Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

43rd International Tourism Fair of Cuba held in Havana

Source: Xinhua| 2025-05-03 Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel (1st R) visits the China Pavilion at the 43rd International Tourism Fair of Cuba (FITCuba 2025) in Havana, Cuba, on May 2, 2025. (Photo by Joaquin Hernandez/Xinhua) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel (1st R) visits … Continue reading

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Cuban cigarillo factory overwhelmed by burning demand overseas

Rigoberto DIAZ AFP – May 15, 2025 — Indiana Gazette Cuba’s sole producer of cigarillos cannot keep up with exploding demand abroad for the smaller, cheaper, machine-rolled version of the island nation’s much more famous hand-crafted cigars. Working at full … Continue reading

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Cuban Foreign Minister congratulates Canadian counterpart on her appointment

Havana, May 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today congratulated Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on her appointment to the position and expressed his willingness to strengthen bilateral ties. In his account on X, the highest representative of … Continue reading

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Cuba denounces US political manipulation of terrorism lists

Havana, May 14 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Foreign Ministry stated today that the United States government is once again discrediting itself by unfairly including the island on the list of countries that “do not fully cooperate with its anti-terrorist efforts.” … Continue reading

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The Cuban experience with Ryan Bendoff

Ever wonder what it’s like to visit a city some say is frozen in time? Ever imagine smelling the rich aroma of Caribbean cuisine, cruising down city streets in a classic car, strolling by turquoise waters, or delving into the … Continue reading

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Cuba receives medical supplies from Canada

HAVANA, Cuba, May 13 (ACN) In a symbol of support and solidarity with the Cuban people, a donation of medical materials sent by Canadian friends to help in health care in the country was received on Monday. Representatives of the … Continue reading

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Cuba denounces US double standards in terrorist designation

Havana, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today denounced the United States’ double standards in once again including the island on the list of countries that do not cooperate against terrorism, a designation he described as “fraudulent.” … Continue reading

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Non-alpha IL-2 Mutein: a Cuban hope for cancer

Currently in clinical trials with advanced cancer patients in Havana, this new drug could mark a turning point in immunotherapy for solid tumors. Carlos Alberto González May 11, 2025 – OnCuba News in Cuba, Health in Cuba On April 18, Granma newspaper published an article about … Continue reading

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No, Marco Rubio, Cuban doctors are not victims of ‘forced labor’

Cecilia Paz April 12, 2025 Liberation Cuban doctors arrive in South Africa in 2020 to support efforts to curb COVID-19. Credit: Flickr/governmentza (CC BY-ND 2.0) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wants to end Cuba’s international medical brigades, which have … Continue reading

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¡Basta ya! Why the U.S. Blockade Against Cuba Must End

The Lawrence Herbert School Of Communication, Department of Economics and the Hofstra Cultural Center presents: ¡Basta ya! Why the U.S. Blockade Against Cuba Must End In this roundtable discussion, we will hear back from the Hofstra students and faculty members … Continue reading

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