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The US Blockade on Cuba

By Adam Kendal Analysis | May 28, 2025 Spring – a magazine of socialist ideas in action For many Canadians, the US blockade on Cuba is thought to be a relic of the Cold War, either a product of the Soviet … Continue reading

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End the U.S. Travel Bans to Cuba and North Korea

Government restrictions limit the right of movement By Kristian Fors — Independent Institute May 28, 2025 The American passport is one of the strongest in the world, offering visa-free access to 182 destinations. Some places, like Russia and Iran, require that Americans … Continue reading

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U.S. puts Cuba on list of countries “not cooperating” on counterterrorism

Belly of the Beast — 5/13/25 The State Department placed Cuba back on the list of countries “not fully cooperating” with U.S. counterterrorism efforts a year after Biden had removed Cuba from the list. The reasoning behind the designation is … Continue reading

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Collateral Damage: The Environmental Cost of Cuba’s Terrorism Designation

As US restrictions tighten, Cuba’s efforts to protect its ecosystems are faltering — with rising deforestation, strained conservation programs, and growing pressure on protected areas. Vinicius Pereira 05/27/25 — Who, What, Why Music, cigars, and vintage cars — these are the … Continue reading

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Cuba Barred from U.S. Medical Research Databases

Belly of the Beast – 5/4/25 The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) last week barred scientists in six “countries of concern” from accessing 21 biomedical databases – a vast network of vital healthcare resources related to an array of … Continue reading

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Cuban Foreign Minister thanks international support against blockade

Havana, May 26 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez expressed his gratitude today for the many displays of solidarity and support his country received from various latitudes this weekend in rejection of the blockade. Through the social network X, … Continue reading

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Trump Admin: Cuban Jazz Music “Inconsistent” with U.S. Policy

Belly of the Beast – 5/9/25 The issue. The Washington State Clark College Jazz Band planned to visit Cuba to learn about Cuban jazz and share experiences with local music students, but their trip was blocked at the last minute by the … Continue reading

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In Mexico, the US blockade against Cuba is described as abominable

Mexico City, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba is completely contrary to international law and is abominable given the suffering it has inflicted on millions of civilians, the Mexican … Continue reading

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Cubans living in Spain reaffirm solidarity with their homeland

Madrid, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The VII National Meeting of Cubans Residing in Spain concluded today in Galicia, with a call for unity, support and solidarity, and condemnation of the U.S. blockade. The event took place in Vilaboa de Pontevedra, … Continue reading

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A workshop against the blockade of Cuba was held in Germany.

Berlin, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The Association for the Right to Peace in Germany (Ialana) organized a workshop titled Litigation Strategies Against Sanctions, to demonstrate the possibilities of legal action based on the example of Cuba. The objective of the … Continue reading

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