Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Venezuela inaugurated a new air route to Havana

Caracas, July 22 (Prensa Latina) A new air route between Valencia, capital of the state of Carabobo in northern Venezuela, and Havana, Cuba, was inaugurated to boost international tourism, the state government reported today. The organization stated on its official … Continue reading

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Survival at sea: Cuba is rewriting its coral story

While ocean warming and coral bleaching events make the headlines around the globe, there’s a team of pioneering marine researchers quietly working on new methods to rebuild coral populations more resilient to rising temperatures through groundbreaking means. And it’s all … Continue reading

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Egyptian newspaper denounces US measures against Cuban president

Cairo, July 21 (Prensa Latina) The Egyptian newspaper Al Ahram today criticized the United States’ decision to impose sanctions against Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and the blockade that Washington has imposed on the island for more than six decades. The … Continue reading

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The beauty of this difficult hour lies in knowing that we are part of an undefeatable people

Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the closing of the Fifth Ordinary Period of Sessions of the National Assembly of People’s … Continue reading

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Nicaraguan press highlights visit of Cuban deputy prime minister

Managua, July 20 (Prensa Latina) Sandinista media outlets today highlighted the presence in Nicaragua of Cuban Vice Prime Minister Jorge Luis Tapia at the central event commemorating the 46th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution, celebrated this Saturday. El … Continue reading

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Mexico demands return of statues of Che Guevara and Fidel Castro

Mexico City, July 20 (Prensa Latina) Mexicans and Cubans living here today reaffirmed their support for the Caribbean country and demanded the return of statues of the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, and Argentine guerrilla Ernesto Guevara, removed … Continue reading

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Foreign Aid to Cuba: Supporting Recovery and Reducing Poverty

July 20, 2025 — The Borgen Project In recent years, foreign aid to Cuba has played a critical role in addressing poverty, economic instability and humanitarian need. Despite long-standing tensions with the United States (U.S.), international donors continue to support the Cuban people … Continue reading

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Mexico City government seeks to restore statues of Che and Fidel

Mexico City, July 19 (Prensa Latina) Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada announced today the decision to restore the statues of Fidel Castro, the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, and Ernesto Guevara, the Argentine leader, removed by a local mayor’s … Continue reading

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A love letter to Cuba: folk group to release single off new album

July 19, 2025 — Islander News.com (Key Biscayne, Florida) Everyone wants some cortadito–the band, that is. Miami’s very own Cuban folk group is releasing another single off their upcoming project, “Guajira En La Madrugada.” The single was written by bassist Alberto … Continue reading

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Grand Ball in Mexico celebrates Cuban Rebellion Day

Mexico City, July 19 (Prensa Latina) Cubans and Mexicans celebrated the 72nd anniversary of the attack on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks in the eastern part of the island on July 26, 1953, with a Grand Ball … Continue reading

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