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Cuba calls in Seville for the eradication of coercive measures

Seville, Spain, July 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuba called for an end to unilateral coercive measures that hinder the development of the countries affected, such as “the unjust and illegal United States blockade.” In her speech before the Plenary of the … Continue reading

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Cuba rejects US Presidential Memorandum tightening blockade

Havana, July 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuba today rejected the Presidential Memorandum on National Security issued by the United States government, which, by reissuing a similar one from 2017, tightens the economic siege and causes greater hardships for its people. A … Continue reading

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Trump moves to toughen US policy on Cuba

By  MATTHEW LEE — Associated Press (AP) — June 30, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has instructed his top Cabinet officers to review U.S. policy toward Cuba, ordering them to examine current sanctions and come up with ways to toughen them … Continue reading

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Cuba bets on Mexico to increase tourist flow

Mexico City, June 30 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Tourism Minister Juan Carlos García stated today in Mexico City that his country is committed to Mexico once again becoming one of the main sources of visitors to Cuba. “Cuba is committed to … Continue reading

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Foreign Minister: US strengthens blockade and hinders Cuba’s development

\ Havana, June 30 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced today that the Presidential Memorandum signed by Donald Trump reinforces the policy of aggression and tightens the economic blockade against Cuba, with detrimental effects on the entire population and … Continue reading

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Panamanians and Cubans climb Ancón Hill and condemn the US blockade

Panama City, June 29 (Prensa Latina) Panamanians and Cubans reached the top of Ancón Hill in this capital today to condemn the U.S. blockade imposed on the island for more than six decades, but destined to fail, they said. In … Continue reading

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National celebration of the Italian Friendship Association with Cuba concludes

Rome, June 29 (Prensa Latina) The 4th Festival of the National Association of Italy-Cuba Friendship (ANAIC) concludes today in the city of Cava dei Tirreni, in the southern province of Salerno, after three days of solidarity activities with that country. … Continue reading

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US Venceremos Brigade to visit Cuba in July

HAVANA, Cuba, Jun 27 (ACN) The 53rd Venceremos Brigade will travel to Cuba next month, continuing the history of the US solidarity brigade with the Revolution founded in 1969, reported the Cuban Friendship Institute (ICAP by its Spanish acronym). This … Continue reading

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Cuba sues the US for denying a volleyball team visa

Havana, June 27 (Prensa Latina) The decision by the U.S. embassy here to deny a visa to the delegation that was scheduled to participate in a women’s volleyball tournament in Puerto Rico is making headlines in major national media outlets … Continue reading

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Statement by the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Cuba does not recognize any authority of the Organization of American States

Havana, June 27 (RHC/ACN) — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Friday, reiterating that Cuba does not and will not recognize any moral or legal authority of the Organization of American States (OAS), nor of any of … Continue reading

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