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More prominent figures join support for Buena Fe worldwide

Madrid, May 19 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian theologian Frei Betto and Spanish MEP Manu Pineda have joined the manifesto to support the Cuban musical band Buena Fe, which has received more than 700 signatures of solidarity. Buena Fe had to cancel … Continue reading

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Cuba extends passport validity and eliminates extensions

Havana, May 16 (Prensa Latina) In response to the criteria of Cuban residents abroad, Cuba’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday announced measures that include the extension of passport validity, the elimination of its extensions and the reduction of its cost. The … Continue reading

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UNESCO acknowledges Cuba’s initiatives at the head of the G-77

Paris, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian Ambassador to UNESCO Mounir Anastas on Tuesday acknowledged Cuba’s work as pro tempore president of the Group of 77 plus China and the outcomes of the ministers’ meetings hosted by the country. In his … Continue reading

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New container of solidarity from Spain to Cuba

Madrid, May 10 (Prensa Latina) The Catalan Solidarity Coordinating Committee “Defensem Cuba” has loaded a 40-foot container with sanitary and orthopedic materials destined for western Matanzas province. Cubainformación highlighted Wednesday that the shipment includes contributions from individuals, companies, and institutions … Continue reading

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Cuba condemns US efforts to prevent mutual understanding

Havana, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) on Friday condemned recent signs of hostility by United States border and customs authorities that add to the obstacles that prevent understanding between the two nations … Continue reading

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UN Record-keeper to participate in academic meeting in Cuba

Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Alena Douhan, United Nations Special Record-keeper on the negative impact of the unilateral coercive measures on the observance of human rights,will participate in an academic event in Cuba. Douhan will deliver a conference and will … Continue reading

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Cuban president supports US youths detained on their return home

Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel today offered his support to the members of the delegation of young people who visited our country and were taken in detention for several hours on their return to the United … Continue reading

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Cuban president thanks international solidarity against US blockade

Havana, May 1 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed Monday his deep gratitude for the encouraging expressions of love and solidarity with his people, which have been subjected to aggression and a criminal blockade imposed for over 60 years. “Ahead … Continue reading

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Groups in solidarity with Cuba demand in US cities to end blockade

Washington, May 1 (Prensa Latina) Groups in solidarity with Cuba on Monday demand in several cities of the United States the end of the blockade that the northern country maintains against that nation as part of the actions to commemorate … Continue reading

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President of Cuba talks with US solidarity leaders

Havana, May 1 (Prensa Latina) The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, spoke here today with nearly 300 friends of the island from the United States and accompanying the fight against the blockade. At the Palace of the Revolution, the participants … Continue reading

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