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Statement by Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, through his X account
January 30, 2026 We condemn in the strongest possible terms the new US escalation against Cuba. Now the US government intends to impose a total blockade on Cuba’s fuel supplies. In order to justify that, it resorts to a long … Continue reading
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Cuba condemns new US escalation against fuel supplies
Havana, January 30 (Prensa Latina) The Revolutionary Government today condemned the new escalation by the United States against Cuba, which through an executive order seeks to impose an absolute blockade on fuel supplies to the island. In an official statement, … Continue reading
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Mexico Defends Cuba Oil Shipments as Humanitarian Aid
January 29, 2026 — Belly of the Beast After headlines suggested Mexico had suspended oil shipments to Cuba, President Claudia Sheinbaum stepped in once again to clarify what actually happened. Sheinbaum explained that oil from Mexico reaches Cuba through two … Continue reading
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An “America First” Case for Ending the Embargo
January 29, 2026 — Belly of the Beast In a recent article for The American Conservative, Belly of the Beast’s Reed Lindsay shows how current Cuba policy contradicts the principles and goals laid out in Trump’s own National Security Strategy. “Current Cuba policy … Continue reading
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Humanitarian aid to Cuba continues, says Mexican president
Mexico City, January 28 (Prensa Latina) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed today that her country continues to provide humanitarian aid to Cuba, which has been besieged by the United States’ economic, commercial and financial blockade for more than six decades. … Continue reading
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Cuban Deputy Minister Denounces Tightening of the Blockade
Havana, January 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío denounced the blockade on oil imports as a new possible measure by the United States against Cuba. Photo Cubadebate The Cuban diplomat described this claim as a … Continue reading
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What The Economist Didn’t Say
January 23, 2026 — Belly of the Beast By Ed Augustin Ever since it was founded in the 19th century, The Economist has enjoyed a cozy relationship with political and economic power in Britain. The magazine champions elite interests and scorns social … Continue reading
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Cuba reiterates its commitment to peace and expresses gratitude for solidarity in France
Paris, January 22 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban ambassador to France, Otto Vaillant, today underlined the Caribbean nation’s commitment to peace and the principles of the UN Charter and thanked the people of France for their solidarity with his country. Speaking … Continue reading
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Cuba and Mexico reaffirm historic ties of friendship
Mexico City, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ambassador to Mexico, Eugenio Martínez, and the president of the Foreign Relations Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, Pedro Vázquez, reaffirmed today the historic ties of friendship between both countries. During a … Continue reading
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Xi Jinping approves new aid to Cuba
Havana, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, approved $80 million and a donation of 60,000 tons of rice in aid to Cuba, a decision widely highlighted today on the island. The ambassador … Continue reading
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