Tag: Cuba
Cuba Rejects Isolationist Positions Promoted at the XXIX Ibero-American Summit
The Cuban delegation rejected the isolationist positions promoted at the XXIX Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government, and reiterated its demand that the United States Government lift the blockade imposed on the island for more than 60 years. RELATED: XXIX Ibero-American Summit Concludes, Failed and Divided “The peoples demand more multilateralism and less […]
November 16, 2024
Cuba: ELAM Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
The celebration coincided with the 25th anniversary of ELAM, an institution that annually welcomes young people from various nations with the purpose of training doctors who can strengthen health systems in their home countries. Related: Cuban Solidarity: Mexico To Hire 1200 Cuban Doctors On Friday, November 15, the © concluded in Havana, bringing together more […]
November 15, 2024
Cuba Strengthens Recovery Actions After Hurricane and Earthquakes
Authorities are prioritizing attention to housing, electrical infrastructure, and landslides. On Sunday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel oversaw recovery efforts following the damage caused by Hurricane Rafael and assessed the impact of seismic activity in the eastern region of the country. RELATED: ALBA Expresses Solidarity With Cuba After Strong Earthquakes So far, the National Defense Council […]
November 11, 2024
ALBA Expresses Solidarity With Cuba After Strong Earthquakes
Around mid-morning on Sunday, the municipality of Pilon, in the province of Granma, experienced strong seismic activity. On Monday, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) expressed solidarity with the Cuban people and government, following strong earthquakes of magnitudes 6.0 and 6.7 on the open-ended Richter scale, felt on Sunday in several […]
November 11, 2024
Cuba Restores Essential Services After Hurricane Rafael
Technicians are working tirelessly to reconnect circuits, install poles, and repair power lines in the most affected provinces. On Friday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel led a meeting of the National Defense Council to evaluate the actions taken by each province to address the effects of Hurricane Rafael. RELATED: Recovery phase advances in Cuba after the […]
November 8, 2024
Venezuela Sends Aid to Cuba in Response to Hurricane Rafael
President Maduro sent a 300-ton load that includes supplies, construction materials, and first aid equipment. On Wednesday night, Venezuelan President Maduro expressed his solidarity with the Cuban people as Rafael, a Category 3 hurricane, made landfall with winds reaching up to 175 kilometers per hour. RELATED: Cuba Assesses Damage Caused by Hurricane Rafael “We are […]
November 7, 2024
Cuba Assesses Damage Caused by Hurricane Rafael
It caused major damage, particularly in the provinces of Artemisa, Mayabeque, and Havana. On Wednesday night, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and the National Defense Council met to assess the damage caused by Rafael, a Category 3 hurricane that passed through the western part of the island, leaving significant impacts on homes, infrastructure, and crops. RELATED: […]
November 7, 2024
Hurricane Rafael Intensifies as It Approaches
Residents in the nearby areas are urged to stay informed and prepare for potential impacts, including heavy rainfall and strong winds. Related: Cuba: Airports Suspend Operations Due to the Threat of Tropical Storm “Rafael” Hurricane Rafael has officially been upgraded to a hurricane status, with maximum sustained winds reaching 75 mph, according to the latest […]
November 5, 2024
Cuba: Airports Suspend Operations Due to the Threat of Tropical Storm “Rafael”
Passengers with scheduled flights during this period are advised to contact their respective agencies or airlines to reschedule their trips. Related: Cuba’s Eastern Provinces on Alert for Possible Heavy Rains In response to the adverse weather conditions generated by tropical storm “Rafael,” Cuban authorities have decided to suspend operations at the airports of Gerona, Cayo […]
November 5, 2024
The XL Edition of the Havana International Fair: A Space for Economic Recovery
The event takes place at a critical time for Cuba, characterized by the intensification of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States government. Related: UN General Assembly Debates on US Blockade Against Cuba The XL edition of the International Fair of Havana (FIHAV-2024) was inaugurated with key figures from the Cuban […]