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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


Fidel Lives! Long Live Fidel!: Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
Speech delivered 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 political and cultural event commemorating Fidel Castro's centenary and the closing of the 1st International Colloquium, “Fidel: Legacy and Future,” at the Karl Marx Theater, August 13th, 2026, “Year of the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz”, translated from the Spanish Dear Army General Raúl Castro

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Aug 238 min read


"The path is difficult, the situation is complex, but our will to overcome is unwavering": Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
Image via the PCC Speech delivered 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 Seventh Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of People's Power in its Tenth Legislature, at the Convention Palace, on July 30, 2026, “Year of the Centenary of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz.” (Translated from the Spanish) Dear Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cu

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Jul 3117 min read


Long live Cuba, sovereign and independent!: Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
Image via the PCC Speech delivered 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 central ceremony for the 73rd anniversary of the assault on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks, in the province of Pinar del Río, on July 26, 2026, "Year of the Centennial of Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz", translated from the Spanish Comrades of the Presidency; Dear people o

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Jul 2914 min read


"In the face of imperial threats, we respond with more Revolution": Speech in honour of Moncada
SPEECH BY THE FIRST SECRETARY OF THE PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF CUBA IN PINAR DEL RÍO, YAMILÉ RAMOS CORDERO, AT THE EVENT IN HONOUR OF JULY 26 (Translated from the Spanish) Comrade Miguel Díaz Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic; Colleagues of the presidency; Guests; Dear people of Pinar del Río, Today we honor the heroes of the assaults on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks. L

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Jul 265 min read


Cuban Revolutionary Commander Ramiro Valdés Menéndez passes away
Via the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), translated from the Spanish With profound sorrow, the leadership of the Party, the State, and the Government inform our people that on the morning of Sunday, June 21st, the historic Commander of the Cuban Revolution Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, Hero of the Republic of Cuba and of Labor, passed away. He left behind a brilliant and extraordinary record of service to the nation. Comrade Ramiro was born in Artemisa on April 28th, 1932. From very

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Jun 223 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


Long live free Cuba! Long live Fidel and Raúl!
Speech delivered 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 commemoration of the 95th birthday of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz and the 65th anniversary of the creation of the Ministry of the Interior, at the Karl Marx Theater, June 5, 2026 Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and Presid

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Jun 1013 min read


Let Us Defend the Revolution: A Tribute to Raul
June 3rd is the 95th birthday of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, a guerrilla fighter who has dedicated and dedicates his life to fighting for the Cuban Revolution. May this serve as a sincere and grateful tribute to him. Photo: Estudios Revolución By Alina Perera Robbio, translated from the Spanish Twenty-five years have gone by, and as time keeps layering itself one moment over another, I find myself wondering how that conversation in the province of Ciego de Ávila with Army G

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Jun 35 min read


Hands off Raúl Castro, a historic leader of the Cuban Revolution!: NCPN
We condemn the indictment of Raúl Castro, the military pressure against Cuba and the continued exacerbating criminal blockade imposed on the Cuban people International Commission of the New Communist Party of the Netherlands On 26 May 2026, the United States announced the indictment of Raúl Castro, historic leader of the Cuban Revolution and former President of Cuba, in relation to the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue incident. This comes in the context of renewed U.S. military pr

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Jun 22 min read


For and with Cuba, down with imperialism!: Brazilian CP
For and with Cuba, down with imperialism! Raúl Castro represents the struggle for independence and sovereignty, for popular power and for socialism! Political Note from the Brazilian Communist Party (PCB) The Brazilian Communist Party (PCB) raises its militant voice to denounce yet another criminal offensive by U.S. imperialism against the heroic Cuban Revolution. The farcical accusations of Donald Trump's government against Commander Raúl Castro are nothing more than a cynic

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May 292 min read


KPP condemns the US accusation against the Army General Raul Castro Ruz
KPP condemns the US accusation against the Army General Raul Castro Ruz The Communist Party of Poland strongly condemns activities of the United States Department of Justice, that on 20th of May announced despicable accusation against the Army General Raul Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution. This accusation is baseless and politically motivated. It is an element of the anti-Cuban campaign conducted by the US authorities. The charges relate to the alleged role of Raul

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May 281 min read


SACP condemns indictment of Raul Castro
Image via the Communist Party of Cuba on X South African Communist Party Statement on indictment of Raul Castro by US department of justice The South African Communist Party (SACP) has noted with grave concern the US government’s decision through its department of justice to indict Comrade Raul Castro on flimsy and baseless charges related to a plane incident that occurred 30 years ago. Besides the fact that the US government has no legal jurisdiction by any measure to instit

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May 272 min read


Communist Party of Denmark condemns ridiculous accusations fabricated against Raul Castro
Cubans rally in support of Raul Castro -- image via Roberto Morales Ojeda on X The Communist Party of Denmark condemns the ridiculous and cynical accusations fabricated by the United States against General Raúl Castro. The so-called “charges” constitute a farce aimed at laying the groundwork to justify a military aggression against Cuba. This political act contributes to the intensification of the economic and energy blockade that has existed since 1962, with the addition of

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May 262 min read


In the Face of Imperial Extraterritoriality: The Unwavering Legal Defense of Cuba's Sovereignty
Image via the PCC By Arnel Medina Cuenca, translated from the Spanish The recent move by the United States Department of Justice against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution, calls for a careful look through the lens of International Law, revealing the complete absence of any legal foundation for this action. This isn’t a legitimate judicial process at all, but rather an unacceptable case of extraterritorial overreach, a blatant breach of international

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May 264 min read


Daily LIFT #1976
Raul Castro and Che -- Daily LIFT #1976

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May 261 min read


Against US Imperialist Threats, Blockade, and Adventurism in Cuba: Communist Party of Pakistan
Image from the mass rally in Havana, May 22, 2026 Statement of the Communist Party of Pakistan Against US Imperialist Threats, Blockade, and Adventurism in Cuba The Communist Party of Pakistan proudly reaffirms its absolute solidarity with socialist Cuba, its brave revolutionary people and all anti-imperialist forces worldwide. We strongly condemn the cowardly threats, political blackmail and detention/ kidnap plots by US imperialism against Cuba’s revolutionary leaders espec

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May 253 min read


Solidarity with Raúl Castro – ¡No pasarán!
Image from the mass rally in Havana, May 22 Declaration by the Central Committee of the Party of Labour of Austria (PdA) on the arrest warrant issued by the corrupt US judiciary against the former Cuban President. Vienna, 22 May 2026. At the behest of US President Donald Trump, the judiciary of the United States of America has issued a fabricated arrest warrant against the former President and, to this day, a significant leader of the Cuban Revolution, Raúl Castro. The US has

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May 252 min read


Mass rally in Athens in solidarity with Cuba
Images via the KKE The people of Athens demand: Hands off Cuba! The Communist Party of Greece reports that a militant solidarity march in support of the heroic Cuban people took place on the afternoon of May 23 following a call by the Organizations of the KKE and the Communist Youth (KNE) in Athens. Those gathered sent a clear message: “Hands off Cuba! The US imperialists must not dare to attack the Island of the Revolution!”. The people of Athens expressed their solidarity w

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May 252 min read
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