Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Cuban president congratulates Nicolas Maduro on his election victory

Havana, Jul 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, on his X profile on Monday, congratulated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for his victory in Sunday’s presidential elections. “I spoke with brother Nicolas Maduro to offer him warm congratulations on behalf … Continue reading

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Uruguay and Cuba exchange experiences to address racism

Montevideo, Jul 27 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay and Cuba exchanged experiences, this Saturday, addressing racism and racial discrimination during a meeting chaired by Ana Olivera, president of the Chamber of Deputies. The gathering was held at the Uruguayan Parliament, with the … Continue reading

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Three Russian Navy vessels visiting Cuba

Havana, Jul 27 (Prensa Latina) Three Russian Baltic Fleet vessels are arriving at Havana port on Saturday on a visit that will last until July 30. During their stay, the Russian sailors will conduct activities, including courtesy visits to the … Continue reading

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CNE of Venezuela Welcomes National and International Observers for Presidential Elections

Elvis Amoroso stressed that the actions contained in the electoral schedule have been fulfilled, with the required transparency. July 26 (teleSUR) The National Electoral Council (CNE) This Friday, he officially welcomed the international and national observers who will witness the … Continue reading

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Venezuela Ready for Democracy: More Than 96% of the Polling Stations for Presidential Elections Installed

July 27 (teleSUR) National Electoral Council (NEC) authorities Venezuela reported that after noon this Friday, more than 96 percent of the polling stations throughout the country were already installed for this Sunday’s presidential elections. The correspondent of teleSUR in Spanish … Continue reading

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International Hands Off Cuba Campaign underway

Havana, July 27 (Radio Havana Cuba) — On the occasion of the 71st anniversary of the assault on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Cespedes barracks, the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) is undertaking the International Hands Off Cuba … Continue reading

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Cuba’s ANPP leader exposes in Vietnam essence of US blockade

Hanoi, Jul 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuban National People’s Power Assembly (ANPP) President Esteban Lazo reiterated, in this capital on Saturday, that the essence of the economic, financial, and commercial blockade of the United States against his country is eminently political. … Continue reading

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BELLY OF THE BEAST IS “BADASS”

June 2024 (Belly of the Beast) See why young people in the United States are calling Belly of the Beast “amazing” and a “huge resource,” and how we have changed the way they see Cuba. About Belly of the Beast … Continue reading

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American Association of Jurists Denounces U.S. Interference in Venezuela’s Elections on July 28th

The agency explains that the interference in the internal affairs of the South American country began “with a wide media campaign». July 26 (teleSUR) The American Association of Jurists (AAJ) denounced this Friday that the United States (USA) and other … Continue reading

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“The U.S. is waging an economic war against Cuba.”

Welcome to the first installment of Belly of the Beast’s newsletter: Cuba in Context. This is your one-stop shop for breaking news, incisive reporting, and the untold stories about Cuba and U.S.-Cuba relations. INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: William LeoGrande “There’s no … Continue reading

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