USA – A letter by a group of 50 lawmakers on Thursday to the Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanded a shift in US policy towards Cuba, as the country suffers from ongoing blockade. They warned that the current measures are worsening a deepening humanitarian crisis on the island. “We write with great urgency to […]
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Ecuador Expels Entire Cuban Diplomatic Mission
ECUADOR – Ecuador on Wednesday expelled the entire Cuban diplomatic mission, giving them 48 hours to vacate the country, as Quito aligns with the United States. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially designated all accredited Cuban personnel in Quito as persona non grata. The administration of right-wing President Daniel Noboa justified the […]
Names of Suspects Involved in an Armed Infiltration Attempt into Cuba
CUBA – An armed infiltration attempt into Cuba was reported by the Cuban authorities who intercepted a Florida-registered speedboat off the northern coast, which left 4 attackers dead and 6 others wounded after they opened fire at border guards. “Authorities have confirmed that the intercepted speedboat, registered in the State of Florida under number FL7726SH, […]
Mexico Sends Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
MEXICO – The Mexican government on Tuesday sent humanitarian aid to Cuba, comprising over 1,000 tons of supplies using 2 ships. The logistics support vessels Papaloapan and Huasteco departed the port of Veracruz loaded with a total of 1,193 tons of provisions, including beans and powdered milk, according to El Universal. The shipment also included […]
Russia Considering Humanitarian Oil & Petroleum Products’ Aid to Cuba
CUBA – The Russian Embassy in Havana said that Moscow was considering a humanitarian oil & petroleum products’ aid to Cuba, as the country suffers from an energy crisis. “In the near future, there is expected delivery of oil and petroleum products from Russia to Cuba as humanitarian aid,” the embassy said in an interview […]
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Says Open to Dialogue with US
CUBA – The Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Thursday that he’s open to dialogue with US administration, as the country faces an energy crisis. In an emergency briefing, Diaz-Canel, who is also the first secretary of the Communist Party, addressed the intensified economic pressure imposed by Washington, which has isolated the country from its […]
Venezuela Oil Tanker Seized by US was on a Government Support Effort to Cuba
VENEZUELA – The Venezuela oil tanker that was seized by the US was on a government support effort to Cuba, according to documents and sources within the Venezuelan oil industry. The tanker Skipper departed Venezuela on Dec. 4 with about 2 million barrels of the country’s heavy crude oil, The New York Times reported, citing […]
Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Rises to 75
HAITI – Hurricane Melissa death toll in both Haiti and Jamaica have risen to 75 after it triggered massive flooding and landslides in the Caribbean. The hurricane has battered Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba since late October, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. Haiti’s Civil Protection Directorate said 43 people were killed and at least […]