Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Bruno Rodríguez to ABC News: Cuba will defend its independence

Washington, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez reaffirmed that Cuba will safeguard its independence and stated that it “will exercise its right to legitimate self-defense to the very end, with the massive and overwhelming support of the people.” … Continue reading

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Defending Cuba is defending the continent, says Chilean politician

Santiago, Chile, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Juan Andrés Lagos, a member of the Political Commission of the Communist Party of Chile (PCCh), warned that a military aggression by the United States against Cuba would mean a declaration of war against … Continue reading

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Marches in Italy against Marco Rubio’s visit and in support of Cuba

Rome, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Italian political, trade union and student organizations marched today in Rome against the visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and to condemn the blockade and threats of aggression by the United States against … Continue reading

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Chinese ambassador calls new measures against Cuba illegal

Havana, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese ambassador to Cuba, Hua Xin, today described as illegal the unilateral measures imposed by the United States against the island through an executive order signed on May 1. Photo: Panchito  In exclusive statements … Continue reading

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Cuba welcomes the election of Ariadna Montiel as head of Morena in Mexico

Havana, May 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today congratulated Ariadna Montiel on her election as president of the Morena party in Mexico, and reiterated the desire to deepen the historic ties of friendship between the two peoples. … Continue reading

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U.S. Voices Against the Blockade

May 1, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Polls show most people in the United States oppose economic war on Cuba, yet one administration after the next — Republicans and Democrats alike — has advanced a Cold War-era approach dictated by Cuban-American … Continue reading

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Amid U.S. Aggression, Cubans March on May Day

May 1, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Thousands of Cubans marched this Friday to the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune in Havana, in front of the U.S. embassy, as well as to squares and parks across the country, to celebrate … Continue reading

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A Community Project Helping Kids in Cuba’s Crisis

April 24, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Amid a severe economic crisis, a group of residents on the outskirts of Havana has come together to provide a space for children to learn, play and feel supported in a neighborhood … Continue reading

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U.S. Lawmakers Denied Meeting with Top U.S. Diplomat in Cuba

April 24, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Marco Rubio’s State Department prohibited Chargé d’Affaires Mike Hammer, the top U.S. diplomat in Havana, from meeting with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-IL) during their recent visit to … Continue reading

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U.S. Sanctions: “Deliberate Sabotage”

April 24, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Cuba’s devastating economic crisis has dominated headlines in recent months — but much of the coverage leaves out crucial context. Corporate media outlets often fail to look beyond the recent U.S. oil … Continue reading

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