Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Title III Saga Continues: AA in the Crosshairs

August 22, 2025 — Belly of the Beast The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has allowed a Cuban-American man who claims to own shares of Havana’s José Martí International Airport to sue American Airlines. The lawsuit stems from Title … Continue reading

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Cuban education collaborators begin orientation in Jamaica

Havana, Aug. 26 (Prensa Latina) The 16 new members of the Cuban Educational Brigade in Jamaica began the orientation process yesterday, prior to their incorporation into the 2025-2026 academic year, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated today. The teachers … Continue reading

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Nothing will stop Cuba from continuing where a human life needs it

United Nations, August 26 (Prensa Latina) Nothing and no one will prevent Cuba from continuing to be “wherever we are asked for help and a human life is in need,” said Ambassador Yuri Gala, reiterating his country’s commitment to solidarity … Continue reading

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UN Cuba announces contest “Looking at the world with new eyes”

Havana, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations System in the Caribbean nation, in alliance with the Cuba Photographic Library, is calling for the photographic contest “Looking at the world with new eyes”, an opportunity that is appreciated today by … Continue reading

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China rejects US sanctions on Cuban medical cooperation

Beijing, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) China reaffirmed its rejection of the sanctions imposed by the United States on Cuba’s international medical cooperation and called for an immediate end to the economic blockade Washington maintains on the island. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson … Continue reading

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Rubio Goes After Brazil + Africa over Cuban Missions

August 22, 2025 — Belly of the Beast The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions on government officials – and their families – from Africa, Brazil, Cuba and Grenada for their role in Cuba’s medical cooperation teams, which the U.S. deems “forced labor.” … Continue reading

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Why U.S. Youth Are Studying Medicine in Cuba

December 14, 2023 — Belly of the Beast Why are dozens of US students getting their medical degree in Cuba? What are they learning that they wouldn’t be in the US? We asked these questions and more to four US … Continue reading

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Mexico Breaks Its Record on Sending Oil to Cuba

By Perla Velasco | Journalist & Industry Analyst – Mexico Business News Thu, 08/21/2025 In 2025, Mexico reached a new high in its oil shipments to Cuba. Between May 29 and June 27, PEMEX delivered 39 shipments of crude and … Continue reading

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How Sanctions Destroyed Tourism in Cuba

August 22, 2025 — Belly of the Beast In Cuba, a lot of families get by renting rooms in their own homes to tourists. These B&Bs (or casas particulares, as they’re known in Cuba) sustain communities, create local jobs and offer … Continue reading

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Valencia sends new Solidarity shipment to Cuba

Madrid, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Various materials make up the third solidarity container this year for Cuba from Valencia, Spain, which will depart for the Cuban port of Mariel at the end of August, it was reported. The shipment, worth … Continue reading

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