Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

U.S. Voices Against the Blockade

May 1, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Polls show most people in the United States oppose economic war on Cuba, yet one administration after the next — Republicans and Democrats alike — has advanced a Cold War-era approach dictated by Cuban-American … Continue reading

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Amid U.S. Aggression, Cubans March on May Day

May 1, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Thousands of Cubans marched this Friday to the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune in Havana, in front of the U.S. embassy, as well as to squares and parks across the country, to celebrate … Continue reading

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A Community Project Helping Kids in Cuba’s Crisis

April 24, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Amid a severe economic crisis, a group of residents on the outskirts of Havana has come together to provide a space for children to learn, play and feel supported in a neighborhood … Continue reading

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U.S. Lawmakers Denied Meeting with Top U.S. Diplomat in Cuba

April 24, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Marco Rubio’s State Department prohibited Chargé d’Affaires Mike Hammer, the top U.S. diplomat in Havana, from meeting with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) during their recent visit to … Continue reading

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U.S. Sanctions: “Deliberate Sabotage”

April 24, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Cuba’s devastating economic crisis has dominated headlines in recent months — but much of the coverage leaves out crucial context. Corporate media outlets often fail to look beyond the recent U.S. oil … Continue reading

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Spain, Mexico and Brazil Commit to Help Cuba

April 25, 2026 — Belly of the Beast The presidents of Spain, Mexico and Brazil issued a joint statement expressing their concern for Cuba’s humanitarian crisis and committing to ramp up a “coordinated response.” ​The statement comes after the IV Summit … Continue reading

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A ‘Neighbor’ in Need: Why Cuba’s Energy Collapse Could Spark a U.S. Ag Export Surge

https://www.agweb.com/news/neighbor-need-why-cubas-energy-collapse-could-spark-u-s-ag-export-surge With domestic production at record lows and private sector taking the lead, the island nation could leaning on U.S. producers more than ever. By Haley Bickelhaupt March 30, 2026 02:38 PM Cuba looks the worst Paul Johnson has seen it … Continue reading

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Vietnam and Cuba foresee unlimited cooperation in science and technology

Hanoi, April 23 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Tran Hong Thai, stated here today that cooperation with Cuba in these areas will be developed in all possible fields and without limits. We are … Continue reading

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Cuba thanks Brazil, Spain and Mexico for the “dignified and supportive” statement issued

“We recognize the dignified and supportive Joint Statement issued by the governments of Brazil, Spain and Mexico,” said Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez. April 19, 2026 — teleSUR Cuban authorities welcomed on Saturday the joint statement issued by the governments … Continue reading

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Cuba welcomes the new ambassador of Suriname

Havana, April 14 (Prensa Latina) The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Josefina Vidal, received today at the headquarters of the Cuban Foreign Ministry the ambassador of the Republic of Suriname to the island, Genia Juliete Lank-Corinde. At the ceremony, the … Continue reading

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