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PoliticsUN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Condemns US Embargo on Cuba Amidst Diplomatic Maneuvers
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to condemn the US embargo on Cuba, with 130 nations in favour. This annual resolution highlights the ongoing international opposition to the decades-long economic sanctions, despite US diplomatic efforts.
MiscellaneousUS Envoy's Bold Statement: Reads Anti-Castro Book During Cuban FM's UN Speech
A US envoy was seen reading an anti-Castro book during a UN address by Cuba's Foreign Minister, a symbolic act highlighting diplomatic tensions.
MiscellaneousUS Envoy Confronts Cuban Diplomat at UN with 'This is America' Rebuke
A US envoy confronted a Cuban diplomat at the UN, using the phrase 'This is America' in a public rebuke. The article also notes Israel's Eisenkot's statement about the country voting for change.
PoliticsHeated Exchange Erupts at UN: US Envoy and Cuban Minister Trade Barbs Over Embargo
A heated exchange occurred at the UN between US envoy Mike Waltz and Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla over the US embargo. The debate saw accusations of lying and intimidation, with the UN General Assembly President intervening.
PoliticsSenator Rubio Encourages Cubans to Aid CIA in Government Overthrow
Senator Marco Rubio has encouraged Cubans to work with the CIA to overthrow their government. This call suggests a potential partnership between Cuban citizens and the US intelligence agency for political change.
PoliticsCuba Alleges US Intimidation Tactics Ahead of UN Embargo Vote
Cuba has accused the United States of threatening countries with economic and political repercussions to influence their vote on the UN resolution to end the US embargo. The US, in turn, accuses Cuba of spreading lies and intimidating participants at human rights events.
PoliticsFlorida Seeks Arrest of Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro Over 1996 Plane Shootdown
Florida has issued an arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raul Castro, charging him with conspiracy to commit murder over the 1996 downing of two Brothers to the Rescue planes. The move escalates US pressure on Cuba and is supported by the Trump administration.
MiscellaneousCuba's 'Trickster' Legacy: A Global Force Facing an Uncertain Future
As the US appears poised to exert pressure on Cuba, this article reflects on the island nation's significant and often disruptive role on the global stage, likening its influence to the trickster archetype of Eshu. The piece examines Cuba's historical challenges to US hegemony, its internationalist solidarity, and its surprising resilience against economic embargoes, while also acknowledging its internal shortcomings.
PoliticsRubio Slams Cuba for Aiding Iran and 'Malign Actors' Against US, Imposes Sanctions
Senator Marco Rubio has accused Cuba of aiding Iran and other adversaries against the US, leading to sanctions on a Cuban bank for providing financial services to an Iranian lender. The US aims to dismantle Cuba's financial links with hostile states.
EconomyCuba Advances Renewable Energy Amidst US Oil Blockade and Economic Strain
Cuba is accelerating its renewable energy initiatives in response to a U.S. oil blockade that has crippled its economy. The nation is exploring domestic resources like solar and wind power to offset the lack of foreign fuel imports, despite facing significant challenges and humanitarian concerns.
PoliticsCuban Deputy Foreign Minister Condemns Potential US Military Action as an 'Atrocious Crime'
Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio has warned that any US military action against Cuba would be an atrocious international crime, while rejecting claims that the island is a failed state.
PoliticsCuba Targets US at the United Nations Over Humanitarian Hardship
Cuba accuses the United States at the United Nations of deliberately causing humanitarian suffering, according to a recent video report.
PoliticsCuba Condemns US at UN Over Intentional Humanitarian Suffering
Cuba accused the US at the UN of deliberately causing humanitarian suffering as pro-Palestine protesters marched on the Labour conference.
EconomyCuba Struggles to Restore Power Following Another Devastating Nationwide Blackout
Cuba is gradually restoring power following a massive nationwide blackout, the latest in a series of severe energy failures driven by aging infrastructure and an ongoing blockade.
PoliticsCuba Confirms No Ongoing Talks With US Amid Severe Economic Pressures and Energy Crisis
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez announced that there are no current negotiations with the United States as the decades-long embargo and worsening energy crisis continue to devastate the island's economy.
EconomyCuban Innovation Flourishes Amid Severe Energy Crises and Blackouts
Facing severe rolling blackouts and fuel shortages driven by US sanctions, Cubans across the island are adopting creative survival tactics, from solar-powered transit to DIY digital tutorials.
EconomyUS Imposes New Economic Sanctions on Cuba Targeting Key Mining and Construction Sectors
The United States has announced new economic sanctions targeting nine state-owned mining, metal, and construction companies in Cuba as part of an ongoing maximum pressure campaign by the Trump administration.