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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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Mexico Breaks Its Record on Sending Oil to Cuba
By Perla Velasco | Journalist & Industry Analyst – Mexico Business News Thu, 08/21/2025 In 2025, Mexico reached a new high in its oil shipments to Cuba. Between May 29 and June 27, PEMEX delivered 39 shipments of crude and … Continue reading
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How Sanctions Destroyed Tourism in Cuba
August 22, 2025 — Belly of the Beast In Cuba, a lot of families get by renting rooms in their own homes to tourists. These B&Bs (or casas particulares, as they’re known in Cuba) sustain communities, create local jobs and offer … Continue reading
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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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