patients Are Dying Because of U.S. Blockade, Doctors Say Cuban health care was once the pride of the island. Now the U.S. oil blockade is upending even basic medical care. By Ed Augustin and Jack Nicas — The New York Times Photographs … Continue reading

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Russia renews solidarity with Cuba in the face of US threats

Moscow, March 24 (Prensa Latina) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated today his country’s solidarity with Cuba in the face of the escalating US threat. “We reaffirm our solidarity with our Cuban friends in their right to a sovereign path … Continue reading

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Only Cuba should decide its own destiny, says Mexico’s president

Mexico City, March 24 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stressed today that only the Cuban people should define their destiny and no one else, amid the tightening of the blockade and threats from the United States against the island. … Continue reading

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The Granma 2 ship arrives in Cuba with aid from Mexico

Havana, March 24 (Prensa Latina) The Granma 2 ship arrived in Cuba today with 14 tons of solidarity aid from Mexico, as part of the Our America Convoy. This vessel is the first to arrive as part of the Solidarity … Continue reading

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Colombia announces humanitarian aid for Cuba amid crisis

The proposal presented to Rodríguez by Villavicencio also included strengthening bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, health, education, and energy. March 21, 2026 — teleSUR Colombia announced its willingness to provide humanitarian aid to Cuba amid the island’s energy crisis, … Continue reading

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Tons of supplies being sent to Cuba on humanitarian trip from South Florida

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/cuba-latest-crisis-humanitarian-trip-miami-south-florida By Steve Maugeri March 20, 2026 / 1:43 PM EDT / CBS Miami Add CBS News on Google About 140 people gathered 6,300 pounds of medical supplies and non-perishable food are headed to Havana on Friday for a humanitarian trip, and … Continue reading

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Ambassador to Mexico points out offense to Cuba by US representative

Mexico City, March 16 (Prensa Latina) Havana’s ambassador to Mexico, Eugenio Martínez, asserted today that the United States representative here offends Cuba by denying his government’s responsibility in the criminal blockade against the Caribbean nation. “Among individuals, as among nations, … Continue reading

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