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Day of Solidarity with Cuba held at the Portuguese Communist Avante Festival
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

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Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba celebrates 65th anniversary in Havana
Images via Estudios Revolución By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish On Friday afternoon, under the trees at the headquarters of the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba (UNEAC) in the capital’s Vedado, there was a palpable spiritual energy as many creators came together to celebrate the organization’s 65th anniversary, honoring its legacy of uniting talent in defense of the Homeland. There was a depth of the soul that no dark force could suppress. At o

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Aug 243 min read


For humanity, for humanity's future, for socialism: DKP
Contribution of the German Communist Party (DKP) to the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers Parties, 7-9 August 2026, Havana, Cuba The Cuban people and the Communist Party of Cuba are waging a heroic struggle against imperialism's murderous blockade. They wage it for humanity, for humanity's future, for socialism. To hold our international meeting under these conditions deserves gratitude and places on us the responsibility to do everything for Cuba's victory,

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Aug 224 min read


Cuban Council of State approves four new decree laws
Photo via Cubadebate Via Granma, translated from the Spanish The Council of State approved four new decree laws during its regular session this Wednesday, led by its president, Esteban Lazo Hernández, and attended by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba’s Central Committee and President of the Republic. The first of these regulatory provisions, the decree-law titled "Amending decree-laws 88 'On micro, small and medium-sized enterprises',

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Aug 223 min read


Communist Party of Vietnam delegation in Cuba for Fidel Colloquium
By Wennys Díaz Ballaga, translated from the Spanish Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), welcomed Vu Hai Ha, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and vice president of the Commission on Defense, Security, and Foreign Affairs of the National Assembly of Vietnam, at the PCC headquarters. Vu Hai Ha is participating in the First Inte

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Aug 122 min read


Communist Party of Cuba and the Party of the European Left sign Exchange and Cooperation agreement
Photos via Vladimir Molina By Wennys Díaz Ballaga, translated from the Spanish Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), welcomed Walter Baier, president of the Party of the European Left (PEL) in Havana. Together, they signed an Exchange and Cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening and expanding the friendship, solidarity, and collaboration between their organiz

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Aug 122 min read


Defending the Cuban Revolution and Strengthening Proletarian Internationalism
Via the Algerian Party for Democracy and Socialism (PADS) On the Occasion of the 24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties Defending the Cuban People and the Cuban Revolution Against the Embargo and Imperialist Aggression; Strengthening Proletarian Internationalism; Uniting the Struggle of Communist and Workers’ Parties Against the Monopolistic Capitalist System and for Socialism. Dear Comrades, Representatives of communist and workers’ parties from around

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Aug 1213 min read


Chinese delegation arrives in Havana for First Fidel International Colloquium
Images via PCC By Wennys Díaz Ballaga, translated from the Spanish On Sunday, Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, a member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), welcomed comrade Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), at the PCC headquarters. Liu leads the Chinese delegation attending the First Fidel International Colloquium: Legacy a

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Aug 102 min read


Cuba and Laos strengthen their historic ties during official talks
Images via the PCC Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish An official meeting took place at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) between Emilio Lozada García, head of the PCC's Department of International Relations, and comrade Bounleua Phandanouvong, head of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP). During the talks, Lozada highlighted the historic relationship of friendship

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Aug 71 min read


Change to advance socialism: Notes from the Third Extraordinary Session of the Cuban National Assembly of People's Power
Images via Estudios Revolución By Demetrio Villaurrutia & Héctor Martínez, translated from the Spanish With the participation, through videoconference, of the leader at the head of the Cuban Revolution, Army General, Raúl Castro Ruz, and led by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, the Third Extraordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power in its X Legislatur

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Jun 198 min read


"Reality demands urgent and necessary changes": Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
Speech delivered by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, at the closing of the June 17 Extraordinary Plenary Session of the Central Committee in Havana. Via video translation and transcription Comrades, members of the Party’s Central Committee; Distinguished guests; Compatriots: This extraordinary plenary session is taking place at a decisive moment for Cuba. As proud heirs to

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Jun 1820 min read


Communist Party of Cuba to hold Extraordinary Plenary Session of the Central Committee
Image via the PCC The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) has announced the convening of an Extraordinary Plenary Session of the Central Committee on Wednesday, June 17 to evaluate proposals for economic and social reforms that have been made by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the PCC and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, in recent statements to the press. This session is notably prompted by the pressures of the sustained

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Jun 161 min read


European leftist and progressive parties reaffirm their solidarity with Cuba
Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Havana, June 11, 2026 -- On Thursday morning, a virtual meeting was held at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) in which 46 representatives of 29 leftist and progressive political parties and movements in Europe participated. The meeting was chaired by member of the Central Committee and head of its Department of International Relations, Emilio Lozada García, who, following

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Jun 132 min read


Communist Parties of Cuba and China hold video conference to deepen friendship and bilateral cooperation
Via the Communist Part of Cuba, translated from the Spanish Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) Central Committee member and head of the party's International Relations Department, Emilio Lozada Garcia held a virtual meeting on Thursday (June 11) with Liu Haixing, a member of the Central Committee and head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC). The Cuban leader expressed his gratitude for the CPC's firm support against the U.S. government's intensifi

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Jun 122 min read


Socialist Workers' Party of Croatia condemns heinous indictment of Castro
Tens of thousands rally in Havana in support of Raul and the Revolution, May 22 -- Image via news video screenshot The Socialist Workers' Party of Croatia (SRP) expresses full and unreserved solidarity with the Revolutionary Government, the Communist Party of Cuba and the brave Cuban people, and strongly condemns the escalation of the imperialist aggression of the United States of America against the Republic of Cuba, which reached a new, particularly dangerous level in May 2

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May 233 min read


Communist Party of China Calls for End to U.S. Blockade of Cuba
Image via the PCC Via Granma and the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish The spokesperson for the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), Hu Zhaoming, has demanded the immediate lifting of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba. In a message published on the social network X, Hu said that Washington has maintained a comprehensive blockade and illegal sanctions

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May 131 min read


Modular housing program launched in Havana
Photos via Estudios Revolución By René Tamayo León, translated from the Spanish On Saturday May 2, Alina and Nerelys, two young workers who are single mothers and heads of their households, received the first two houses completed in Havana through the modular housing program using repurposed shipping containers. This initiative, being implemented across the country, shows the potential of this alternative to quickly address the growing housing needs of the Cuban people. Alina

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May 104 min read


"We believe that a better world is possible, as Fidel taught us"
Image via the PCC Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, at the closing ceremony of the International Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba, at the Convention Center, on May 2, 2026, "Year of the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz". Translated from the Spanish. Dear sisters and brothers in solidarity with Cuba and with the just causes of the wor

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May 418 min read


Over 500,000 rally for May Day in Havana
Images via various sources on X At least 500,000 rallied in Havana, Cuba today in celebration of International Workers' Day. People began assembling before dawn led by First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez and other members of the government and CC. Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the PCC called i

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May 11 min read


24th International Meeting of Communist and Workers’ Parties to be held in Havana
The Communist Party of Greece (KKE) reports that the meeting of the Working Group (WG) of the International Meetings of Communist and Workers’ Parties (IMCWP) was held on Sunday April 19 in Istanbul to determine the venue and theme, and to resolve organizational issues relating to the holding of the upcoming 24th International Meeting. The delegation of the KKE included comrades Giorgos Marinos, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee (CC) of the KKE; Eliseos

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Apr 212 min read
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