Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Cuban Parliament president arrives in Angola

Luanda, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) The President of the National People’s Power Assembly (Parliament), Esteban Lazo, arrived at this capital’s “4 de Fevereiro” International Airport for a three-day official visit to Angola. Lawmakers Raúl Lima, third Vice President of the … Continue reading

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Cubans in Venezuela prioritize fight against US economic blockade

Caracas, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) The fight against the United States blockade and the permanent rejection of Cuba’s inclusion in Washington’s State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list were two of the priorities discussed at the 5th National Meeting of the … Continue reading

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Open letter to President Biden asking him to change his Cuba policy

A group of organizations and individuals based in the United States advocate for investments and trade with the island to sponsor the emerging private sector and mitigate the impacts of the crisis. OnCuba Staff – February 11, 2024 in Cuba-USA With … Continue reading

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More than a quarter of a million tourists visited Cuba in January

This represents an increase of 104% compared to the same period in 2023, but 47% less than in the same period in 2019, the year before the pandemic. OnCuba Staff – February 25, 2024 Cuba received more than a quarter … Continue reading

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Namibian president meets with Cuban parliamentary leader

Windhoek, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba met on Sunday with the president of the National People’s Power Assembly (Parliament) of Cuba, Esteban Lazo, at the State House of this African nation. Lazo also met on Sunday with … Continue reading

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Caravans against US blockade against Cuba in Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) Two caravans against the United States blockade against Cuba took place on Sunday simultaneously in this capital and Santiago de los Caballeros, in the north of the Dominican Republic. Dozens of vehicles with Cuban … Continue reading

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Díaz-Canel praises development of cochlear implant program in Cuba

Havana, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel pointed out on Sunday that the cochlear implant program in Cuba remains a priority in the healthcare system, despite the shortcomings caused by the United States blockade. Regarding the celebration of International … Continue reading

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Cuban parliamentary leader attends Hage Geingob’s funeral in Namibia

Windhoek, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) The president of the National People’s Power Assembly (Parliament) of Cuba, Esteban Lazo, participated in the burial ceremony of former Namibian President Hage G. Geingob, in the Acre of Heroes on Sunday. In this context, … Continue reading

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We will continue to support Cuba, Argentine activists say

Buenos Aires, Feb 25 (Prensa Latina) The leader of Argentina’s MasCuba Solidarity Movement, Alberto Mas, assured on Sunday that they will continue to support that irreverent and blessed nation, because it is the first trench against imperialism nowadays. After receiving … Continue reading

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Cuba and the US dialogue on global health and biomedical research

Havana, Feb 23 (RHC) Scientists from Cuba and the United States exchanged in Havana about preparation for pandemic situations and advances in health and biomedical technologies. At the Second Joint Scientific Meeting between both countries, national and foreign experts shared … Continue reading

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