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The Tricontinental International Congress begins in Cuba

Havana, January 12 (Prensa Latina) The International Congress “60 Years After the Tricontinental: Context, Impact, Legacy and Future” began today in the Cuban capital with the participation of more than 200 academics representing 27 countries. The event, which will be … Continue reading

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Although no talks are taking place, Cuba is open to dialogue with the US

Havana, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated today that Cuba has always been willing to engage in serious and responsible dialogue with various U.S. administrations, but for now, only technical contacts exist in the area of ​​migration. The … Continue reading

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Cuba defends the rights of its government without US interference

Havana, January 11 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez today defended the transparency and rights of his government in international relations and criticized the US administration for contrary practices, including military coercion. Through his account on the social network … Continue reading

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Tanker carrying oil from Mexico reaches Cuba, increasing tensions with US

Mexico has become a key supplier of oil to Cuba after Venezuela’s exports fell, drawing criticism from US lawmakers and adding strain to ties with President Trump Bloomberg / Business Standard — Jan 10, 2026  By Gonzalo Soto  A tanker … Continue reading

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No, Cuba Wasn’t “Propping Up” Maduro

January 10, 2026 — Belly of the Beast The Cuban government has now confirmed that 32 of its nationals were killed in Venezuela trying to protect President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores when they were abducted by U.S. … Continue reading

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Voices are rising in Monterrey, Mexico in solidarity with Cuba and Venezuela

Monterrey, Mexico, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) The Committee of Solidarity with Venezuela, in the Mexican city of Monterrey, the solidarity movement with Cuba and the National Association of Democratic Lawyers of the Nuevo León state section, condemned the US military … Continue reading

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Blockades harm communities, says Mexican President

Mexico City, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated today that blockades harm nations and reaffirmed her commitment to providing humanitarian aid to Cuba, which is under attack from an economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the … Continue reading

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Cuba denounces pretexts fabricated by the US to attack Venezuela

Havana, Jan 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced today that the latest statements by high-ranking US officials confirm that the alleged “Cartel of the Suns” was a “mendacious pretext” fabricated to justify the aggression against Venezuela. Through … Continue reading

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Tributes paid in Mexico to Cubans killed in Venezuela

Mexico City, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) Members of the Cuban Embassy in Mexico paid tribute today to the 32 Cuban fighters who lost their lives on January 3 during the United States military attack against Venezuela. “The staff of the … Continue reading

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The U.S. abducted Maduro. What does it mean for Cuba?

January 4, 2026 — Belly of the Beast Hours after the news broke of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s abduction by U.S. special forces in Caracas, thousands of Cubans gathered in front of the U.S. embassy in Havana in protest. Belly … Continue reading

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