Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Green Party in California approves resolution in solidarity with Cuba

Washington, June 5 (Prensa Latina) The Green Party in California urged the United States government to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism and to end all economic sanctions currently imposed on the Caribbean nation. President Donald … Continue reading

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Cuba and Mexico join forces to pay tribute to the legendary Armando Manzanero

Havana, June 5 (Prensa Latina) Honoring singer-songwriter Armando Manzanero is the objective of next Saturday’s concert in this capital, coordinated by the Mexican Embassy, ​​Channel Once of that country, and the Cuban Ministry of Culture. “I Know You’ll Return: Tribute … Continue reading

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Cuba denounces “racism” in new U.S. entry restrictions

Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla denounced that these measures not only affect mobility, but also harm contact between families and bilateral cultural and professional exchanges. June 5, 2025 – teleSUR The Cuban government on Thursday described as “racist” the recent … Continue reading

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Díaz-Canel denounces attempts to destabilize order in Cuba

Havana, June 5 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel asserted today that enemies of the Revolution are attempting to manipulate the opinions of university students regarding recent measures taken by Etecsa, with the goal of promoting the subversion of public order … Continue reading

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Cuba reiterates its willingness to strengthen dialogue with the Holy See

Havana, June 5 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel reaffirmed today in this capital the will to continue strengthening the constructive dialogue between Cuba and the Holy See, the Presidency of the Republic announced. The statement, according to the text, came … Continue reading

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Cuba is in the Pope’s heart, says Vatican official

Havana, June 4 (Prensa Latina) Pope Leo XIV extended his warmest greetings to the people of Cuba, who have a place in his heart, Vatican Secretary of State Paul Richard Gallagher said today at a religious ceremony here. “Cuba has … Continue reading

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Trump restricts travel from several countries, including Cuba and Venezuela

Washington, June 4 (Prensa Latina) President Donald Trump signed a proclamation today to prohibit and restrict travel from several countries to the United States, including Cuba and Venezuela, citing alleged security risks. The Proclamation completely restricts and limits entry from … Continue reading

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Proclamation in Richmond, California calls for Cuba to be removed from the U.S. terrorist list

Washington, June 4 (Prensa Latina) The Richmond, California, City Council approved a Proclamation urging the United States government to remove Cuba from the arbitrary list of state sponsors of terrorism and to lift all economic sanctions. Issued in a solemn … Continue reading

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Cuba Barred from Basketball Tournament after U.S. Visa Denial

June 3, 2025 — Belly of the Beast Cuba’s national men’s basketball team was supposed to play their final game of the FIBA AmeriCup qualifiers last February in Puerto Rico. But the players never made the flight. Cuba had to … Continue reading

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‘The Sea Rejuvenates You’: Cuban Seniors Defy Aging By Diving In

By Jordane BERTRAND – Barron’s June 03, 2025 It’s never too late to make a splash, as Orestes Quintana, one of the doyens of the Juventud Acumulada (Forever Young) swimming club in Cuba’s capital Havana discovered. The 87-year-old former revolutionary, who … Continue reading

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