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Tributes paid in Mexico to Cubans killed in Venezuela
Mexico City, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) Members of the Cuban Embassy in Mexico paid tribute today to the 32 Cuban fighters who lost their lives on January 3 during the United States military attack against Venezuela. “The staff of the … Continue reading
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The U.S. abducted Maduro. What does it mean for Cuba?
January 4, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Hours after the news broke of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s abduction by U.S. special forces in Caracas, thousands of Cubans gathered in front of the U.S. embassy in Havana in protest. Belly … Continue reading
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Cuba rejected unfounded accusations from the US at the Security Council
United Nations, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) Cuba today rejected unfounded accusations made by the United States delegation during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Venezuela. Cuba’s permanent representative to the UN, Ernesto Soberón, said that his delegation … Continue reading
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So what are Cubans hoping for in 2026?
January 2, 2026 — Belly of the Beast It’s been a rough year for Cuba. Rather, a rough few years. And with Donald Trump in the White House and Marco Rubio calling the shots on U.S. foreign policy, there’s little … Continue reading
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Cuba in 2025 — Our Year in Reporting
December 29, 2025 — Belly of the Beast Trump-Biden Sanctions Damage Cuban Health This year we produced Health Under Sanction, a 25-minute documentary for Al Jazeera about the impact of U.S. sanctions on Cuba’s public healthcare. With exclusive access to Cuban hospitals, … Continue reading
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Agricultural Exports to Cuba Quietly Gain Momentum
Farm-Level Takeaway: Cuba remains a small but dependable, cash-only outlet for U.S. grain and food products. NASHVILLE, TENN. (RFD-TV) — U.S. agricultural and food exports to Cuba continue to grow under long-standing trade law, reaching a cumulative milestone of more than $8 … Continue reading
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Cuba receives 24,600 tons of rice from Korea
Havana, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Korea donated 24,600 tons of rice to Cuba, delivered through the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations System in Cuba reported. The rest of the shipment … Continue reading
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Sheinbaum Emphasizes Historical Relationship Between Mexico and Cuba
December 24, 2025 — (Cubaminrex-PL) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted today the historical relationship between her country and Cuba and emphasized that agreements with the island in the energy sector are conducted within a legal framework. “The Mexico-Cuba relationship is historical. … Continue reading
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Mexican president defends oil shipment to Cuba as sovereign decision
December 22, 2025 — By Xinhua MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday said that shipping Mexican oil to Cuba was carried out in accordance with the principles of sovereignty and humanitarianism. The energy and financial collaboration between … Continue reading
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Milestone Reached: U.S. Ag/Food Exports To Cuba Exceed US$8 Billion Since First Deliveries In December 2001
December 20, 2025 — U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council The data contains information on exports from the United States to the Republic of Cuba- products within the Trade Sanctions Reform and Export Enhancement Act (TSREEA) of 2000, Cuban Democracy Act … Continue reading
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