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Selected Works of Raúl Castro Ruz launched in Havana
The Selected Works of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, a nine-volume compilation, were presented at the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution in Havana before an audience of young Cubans, highlighting his leadership, historical role, and ethical guidance for future generations Images via Estudios Revolución & the PCC Various Sources On February 24, 2026, the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution hosted the presentation of the nine-volume Selected Works of

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Independence or Death!: February 24 unites 131 years of Cuban struggle
By Katherin Hormigó Rubio, translated from the Spanish February 24, 2026 is commemorated in Cuba as a date loaded with historical symbolism: the anniversary of the Grito de Baire, which in 1895 marked the resumption of the armed struggle for total independence from Spanish colonialism. But this day is not just a memory of the past; it is a common thread that unites generations of resistance, sovereignty and social transformation. From the mountains of the Sierra Maestra to th

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Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez attends youth exercises during Cuban National Defense Day
Images via Estudios Revolución By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish During National Defense Day, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the National Defense Council as well as President of the Republic, attended the Ministry of the Interior's Demonstration Exercise on handling high-risk situations this Friday morning. Throughout the day, which aimed to enhance and intensify the practical training of the institution's forces in carrying out their missions and

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La revolución cubana resiste al imperialismo estadounidense
By Vijay Prashad En enero de 2026, el presidente de los Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, declaró que Cuba era una “amenaza inusual y extraordinaria” para la seguridad de los Estados Unidos, una designación que permite al Gobierno de ese país aplicar restricciones económicas radicales que tradicionalmente se reservan para los adversarios de la seguridad nacional. El bloqueo de los Estados Unidos contra Cuba comenzó en la década de 1960, justo después de la Revolución Cubana de 19

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Feb 197 min read


The Cuban Revolution Holds Out Against US Imperialism
Banner and flag in Cuba -- Taymaz Valley from Ottawa, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons By Vijay Prashad In January 2026, US President Donald Trump declared Cuba to be an “unusual and extraordinary threat” to US security—a designation that allows the United States government to use sweeping economic restrictions traditionally reserved for national security adversaries. The US blockade against Cuba began in the 1960s, right after the Cuban Revolution of 1959 but has tig

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Feb 186 min read


African Union and US artists, politicians and organizations denounce Trump's attacks on Cuba
Image via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, conveyed his deep gratitude to the African Heads of State and Government for adopting a resolution condemning the blockade of the U.S. Government and against the inclusion of the island on the list of state sponsors of terrorism. "Its value is greater in these time

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Feb 163 min read


Cuban President meets with delegation of the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez conveyed Cuba's deep appreciation for the efforts of the Bureau of the United Nations Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. His Excellency Mr. Coly Seck, the Committee's President and Senegal's Permanent Representative to the UN, expressed gratitude to the President for his welcome. Images via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish The First Secretary of the Central Committee of

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Feb 122 min read


Mexico dispatches over 800 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba
Image via X Various Sources Mexico has announced it is sending two Navy vessels, the Papaloapan and Isla Holbox, from the port of Veracruz carrying more than 814 tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba. The cargo includes liquid milk, meat products, beans, rice, canned tuna, sardines, vegetable oil, and personal hygiene items. The ships are expected to arrive in Cuba within several days. The shipment does not, however, include any oil. In a press release the Mexican government sai

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Feb 91 min read


Díaz-Canel speaks with Russia Today about Venezuela and international solidarity
Images via Estudios Revolución Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel spoke to the press on Thursday, February 5, in Havana about the situation facing the island in the wake of the latest criminal measures imposed by Washington and the Trump regime. This very long press conference that involved exchanges with several reporters is of real importance in understanding the situation from a perspective not generally reflected in the western media. We are translating the questions and a

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Feb 97 min read


For the Cuban people, surrender is not an option
Claims by officials in Washington that “Cuba’s collapse is imminent” usually coincide with a tightening of the blockade. Yet, once again, Cubans have reaffirmed their commitment to the revolution and their creative resistance in the face of the latest US attacks. Cuba's leaders head a traditional Torchlight March of tens-of-thousands in Havana in homage to National Hero José Martí, on the 173rd anniversary of his birth, January 27, 2026 -- image via X By Manolo De Los Santos,

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Feb 87 min read


Once Again, the Cuban People Bear the Brunt of US Economic Warfare
The US embargo, as well as new sanctions ordered by Trump, is partly rooted in leftover Cold War ideology and geopolitical posturing, but largely appears to reflect personal vendetta and financial gain. Cubans rally outside the US embassy in January 2026 -- image via news video screenshot By Julia Norman, Common Dreams The Trump administration’s latest threat to impose secondary tariffs on any nation selling oil to Cuba represents a dramatic and catastrophic tightening of

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Feb 57 min read


Cuba denounces new U.S. escalation to suffocate its economy
Image via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), translated from the Spanish The Government of the Republic of Cuba condemns in the strongest terms the announcement of new measures by the Government of the United States aimed at intensifying the economic, commercial and financial embargo against the country, through actions aimed at cutting off the supply of fuel and sanctioning third States that maintain legitimate commercial relations with Cuba. The First Secretary

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Jan 302 min read


Cuba's leaders congratulate To Lam and Vietnam for a successful 14th Congress
With a full report from the Congress itself. Image via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, conveyed "the most sincere congratulations to dear comrade To Lam for his re-election as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and we wish him new successes in the leadership of that sister political organi

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Jan 244 min read


Russian Minister of the Interior visits Cuba
Photos via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, described the visit of Police General Vladimir Alexandorovich Kolokoltsev, Minister of the Interior of Russia, and the delegation accompanying him as "of enormous significance" because of "the moment in which it is done." "Thank you very much for being in Cuba," th

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Jan 222 min read


Xi Jinping approves new round of aid from the People's Republic of China to Cuba
Photos via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish The President of the People's Republic of China and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Xi Jinping, approved a new round of aid to Cuba that includes emergency financial assistance valued at 80 million dollars for the acquisition of electrical equipment and other urgent needs that the country has, as well as a donation of 60,000 tons of rice. The Chinese ambassador to Cuba, Hu

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Jan 212 min read


Thousands of Cubans Protest US Assault on Venezuela, Demand Maduro’s Release
“No, imperialists, we have absolutely no fear of you... and we don’t like to be threatened,” said Cuba’s president. Image from the march via Miguel Díaz-Canel on X By Jessica Corbett, Common Dreams A day after receiving the remains of the 32 Cubans killed during the Trump administration’s invasion of Venezuela and abduction of its leader, Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, addressed thousands gathered outside the US Embassy in Havana on Friday. “The current US administrat

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Jan 173 min read


Cuba honours its 32 fallen heroes
Photos via Estudios Revolución Via Granma & the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish For Cuba, January 15, 2026, will always be marked by profound sorrow and, at the same time, by the pride that arises in the Homeland as it embraces its children who have perished to live on in honour eternally. On Thursday morning, the José Martí International Airport in Cuba received the courageous fighters who lost their lives in Venezuela due to the aggression of the United

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Jan 164 min read


Díaz-Canel signs the Book of Condolences in Tribute to the Heroes and Martyrs of Venezuela and Cuba
Loyalty "to the legacy of our heroes, Fidel and Chávez," was reaffirmed on Tuesday afternoon by the President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, in the Book of Condolences in Tribute to the Heroes and Martyrs of Venezuela and Cuba who gave their lives in defense of the sovereignty of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The tribute was also attended by other senior leaders of the Revolution. Photos via : Estudios Revolución By Alina Perera Robbio, translate

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Jan 142 min read


There are no talks with the U.S. government: Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
Image via the PCC Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez took to X and the Communist Party of Cuba website today (January 12) to stress that there are no ongoing talks between the governments of Cuba and the United States. Statement: There are no talks with the U.S. government, except for technical contacts in the field of migration. We have always been willing to engage in serious and responsible dialogue with the various US administrations, including the current one, on

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Jan 121 min read


Trump threatens, Cuba responds
In yet another demented social media rant, Donald Trump threatened Cuba today saying that the embargoed nation would no longer be allowed to get any oil from Venezuela. “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO! I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Sunday. He also accused Cuba of "extortion" against Venezuela, especially ironic given that his government bombed Caracas, kidnapped its president a

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Jan 112 min read
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