Live: The impact of collective punishment (II)
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The latex products factory in Las Tunas province—the only one of its kind in Cuba—has not produced sterilized surgical gloves since 2017
For all these years, Cuba has served as a venue for dialogue and peace
A parliamentary public hearing, held at the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology, denounced the human toll of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States and called for international solidarity ahead of the upcoming vote at the United Nations
The inhumane policy afflicting Cuba is a reality that impacts the entire population
The new online repository, cubabloqueo.com, links data from Cuba’s 2026 report to specific impacts—such as those affecting access to medicines, fuel, water, and resources for schools
The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, denounced—during the third broadcast of Criterio Compartido (Shared Views) on Radio Rebelde—the diplomatic pressure exerted by the United States to secure changes in votes, abstentions, or absences during the upcoming UN vote on October 28th
The blockade is a form of collective punishment that defies simple description; it has reached record-breaking levels, and its impact on daily life is becoming increasingly dire
Weapons, Starlink, a property in the U.S., and a confessed plan: to seize military units and trigger an intervention. This report expands upon the initial allegations
On Saturday, Cuba announced the commemorative events marking the 68th anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution—to be celebrated on January 1st—amid a context defined by the intensification of the United States blockade
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of the Republic, held another meeting with experts and scientists regarding health issues. He commended the work of the Institute of Nephrology, a research center with a tradition of scientific development and a culture of innovation that will mark its 60th anniversary on December 1st
The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sent a message of encouragement and good wishes to Pope Leo XIV, who is set to undergo lung surgery in the coming days, according to the Vatican
Marked by revolutionary reflections and sentiments, a beautiful gathering took place this Thursday morning in the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution, bringing together a group of young people and the country's leadership to mark October 8—the day Che Guevara fell in combat
Every October 8, Cuban girls and boys begin as pioneers in an act that pays tribute to the Heroic Guerrilla, Ernesto Guevara de la Serna
Beyond the convenient and easy commemorations sparked by certain dates; beyond the beauty and depth of a timely slogan or the image—printed, tattooed, and ultimately worn—of him; beyond the songs of a particular era and the books one read, whether at the right moment or not; beyond so many things, Che Guevara must always be part of the conversation
Army General Raúl Castro Ruz sent a letter of congratulations to officers, professors, cadets, students, and civilian staff of the University of Medical Sciences of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (UCIMED-FAR) on the occasion of the institution's 45th anniversary
The President emphasized the need to leverage existing local capacities and coordinate them with state and non-state economic actors
Floral offerings from Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, Díaz-Canel, the people, and the victims' families accompanied the tribute to the martyrs of the Barbados bombing, marking 50 years since that heinous act
Community participation and open dialogue are essential at this time, when we must change our methods of struggle but never abandon the fight
A meeting held by the First Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, with representatives from government bodies, organizations, institutions, and associations, as well as neighborhood leaders and other stakeholders directly linked to the thematic areas of Economic and Social Transformations—all aimed at continuing to guarantee social justice
As part of economic and social transformations, the first pilot projects of this initiative are already operating in several provinces
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of the Republic, held a meeting with family members and colleagues of the victims of the Barbados bombing and other terrorist attacks against Cuba, as well as young members of the national fencing team, combatants from the FAR (Revolutionary Armed Forces) and Minint (Ministry of the Interior), scholars, and prominent figures from various sectors of society
During the premiere of his radio program *Criterio Compartido* (Shared Views), President Díaz-Canel explained the scope of the economic and social transformations, addressed public concerns, and upheld popular participation and oversight as key principles.
The 23-volume collection brings together a selection of speeches, interventions, interviews, public appearances, letters, messages, articles, and other documents by Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz from 1940 to 2016
The more than 220,000 women who make up the Federation of Cuban Women (FMC) in Pinar del Río, vital in every aspect of society, won the right to host the main activities for the organization's 66th anniversary
Raúl Castro and Díaz-Canel Presided Over the Political and Cultural Event for the Centennial of the Commander-in-Chief and the Closing of the 1st International Colloquium: Fidel: Legacy and Future
Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the political and cultural event commemorating Fidel Castro's centenary and the closing of the 1st International Colloquium, “Fidel: Legacy and Future,” at the Carlos Marx Theater, August 13th, 2026, “Year of the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz”
The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, and the member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization, Roberto Morales Ojeda, attended the youth forum “I Believe in You,” within the framework of the 1st International Colloquium Fidel: Legacy and Future
The total suffocation to which we are subjected constitutes a collective punishment that seeks, through the deprivation of the most basic resources and services necessary for survival, to promote weariness, discouragement, and social division, with the aim of destroying the Cuban socialist project
During the meeting, Morales Ojeda extended a warm welcome to Liu Haixing and the other members of the delegation, and conveyed the best wishes of the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, to the Chinese party leader and the rest of the visitors
While on social media some echo the hate campaign against the delegates of the 4th Continental Assembly of the ALBA Movement, they, in Cuba, in the streets, where it is truly needed, have overcome the imperial blockade and offered a helping hand to the Cuban people
The Landless Workers' Movement's latest shipment reaffirms that, even in adverse circumstances, solidarity between peoples continues to be a force capable of supporting and bolstering efforts to preserve the health and well-being of individuals
"What does that mean about the Central Committee (of the Party)? And about a new Granma? Where did Che Guevara go? Well… if Fidel said it, it must all be true"
Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, at the main ceremony marking the 73rd anniversary of the assault on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks in the province of Pinar del Río, on July 26, 2026, "Year of the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz"
Statement from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs
This Monday afternoon the President of the National Defense Council, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, visited the Municipal Defense Councils of San Miguel del Padrón and Diez de Octubre, in sessions that seek to analyze in detail the challenges and achievements of each territory
As part of its donation, the vessel brought a photovoltaic kit to guarantee the energy independence of the Juan Manuel Márquez Pediatric Hospital in the Cuban capital.
During his tour of the province, the site of the main activities commemorating the anniversary, he emphasized the need to maintain the quality of the projects and ensure that everything done is long-lasting
The Aricumay State Commercial Company is a 100% Cuban-owned micro, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) with exports to four European countries and Canada
Through X, Díaz-Canel sent condolences to the Qatari people and government on behalf of the Island
Hundreds of residents of Villa Clara, representing the people of Cuba, were present at the tribute to Commander Ramiro Valdés Menéndez, one of the most outstanding heroes of the final stage of our struggles for national liberation
Following the analysis by the highest governing body, the economic and social transformations, which constitute a bold and sovereign response resulting from the process of updating and perfecting the Cuban Economic Model, will be published in full
The energy crisis gripping the country, caused by the U.S. blockade and exacerbated, as a form of collective punishment, by the executive orders of January and May, is forcing changes in the daily lives of Cubans
Fifty years later, the indelible mark of the attack remains palpable. Last night, Cuban youth honored the 73 victims of the Barbados crime with a vigil. Today, our people’s tribute continues
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