Lula defends Venezuela, Cuba sovereignty against foreign meddling

In Brasília, Lula da Silva defends Venezuela and Cuba’s sovereignty, criticizing foreign interference in the region. In a sharply worded speech delivered in Brasília, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defended the sovereignty of both...

As in Cuba’s Special Period, Authorities Hope the “Popular Rice” Will Reduce Imports

The Agricultural Group has set out to sow 200,000 hectares (494,212 acres), half of which are under the responsibility of “large enterprises and specialized centers” Half of the projected figure -100,000 hectares- will be managed by “large...

Việt Nam and Cuba strengthen cooperation in heart disease and stroke prevention research

Key West woman facing new charges after arrest in Cuba travel scam: Sheriff

A Key West woman arrested earlier this year for allegedly posing as a travel agent and booking trips to Cuba that never happened while pocketing the money is facing new charges, authorities said. Traci Leann Culiver-Sanchez, 60, is facing new...

Cuba vows support for Venezuela after Trump authorizes covert CIA operations

MEXICO CITY Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel pledged support Thursday for Venezuela and its leader Nicolas Maduro after US President Donald Trump announced that he had authorized covert CIA operations in the South American country. In a post on...

Price Controls in Havana Don’t Work Says Official Press

Prices on view in a private store in the neighborhood of San Agustín, in the municipality of La Lisa. / Cubadebate The Communist Party website Cubadebate proposes “basic measures” that “in the long run” regulate prices “naturally”. By Juan Diego...

Cuba is systematically breaching Freedom of Religion, new report says

PRISONERS in Cuba are systematically prevented from practising their faith, being able to read the Bible or other religious texts, or having access to a chaplain, a new report says. Harsh restrictions on available religious materials and support...

Russia, Cuba Discussed Options for Restoring Cuba's Energy Potential

https://sputnikglobe.com/20251017/russia-cuba-discussed-options-for-restoring-cubas-energy-potential-1122977719.html Russia, Cuba Discussed Options for Restoring Cuba's Energy Potential Russia, Cuba Discussed Options for Restoring Cuba's Energy...

Cuba frees prominent dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer, sends him into exile in the U.S.

MIAMI — The Cuban government released dissident leader José Daniel Ferrer from prison Monday and sent him with his family into exile in the United States, the island’s foreign affairs ministry said. The announcement comes after weeks of...

Four Street Children Survive in the Basement of Havana’s Largest Dollar Supermarket

The problem “has spread to several places, where children ask for money, even late at night,” admits deputy Carlos Miguel Pérez Reyes When asked if they sleep there, two say yes, that they do it “under the stairs.” / 14ymedio 14ymedio, Havana,...

The Control of Prices in Havana Is “A Dead Letter,” Recognizes the Official Press

Cubadebate proposes “basic measures” that “in the long run” regulate prices “naturally” Prices on view in a private store in the neighborhood of San Agustín, in the municipality of La Lisa. / Cubadebate 14ymedio, Havana, Juan Diego Rodríguez,...

Cuba Strengthens Strategy to Combat Drug Trafficking

The Cuban government recently reaffirmed its unwavering position of zero permissiveness toward drug trafficking and the continued implementation of actions aimed at preserving citizen security. Yosvany Bárcenas, General Director of Customs...

Cuba reports 3 deaths from dengue in 2025

Cuba is facing an increase in the transmission of dengue, chikungunya and oropouche, with three confirmed deaths in 2025. Deputy Minister Carilda Peña warned about the transmission of dengue, chikungunya and oropouche in Cuba, urging the...

Cuba provides theoretical publications with a space for debate

HAVANA, Cuba, October 15 (ACN) Cuba hosts the 3rd International Meeting of Theoretical Publications of Leftist Parties and Movements, held at the University of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and attended by more than 100 guests from some 30...

Cuba thanks China for donation of smart displays

HAVANA, Cuba, October 15 (ACN) “We publicly express our most sincere gratitude to the government of the People's Republic of China for donating several smart displays to centers that play a key role in the process of digital transformation,...

A magazine about socialist Cuba and that better possible world

Cuba Socialista, the theoretical and political magazine of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, brings its readers the special issue 2024-2025 and shares inspiration with the Third Edition of the International Meeting of...

The Price of Saving Abandoned Animals in Cuba

By Ananda Villares HAVANA TIMES – An animal protector spotted them: five kittens in a dirty cardboard box, at the entrance to a market. Just born, with their umbilical cords recently cut, and nosing around amongst themselves to get warm. Why does...

Havana Weather for October 16-22

Havana photo by Juan Siuarez Some rain in the Capital… By Adrian Fuentes HAVANA TIMES – Weather instability continues over Cuban territory. During the past twenty-four hours, it has been fueled by the presence of a nearly stationary front in the...

Cuba denounces U.S. threats and supports Venezuela

5 Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez has denounced the danger of military aggression against Venezuela by the United States government and reiterated Cuba’s unwavering and total support for that South American nation. On his account on the...

Update on the Status of the Electric Power System in Cuba

Executives from the Electric Union and the Ministry of Construction updated the situation of the national electric power system (SEN) this Wednesday. Marked by recent impacts and the progress of investments in renewable energy. On the regular...