The full speech delivered by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tô Lâm -- with its call for solidarity with Cuba and a new international order -- on September 22 at the high-level General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly translated into English. Via the UN and the government of Vietnam. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, The world is undergoing profound shifts in the internat

Speech by member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and head of its Department of International Relations, Emilio Lozada García, at the the International Forum for Peace convened by the Communist Party of Spain in Madrid, September 25, 2026, translated from the Spanish. Inauguration of the Peace Forum Dear José Luis, Enrique, Marta, Gloria Dear comrades present here, It is an honor for the Communist Party of Cuba to participate in this International Forum

Public domain image CPUSA responds to Trump's UN speech In a 38-minute tirade before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Donald Trump bragged about kidnapping foreign leaders, bombing fishing boats in the Caribbean, starting an unjust war on Iran, and deeming Cuba a failed state. He singled out the Communist Party USA (CPUSA), Democratic Socialists of America and “Antifa” as part of a “coordinated subversive network” allegedly controlled by Cuba. “That’s

Images via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Paris, September 13, 2026: With 25 venues dedicated to discussing the challenges faced by the Cuban people, the 91st edition of Fête de l'Humanité became a key stage for expressing solidarity with Cuba in Europe. The event, attended by 570,000 participants, condemned the blockade and energy restrictions imposed by U.S. imperialism. The delegation from the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), led by Cent

To the African masses at home and abroad: In the name of internationalism and the unity of oppressed peoples against imperialism, we, The Coalition for the Elimination of Imperialism in Africa and our brotherly Pan-Africanist organizations around the world, affirm our steadfast and unconditional solidarity with the Republic of Cuba in the face of mounting economic and political pressure from the United States government. For 66 years now, Washington has maintained a brutal, g

Image via the PCC via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Paris, September 12, 2026: The Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) delegation, led by Marydé Fernández López, a Central Committee member and deputy to the National Assembly of People's Power, put together an intense work program for the 91st edition of the Fête de l'Humanité. The day started with the opening of the Village du Monde, where Fabian Gay, the director of the newspaper L'Humanite and a senato

[New York, NY] — A coalition of Pan-African and socialist organizations from Africa and across the African diaspora has launched an international campaign of solidarity with the Republic of Cuba, calling on African movements, progressive governments, labor organizations and people across the Pan-African world to stand with the Republic of Cuba as U.S. economic and political pressure against the island intensifies. The Pan-African Solidarity Campaign for Cuba seeks to mobilize

Images via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish In a modest ceremony honoring genuine friendship, rooted in shared struggles and aspirations, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, awarded the Medal of Friendship to two distinguished members of Brazil's Landless Workers' Movement (MST), comrades Nivia Regina Da Silva and Marcelo Durao. On Wednesday m

Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Paris, September 10, 2026: The delegation from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), led by Marydé Fernández López, head of the Office of Attention to the UJC and Mass Organizations, continued its visit to France for the 91st edition of the Fête de l'Humanité. On their second day, they engaged in important exchanges that reinforced the spirit of solidarity with the Cuban people. In the morning,

By Urariano Mota I had been looking for this film since 2010. In August 2012, I published an article about my search for the documentary “Brazil: The Troubled Land.” This film chronicles the struggle for land in Pernambuco; it was produced for the American television network ABC and features footage from 1961. But no one could provide any information about it—it almost seemed like a legend. “The Troubled Land” had been seen in the United States, where it had garnered widespre

Paulo Raimundo, General Secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party, giving a keynote speech at the festival -- all images via the PCP Rally of the 50th. Avante! Festival Speech by Paulo Raimundo, General Secretary of the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP) September 6, 2026, Atalaia, Amora, Seixal To all of you, builders of this magnificent collective endeavour, I extend my warmest greetings. I salute everyone: those who build and ensure the holding of the Festival, the Party m

Image via X Various Sources Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla presented the latest report on the impact of the U.S. embargo, emphasizing stalled communications with Washington and severe socio-economic damages to Cuba. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla addressed national and international press on Monday, September 7, to present the 2026 Report on Cuba concerning the economic, commercial, and financial embargo imposed by the United States. The event included 47 correspon

All images via the PCP The 50th Avante! Festival, or Festa do Avante!, took place from September 4 to 6, 2026, in Seixal, Portugal, celebrating five decades of culture, politics, and music organized by the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP). The Avante! Festival is an annual cultural and political festival established in 1976 by the Portuguese Communist Party and named after the party’s newspaper, Avante!. The 50th edition was held over the first weekend of September 2026, in A

Leaders from the Portuguese Communist Party (PCP), youth organizations, and representatives of Latin American parties voiced their support for Cuba and condemned the United States' policy towards the island. The day included political discussions, solidarity meetings and culminated with a concert by Arnaldo y su Talisman. Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The second day of the Avante Festival, held from September 4 to 6, was particularly meaningful

By Bert De Belder, Workers’ Party of Belgium (PVDA-PTB) Contribution of the Contribution by the Workers' Party of Belgium to the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers' Parties held in Havana, August 7-9, 2026. Released in English September 3, 2026. Dear comrades, It is an honor to participate in this 24th IMCWP in Havana, coinciding with the celebration of the centenary of Comandante Fidel Castro Ruz. It is a pleasure to extend our warm solidarity to the courage

Camilo Cienfuegos photo montage, Cuba, 1960s -- Daily LIFT #2071

While Simon Bolivar has been right for 200 years, the US is not doomed to act this way forever. Trump and allied leaders at the Shield of the Americas summit in March, 2026 -- public domain image By Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies, Common Dreams Simon Bolivar, the great liberator of South America, famously observed, “The United States appear(s) to be destined by Providence to plague America with misery in the name of liberty.” For 200 years, US leaders have never prov

The South African Communist Party on US imperialism, Cuba, African solidarity, Venezuela, Swaziland, Bishop Trevor Mwamba, Russia, the Ukraine War, Palestine, Yemen, Lebanon and other issues. An excerpt on the international situation from the South African Communist Party's Central Committee statement following its 13th Plenary of the 15th Congress held 28 to 30 August 2026. For the full statement on the party's activities and South African domestic politics see: South Africa

Image via the KKE The Solidarity Brigade of KNE completed its mission in Cuba Regarding the Solidarity-with-Cuba Brigade of the Communist Youth of Greece (KNE), which has now completed its mission in Cuba, the Press Office of the Central Council of KNE notes the following: “The Solidarity-with-Cuba Brigade of KNE, which began on August 2, has been successfully concluded, adding yet another important chapter to the expression of internationalist solidarity with the Island of t

Poster for the Conference of the Left held in South Africa in May, 2026 (See: Conference of the Left adopts Declaration for Working-Class and Popular Power) Tuesday, 25 August 2026: The inaugural meeting of the South African Council of the Left took place on Friday, 21 August 2026, at Birchwood Hotel, bringing together representatives of political organisations, trade unions, social movements, community organisations and other progressive formations that participated in the C