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  • “If we turn our backs on Cuba, we would be turning our backs on humanity”

    “If we turn our backs on Cuba, we would be turning our backs on humanity”

    A significant international solidarity movement is demonstrating support for Cuba as the Our America to Cuba Convoy arrives with substantial humanitarian assistance. Comprising approximately 500 delegates from over 30 nations, the convoy is delivering nearly 20 tons of essential supplies to the island nation despite ongoing challenges posed by economic sanctions.

    The initiative, organized by The People’s Forum and Progressive International, has successfully raised approximately half a million dollars in the United States specifically for solar panels and related equipment destined for Cuban hospitals. Manolo De los Santos, a prominent leader of The People’s Forum, emphasized that while the material aid is crucial—particularly medicines for children with cancer—the most valuable contribution is the demonstration of global solidarity during Cuba’s challenging period.

    European representatives have joined the effort with notable determination. Italian MEP Ilaria Salis highlighted that her participation reinforces Italy’s consistent United Nations voting record advocating for the blockade’s removal. She acknowledged facing significant obstacles, including visa cancellations and threats, yet remained committed to the cause.

    First-time visitor and MEP Emma Fourreau described her journey as both duty and honor, citing the Cuban Revolution as an inspiration for global solidarity movements. Meanwhile, MEP Marc Botenga framed the situation within broader geopolitical context, questioning the fundamentals of international world order and condemning what he characterized as neocolonial practices.

    David Adler, coordinator of Progressive International, explained the convoy’s name derives from José Martí’s conceptual work emphasizing regional sovereignty. Adler announced additional support measures, including an anticipated flotilla of three ships carrying further assistance, and called for participation in March 21st events marking the International Day of Solidarity with Cuba.

  • Solidarity with Cuba from many quarters

    Solidarity with Cuba from many quarters

    A multinational humanitarian initiative dubbed the “Our America Convoy” has arrived in Havana with substantial material support for Cuba, representing a significant display of Pan-American solidarity against what organizers characterize as genocidal U.S. policies. The convoy, carrying essential medicines, food supplies, medical equipment, and educational materials, originated from multiple nations including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Mexico, and even the United States itself.

    The initiative emerged in February 2026 as a direct response to the intensified energy blockade and economic sanctions against Cuba. David Adler, founder of the movement and participant in the Global Sumud Flotilla to Palestine, emphasized that while the physical supplies cannot fully address Cuba’s needs, the convoy serves as “a spark for a new international solidarity movement” aimed at pressuring governments to provide energy resources and break the decades-long blockade.

    Fernando Pereira, president of Uruguay’s Frente Amplio, delivered a powerful message upon arrival: “A people without a soul has little future.” He referenced Cuba’s historical humanitarian contributions, particularly Operation Miracle which restored vision to nearly 100,000 Uruguayans, stating that “parties that show gratitude when things are at their worst are the ones that should be there.”

    Brazil’s representation, led by Mónica Valente of the São Paulo Forum, announced parallel efforts to fundraise for solar panels to aid Cuba’s electricity generation. Valente condemned the escalating blockade despite annual UN resolutions calling for its end, noting that “every year, the United Nations approves by a large majority the end of that policy, and yet it intensifies.”

    The convoy notably included U.S. representatives from Pastors for Peace, continuing their decades-long support. Executive Director Claudia de La Cruz stressed that current U.S. administration policies “do not represent the sentiments of the American people” and emphasized their commitment to opposing aggression against Cuba.

    Youth representation was provided by Alexandre Pupo of the International Youth Organization for Ibero-America, representing 21 member states who view Cuba as “a beacon of hope for justice.” The convergence of multiple generations and nationalities demonstrates growing international recognition of what Adler termed the “historical debt” owed to Cuba for its struggles for national and international liberation.

  • Who Doesn’t Want Peace?

    Who Doesn’t Want Peace?

    A coordinated campaign of destabilization emerges from Miami whenever diplomatic progress appears between the United States and Cuba, according to recent investigative findings. Hardline elements with financial and political investments in maintaining hostilities have repeatedly demonstrated willingness to sabotage peace initiatives through calculated acts of provocation.

    The pattern became particularly evident during recent bilateral talks held in St. Kitts and Nevis, where representatives from Washington and Havana engaged in unprecedented dialogue. Simultaneously, a group of ten individuals allegedly trained and armed in Florida executed an attack on a Cuban Border Guard vessel attempting to infiltrate Villa Clara’s northern coast. This synchronization suggests deliberate timing to undermine diplomatic efforts.

    Further evidence of coordination emerged through graffiti campaigns across Havana’s municipalities, where more than a dozen individuals recruited in Panama executed counterrevolutionary messaging using rented vehicles. These actions appeared designed to manufacture the illusion of widespread popular discontent rather than organic demonstrations.

    The strategy employs multiple fronts: congressional lobbying for intensified blockade measures, media campaigns promoting misinformation, and financial support for destabilization activities. Investigations indicate that recent acts of vandalism in Morón, including arson attacks on media outlets and destruction of property, follow patterns consistent with external direction rather than genuine civil protest.

    South Florida-based operatives have openly advocated for aggressive measures against Cuba, with one congressman reportedly using language suggesting annihilation rather than diplomatic engagement. The consistent pattern reveals a well-funded machinery dedicated to perpetuating conflict through economic strangulation and manufactured unrest, directly contradicting ongoing governmental efforts toward normalized relations.

  • Under pressure from the United States, Costa Rica announces the closure of its embassy in Havana and limits relations with Cuba to consular matters

    Under pressure from the United States, Costa Rica announces the closure of its embassy in Havana and limits relations with Cuba to consular matters

    The Cuban government has issued a strong condemnation of Costa Rica’s unexpected decision to shutter its embassy in Havana and downgrade diplomatic relations. The move, communicated via diplomatic note on March 17th without prior consultation or justification, represents a significant deterioration in bilateral ties between the two nations.

    According to Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Costa Rican officials invoked an ‘alleged and unfounded principle of reciprocity’ when demanding that Cuba withdraw its diplomatic staff from San José while maintaining only consular and administrative personnel. The Central American nation further notified that effective April 1st, it would maintain relations with Cuba strictly at the consular level.

    The Cuban statement particularly criticized Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles for what it characterized as ‘disrespectful statements’ made during a March 18th press conference. Cuban authorities accused Chaves of ‘crudely manipulating the history and reality of Cuba’ while ignoring the documented impact of the U.S. economic blockade on Cuba’s economic situation and living conditions—a fact previously acknowledged by Costa Rican governments.

    Havana described the decision as ‘arbitrary’ and ‘evidently adopted under pressure,’ suggesting it disregarded both national interests and regional solidarity. The Cuban government framed this development as Costa Rica’s latest alignment with U.S. policy objectives against Cuba, noting the country’s ‘history of subordination to U.S. policy against Cuba.’

    The statement positioned the embassy closure as part of a broader U.S. offensive to isolate Cuba within the Americas, making Costa Rica ‘a participant in its aggressive escalation against the Cuban Revolution.’ Despite these diplomatic tensions, Cuba expressed confidence that the move would ultimately fail, emphasizing the ‘unbreakable bonds’ between the Cuban and Costa Rican peoples, historically connected through figures like independence heroes José Martí and Antonio Maceo.

    The diplomatic note was formally released from Havana on March 18th, 2026, marking a new chapter in the complex relationship between the two American nations.

  • Faced with threats from the empire, Cuba stands firm

    Faced with threats from the empire, Cuba stands firm

    Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has issued a stark warning through social media channels, declaring that the nation stands prepared to mount formidable resistance against any external aggressor confronting the Caribbean island. The First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba articulated this position while addressing what he characterized as daily threats from the United States aimed at overthrowing Cuba’s constitutional order.

    President Díaz-Canel condemned what he described as six decades of economic warfare against Cuba, asserting that Washington utilizes Cuba’s economic difficulties—which he attributes directly to U.S. policies—as justification for further hostility. He framed these actions as collective punishment against the Cuban people orchestrated by an empire seeking to seize national resources and undermine sovereignty.

    The Cuban head of state’s sentiments were reinforced by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, who serves on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party. Rodríguez echoed the administration’s stance, emphasizing that neither economic blockade nor energy embargo would compromise Cuba’s exercise of sovereignty or diminish the creativity of its people in overcoming challenges.

    Both officials presented a unified front regarding Cuba’s determination to preserve independence, with Rodríguez asserting that any act of imperialist aggression would confront the indomitable will of the Cuban population in defending their homeland. The statements emerge amid ongoing tensions between the two nations despite periodic diplomatic engagements.

  • Vietnam will continue to support Cuba

    Vietnam will continue to support Cuba

    In a significant development for Cuba’s agricultural sector, President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez met with Nguyen Van Quang, President of Vietnamese firm Agri-VMA, to review the substantial progress of a collaborative rice cultivation project in Pinar del Río. The high-level discussion centered on the tripartite management model being pioneered in Los Palacios, which is demonstrating remarkable success in boosting wet paddy rice yields.

    The innovative project, operating through the Mariel Special Development Zone, employs a multifaceted approach: direct cultivation on usufruct land under a fully foreign-owned enterprise, formal partnership agreements with local Cuban producers, and the sale of advanced technological packages and inputs to growers in the Vueltabajo region for foreign currency. This diversified strategy is proving highly effective, generating impressive production metrics.

    President Díaz-Canel positioned these achievements as a direct manifestation of the agreements solidified with To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, during his official 2024 visit to Cuba. The Cuban leader expressed profound gratitude for Vietnam’s steadfast support, asserting that such collaboration paves a clear path toward national rice self-sufficiency in the near future. He urged Agri-VMA to expedite the completion of established plans and to further intensify cooperative production and technological marketing efforts with local farmers, noting the project’s role as a beacon for attracting additional Vietnamese investment.

    In response, Mr. Quang conveyed his appreciation for the warm reception and reaffirmed the commitment of Vietnam’s leadership to continue supporting Cuba through its current economic challenges. He emphasized that his nation stands fully prepared to assist its ‘sister nation’ in overcoming these difficulties, highlighting the deep, fraternal bonds between the two communist-led countries. The meeting underscores a strategic international partnership actively working to strengthen Cuba’s food security and agricultural resilience.

  • Measures facilitating participation of Cubans abroad in the national economy

    Measures facilitating participation of Cubans abroad in the national economy

    In a landmark economic reform, Cuba has eliminated longstanding restrictions that previously limited domestic investment exclusively to permanent residents. The new provisions now empower Cubans residing abroad to invest directly in private enterprises and form partnerships with Cuban private economic actors under the Foreign Investment Law.

    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment, Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, announced these transformative measures as part of Cuba’s comprehensive strategy to update its economic model. These changes reflect ongoing dialogues with the Cuban diaspora and demonstrate the government’s commitment to strengthening ties with global citizens who wish to contribute to national development.

    The reforms represent a significant decentralization effort aimed at increasing foreign capital participation and diversifying private sector involvement across economic sectors. The most notable change removes the permanent residency requirement that previously barred diaspora investment, while simultaneously opening banking sector opportunities and establishing new cooperation and investment funds.

    Under the new framework, expatriate Cubans can now establish partnerships with private companies through overseas-registered entities—a privilege previously reserved for state-owned enterprises. The financial sector reforms authorize diaspora participation in creating non-bank financial institutions and investment banks, subject to Central Bank approval, including opportunities in virtual asset services.

    To facilitate operations, diaspora investors will enjoy equal banking rights as domestic residents, including foreign currency account access. The government is also creating specialized funds to streamline cooperation efforts and maximize impact in priority areas.

    Food production receives particular emphasis, with the government encouraging agricultural investment at municipal levels. The Deputy Prime Minister cited successful Vietnamese rice production ventures as potential models for diaspora engagement through land usufruct arrangements.

    Despite these openings, officials acknowledge the persistent challenges posed by the US economic blockade, which restricts access to capital markets and financing. The humanitarian consequences include disrupted medical treatments, food production limitations, and widespread energy deficiencies affecting water access.

    The government is concurrently improving administrative mechanisms to ensure efficient processing of investment proposals, with enhanced business opportunity portfolios and reduced bureaucratic delays. These measures collectively represent Cuba’s strategic commitment to engaging its global diaspora in building a prosperous and sustainable economy grounded in social justice principles.

  • There are many lessons to be learned in this country during these difficult times

    There are many lessons to be learned in this country during these difficult times

    In a major address to the national press from the Palace of the Revolution, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel provided a comprehensive assessment of the nation’s ongoing fuel crisis, confirmed preliminary diplomatic contacts with the United States, and detailed the government’s multifaceted response to severe economic challenges.

    The President confirmed that Cuba has not received fuel shipments for over three months due to what he termed an “energy blockade,” creating devastating effects across all sectors of society. The national power grid operates under extreme instability, with prolonged blackouts lasting over 30 hours in some municipalities affecting water supply, healthcare, education, transportation, and communications.

    Despite these challenges, Díaz-Canel highlighted several adaptive measures: solar farms now provide 49-51% of daytime energy, over 1,000 photovoltaic systems have been installed in remote communities, and 10,034 solar modules have been provided to essential workers. The energy transition includes converting bakeries to alternative fuels, expanding electric transportation, and developing battery storage systems for grid stability.

    Regarding international relations, the President confirmed that Cuban officials have held preliminary talks with U.S. representatives through international facilitators. He emphasized that any dialogue must proceed on principles of equality, respect for sovereignty, and reciprocity. The process remains in early stages with no concrete agreements yet reached.

    The address also covered labor adjustments necessitated by the crisis, with the government encouraging job relocations to community projects rather than layoffs. Educational institutions have shifted to blended learning models utilizing community settings, while maintaining academic continuity despite power limitations.

    President Díaz-Canel strongly defended Cuba’s handling of international donations, particularly from Mexico, emphasizing transparent distribution systems and audit mechanisms. He also provided updates on security matters, including an ongoing investigation into a recent armed infiltration attempt and cooperation with U.S. authorities through FBI involvement.

    The government announced the sovereign decision to release 51 prisoners based on good behavior, characterizing it as a humanitarian gesture consistent with Cuban legal practices.

    Throughout the address, Díaz-Canel emphasized national resilience, praising electricity workers maintaining systems despite personal hardships and highlighting continued functioning of essential services despite unprecedented challenges.

  • An eternal symbol of the revolutionary resolve that guides Cuba

    An eternal symbol of the revolutionary resolve that guides Cuba

    Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has declared the nation’s perpetual indebtedness to its “legacy of dignity” during commemorations marking the 148th anniversary of the Baraguá Protest. The historic event, regarded as one of Cuba’s most principled acts, continues to shape the country’s political ethos and resistance against external pressures.

    In a series of official statements and social media posts, Cuba’s highest leadership collectively emphasized the enduring significance of General Antonio Maceo Grajales’ 1878 defiance against peace agreements that would compromise Cuban independence. President Díaz-Canel characterized the Baraguá Protest as embodying the “spirit of resistance” that remains the nation’s “non-negotiable compass” in contemporary geopolitics.

    The President invoked Maceo’s legendary declaration—”We do not understand each other”—describing it as a perpetual mandate to “break the circle” in defense of national sovereignty. This historical reference was echoed throughout the government, with National Assembly President Esteban Lazo Hernández labeling the event an “emblem of Cuban steadfastness” and Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz asserting that Maceo’s stance “raised the nation’s flags to their highest point.”

    Roberto Morales Ojeda, Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee, drew direct parallels between historical and contemporary challenges, stating that any modern attempts to undermine Cuban sovereignty would “clash with the same wall of principles as at Baraguá.” The leadership collectively contrasted Maceo’s revolutionary integrity with what they termed “zanjoneros”—a reference to those who advocated compromise in the past and present.

    The commemorations, centered around Santiago de Cuba’s Revolution Square where a monument to Maceo stands, reinforced the government’s position that the Baraguá Protest remains a living force mobilizing national consciousness. The leadership explicitly connected this historical legacy to Fidel Castro’s political philosophy, framing Cuba’s future as “an eternal Baraguá” in its unwavering defense of independence and revolutionary principles.

  • “The Cuban press is not standing still; it is fighting and innovating”

    “The Cuban press is not standing still; it is fighting and innovating”

    In a landmark address commemorating Cuban Press Day, President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez outlined an ambitious vision for the nation’s media landscape, emphasizing digital transformation and revolutionary continuity. The gathering brought together over 80 media professionals, including veteran journalists and emerging digital specialists, to discuss the evolving role of press in contemporary Cuba.

    Addressing representatives from print, digital, television, and radio outlets, the President highlighted the dual challenge and opportunity presented by new technologies. “We now possess digital platforms, social media channels, and artificial intelligence tools that transcend traditional limitations of space and time,” Díaz-Canel stated, positioning these developments as crucial assets in modern information warfare.

    The dialogue revealed significant structural shifts within Cuban media organizations. Granma newspaper, the official Communist Party publication, has fundamentally reorganized its operations to function as “a digital newspaper with weekly print editions,” according to editor-in-chief Yoerky Sánchez Cuellar. This transformation required overcoming print-centric mentalities and implementing 24/7 digital news cycles.

    President Díaz-Canel emphasized the strategic importance of digitizing Cuba’s extensive historical archives, containing priceless photographic records and original writings by revolutionary leaders including Fidel Castro. These materials, he noted, represent both cultural treasures and ideological resources for current geopolitical struggles.

    The discussion addressed practical adaptations to Cuba’s economic challenges, including fuel shortages that have necessitated community-based reporting and increased reliance on social media platforms. Media organizations like Ideas Multimedios and Cubadebate have developed self-funded models that maintain financial stability while expanding renewable energy infrastructure and employee compensation.

    Díaz-Canel framed the media’s role within the context of “sixth-generation warfare,” describing Cuban journalists as frontline defenders in ideological and cultural conflicts. “The press serves as both communication tool and sovereign agent,” he asserted, emphasizing its educational function in developing public media literacy and resistance to manipulation.

    The President concluded by celebrating the press’s active role in promoting popular participation, documenting positive national experiences, and maintaining constructive criticism—all while preserving the revolutionary merit that has historically characterized Cuban journalism.