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Marco Rubio posted a video to Cubans claiming there’s no oil blockade. Needless to say, it didn’t land well with Cubans who are living through blackouts that became far worse after the U.S. began stopping oil from getting to the island.

Marco Rubio posted a video to Cubans claiming there’s no oil blockade. Needless to say, it didn’t land well with Cubans who are living through blackouts that became far worse after the U.S. began stopping oil from getting to the island.

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786,867 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

U.S. citizens are traveling to Havana for a new breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Clinical trials show that, unlike any other medication, Cuba’s NeuralCIM not only stabilizes patients, but in more than half of cases it actually reverses many Alzheimer’s symptoms.

U.S. citizens are traveling to Havana for a new breakthrough treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. Clinical trials show that, unlike any other medication, Cuba’s NeuralCIM not only stabilizes patients, but in more than half of cases it actually reverses many Alzheimer’s symptoms.

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325,536 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

In the face of the U.S.-imposed oil blockade, Cuba is going green. First, people started buying electric tricycles. But then they faced another problem — no way to charge them as blackouts last 20+ hours a day. Now, drivers are installing solar panels on top of their tricycles.

In the face of the U.S.-imposed oil blockade, Cuba is going green. First, people started buying electric tricycles. But then they faced another problem — no way to charge them as blackouts last 20+ hours a day. Now, drivers are installing solar panels on top of their tricycles.

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11,158 Aufrufe • vor 4 Tagen

Hundreds of Cuban women gathered at Mariana Grajales Park in Havana to denounce the U.S. government’s economic war on Cuba. They say women are among the hardest hit by sanctions.

Hundreds of Cuban women gathered at Mariana Grajales Park in Havana to denounce the U.S. government’s economic war on Cuba. They say women are among the hardest hit by sanctions.

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In his attempt to block oil shipments to Cuba, Donald Trump now claims the country is a safe haven for Hamas and Hezbollah, without presenting any evidence. Cubans say it’s complete nonsense. The real story? Hundreds of Palestinian students training to be doctors in Havana.

In his attempt to block oil shipments to Cuba, Donald Trump now claims the country is a safe haven for Hamas and Hezbollah, without presenting any evidence. Cubans say it’s complete nonsense. The real story? Hundreds of Palestinian students training to be doctors in Havana.

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138,983 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is warning that Trump’s threat to impose additional tariffs on countries sending oil to Cuba could trigger a humanitarian crisis. She also said Mexico will continue to offer Cuba humanitarian support.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is warning that Trump’s threat to impose additional tariffs on countries sending oil to Cuba could trigger a humanitarian crisis. She also said Mexico will continue to offer Cuba humanitarian support.

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva affirmed Cuba during the FAO conference, saying the island’s food crisis is not due to a lack of production. “Cuba is going hungry because they [the U.S.] don’t want it to have access to the basics.”

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva affirmed Cuba during the FAO conference, saying the island’s food crisis is not due to a lack of production. “Cuba is going hungry because they [the U.S.] don’t want it to have access to the basics.”

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69,123 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

When Donald Trump says that Cuban people love him, he’s talking about Cubans in Miami. On the island, it’s a different story. We asked Cubans in Cuba about what they think about Trump.

When Donald Trump says that Cuban people love him, he’s talking about Cubans in Miami. On the island, it’s a different story. We asked Cubans in Cuba about what they think about Trump.

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13,197 Aufrufe • vor 24 Tagen

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States hears arguments on Title III of the Helms-Burton Act. Mickael Behn is suing major cruise lines over Havana docks nationalized in 1960 — a case that could mean a $440M payout and major consequences for Cuba’s economy.

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States hears arguments on Title III of the Helms-Burton Act. Mickael Behn is suing major cruise lines over Havana docks nationalized in 1960 — a case that could mean a $440M payout and major consequences for Cuba’s economy.

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52,752 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress he has not found a Cuban official willing to lead a political “transition” on the island similar to Venezuela’s case. “I can’t give you that name right now,” he answered.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Congress he has not found a Cuban official willing to lead a political “transition” on the island similar to Venezuela’s case. “I can’t give you that name right now,” he answered.

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13,176 Aufrufe • vor 26 Tagen

Cuban Americans and U.S. activists are traveling together to Cuba with medical supplies and a shared message to Trump: End the siege on Cuba.

Cuban Americans and U.S. activists are traveling together to Cuba with medical supplies and a shared message to Trump: End the siege on Cuba.

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32 Cubans were killed in Venezuela on January 3 during the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Our journalist Liz Oliva Fernández went to the streets of Havana to hear how people reacted to the news. #Cuba #Venezuela

32 Cubans were killed in Venezuela on January 3 during the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Our journalist Liz Oliva Fernández went to the streets of Havana to hear how people reacted to the news. #Cuba #Venezuela

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53,885 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

It’s no coincidence the Trump administration chose May 20 to announce an indictment against Raúl Castro. May 20 is Cuba’s “Independence Day” — but only in Miami. The date isn’t celebrated in Cuba because it marks a long history of U.S. neocolonialism.

It’s no coincidence the Trump administration chose May 20 to announce an indictment against Raúl Castro. May 20 is Cuba’s “Independence Day” — but only in Miami. The date isn’t celebrated in Cuba because it marks a long history of U.S. neocolonialism.

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Cuba’s men’s national basketball team was supposed to play in February in the FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers in Puerto Rico. But Cuba was disqualified as a no-show after the U.S. denied visas to every Cuban player on the island.

Cuba’s men’s national basketball team was supposed to play in February in the FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers in Puerto Rico. But Cuba was disqualified as a no-show after the U.S. denied visas to every Cuban player on the island.

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Cuba is on the U.S. state sponsors of terrorism list. But "what evidence is there that Cuba sponsors terrorism?" Liz Oliva Fernández asked U.S. Department of State Deputy Spokesperson yesterday. His answer was a new one from the Department of State. Apparently, it has nothing to do with terrorism at all.

Cuba is on the U.S. state sponsors of terrorism list. But "what evidence is there that Cuba sponsors terrorism?" Liz Oliva Fernández asked U.S. Department of State Deputy Spokesperson yesterday. His answer was a new one from the Department of State. Apparently, it has nothing to do with terrorism at all.

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Our newest documentary, Little League Dreams, is out! Watch the inspiring stories of Cuba’s best young baseball players as they prepare for the biggest adventure of their lives—representing Cuba for the first time at a Little League World Series. FULL 📽️

Our newest documentary, Little League Dreams, is out! Watch the inspiring stories of Cuba’s best young baseball players as they prepare for the biggest adventure of their lives—representing Cuba for the first time at a Little League World Series. FULL 📽️

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106,189 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren

In an exclusive interview with Mehdi Hasan for Zeteo, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío explains how U.S. sanctions have crippled the island’s energy system — even blocking access to spare parts. #Cuba #Venezuela

In an exclusive interview with Mehdi Hasan for Zeteo, Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío explains how U.S. sanctions have crippled the island’s energy system — even blocking access to spare parts. #Cuba #Venezuela

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36,301 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum explains why her government continues sending oil to Cuba, even under U.S. pressure. “If Mexico can help create better conditions for Cuba,” she says, “we will always be there.”

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum explains why her government continues sending oil to Cuba, even under U.S. pressure. “If Mexico can help create better conditions for Cuba,” she says, “we will always be there.”

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24,172 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten

Donald Trump’s latest executive order allows the U.S. to impose additional tariffs on countries that ship oil to Cuba. The result isn’t abstract policy. It’s collective punishment: blackouts, long gas lines, delayed medical care and families struggling to get through the day.

Donald Trump’s latest executive order allows the U.S. to impose additional tariffs on countries that ship oil to Cuba. The result isn’t abstract policy. It’s collective punishment: blackouts, long gas lines, delayed medical care and families struggling to get through the day.

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Thousands of students and workers took over Havana’s Malecón in a pro-government bike rally to denounce the U.S. blockade against Cuba. “This march shows we are standing firm,” said one student.

Thousands of students and workers took over Havana’s Malecón in a pro-government bike rally to denounce the U.S. blockade against Cuba. “This march shows we are standing firm,” said one student.

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