Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

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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Spain, Mexico and Brazil Commit to Help Cuba

April 25, 2026 — Belly of the Beast The presidents of Spain, Mexico and Brazil issued a joint statement expressing their concern for Cuba’s humanitarian crisis and committing to ramp up a “coordinated response.” ​The statement comes after the IV Summit … Continue reading

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A ‘Neighbor’ in Need: Why Cuba’s Energy Collapse Could Spark a U.S. Ag Export Surge

https://www.agweb.com/news/neighbor-need-why-cubas-energy-collapse-could-spark-u-s-ag-export-surge With domestic production at record lows and private sector taking the lead, the island nation could leaning on U.S. producers more than ever. By Haley Bickelhaupt March 30, 2026 02:38 PM Cuba looks the worst Paul Johnson has seen it … Continue reading

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Vietnam and Cuba foresee unlimited cooperation in science and technology

Hanoi, April 23 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Tran Hong Thai, stated here today that cooperation with Cuba in these areas will be developed in all possible fields and without limits. We are … Continue reading

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