Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Xi Jinping approves new aid to Cuba

Havana, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, approved $80 million and a donation of 60,000 tons of rice in aid to Cuba, a decision widely highlighted today on the island. The ambassador … Continue reading

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Mexico Reaffirms Continued Oil Shipments to Cuba Despite US Blockade

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum clarified that the continued shipments of crude oil to Cuba are based on contractual agreements and a firm humanitarian commitment. January 21, 2026 — teleSUR Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed this Wednesday, January 21, in a … Continue reading

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Jazz Plaza Festival in Cuba: A blend of arts and a passion for music

Havana, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) More than 1,500 national and foreign artists will converge in Cuba from January 25 to February 1 for the 41st International Jazz Plaza Festival, which will take place in four provinces of the country, organizers … Continue reading

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Cuban government reiterates gratitude to China for rice donation

Havana, 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today thanked China from this capital for the arrival of a first batch of rice as part of the Asian giant’s aid to the island. In X, the Cuban foreign minister … Continue reading

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Op-ed: The U.S. blockade on Cuba is economic warfare, we must name it

By Asiah Quattlebaum — The Tufts Daily — The Tufts Daily is the entirely student-run newspaper of record at Tufts University in Medford, Mass.  Published Tuesday, January 20, 2026 The U.S. justifies its economic terrorism against Cuba by claiming that it … Continue reading

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“We’re Not Afraid”: Voices From Cubans’ March to U.S. Embassy

January 20, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Tens of thousands of Cubans marched to the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday to denounce U.S. imperialism following the attack on Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro. People from … Continue reading

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Cuba thanked China for its donation of 30,000 tons of rice

Havana, January 19 (Prensa Latina) Cuba officially received today the first batch of the donation of 30,000 tons of rice from China, sent in the emergency modality to complement national efforts to meet the food demand of the population. Photos … Continue reading

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Thousands Gather in Havana to Honor Cubans Killed by U.S.

January 16, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Thousands of Cubans gathered in Havana to express their condolences and pay tribute to the 32 Cubans who lost their lives during the U.S. attack on Venezuela. “We’re here to recognize the … Continue reading

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What Would a Trump Deal With Cuba Look Like?

Belly of the Beast – January 15, 2026 The same dynamic played out in Cuba, where Trump imposed “maximum pressure” measures that effectively expelled U.S. companies, destroyed the island’s economy and fueled unprvecedented migration to the United States. Now, Trump … Continue reading

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Cuba honors its 32 heroes at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune

Havana, January 16 (Prensa Latina) Honor and glory to our heroes who fell in combat on January 3, 2026, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said today in a solemn ceremony at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune in this capital. Photos: Vladimir … Continue reading

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