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The United States has an Unpayable Debt to the People of Cuba

By:  Raúl Antonio Capote / From Granma 10 May 2025 Since the dawn of the Cuban Revolution, the United States implemented measures to undermine the new Revolutionary Government at all costs. The reduction of oil supplies, the refusal to refine … Continue reading

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‘Buena Vista Social Club’ will take the music of Cuba across the country on a national tour

The tour will launch in Buffalo in September 2026, with planned stops in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and many other cities. Darryn King for Broadway.com May 6, 2025  “Buena Vista Social Club,” the musical telling of the story behind the … Continue reading

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Former State Dept. Officer on Cuba Regime Change Policy: “We don’t seem to be making much progress.”

May 10, 2025 At a hearing before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Robert Destro said U.S. “democracy promotion” programs aimed at toppling the Cuban government haven’t brought “much … Continue reading

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Cuba: Pope Leo XIV visited the island twice

May 10 (teleSUR) Robert F. Prevost Martínez, now Roman Pontiff, walked the streets of Havana, Ciego de Ávila, Las Tunas, Holguín and other Cuban provinces. From the Parish of San José in Puerto Padre, Las Tunas, Cuba, residents were thrilled to … Continue reading

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Cuban President meets with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping

Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Shortly before concluding his official visit to the Russian Federation today, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel held a cordial meeting in Moscow with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. The Cuban leader said that together with Xi, … Continue reading

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LATINO ART BEAT CELEBRATES FRIENDSHIP, YOUTH AND ART IN CUBA!

Posted by Editor on May 8, 2025 in Local News |  Lawndale News – Chicagoland’s Largest Hispanic Bilingual Newspaper Latino Art Beat is a Chicago based not for profit arts organization that celebrates the artistic talents of young visual artists and filmmakers. Don Rossi Nuccio, … Continue reading

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Cuba and Mexico discuss the excellent state of bilateral relations

Mexico City, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío and Mexican Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Latin America and the Caribbean Raquel Serur spoke today about the excellent state of bilateral relations. In a message posted … Continue reading

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Afro-Cuban history is on the menu at Soul de Cuba Cafe in Tampa

Owner Jesús Puerto explains the challenges faced by Ybor City’s earliest Black Cuban settlers. WUSF | By Dalia Colon Published May 8, 2025  Listen to the episode There’s no shortage of Cuban restaurants in Florida. But one stands out for its commitment … Continue reading

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Cohiba Vs. Cohiba: Another Win For Cuba

Judge dismisses General Cigar’s lawsuit in the decades-long legal battle over the Cohiba trademark May 8, 2025 | By Gregory Mottola — Cigar Aficionado he legal battle for Cohiba, Cuba’s flagship luxury cigar brand, has been going on for nearly 30 years, and a … Continue reading

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President of Cuba congratulates Pope Leo XIV

Havana, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today congratulated American Robert Prevost, the newly elected Supreme Pontiff who took the name of Leo XIV, as revealed this Thursday by Cardinal Protodeacon Dominique Mamberti. In addition to congratulating Pope … Continue reading

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