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Venezuela and Cuba embrace in the name of peace

Sept. 2, 2025 — (Cubaminrex-Granma) While U.S. ships and submarines point their guns at Venezuela, the ship of dawn embodies the shared dreams of unity between Fidel and Chávez, Bolívar and Martí September 1, 2025.- In 2014, Latin America and the … Continue reading

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Vietnam – Cuba friendship a symbol of true international solidarity: Ambassador

The Vietnam – Cuba friendship is a vivid symbol of genuine internationalism, Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long told the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the state visit to Vietnam by First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba … Continue reading

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Facing U.S. Hostility, Cuba Is Still Cooperating

August 28, 2025 — Belly of the Beast Despite the Trump administration’s openly hostile policy toward the island, Cuba has continued to receive monthly deportation flights from the United States in accordance with a bilateral agreement. “Our collaboration in these … Continue reading

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Cuba reiterates its rejection of the US naval contingent in the Caribbean Sea

Havana, Aug. 28 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today emphasized Cuba’s strong rejection of the United States military deployment in the Caribbean Sea, a dangerous act that threatens the sovereignty and self-determination of Latin American countries, he asserted. Through … Continue reading

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U.S. Penalizes Grenada Minister Over Cuban Doctors

August 27, 2025 — Belly of the Beast Grenada’s Finance Minister Dennis Cornwall has become the latest government official to have his U.S. visa revoked over Cuba’s medical cooperation, according to The New Today. Last February, Secretary of State Marco Rubio … Continue reading

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Title III Saga Continues: AA in the Crosshairs

August 22, 2025 — Belly of the Beast The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has allowed a Cuban-American man who claims to own shares of Havana’s José Martí International Airport to sue American Airlines. The lawsuit stems from Title … Continue reading

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Nothing will stop Cuba from continuing where a human life needs it

United Nations, August 26 (Prensa Latina) Nothing and no one will prevent Cuba from continuing to be “wherever we are asked for help and a human life is in need,” said Ambassador Yuri Gala, reiterating his country’s commitment to solidarity … Continue reading

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China rejects US sanctions on Cuban medical cooperation

Beijing, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) China reaffirmed its rejection of the sanctions imposed by the United States on Cuba’s international medical cooperation and called for an immediate end to the economic blockade Washington maintains on the island. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson … Continue reading

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Rubio Goes After Brazil + Africa over Cuban Missions

August 22, 2025 — Belly of the Beast The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions on government officials – and their families – from Africa, Brazil, Cuba and Grenada for their role in Cuba’s medical cooperation teams, which the U.S. deems “forced labor.” … Continue reading

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Why U.S. Youth Are Studying Medicine in Cuba

December 14, 2023 — Belly of the Beast Why are dozens of US students getting their medical degree in Cuba? What are they learning that they wouldn’t be in the US? We asked these questions and more to four US … Continue reading

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