Author Archives: Anthony Brenner

Call to celebrate May Day in Cuba

Havana, Mar 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuba’s main labor organization today called for a nationwide celebration of May Day, International Workers’ Day. The main celebration, according to the call of the Cuban Workers’ Union (CTC), will be in the Plaza de … Continue reading

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Zimbabwe with important delegation to GYS-25 Summit in Cuba

Harare, Mar 9 (Prensa Latina) A large delegation from Zimbabwe traveled today to Cuba for the World Youth Summit (GYS-25) in Varadero, organized by the International Telecommunication Union and the Ministry of Communications of the island. The important representation of … Continue reading

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Voices march in Los Angeles against the US blockade of Cuba

Washington, Mar 9 (Prensa Latina) Activists from the Los Angeles Hands Off Cuba Committee (Lahoc) reiterated their demand that the United States government lift the economic blockade that is causing so much harm to the Cuban people. According to a … Continue reading

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Cuban president visits municipalities in western province

Artemisa, Cuba, 7 mar (Prensa Latina) El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel constató hoy aquí el progreso de programas económicos y sociales de esta occidental provincia como parte de sus recorridos por municipios del país, informó el noticiero de la televisión … Continue reading

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Peruvian trade unions against sabotage of Cuban medical cooperation

Lima, Mar 7 (Prensa Latina) The General Confederation of Workers of Peru (CGTP) today condemned the new measures taken by the United States against Cuba’s international medical cooperation and against the health care of millions on the island and around … Continue reading

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Ralph Gonsalves defends Cuban medical program in his country

Kingstown, Mar 7 (Prensa Latina) The Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, defended the Cuban health brigade program in the face of threats from the U.S. government, iWitness News reported today. Last week, U.S. Secretary of … Continue reading

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The women of Camagüey: pillars of Cuban history

Camagüey, Cuba, Mar 7 (Prensa Latina) Camagüey, one of the most emblematic regions of Cuba, is not only known today for its labyrinthine streets and rich culture, but also for being the birthplace of extraordinary women. On the eve of … Continue reading

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US: Orphaned Programs for Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela?

Washington, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) The United States government decided today to cancel programs used for its so-called “promotion of democracy” in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, but in reality it will leave those objectives that have accompanied its foreign policy … Continue reading

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Cuban President Receives Ambassadors from Arab and Islamic Countries

Havana, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel received today at the Palace of the Revolution the ambassadors of Arab and Islamic countries accredited in Cuba in the context of the holy month of Ramadan. For the second consecutive year, … Continue reading

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Tanzanian President Receives Cuban Parliament Leader

Dar es Salaam, Mar 6 (Prensa Latina) The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, received today in this capital the leader of the Cuban parliament, Esteban Lazo, at the close of his visit to that East … Continue reading

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