Category Archives: The Blockade?

Cuban medical assistance in Calabria is highlighted in Italy

Rome, July 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban medical collaboration in the Italian region of Calabria is fundamental to maintaining health care, and will continue despite actions by the United States against it, a report indicates today. The US government, particularly the … Continue reading

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Members of Congress: “No Proof” of Trump’s Claims on Cuba

July 15, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Democrats to Rubio: “Show Us the Receipts” Russian and Chinese spy bases. Hamas and Hezbollah. Terrorism. Communism. To justify economic war on Cuba, the Trump administration is leaning on a seemingly endless … Continue reading

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Cuban President thanks US congressmen for visit

Havana, July 15 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today expressed his gratitude for the recent visit of US congressmen and the opportunity they had to witness firsthand the consequences of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by Washington. … Continue reading

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It was sad to say goodbye to colleagues, said a Cuban doctor in Guatemala

Guatemala City, July 14 (Prensa Latina) The saddest thing was saying goodbye to my colleagues in the department of Suchitepéquez, said doctor Edis Miguel Martínez, who is returning to Cuba today after completing his collaboration in Guatemala. I completed five … Continue reading

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Despite U.S. Pressure, Most Nations Oppose Embargo

July 10, 2026 — Belly of the Beast On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly voted 136-9, with 30 abstentions, to hold a debate regarding the U.S. economic war against Cuba. The result was not as lopsided as the annual vote to condemn … Continue reading

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Foreign Minister thanks international support against aggression against Cuba

Havana, July 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today thanked organizations, intellectuals and activists from 58 countries for their support of the manifesto against the United States’ military aggression towards the island. Promoted by the Nuestra América Collective … Continue reading

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Cuban ambassador thanks Russia for its support of his country

Moscow, July 8 (Prensa Latina) Cubans are grateful to Russia for its support, declared the island’s ambassador to the Russian Federation, Enrique Orta, according to a report today by the Vesti news agency. “We have the support of Russia, not … Continue reading

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The US unsuccessfully tries to stop debate on the blockade of Cuba at the UN

United Nations, July 7 (Prensa Latina) The United States government tried unsuccessfully today to prevent a debate on the economic, commercial and financial blockade of that country against Cuba at the United Nations General Assembly, at its headquarters in New … Continue reading

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UN General Assembly approves debate requested by Cuba

United Nations, July 7 (Prensa Latina) The UN General Assembly today approved by a large majority the opening of a debate on the need to end the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. Despite … Continue reading

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Cuban rescuers’ professionalism highlighted in Venezuela

Havana, July 4 (Prensa Latina) Roberto Morales, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, highlighted today the professionalism of the island’s rescuers in areas affected by the recent … Continue reading

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