Category Archives: The Blockade?

Cuba Barred from U.S. Medical Research Databases

Belly of the Beast – 5/4/25 The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) last week barred scientists in six “countries of concern” from accessing 21 biomedical databases – a vast network of vital healthcare resources related to an array of … Continue reading

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Cuban Foreign Minister thanks international support against blockade

Havana, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez expressed his gratitude today for the many displays of solidarity and support his country received from various latitudes this weekend in rejection of the blockade. Through the social network X, … Continue reading

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Trump Admin: Cuban Jazz Music “Inconsistent” with U.S. Policy

Belly of the Beast – 5/9/25 The issue. The Washington State Clark College Jazz Band planned to visit Cuba to learn about Cuban jazz and share experiences with local music students, but their trip was blocked at the last minute by the … Continue reading

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In Mexico, the US blockade against Cuba is described as abominable

Mexico City, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba is completely contrary to international law and is abominable given the suffering it has inflicted on millions of civilians, the Mexican … Continue reading

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Cubans living in Spain reaffirm solidarity with their homeland

Madrid, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The VII National Meeting of Cubans Residing in Spain concluded today in Galicia, with a call for unity, support and solidarity, and condemnation of the U.S. blockade. The event took place in Vilaboa de Pontevedra, … Continue reading

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A workshop against the blockade of Cuba was held in Germany.

Berlin, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The Association for the Right to Peace in Germany (Ialana) organized a workshop titled Litigation Strategies Against Sanctions, to demonstrate the possibilities of legal action based on the example of Cuba. The objective of the … Continue reading

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Former Peruvian minister: New US measure against Cuba is unacceptable

Lima, May 20 (Prensa Latina) Former Peruvian Minister of Women’s Affairs Anahí Durand today deemed unacceptable the inclusion of Cuba on an arbitrary list of countries that, according to Washington, do not fully support its fight against terrorism. In statements … Continue reading

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Cuba Meets Westchester Through a Pleasantville Resident’s Lens

By Ava McGinty – The Examiner News – Mt. Kisco, New York May 19, 2025 Customers walking into The Black Cow Coffee Co. in Pleasantville are greeted with a smile from the staff and Nilda Guttierez Romeriez.  Dressed in a … Continue reading

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Collateral Damage: The Environmental Cost of Cuba’s Terrorism Designation

As U.S. restrictions tighten, Cuba’s efforts to protect its ecosystems are faltering — with rising deforestation, strained conservation programs, and growing pressure on protected areas. Pollution & Toxins May 19, 2025 – by Vinicius Pereira The Revelator – Wild, Incisive, Fearless. … Continue reading

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Cuba denounces US political manipulation of terrorism lists

Havana, May 14 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Foreign Ministry stated today that the United States government is once again discrediting itself by unfairly including the island on the list of countries that “do not fully cooperate with its anti-terrorist efforts.” … Continue reading

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