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Solidarity with Venezuela!
Statements from Cuba, Turkey, India, France, the United States, Ireland, Britain and Scotland. In the wake of the illegal US imperialist attack on Venezuela and the apparent kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, condemnation and outrage have been expressed by Left parties and leaders around the world. Cuba: Turkey: Communist Party of Turkey: TKP General Secretary Kemal Okuyan on the attack on Venezuela : "The United States has begun bo

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Jan 33 min read


Parties around the world salute the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Cuban Revolution
Political parties and organizations from Latin America, Europe, the United States and the Global South sent messages of congratulations and solidarity to Cuba for the 67th anniversary of the triumph of the Revolution, reaffirming their support for the Cuban people and condemning the blockade imposed by the United States. Image via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The 67th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution's victory has been celebrated wit

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Jan 23 min read


U.S. blockade of Venezuela is also an attack on Cuba
Cubans rally in support of Venezuela on October 17 By W. T. Whitney, People's World Hitting two birds with one stone, the U.S. government, top-level disturber of the peace now brandishing a Caribbean armada, is striking out against Venezuela—and Cuba too, indirectly. The U.S. military on Dec. 10 seized a large oil tanker in the Caribbean bound for China. Then, on Dec. 16, President Donald Trump declared he was imposing a total blockade on all oil leaving Venezuela. The ship

The Left Chapter
Dec 22, 20255 min read


Revolutionizing the Revolution: Díaz-Canel's speech at 11th Plenary Session of the CC of the PCC
Speech given by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the closing of the 11th Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, at the Palace of the Revolution, December 13, 2025, "Year 67 of the Revolution" - Translated from the Spanish Dear comrades and members of the Party Central Committee and guests: We have had an intense Plenary Session despite i

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Dec 20, 202517 min read


Cuban National Assembly of People's Power meets
Photos via Estudios Revolución By Angélica Paredes López, translated from the Spanish With Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, joining via videoconference, and the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, present, the Sixth Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power in its 10th Legislature was held this Thursday. While welcoming the deputies present in the plenar

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Dec 19, 20254 min read


The XI Plenum of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba begins
Image via the PCC By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish On Saturday morning, the XI Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, headed by its First Secretary and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, commenced. This session took place on the eve of the 67th Anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution, amid a challenging historical context with unique characteristics. The organization's highest governing structure betwe

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Dec 13, 20253 min read


Antonio Maceo's legacy honoured in Cuba
At the historic cemetery before the pantheon honoring those who fell in Internationalist Missions, floral offerings were laid that were sent by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, historic leader of the Cuban Revolution; by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the PCC's Central Committee and President of the Republic; by the Association of Combatants, family members, and on behalf of the Cuban people. Photos via Dunia Álvarez Palacios Via the Communist Party of Cuba, tran

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Dec 7, 20252 min read


Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam visits Cuba
On Tuesday, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, met with Ho Phuoc Dung, a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, at the Palace of the Revolution. Images via Estudios Revolución By Yaima Puig Meneses, translated from the Spanish The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist

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Dec 4, 20252 min read


Ceremony held in Havana to honour eight medical students murdered in 1871
154 years after the horrific crime that shook Cuba on November 27, 1871, the youth and people of the capital marched this Thursday to honour the eight medical students who were unjustly murdered for a crime they did not commit. President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez led the traditional procession. Images via Alejandro Azcuy By Angélica Paredes López, translated from the Spanish On the afternoon of Thursday, November 27, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Commun

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Nov 30, 20254 min read


Cuban and Russian party leaders meet in Moscow
Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Politburo and secretary of organization for the Communist Party of Cuba's Central Committee, held discussions on Wednesday with Dmitry Medvedev, who is the chairman of the United Russia party and vice president of the country's Security Council. Image via the PCC By Yuniel Labaceno Romero, translated from the Spanish MOSCOW, Russian Federation - Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the

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Nov 26, 20252 min read


Fidel celebrated at Havana Cuban Communist Youth ceremony
Organized by the UJC at the Alma Mater, where Fidel embarked on his revolutionary journey, Cubans gathered once more on November 25 to commemorate the 9th Anniversary of the passing of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz. Photos via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish The Evening for the 9th Anniversary of the physical passing of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz took place on the night of November 25, featuring songs and dances that highlig

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Nov 26, 20252 min read


Cuban delegation begins working visit to Russia, pays tribute to Fidel
Political Bureau member Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, commenced a working visit to the Russian Federation on Tuesday. The visit aims to strengthen the strong bonds of friendship between the parties, governments, and peoples of both countries. Photos by Odette Diaz Fumero By Yuniel Labaceno Romero, translated from the Spanish MOSCOW, Russian Federation - On a day full of symbolism and remembrance, wh

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Nov 25, 20255 min read


UN Special Rapporteur of the Human Rights Council on Unilateral Coercive Measures visits Cuba
This Friday afternoon, at the Palace of the Revolution, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, thanked Alena Douhan for all the time she has dedicated "to working with the Cuban people." Images via Estudios Revolución By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish "We are delighted to welcome her back to Cuba and highly appreciate her visit," stated Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez,

The Left Chapter
Nov 24, 20256 min read


Cuba commemorates 50 years of Angolan independence and friendship
With Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, in attendance the 50th anniversary of Angola's independence and its diplomatic relations with Cuba was commemorated on Tuesday afternoon. Photos via Estudios Revolución By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish The sea divides them, creating a physical distance. However, historical and emotional bonds connect Cuba and Angola, ma

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Nov 20, 20254 min read


Cuba and Vietnam reaffirm historic ties of solidarity
Image via the PCC By Wennys Díaz Ballaga, translated from the Spanish In a meeting that reaffirms the historic friendship between Cuba and Vietnam, established by Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz and Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh, Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) welcomed the delegation from the Scientific Council of the Central Organs of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV). The delegation was led by Vu Thanh

The Left Chapter
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Thoughts on Zohran Mamdani’s Victory
Image via the PSL on X By Subin Dennis Zohran Mamdani, who describes himself as a “democratic socialist”, has won the New York City mayoral elections. He is a vocal critic of billionaires, ran on a plank to make the city affordable to the working people, and took a firm pro-Palestine stand in a country whose government is the staunchest supporter of the genocidal Zionist state. His campaign overcame the challenges posed by the propaganda fuelled by billionaires and the Zioni

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Nov 19, 20255 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


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


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


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
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