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US blockade on Cuba decried in solidarity event in Italy

Rome, July 3 (Prensa Latina) The city hall of the Italian commune of Empoli welcomed the Hero of the Republic of Cuba, Gerardo Hernandez, to an event in support of the Caribbean nation, where they also condemned the US blockade. … Continue reading

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New York meeting promotes effort to send pacemakers to Cuba

By Sandra Latham — The Militant July 4, 2025 NEW YORK — At a June 28 program here, sponsored by the New York-New Jersey Cuba Sí Coalition, Bob Schwartz, executive director of Global Health Partners, announced a national effort to … Continue reading

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Table tennis World Cup champ Calderano denied US visa over Cuba trip, misses WTT Grand Smash

Lars Hamer — Table Tennis World Published: 4 July 2025 Table tennis World Cup winner Hugo Calderano has been barred from entering the United States because of a visit to Cuba in 2023. The Brazilian, who had been expected to compete … Continue reading

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Feinsinger column: Health care in Cuba – maybe we can learn something

Dr. Greg Feinsinger – Doctor’s Tip July 3, 2025 – Post Independent – Serving Glenwood Springs and Garfield County, Colorado Understandably, a growing number of Americans are dissatisfied with our expensive, dysfunctional health care system. We spend far more money … Continue reading

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Cuba thanks Mexico’s continued support in the face of the US blockade

Havana, July 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today thanked Mexico and its president, Claudia Sheinbaum, for their continued rejection of the United States blockade against the Caribbean nation. Thank you very much President @Claudiashein, for your support … Continue reading

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Ambassador Hammer’s Cynicism on Cuba Travel

July 2, 2025 — Belly of the Beast The U.S. embassy in Havana posted a video on social media of U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Mike Hammer visiting Cuban beach resort Varadero. In the video, Hammer took a jab at the number of Russian … Continue reading

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Trump Reaffirms Hard-Line Cuba Policy

June 3, 2025 — Belly of the Beast Donald Trump issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum (NSPM) Monday restating his June 2017 Cuba policy directives, which laid the groundwork for his “maximum pressure” policy toward the island during his first term. The 2017 … Continue reading

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China slams ‘barbarian’ US blockade of Cuba, urges end to sanctions

Remarks from Beijing come after US President Trump signed memorandum to intensify economic pressure, restrictions on Cuba Berk Kutay Gokmen  |02.07.2025 — Anadolu Ajansı ISTANBUL China on Wednesday slammed the “barbarian” US blockade of Cuba, urging Washington to end sanctions … Continue reading

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Cuban women’s volleyball team denied U.S. visa to compete in Puerto Rico

July 1, 2025 / Source: The Associated Press By The Associated Press HAVANA — The Cuban women’s national volleyball team was denied a chance to play in a tournament in Puerto Rico following the new visa restrictions imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The … Continue reading

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Latin regional bloc condemns US policy against Cuba

July 1, 2025 — China Daily CARACAS – The Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People’s Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) on Tuesday strongly condemned the US policy to reinforce economic aggression and blockade against Cuba. In a statement, the bloc … Continue reading

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