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Ship carrying 5,000 tons of humanitarian aid sent by Venezuela arrives in Cuba

November 11, 2025  — teleSUR On Tuesday morning, the ALBA ship “Manuel Gual” arrived at the “Guillermón Moncada” port in Santiago de Cuba (east) , coming from La Guaira, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , with a cargo of 5,000 tons of humanitarian aid destined for the areas most … Continue reading

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UN expert assesses the impact of the US economic war on human rights in Cuba

UN rapporteurs and bodies have expressed concern about the humanitarian consequences of the US blockade, considered the biggest violation of the human rights of the Cuban people. November 11, 2025 — teleSUR The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the negative impact … Continue reading

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Cuba will call for an end to the blockade at the Civil Society Forum in Colombia

Santa Marta, Colombia, Nov. 7 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban delegation attending the Latin America and Caribbean-European Union Civil Society Forum held here will defend the right to live without coercive measures, one of its members affirmed here today. According to … Continue reading

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Health Under Sanction

Harsh US sanctions push Cuba’s healthcare system to breaking point | People & Power Documentary November 5, 2025 — Belly of the Beast In our latest documentary, we speak with Cuban patients and healthcare workers who are struggling to get … Continue reading

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USA is isolated on world stage: Trump failed to pressure countries to support illegal blockade of Cuba

The Trump admin pressured countries to oppose a UN General Assembly resolution calling to end the illegal US embargo against Cuba. Only 7 voted against it. 165 member states (85%) supported the measure. By Ben Norton November 3, 2025 — … Continue reading

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UN condemns US blockade against Cuba; truth prevails

Washington, Nov 2 (Prensa Latina) Despite pressure and blackmail from the United States, the truth prevailed and the international community once again condemned the blockade against Cuba, which, with its nuances, did not go unnoticed here in the press media. … Continue reading

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China Urges US to heed global outcry and lift blockade on Cuba

Beijing, October 31 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Foreign Ministry again urged the United States to heed the unanimous outcry of the international community and immediately lift the blockade and sanctions against Cuba. “The General Assembly has once again adopted the … Continue reading

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Mexico stockpiles food and medicine in support of Cuba after hurricane

Mexico City, Oct 31 (Prensa Latina) Cubans residing in Mexico have begun collecting food and medicine to support the island, following Hurricane Melissa’s passage through the eastern part of the Caribbean nation, with damages that are still being assessed. “We … Continue reading

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Defying U.S., the World Condemns the Embargo

October 29, 2025 — Belly of the Beast In the face of ramped-up U.S. pressure, the overwhelming majority of countries voted for the 33rd time this Wednesday to condemn the U.S. embargo against Cuba at the United Nations. 165 nations … Continue reading

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The US blockade against Cuba returns to debate at the UN

United Nations, Oct 28 (Prensa Latina) The U.S. blockade against Cuba returns to global scrutiny today at the UN General Assembly with the debate on the draft resolution calling for lifting the longest economic blockade in history. Foreign Minister Bruno … Continue reading

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