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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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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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