Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Mexican president defends oil shipment to Cuba as sovereign decision

December 22, 2025 — By Xinhua MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said that shipping Mexican oil to Cuba was carried out in accordance with the principles of sovereignty and humanitarianism. The energy and financial collaboration between … Continue reading

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Regional leaders criticize U.S. actions against Venezuela, warn of escalation risks

21-Dec-2025 CGTN — 21-Dec-2025 Several Latin American countries and regional organizations have denounced the U.S. actions against Venezuela, calling for dialogue and urging the United Nations and the international community to act. Earlier this week, the Trump administration blocked oil tankers … Continue reading

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Milestone Reached: U.S. Ag/Food Exports To Cuba Exceed US$8 Billion Since First Deliveries In December 2001

December 20, 2025 — U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council The data contains information on exports from the United States to the Republic of Cuba- products within the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TSREEA) of 2000, Cuban Democracy Act … Continue reading

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Trump Ends Family Reunification Parole for Cuba

December 19, 2025 — Belly of the Beast The Department of Homeland Security announced last week the end of the Family Reunification Parole (FRP) program for nationals from Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti and Honduras. People from those countries who … Continue reading

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Mexican actor Gael García Bernal honored at Havana Film Festival

December 19, 2025 — Belly of the Beast The renowned actor last week received the Honorary Coral at the 46th Havana International Film Festival. Bernal, who has starred in films like Amores Perros, Y tu mamá también and Babel, has several links to … Continue reading

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Solidarity activists send million-dollar aid to Cuba

December 19, 2025 — Belly of the Beast Cuba solidarity organizations have sent a million dollars’ worth of medical aid and hurricane relief to Cuba from California. The initiative includes the L.A. Hands Off Cuba Committee, the Pan American Medical Association, Global Health … Continue reading

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The Hidden Truth About Counternarcotics in the Caribbean

“The most efficient partner of the United States in security terms in Latin America is Cuba.” —Hal Klepak, military historian, former NATO analyst and former advisor to Canada’s foreign and defense ministers December 19, 2025 — Belly of the Beast … Continue reading

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Japan donates one million dollars to Cuba for victims of Cyclone Melissa

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Mexico will maintain its position of support for Cuba, says Sheinbaum

Mexico City, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed today that Mexico’s position regarding Cuba is sovereign and will be maintained even if it results in a difference with the United States government, which imposes an economic blockade on … Continue reading

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Cuba condemned US threats against Venezuela at the UN

United Nations, Dec 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to defending peace and condemned the threats from the United States government against Venezuela, including the extraordinary military deployment in the Caribbean under the false pretext of the fight … Continue reading

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