Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

The Mexican Navy’s Cuauhtémoc Training Ship Visits Cuba

Havana, April 28 (Prensa Latina) The Mexican Navy’s training ship ARM Cuauhtémoc arrived today at the Sierra Maestra Cruise Terminal in Havana with a message of peace and friendship. The sailboat, known as the Ambassador and Knight of the Seas, … Continue reading

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Haiti – Cuba : Haitian Minister of Health welcomes Cuban medical aid

April 28, 2025 – Haiti Libre Haitian Minister of Health Bertrand Sinal highlighted the importance of Cuba’s international medical assistance at the 5th Cuba Salud 2025 Health Conference. The conference concluded on April 26 after five days of discussions with … Continue reading

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US Friends of Cuba to Join May Day March in Santiago de Cuba

Havana, April 28 (ACN) US solidarity activists from the US state of Illinois will join Cuban workers’ May Day March in eastern Santiago de Cuba city to reaffirm the bonds of friendship between the US and the Cuban people. The … Continue reading

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WTFCF: One North Carolina potato farmer is helping feed Cuba!

April 28, 2025 RFD TV https://www.rfdtv.com/wtfcf-one-north-carolina-potato-farmer-is-helping-feed-cuba North Carolina potatoes are headed to Cuba, as the country struggles to feed its population. They want to grow more potatoes to fill the gap. However, they need seed potatoes and that is where … Continue reading

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Catholics in secular Cuba hail Francis as ‘bridge’

Apr 25, 2025  Big Country News – Clarkston, Washington State Catholics and others in secular Cuba have been paying tribute to Pope Francis, praising in particular his efforts to reconcile the communist island with its powerful neighbor, the United States. … Continue reading

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Cuban students denied visas to visit BHS Jazz students in the U.S.

By Cid Frydman, April 25th, 2025 — Berkeley High Jacket- the Voice of the Students    For years now, the Berkeley High School Jazz program’s juniors and seniors have been traveling all the way to Cuba to visit the students at … Continue reading

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Cuba honors loyal friend in the U.S.: Reverend Joan Brown Campbell

Washington, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Ambassador Lianys Torres today described the late U.S. religious leader, Reverend Joan Brown Campbell, as a tireless defender of human dignity, a loyal friend, and a voice of hope. Torres, Chargé d’Affaires of the … Continue reading

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“He marked the history of the Church and of humanity”: a look at Francis from within Cuban Catholicism

The parish priest of Havana Cathedral, one of the most experienced academic and pastoral voices in the Catholic community on the island, offers his exclusive view on the pontificate of Jorge Mario Bergoglio (2013-2025). by I was still processing the … Continue reading

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Why are Caribbean leaders fighting Trump to keep Cuban doctors?

Cuban medical missions provide crucial support to several Caribbean healthcare systems, especially in times of crisis. By Farah Najjar – Aljazeera News Published On 15 Mar 2025 Caribbean leaders have hit back at a threat issued by the United States government … Continue reading

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A night in Havana with Laurin Talese

The vocalist and composer from Cleveland, Ohio, was in Havana in April and shared part of her repertoire with the Cuban audience. by Sergio Murguía — OnCuba News – May 15, 2024 It’s almost evening in Havana. I hurriedly pass … Continue reading

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