News from Cuba
Selected domestic and international news items relating to events or issues affecting Cuba.
Tenemos Memoria (We Have Memory)
Havana, Sep 4
The event called Tenemos Memoria (We Have Memory), Solidarity Vs. Blockade and Terrorism, began today in the capital with a tribute to the young Italian Fabio Di Celmo, victim in 1997 of a...
Cuban President Backs Same-Sex Marriage in Interview With teleSUR
17 September 2018
In an exclusive interview with teleSUR aired on Sunday, the Cuban president defended the right to consensual same-sex marriage which has been approved by...
Leading Role of Cuban Women in Society Highlighted
Las Tunas, Cuba, Aug 23
U.S. Blockade Damages Cuban Food and Agricultural Industries
Havana, Aug 26
The food and agricultural industries are today two of the most affected sectors in Cuba due to the U.S. economic blockade on the island, lasting almost six...
Cuba's Creation of a New Constitution
By Waldo Mendiluza* Havana (PL)
Cuba: Havana Carnival Kicks Off With Music, Dances, Floats
“We hope this year's carnival is better serviced because of better supplies,” said Eugenio Blanch.
Concerts, dances, floats, music and an abundance of food and drinks will be the...
Valdes Brings Cuban Dance to Tokyo's World Ballet Festival
Both traditional and modern dance shine amid the competitions which began this year on July 27 and will come to a close on August 18.
Cuban Prima Ballerina Viengsay Valdes is...
CUBA: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY APPROVES NEW CONSTITUTIONAL DRAFT
Published 23 July 2018
Source: teleSUR TV
The new constitution would see new laws and policies seeking to maintain the socialist and revolutionary character of the Cuban state.
The...
EU AND CELAC URGE ENDING US BLOCKADE ON CUBA
18 July 2018
Source: teleSUR TV
"We reiterate our rejection of the application of those coercive measures of a unilateral nature with extraterritorial effect," the delegates ministers said in...
ENDING THE US BLOCKADE REMAINS OUR PRIORITY: CUBAN INDUSTRIAL WORKERS' GENERAL SECRETARY
19 July, 2018
Source: Cuba Solidarity, UK
“The US blockade has a hugely detrimental impact on Cuban workers, so ending the blockade continues to be...
WORLD-RENOWNED CUBAN CIRCUS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
June 30, 2018
Source: teleSUR TV
The circus welcomes art lovers, businessmen and journalists to join in the revelry and splendor coming to life on the Caribbean island.
Cuba's President...