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ELECTION DAY: What Does it Mean for Cuba?

Nov 4 (Belly of the Beast) The U.S. presidential election is just one day away, and Trump is vying to return to the White House. As president, he launched an unprecedented economic war on Cuba that contributed to destroying its … Continue reading

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BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Cruises, Billboards and Backchannels

Oct 30 (Belly of the Beast) Since 2017, Cuba has been subject to a barrage of U.S. sanctions imposed by Donald Trump and largely kept in place by Joe Biden. Among the most damaging has been the activation of an … Continue reading

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Lifting the blockade would facilitate Cuba’s economic opening, EU say

Brussels, Nov 1 (Prensa Latina) The European Union defended the lifting of the US blockade against Cuba, saying that this would facilitate the economic opening of the country, benefiting the people. After the United Nations General Assembly again called for … Continue reading

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Mexico Strengthens Solidarity with Cuba by Sending 400,000 Barrels of Oil

The Mexican president also recalled that Mexico has maintained a historic position against the U.S. blockade of Cuba, stating: “We have never been in favor of the blockade. We will be supportive for humanitarian reasons.” Oct 31 (teleSUR) In an … Continue reading

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The UN Vote Against the Blockade Explained

Oct 30 (Belly of the Beast) Later today (Oct. 30th), the UN General Assembly will vote, yet again, on a resolution to end the U.S. embargo against Cuba. Every year nearly the entire General Assembly votes in favor of the … Continue reading

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Message from President Miguel Díaz-Canel on the UN vote against Washington’s blockade of Cuba

Havana, October 31 (RHC)– “Little David has once again defeated the giant Goliath.  Little Cuba has once again defeated the neighboring empire that will surely arrogantly ignore the world’s demand, but the dignity of this people and universal solidarity have defeated … Continue reading

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Overwhelming victory at United Nations: Cuba supported by 187 votes against the blockade; two in favor of maintaining the genocidal measures

United Nations, October 30 (RHC/Prensa Latina)– The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday adopted with 187 votes in favor, two against and one abstention the thirty-second resolution that demands the cessation of the United States blockade against Cuba. The result … Continue reading

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Mexico donates 100 tons of meat for Cuba after Hurricane Oscar, rains continue

Mexican Embassy in  Cuba and Richmeat company donated 100 tons of meat. United today and always, they proclaim. Heavy rains in  Baracoa and Moa Regeneration, October 25, 2024. The Mexican government, through its embassy in Cuba, and the Mexican company Richmeat donated 100 tons of … Continue reading

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An emphatic victory for Cuba at the UN: 187 votes against the U.S. blockade

At current prices, the damages accumulated during more than six decades of application of this policy amount to 164 141.1 million dollars. Oct 30 (Granma) A new emphatic victory for Cuba at the United Nations General Assembly took place on … Continue reading

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187 Countries Demand an End to the U.S. Blockade Against Cuba

Once again, the United States and Israel voted against the lifting of arbitrary sanctions against the Cuban people. Oct 30 (teleSUR) On Wednesday, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) met to vote on a resolution on the necessity of ending … Continue reading

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