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Valencia sends new Solidarity shipment to Cuba

Madrid, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Various materials make up the third solidarity container this year for Cuba from Valencia, Spain, which will depart for the Cuban port of Mariel at the end of August, it was reported. The shipment, worth … Continue reading

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Cuba reiterates rejection of US pressure against the Region

Havana, Aug 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel denounced the United States government’s attempts to divide the nations of the region through pressure and blockades. In a message on the social media platform X, the president affirmed that Washington … Continue reading

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Fidel in the memory of El Salvador’s solidarity

San Salvador, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, remains in the memory of Salvadorans in solidarity with the island today, 99 years after his birth. Fidel lives on in the validity of his … Continue reading

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Another recognition was given to the Cuban Medical Brigade in Guatemala

Guatemala City, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Medical Brigade today receives another recognition in its more than 26 years here, on behalf of the people of Guatemala, from the Coordinator of Solidarity with José Martí Island. In an event … Continue reading

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Campaign to support Cuba in Vietnam triples initial goal

Hanoi, Aug 16 (Prensa Latina) The Vietnam Red Cross-led campaign to support Cuba more than tripled its initial goal today, raising more than 219 billion dong (about $8,338,000). The amount, reached just 72 hours after the initiative’s launch, was reported … Continue reading

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Vietnamese rice grower helps tackle Cuba’s food shortage

Los Palacios (Cuba) (AFP) – Outside Havana, a combine belonging to a private Vietnamese company is harvesting rice, directly farming Cuban land — in a first — to help address acute food shortages in the country. Issued on: 15/08/2025 – France 24 … Continue reading

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Humanitarian legacy of the More Doctors program defended in Brazil

Brasilia, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The National Association of Cuban Residents in Brazil (Ancreb-José Martí (JM)) today condemned the recent actions and statements by the United States government against the Más Médicos program and the national authorities involved in its … Continue reading

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From the US, arguments against slander of Cuban medical missions

Washington, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) While a small group of detractors in high-ranking U.S. officials slander Cuban internationalism, its organized contribution to the needs of humanity is an example for all, activist Cheryl LaBash said today. LaBash, co-president of the … Continue reading

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The Cuban Embassy in the U.S. begins a cycle celebrating the centennial of Fidel Castro

Washington, Aug 13 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Embassy in the United States today welcomed artists, intellectuals, social activists, and friends to its headquarters to celebrate the life of the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the 99th anniversary … Continue reading

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Despite the Revolting and Brutal Trump Attacks, Cuban Sports Moves Forward!

July 24, 2025 — Cuba Si The best baseball players from Cuba are preparing for the Pan American Games in Puerto Rico. The team that emerges from this training session will fight to secure a spot that will elevate them … Continue reading

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