Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

World Peace Council condemns U.S. aggression against Cuba

Havana, Nov 12 (RHC) The Executive Committee of the World Peace Council (WPC) strongly condemned the United States’ embargo on Cuba and the designation of the island as a state sponsor of terrorism. In a statement issued following a meeting … Continue reading

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China and Cuba strengthen scientific ties

Beijing, 10 November, 2024 (Prensa Latina) – China and Cuba strengthened their cooperation in the field of biotechnology during an official visit by the President of the National Assembly of the People’s Power, Esteban Lazo. Lazo, who is also the … Continue reading

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Díaz Canel: Cuba is on its feet, united and recovering

Havana, 10 November (Prensa Latina) Cuba is on its feet and recovering, with numerous signs of solidarity from within the country and from other nations around the world, President Miguel Díaz-Canel asserted after visiting municipalities hit by Hurricane Rafael in … Continue reading

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President of Cuban parliament highlights Chinese friendship and solidarity

Havana, Nov 11 (Radio Habana Cuba) The President of the National Assembly of People’s Power of Cuba, Esteban Lazo, today held meetings in Beijing with academics, former diplomats, artists, and other Chinese friends of the solidarity movement. Lazo emphasized the … Continue reading

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Young Cubans support recovery efforts in neighborhoods

Havana, November 10 (Radio Habana Cuba) — Following a call from the National Committee of the Union of Young Communists (UJC), work brigades met in the capital municipality of Arroyo Naranjo after the passage of Hurricane Rafael to support recovery … Continue reading

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Cuban foreign minister thanks EU for humanitarian assistance in wake of Hurricane Oscar

Havana, November 9 (RHC)– Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez thanked the European Union for the efforts of this community of 27 countries to support Cuba in repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Oscar in eastern Cuba, specifically in the territories of … Continue reading

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UN to present response plan after Hurricane Oscar hits Cuba

United Nations, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Office in Cuba will present on Tuesday, at the Organization’s headquarters, its response plan after the lashes of Hurricane Oscar, which severely affected that country’s eastern region in October. The initiative … Continue reading

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Recovery phase advances in Cuba after the passage of hurricane Rafael

The Ministry of Energy and Mines reported that in an area of the department of Matanzas to Sancti Spíritus, the electric service has been restored. Nov 7 (teleSUR) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Wednesday that the damage caused by … Continue reading

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Cuban Parliament Chairman Esteban Lazo winds up visit to Laos

Vientiane, Nov 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuban National People’s Power Assembly (Parliament) Chairman Esteban Lazo concluded in this capital on Tuesday an official visit, commemorating the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations with the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The member of … Continue reading

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UN General Assembly CONDEMNS U.S. Sanctions on Cuba, 187-2

Nov 2 (Belly of the Beast) For over 30 years, the vast majority of the UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to condemn U.S. sanctions on Cuba. This year was no different.

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