Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Fidel in the memory of El Salvador’s solidarity

San Salvador, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, remains in the memory of Salvadorans in solidarity with the island today, 99 years after his birth. Fidel lives on in the validity of his … Continue reading

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Another recognition was given to the Cuban Medical Brigade in Guatemala

Guatemala City, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Medical Brigade today receives another recognition in its more than 26 years here, on behalf of the people of Guatemala, from the Coordinator of Solidarity with José Martí Island. In an event … Continue reading

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Campaign to support Cuba in Vietnam triples initial goal

Hanoi, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Vietnam Red Cross-led campaign to support Cuba more than tripled its initial goal today, raising more than 219 billion dong (about $8,338,000). The amount, reached just 72 hours after the initiative’s launch, was reported … Continue reading

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Vietnamese rice grower helps tackle Cuba’s food shortage

Los Palacios (Cuba) (AFP) – Outside Havana, a combine belonging to a private Vietnamese company is harvesting rice, directly farming Cuban land — in a first — to help address acute food shortages in the country. Issued on: 15/08/2025 – France 24 … Continue reading

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Cuban President receives Namibian ambassador

Havana, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel today received Namibian Ambassador Samuel Hendrik Goagoseb, who concludes his mission at the head of his country’s diplomatic mission in Cuba. According to the presidential website on the social network X, the … Continue reading

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Humanitarian legacy of the More Doctors program defended in Brazil

Brasilia, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The National Association of Cuban Residents in Brazil (Ancreb-José Martí (JM)) today condemned the recent actions and statements by the United States government against the Más Médicos program and the national authorities involved in its … Continue reading

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From the US, arguments against slander of Cuban medical missions

Washington, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) While a small group of detractors in high-ranking U.S. officials slander Cuban internationalism, its organized contribution to the needs of humanity is an example for all, activist Cheryl LaBash said today. LaBash, co-president of the … Continue reading

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Díaz-Canel thanks the tribute to Fidel Castro in the US

Havana, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel thanked The People’s Forum for the tribute it paid in the United States to the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the occasion of his 99th birthday. The president … Continue reading

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The Cuban Embassy in the U.S. begins a cycle celebrating the centennial of Fidel Castro

Washington, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Embassy in the United States today welcomed artists, intellectuals, social activists, and friends to its headquarters to celebrate the life of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the 99th anniversary … Continue reading

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SDGs in the sights of global youth in 2025

Havana, Aug. 12 (Prensa Latina) The world celebrates International Youth Day today with a look at the role of young people in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a priority that Cuba shares. The official commemoration of the International … Continue reading

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