Category Archives: The Blockade?

Cuban Americans: “Rubio Doesn’t Speak for Me”

May 15, 2026 — Belly of the Beast For decades, politicians in Washington and Miami have claimed to speak for the Cuban-American community, creating a narrative to justify a policy of regime change through economic starvation. But a growing movement of Cuban … Continue reading

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The Holy Mass reflected the positive relations between Cuba and the Vatican

Vatican City, May 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban ambassador to the Holy See, Leyde Rodríguez, highlighted today that the recent Holy Mass in the Vatican for the peace and development of his country demonstrated the positive bilateral ties. Regarding the … Continue reading

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Cuban Medicine Defies the Odds

May 15, 2026 — Belly of he Beast From the development of five COVID-19 vaccines to the world’s first meningitis B vaccine and an innovative lung cancer treatment, Cuba’s biotech industry has long punched above its weight. But no achievement may be as significant as NeuroEPO, … Continue reading

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Cuba at BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in India

New Delhi, May 14 (Prensa Latina) India is hosting the BRICS Group foreign ministers’ meeting today and tomorrow, Friday, at a historic moment for the Global South and in a complex scenario of global crisis. The meeting includes the participation … Continue reading

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U.S. Voices Against the Blockade | Episode 2: Imani Bashir

May 5, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Imani Bashir is a Black American activist from Washington D.C. She visited to Cuba following a radical political tradition, one that includes Malcolm X, Assata Shakur, and Kwame Ture, figures who understood … Continue reading

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Solidarity with Cuba Strengthens – Vic Mensa in Cuba

May 9, 2026 — Belly of the Beast As Washington doubles down on its economic war on Cuba, one young activist from Minneapolis packed his bag and flew to Havana. Lavish came not despite U.S. aggression, but because of it, … Continue reading

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Bruno Rodríguez to ABC News: Cuba will defend its independence

Washington, May 8 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez reaffirmed that Cuba will safeguard its independence and stated that it “will exercise its right to legitimate self-defense to the very end, with the massive and overwhelming support of the people.” … Continue reading

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Defending Cuba is defending the continent, says Chilean politician

Santiago, Chile, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Juan Andrés Lagos, a member of the Political Commission of the Communist Party of Chile (PCCh), warned that a military aggression by the United States against Cuba would mean a declaration of war against … Continue reading

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Marches in Italy against Marco Rubio’s visit and in support of Cuba

Rome, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Italian political, trade union and student organizations marched today in Rome against the visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and to condemn the blockade and threats of aggression by the United States against … Continue reading

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Chinese ambassador calls new measures against Cuba illegal

Havana, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese ambassador to Cuba, Hua Xin, today described as illegal the unilateral measures imposed by the United States against the island through an executive order signed on May 1. Photo: Panchito  In exclusive statements … Continue reading

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