Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Cuba: The United States continues to tighten the economic embargo

Havana, June 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez stated today that the US government is not ceasing in its efforts to tighten the noose around the Cuban economy. “The U.S. government, led by its dishonest and mendacious Secretary … Continue reading

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Cuba congratulates the President of Mexico on her birthday

Havana, June 24 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel congratulated his Mexican counterpart today on the occasion of her birthday. “Dear President Claudia Sheinbaum, please accept my sincere congratulations on your birthday, with best wishes for success, health and prosperity, … Continue reading

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Belarusian students show solidarity with Cuba

Minsk, June 20 (Prensa Latina) Students and professors from various Belarusian universities demonstrated their support for Cuba at a rally held at the House of Solidarity in Minsk, the Caribbean country’s ambassador to the Slavic nation, Santiago Pérez, announced today. … Continue reading

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Mexico describes Cuba’s economic transformations as significant

Mexico City, June 19 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum today described the economic and social transformations approved by Cuba as important. “It is an important change, a decision that Cubans are making to open up their economy, and they … Continue reading

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Italy highlights anniversary of media project in support of Cuba

Rome, June 15 (Prensa Latina) With a special edition of the media program ItaliaxCuba, the second anniversary of this initiative aimed at combating, with the truth, the disinformation campaigns that are currently being carried out against the Cuban Revolution was … Continue reading

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US blockade causes millions in losses to public health in Cuba

Havana, June 10 (Prensa Latina) The intensified economic blockade that the United States maintains against Cuba today caused economic losses exceeding 288 million dollars to the public health sector between March 2024 and February 2025. That figure is part of … Continue reading

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Donation from Mexico and Belize arrives in Cuba

Havana, June 7 (PL) The commercial ship Asian Katra arrived today at the port of Havana, in the municipality of Regla, with a donation from Mexico and Belize. Photos: Endrys Correa Vaillant The shipment, consisting of food and other essential … Continue reading

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Six Lies About the “Cuban Threat”

June 5, 2026 — Belly of the Beast The U.S. has justified economic warfare against Cuba, including the oil blockade, in the claim that the island somehow represents a national emergency for the United States. From drones to alleged Chinese … Continue reading

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Congressional Black Caucus: “Enough is Enough”

May 29, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) sent a letter last Friday to Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding an end to the oil blockade and the lifting of sanctions … Continue reading

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They Delivered Medicine to Children in Cuba — Now They’re Under Investigation

May 30, 2026 — Belly of the Beast “We Will Not Be Intimidated” Fox News Digital reported last week that it had “learned” federal officials had served subpoenas to streamer Hasan Piker and Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin as part of a … Continue reading

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