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Cuba — a National Security Threat: “Are you kidding?”

February 28, 2026 — Belly of the Beast When Donald Trump threatened last month tariffs on any country that sends oil to Cuba, he justified the move by claiming the island is an “extraordinary threat” to U.S. national security, even … Continue reading

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Trade unionists from around the world reiterate their solidarity with Cuba in Mexico

Mexico City, Feb 28 (Prensa Latina) The Trade Union Confederation of the Americas (CSA) held a Solidarity Meeting with Cuba that brought together trade union representatives from this region, Europe and Africa in Mexico. According to the Cuban Embassy in … Continue reading

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UNESCO representative in Cuba calls for solidarity

Havana, February 18 (Prensa Latina) The director of the UNESCO regional office in Cuba, Anne Lemaitre, called on international organizations to show solidarity with this Caribbean nation, especially in the education sector. Cuba is building one of the most universal, … Continue reading

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Cuba identifies participants in infiltration for terrorist purposes and reveals seized weaponry

The investigation by the Cuban Ministry of the Interior established that 10 armed people were traveling on the boat, who, according to their preliminary statements, had infiltration plans for terrorist purposes. February 25, 2026 — teleSUR Cuban authorities thwarted an … Continue reading

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Mexico sends new shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba

Arturo Sánchez Jiménez and Emir Olivares — La Jornada February 24, 2026 Mexico City. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) reported Tuesday night that the Mexican Navy sent a new shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba. In a statement released this … Continue reading

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Mexican Solidarity Campaign Collects 200 Tons of Supplies to Cuba Amid U.S. Blockade

A mass solidarity campaign in Mexico culminated in the collection of over 200 tons of food and essential supplies for Cuba, condemning the illegal U.S. blockade. Feb 23, 2026 — teleSUR Mexicans recently concluded on February 23 a massive solidarity … Continue reading

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U.S. Temporarily Revokes Tariffs Linked to Sanctions Against Cuba

President Trump removes additional tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, including Order 14380 on Cuba, following a Supreme Court decision. Feb 23, 2026 — teleSUR President Donald J. Trump recently signed an Executive Order eliminating temporarily the additional ad … Continue reading

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Russia sends aid to Cuba amid US energy blockade

Washington intensifies pressure with measures that endanger the lives of thousands, even accusing it of genocide Feb 22, 2026 — teleSUR The Cuban energy crisis is deepening amid aggression imposed by the Trump administration against its people. Two months after the United States declared … Continue reading

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Solidarity with Cuba in the US in the face of aggression from the Trump administration

Washington, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) Despite a winter storm warning, activists and community organizers from New York arrived in Manhattan today to show their commitment and support for Cuba in the face of the growing aggression of the United States … Continue reading

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Courage has a woman’s face: living in the face of the US siege against Cuba

“I’m ready to fight. We won’t back down; surrender is not an option for Cubans. We decide our own destiny, no one else,” says Enma, a mother and teacher. February 21, 2026 — teleSUR Cuba has now endured more than six … Continue reading

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