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Thousands of Cubans mark May Day amid economic crisis
Thousands of Cubans gathered Thursday in Havana’s Plaza de la Revolucion to commemorate May Day, reviving a tradition that had been put on hold in recent years. (AP Video/Ariel Fernández and Milexsy Durán) Published May 1, 2025 https://apnews.com/video/thousands-of-cubans-mark-may-day-amid-economic-crisis-24b48f0f14ba4bd3ab3dc703b211e446
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Díaz-Canel praises the unity of the Cuban people on Labor Day
Havana, May 1 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel today highlighted the massive mobilization of the Cuban people on International Workers’ Day and emphasized the commitment to the Revolution amid a complex economic situation. “600,000 Havana residents, millions across #Cuba? No … Continue reading
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Chucho Valdés, first Latino to receive U.S. Jazz Master Award
The awards ceremony will be held Saturday, April 26, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. April 24 (OnCuba News) Renowned Cuban pianist and composer Chucho Valdés has been honored with the 2025 Jazz Master Award, the highest honor for a … Continue reading
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Belly of the Beast celebrates five years in Cuba
Havana, April 30 (Prensa Latina) Havana’s Acapulco cinema hosted a special day of screenings and discussions today to mark the fifth anniversary of Belly of the Beast, a U.S. media outlet based in Cuba. Belly of the Beast specializes in … Continue reading
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International brigades visit companies in Cuba
Havana, April 30 (Prensa Latina) Members of the 18th International May Day Brigade of Voluntary Work and Solidarity with Cuba visited several state and social institutions in Cuba today. Since their arrival in the Caribbean territory, the brigade members from … Continue reading
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Cuba to be accompanied by hundreds of foreign activists on May 1st
April 29 (Radio Rebelde) Nearly 1,000 activists, representing 260 organizations from 39 countries, are in Cuba today to accompany the people in the celebrations for International Workers’ Day, said ICAP President Fernando González. During an appearance Monday evening on the … Continue reading
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Ten albums to celebrate International Jazz Day
Each reflects personal explorations, cultural tributes, and a deep connection with Afro-Cuban roots. Almost three months after the 40th edition of the Jazz Plaza International Festival and on the eve of International Jazz Day on April 30, Havana still seems bathed in … Continue reading
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Cuba Officials Visit Adventist Seminary, Highlight Long-standing Collaboration
“You give us a lot of work,” religious affairs leader jokingly tells Maranatha leaders. Marcos Paseggi, Adventist Review – 29 Apr 2025 When Caridad Diego Bello, head of the Office of Religious Affairs of the Central Committee of the Communist … Continue reading
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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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