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Communist Party of Cuba pays tribute to Kwame Nkrumah at the Pan-African Conference
Images via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Motivated by Martí's legacy of honoring the heroes of the people, a delegation from the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), led by Yuneidis Imbert Chaple, the Deputy Head of the Department of Attention to the Social Sector, laid a wreath at the memorial dedicated to Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the father of Ghana's independence, commemorating his life and achievements. At the Conference celebrating the 80th ann

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Nov 18, 20251 min read


A Vast Sea of Red: Anti-imperialist marches in Greece
Image via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that thousands of people, including many young people, honoured the 52 nd anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising throughout the country over three days, through various events and wreath laying ceremonies, with the historic campus on Patission Street at the centre of the commemorations. There was a large turnout at the Communist Youth (KNE) exhibition at the Polytechnic School, which connected visitors with the h

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Nov 18, 20253 min read


Communist Party of Cuba calls for BRICS to be strengthened for a new international order
Image via the PCC Speech by Emilio Lozada García, Head of the Department of International Relations of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba at the BRICS EUROPE meeting (November 14-15), translated from the Spanish Dear Representatives of Political Parties, Distinguished Participants and Guests: On behalf of the Communist Party of Cuba, I thank United Russia for organizing this BRICS Europe space, which we find highly relevant and timely given the current inter

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Nov 17, 20252 min read


Higher gun ownership rates in US states lead to more gun homicides of pregnant women, new study says
Public domain image By Nada Hassanein, Michigan Advance Homicide rates among pregnant women increase with the rate of firearm ownership, according to a state-by-state study published this week in the medical journal JAMA Network Open. Researchers found the firearm homicide rate for pregnant women was 37% higher than the rate for nonpregnant women. Suspected perpetrators were most often male for both pregnant and nonpregnant women. The study builds on previous research showi

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Nov 17, 20253 min read


Ecuador Voters Crush Right-Wing Push to Allow Return of US Military Bases
“It is, to date, the Noboa government’s biggest electoral defeat.” Ecuadorians celebrate referendum victory -- Image via video screenshot on X By Jake Johnson, Common Dreams Ecuador’s voters on Sunday delivered a major blow to right-wing President Daniel Noboa by decisively rejecting the proposed return of foreign military bases to the South American country’s soil—including installations run by the United States . Around two-thirds of voters opposed the measure with most b

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Nov 17, 20252 min read


Cuba denounces US imperialist escalations in the Caribbean at the Forum "For the Freedom of Nations!"
Screenshot of the Forum in session Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish A delegation from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC), led by Emilio Lozada García, head of the Department of International Relations, denounced the escalation of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the fascist U.S. government and the country's irrational military deployment in the Caribbean. This came during the second session of th

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Nov 16, 20252 min read


Communist Party (Switzerland) concludes 25th Congress
Image via the Communist Party (Switzerland) 25th Congress of the Communist Party concluded. Massimiliano Ay re-elected General Secretary In the presence of 120 delegates, the 25th Congress of the Communist Party (Switzerland) concluded with full satisfaction at the Arbedo Civic Center after two days of proceedings. The sessions were opened by MP Lea Ferrari and Arbedo-Castione, social democratic municipal councillor Gabriele Del Don, as well as by a video message from the Jew

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Nov 14, 20255 min read


New solar power initiatives in Cuba launched with China's cooperation
Image via the PCC By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish GUANAJAY, Artemisa.- "China's collaboration with Cuba in the energy sector continues to be strong and consistent. This includes ongoing projects like providing equipment and spare parts for distributed generation, supplying five thousand photovoltaic systems for isolated homes, and setting up additional photovoltaic solar parks (PSFV) with a combined capacity of 85 MW. Future plans involve installing another 2

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Nov 14, 20254 min read


‘Don’t Buy Starbucks!’ Says Union as It Launches Nationwide Strike Against Coffee Giant’s Unfair Labor Conditions
As its workers fight for a living wage and for the company to address hundreds of labor violation complaints, Starbucks Workers United says it’s prepared for the “biggest and longest” strike in the company’s history. Starbucks workers striking in Long Beach, CA, November 12, 2025 -- image via Starbucks Workers United on X By Stephen Prager, Common Dreams As hundreds of Starbucks workers go on strike across the US to protest the company’s unfair labor practices, its union is

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Nov 13, 20254 min read


CELAC-EU Summit urges peace amid US escalation in the Caribbean
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Brazilian President Lula da Silva expressed opposition to growing US militarism in the hemisphere. Screenshot image via X By Ricardo Vaz, People's Dispatch Latin American and European nations issued a call for peace and dialogue following a high-level summit between the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU). “We reiterate our opposition to the threat or use of force and to any action that is

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Nov 11, 20253 min read


Fourth CELAC-EU Summit begins in Colombia with Cuba in attendance
Images via the PCC By Hector Martinez, translated from the Spanish Santa Marta, Colombia.– The Fourth Summit Meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union commenced on Sunday morning in this South American city, transforming it into a hub of international diplomacy. Over the course of two days, delegations from countries on both sides of the Atlantic will explore methods to rejuvenate bi-regional relations. Salvador Valdés Mesa

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Nov 11, 20252 min read


Cuba participates in the Hongting Forum on the proposed 15th Five-Year Plan in China
Images via the PCC By Katherin Hormigó Rubio, translated from the Spanish "The successes of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) and the endorsement of the CPC Central Committee's proposal for drafting the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development (2026-2030) confirm the unity and effective governance of the Communist Party of China (CPC), led by General Secretary Xi Jinping." Alberto Blanco Silva, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to China, said this durin

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Nov 9, 20254 min read


Fidel and Raul Castro Awarded Medals of Honor by Angola
Images via the PCC Via cubaminrex.cu , translated from the Spanish During a ceremony presided over by João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, the president of the sister African nation of Angola, "Honor" class medals, the nation's highest distinction, were conferred upon Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, the historical and current leaders of the Cuban Revolution. Amidst standing ovations from the attendees, the Cuban ambassador in Angola received t

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Nov 9, 20252 min read


Communist Councilwoman from Ithaca: Hannah Shvets defeats landlord candidate
Image via X By Jason Villarruel, People's World ITHACA, N.Y.— In a stunning victory, local Ithacan, student organizer, and member of the Communist Party USA, Hannah Shvets decisively defeated Gepe Zurenda in a hotly contested race for the Fifth Ward Common Council seat. Shvets was propelled to her seat by a growing coalition composed of labor unions, community organizations, and the numerous local formations of the progressive left. Ithaca, a Democratic stronghold, has long d

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Nov 9, 20257 min read


50 years after Operation "Carlota", Cuba remembers an epic struggle in defense of human dignity
Image via the PCC By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish LIMONAR, Matanzas - On Thursday morning, the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, laid two bouquets of red roses at the base of the lists of internationalist fighters who fell in Angola. The ribbon, which unites the names in the Museo del Esclavo Rebelde — formerly the site of the Triumvirato Sugar Mill — reads "Beloved sons of the Homeland." In the enclosure, beside those who cho

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Nov 7, 20254 min read


Large school and university student rallies held across Greece
Image via the KKE The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that thousands of school and university students flooded the center of Athens and demonstrated in more than 40 cities across the country on November 6, escalating the struggle against policies that underfund education in order to pour billions of euros into military equipment and NATO. They demanded an end to the country's participation in wars and its shameful support for the murderous state of Israel, which con

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Nov 7, 20252 min read


General Secretary To Lam visits the grave of Karl Marx
Images via X Various Sources General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam, along with his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly and a high-level Vietnamese delegation, visited Karl Marx’s grave at Highgate Cemetery in London on October 28, 2025, as part of their official three-day visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Upon arrival, the delegation observed a minute of silence and laid a wreath in tribute to the great philosopher, theorist,

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Nov 7, 20251 min read


13th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee concludes its 14th plenum
To Lam speaks at the conclusion of the 14th plenum -- image via news video screenshot Various Sources The 13th Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee concluded its 14th plenum on November 6 with major resolutions to finalize preparations for the 14th National Party Congress, direct national development strategies, and streamline the political system and administrative apparatus. In his concluding statements at the plenum, To Lam, the General Secretary of the CPV C

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Nov 7, 20252 min read


Unity: Cuba's Response to Hurricane Melissa
Images via the PCC By Dayán González Ramírez. translated from the Spanish A week has passed since Hurricane Melissa struck the eastern region of Cuba. For thousands of Cubans, these have been seven lengthy days since nature demonstrated much of its power. During this time, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the first secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba's Central Committee and president of the Republic, along with Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau and secre

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Nov 5, 20252 min read


25th Congress of the Communist Party (Switzerland) to be held November 8-9
Communist Party of Switzerland march on March 15, 2025 25th Congress of the Communist Party to Open with a Greeting from Artist Moni Ovadia. Focus on Bilateral Agreements III and Neutrality The 25th Congress of the Communist Party (Switzerland) will take place next weekend (8–9 November 2025) in Arbedo-Castione. The Congress will be divided into two sessions: an initial public session (attended also by some international guests) and a second session reserved for delegates onl

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Nov 5, 20253 min read
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