Tag: Cuba

Trump Administration Implements Indefinite Freeze on Immigration Applications
The decision, which comes amid growing political and social tensions surrounding immigration, affects over half a million people who, through the humanitarian parole program, were able to enter the U.S. after demonstrating they had a sponsor in the country. Related: Cuba Rejects New Trump Measures and Defends Its Sovereignty The government of former President Donald […]
February 19, 2025

USAID Allocated Over $120 Million to Destabilize the Cuban Revolution
FM Rodriguez repudiated the constant economic pressure of the United States on his country’s population. On Tuesday, Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodriguez revealed that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) spent over US$120 million to destabilize the Cuban revolution. RELATED: Venezuelan Parliament Rejects USAID Funding to Far-Right Groups “Between 2007 and 2013, USAID […]
February 19, 2025

Cuba and Bolivia Sign Nuclear Medicine Collaboration Agreement to Combat Cancer
“Cuba is an example of struggle and scientific sovereignty for all Latin Americans,” she added, underscoring the importance of this cooperation in the research and production of radiopharmaceuticals. South Africa: Nuclear Medicine Research Center Opens In a significant step toward health cooperation, Cuba and Bolivia have signed a collaboration agreement that will allow the nuclear […]
February 17, 2025

33rd Havana International Book Fair Kicks Off with the Theme “Reading is Growing”
The event features nearly 2.4 million printed books and over 2,600 digital titles, attracting more than 400 international guests from approximately 40 countries. Related: Havana International Book Fair to Host 400 Guests from Over 40 Countries On Thursday, February 13, the 33rd Havana International Book Fair officially began in Havana, inspired by the motto “Reading […]
February 13, 2025

Cuban Singer-Songwriter Eduardo Sosa Passes Away at 52
His musical legacy is enriched by collaborations with prominent figures in Ibero-American music, such as Ana Belén, Pablo Milanés, and Silvio Rodríguez, among others. Additionally, he hosted the television program “Entre manos”, which promoted the trova song tradition. Related: Cuban Actress Corina Mestre Dies at 69 in Havana In the early hours of Wednesday, February […]
February 12, 2025

Cuban President Díaz-Canel Condemns Confiscation of PDVSA Plain in the Dominican Republic
The Cuban President interpreted the confiscation as an act of “modern piracy” and a reaffirmation of the Monroe Doctrine, which can be interpreted as a form of neocolonialism. Related: Venezuela Denounces Theft of PDVSA Plane by the U.S. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has strongly condemned the recent confiscation of a plane belonging to Venezuela’s […]
February 7, 2025

UN Experts Condemn US Decision to Keep Cuba on Terror List
Independent human rights experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council have expressed deep concern over the United States’ decision to re-list Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism (SSOT), according to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. “We deeply regret this recent decision, which constitutes a step backward not […]
February 7, 2025

Cuban Foreign Minister Criticizes U.S. Disregard for Multilateralism
On February 5, Trump signed executive orders cutting funding to the UN and formalizing the withdrawal of the United States from the Human Rights Council. Related: ALBA-TCP Condemns Trump’s Statements on Palestine and Reiterates Solidarity with the Palestinian People Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, has denounced the U.S. government’s disregard for multilateralism and international institutions, […]
February 6, 2025

Gaza Belongs to the Palestinian People: Cuba
‘The only possible alternative to end the conflict must be to recognize an independent Palestinian state,’ FM Rodriguez said. On Wednesday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez reaffirmed his country’s stance in support of the Palestinian cause. RELATED: Trump’s Proposal to Expel Gazans is Incomprehensible: Lula Da Silva His statements came in response to U.S. President […]
February 5, 2025

Venezuela Condemns Rubio’s “Enemies of Humanity” Label, Defends Sovereignity and Regional Allies
The head of Venezuelan diplomacy did not hesitate to point out that Rubio’s resentment is “the rage of a frustrated bureaucrat” who cannot tolerate seeing sovereign nations resist and challenge U.S. policies. Cuba Reaffirms Its Sovereignty in the Face of U.S. Pressure: Bruno Rodríguez Responds to Marco Rubio Related: U.S. Secretary of State Marco […]