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Author Archives: Anthony Brenner
The U.S. abducted Maduro. What does it mean for Cuba?
January 4, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Hours after the news broke of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s abduction by U.S. special forces in Caracas, thousands of Cubans gathered in front of the U.S. embassy in Havana in protest. Belly … Continue reading
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Cuba rejected unfounded accusations from the US at the Security Council
United Nations, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba today rejected unfounded accusations made by the United States delegation during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Venezuela. Cuba’s permanent representative to the UN, Ernesto Soberón, said that his delegation … Continue reading
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Cuba urges the world to condemn US aggression against Venezuela
Photos: Vladimir Molina Havana, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today urged the international community to condemn the United States’ bombing of Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. In a massive … Continue reading
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So what are Cubans hoping for in 2026?
January 2, 2026 — Belly of the Beast It’s been a rough year for Cuba. Rather, a rough few years. And with Donald Trump in the White House and Marco Rubio calling the shots on U.S. foreign policy, there’s little … Continue reading
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Mexico asks the UN for a more prominent role in addressing threats against Venezuela
Mexico City, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum today reiterated her rejection of any intervention in Venezuela and called on the UN to play a more prominent role in the face of US threats to the South American … Continue reading
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Cuba in 2025 — Our Year in Reporting
December 29, 2025 — Belly of the Beast Trump-Biden Sanctions Damage Cuban Health This year we produced Health Under Sanction, a 25-minute documentary for Al Jazeera about the impact of U.S. sanctions on Cuba’s public healthcare. With exclusive access to Cuban hospitals, … Continue reading
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Agricultural Exports to Cuba Quietly Gain Momentum
Farm-Level Takeaway: Cuba remains a small but dependable, cash-only outlet for U.S. grain and food products. NASHVILLE, TENN. (RFD-TV) — U.S. agricultural and food exports to Cuba continue to grow under long-standing trade law, reaching a cumulative milestone of more than $8 … Continue reading
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Cuba and Venezuela form a solid foundation for regional fusion, Maduro affirmed
Caracas, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) President Nicolás Maduro affirmed that the people of Cuba and Venezuela are the most solid foundation for the reunification of all of Latin America and the Caribbean, it was learned here today. In a solemn … Continue reading
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Cuba receives 24,600 tons of rice from Korea
Havana, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Korea donated 24,600 tons of rice to Cuba, delivered through the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations System in Cuba reported. The rest of the shipment … Continue reading
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Sheinbaum Emphasizes Historical Relationship Between Mexico and Cuba
December 24, 2025 — (Cubaminrex-PL) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted today the historical relationship between her country and Cuba and emphasized that agreements with the island in the energy sector are conducted within a legal framework. “The Mexico-Cuba relationship is historical. … Continue reading
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