Category Archives: The Blockade?

Cuba honors its 32 heroes at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune

Havana, January 16 (Prensa Latina) Honor and glory to our heroes who fell in combat on January 3, 2026, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said today in a solemn ceremony at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune in this capital. Photos: Vladimir … Continue reading

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Despite threats by Trump, Mexico continues supplying Cuba with oil

by: Salvador Rivera  Jan 13, 2026 — WOODTV.COM (Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo/Holland, Michigan) SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Despite threats by President Trump to keep any oil from flowing to Cuba, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. will not interfere with Mexico … Continue reading

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Cuba’s President Defies the U.S. as Trump Pressures Cuban Government to Make a Deal

January 14, 2026 — Democracy Now! Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has said his government is not currently in talks with Washington, remaining defiant as the Trump administration attempts to pressure Cuba into making a deal with the U.S. after the … Continue reading

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Creators in Cuba raise their voices for Venezuela and against imperialist attack

Havana, January 13 (Prensa Latina) Music, dance and décimas marked today in the Cuban capital a meeting between young creators, to sing of peace and sovereignty, and to show solidarity with Venezuela after the US military aggression of January 3. … Continue reading

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Cuba Points to Strong Canadian Demand, Stable Winter Season

by Natasha Lair-McKenty — TravelPulse Canada Tue January 13, 2026 Cuba says Canadians continue to travel to the destination in strong numbers. In a statement released this week, Cuban tourism officials said the country remains fully operational for international visitors and … Continue reading

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The Tricontinental International Congress begins in Cuba

Havana, January 12 (Prensa Latina) The International Congress “60 Years After the Tricontinental: Context, Impact, Legacy and Future” began today in the Cuban capital with the participation of more than 200 academics representing 27 countries. The event, which will be … Continue reading

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Although no talks are taking place, Cuba is open to dialogue with the US

Havana, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated today that Cuba has always been willing to engage in serious and responsible dialogue with various U.S. administrations, but for now, only technical contacts exist in the area of ​​migration. The … Continue reading

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Cuba defends the rights of its government without US interference

Havana, January 11 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today defended the transparency and rights of his government in international relations and criticized the US administration for contrary practices, including military coercion. Through his account on the social network … Continue reading

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Tanker carrying oil from Mexico reaches Cuba, increasing tensions with US

Mexico has become a key supplier of oil to Cuba after Venezuela’s exports fell, drawing criticism from US lawmakers and adding strain to ties with President Trump Bloomberg / Business Standard — Jan 10, 2026  By Gonzalo Soto  A tanker … Continue reading

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No, Cuba Wasn’t “Propping Up” Maduro

January 10, 2026 — Belly of the Beast The Cuban government has now confirmed that 32 of its nationals were killed in Venezuela trying to protect President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores when they were abducted by U.S. … Continue reading

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