Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

“Cuba is the beginning of many struggles and the end of defeatism.”

San José, July 18 (Prensa Latina) “Cuba is the beginning of many struggles and the end of all defeatism,” Spanish journalist Txema Sánchez said today in a commentary addressing a Costa Rican solidarity campaign with the island. “Those who give … Continue reading

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Cuban Culture, The Enduring Spirit Of Havana, And A Tariffs Shrug-Off

By Kevin Rozario, Contributor — Forbes — July 18, 2025 Havana has a colorful history; from its heyday as the playground of rich Americans and Europeans until the last mid-century, to a sanctioned state that the Trump administration considers a … Continue reading

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Tell Florida media: Stop ignoring the truth about Cuba!

July 18, 2025 — CODEPINK In your news outlet you pretend to cover what is happening in Cuba and instead platform hate, lies and recycle lies, and sanitize U.S. aggression.  You quote Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar. You hand the mic … Continue reading

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Cuban Foreign Minister Defines Foreign Policy Priorities

Havana, July 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today defined the preservation of independence, the defense of the Revolution, and socialism as one of the priorities of Cuban foreign policy. Rodríguez identified as a second priority for the … Continue reading

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Cuba, along with The Hague Group, demands an end to the Palestinian genocide

Havana, July 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba called for an end to the Zionist genocide against the Palestinian people at the Hague Group meeting in Colombia. The island’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez, declared on the social network X that this participation … Continue reading

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Cuban Girls Softball Team Benched by Travel Ban

July 16, 2025 — Belly of the Beast Cuba’s girls’ softball team missed the Caribbean qualifier to the Little League World Series after the coaches and staff were denied U.S. visas. The girls, ages 9 to 10, who came from … Continue reading

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Cuban Parliament rejects tightening of US blockade

Havana, July 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuba’s National Assembly of People’s Power (parliament) approved a declaration condemning the U.S. government’s policy of hostility toward the island, which continues to intensify today. During the fifth session of the legislative body, headed by … Continue reading

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Cuban doctors score two victories against the blockade

Havana, July 16 (Prensa Latina) Specialists at the Ramón González Coro Maternal and Child Hospital in the Cuban capital are celebrating today the birth of Merliah Victoria and Merleth Victoria, twins who defied medical predictions about monochorionic pregnancy. Multiple pregnancies … Continue reading

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Ambassador Shocked by Russians in Cuba – But U.S. Policies Are the Cause

July 16, 2025 — Belly of the Beast As we’ve reported, since taking his post as U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Havana, Mike Hammer has fashioned himself a social media influencer, posting selfie-style videos of himself touring the island and meeting … Continue reading

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Cuba: A celebration of oral tradition takes place for an ancient city

Havana, July 15 (Prensa Latina) The 15th International Meeting of Tales for an Old City opened today amid bees from the children’s company Los Meñiquitos, verses by José Martí, and an amalgamation of colors and stories. The Rubén Martínez Villena … Continue reading

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