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Category Archives: The Blockade?
In Trump’s Crackdown on Immigrants, Cuban Mother Is Separated From Her Infant Daughter
By Eileen Sosin — Belly of the Beast May 7, 2025 HAVANA, Cuba — Heidy Sánchez lived in Florida for five years after immigrating from Cuba. She worked in Tampa as a nursing assistant, paid her taxes and had no … Continue reading
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Cuba: International Solidarity Conference Follows up Massive March of the People
May 6 (Cuba Si/Orinoco Tribune) In a strong display of defiance and solidarity, over 5 million people marched in the cities of revolutionary Cuba on May 1. Through these impressive marches, the Cuban people stood united and strong against US … Continue reading
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Mexico is preparing a campaign: “An oil ship for Cuba”
Mexico City, May 4 (Prensa Latina) The José Martí Association of Cuban Residents in Mexico is preparing a campaign to send an oil tanker to the island in support of the electrical system, the organization’s vice president, Olivia Garza, reported … Continue reading
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Solidarity event in Mexico: For Cuba and against the US blockade
Mexico City, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The 29th National Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba opened its doors today in Mexico, with calls to take action against the blockade imposed by the United States and to highlight the achievements of the … Continue reading
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Cuba: International Solidarity Meeting condemns US economic blockade
The president of the Caribbean nation, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, emphasized that they were gathered there not only “for Cuba, but also for all the just causes of the world.” “Despite the challenges, the Cuban people will not allow themselves to … Continue reading
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The Case for Studying Abroad in Cuba
I remember being afraid of two things as I left Cuba: that the language would leave me and that, as I attempted to convey the last four months to people gnawing at the bit for answers to the questions about … Continue reading
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U.S. brigade members spoke with young Cubans
Santiago de Cuba, May 2 (Prensa Latina) The U.S. solidarity brigade Levántate por Cuba spoke today with students and professors from the Universidad de Oriente, in what was its first visit to the country. Led by Family Medicine Specialist Howard … Continue reading
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Thousands of Cubans mark May Day amid economic crisis
Thousands of Cubans gathered Thursday in Havana’s Plaza de la Revolucion to commemorate May Day, reviving a tradition that had been put on hold in recent years. (AP Video/Ariel Fernández and Milexsy Durán) Published May 1, 2025 https://apnews.com/video/thousands-of-cubans-mark-may-day-amid-economic-crisis-24b48f0f14ba4bd3ab3dc703b211e446
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Díaz-Canel praises the unity of the Cuban people on Labor Day
Havana, May 1 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel today highlighted the massive mobilization of the Cuban people on International Workers’ Day and emphasized the commitment to the Revolution amid a complex economic situation. “600,000 Havana residents, millions across #Cuba? No … Continue reading
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Belly of the Beast celebrates five years in Cuba
Havana, April 30 (Prensa Latina) Havana’s Acapulco cinema hosted a special day of screenings and discussions today to mark the fifth anniversary of Belly of the Beast, a U.S. media outlet based in Cuba. Belly of the Beast specializes in … Continue reading
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