Category Archives: The Blockade?

Black unionists demand end to U.S. embargo on Cuba

May 29, 2025  By Cameron Harrison – People’s World ORLANDO—The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU) once again joined the international movement demanding an end to the U.S. economic blockade of Cuba by passing another resolution demanding an end to the decades-long embargo at … Continue reading

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5 Points you Should Know About Mike Hammer’s Manipulation of Cuba

1. Hypocrisy and strolling through Cuba: Johana Tablada, deputy director of the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs, denounces the hypocrisy of US Chargé d’Affaires Mike Hammer, who is traveling around Cuba, something his government doesn’t allow its citizens to do … Continue reading

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Cuba’s Olympic visa chaos unveiled

By Sam May Wednesday, 28 May 2025 Inside the Games – The Inside Track on World Sport The Cuban Olympic Committee on Tuesday criticised the United States for denying applications to its athletes and officials, highlighting mounting concerns about US entry policies ahead … Continue reading

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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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