Raúl congratulates military counterintelligence personnel
Loyalty, courage, and modesty are characteristics that define the members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces’ (FARs) Military Counterintelligence, Raúl highlighted in a letter
OFFICIAL VOICE OF THE COMMUNIST
PARTY OF CUBA CENTRAL COMMITTEE
They have fulfilled their commitment to Fidel: The IPK is—and will remain—an Institution for all humanity
On Friday afternoon, the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, visited a center of excellence in Havana: the Pedro Kourí Institute of Tropical Medicine (IPK)
Díaz-Canel on new U.S. coercive measures against Cuba:
The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, denounced this Saturday the adoption of new coercive measures by the United States government against Cuban enterprises and vessels, as well as foreign companies responsible for providing essential services and goods for the country's economic and social development
UNIDO Director General calls for support for Cuba
The Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Gerd Müller, issued a renewed call for solidarity with Cuba during the semiannual meetings he held with the Group of 77 and China, as well as with the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries
ICE continues to leave children without parents
The story of a father who, hours before his death—near midnight—dialed the usual number to say he was still ill
Belarus delivers donation of medicines and food to Cuban Public Health institutions
The donation from the Government of Belarus will strengthen pediatric medical care through the provision of medicines, supplies, and food—a gesture that reaffirms the bonds of solidarity and cooperation between the two nations
China: cooperation with Cuba is legitimate and transparent
China rejected the new measures imposed by the United States against Cuba and reaffirmed its support for the defense of the sovereignty of the Island
Strangulation policies against Cuba are detrimental to the heritage of the Ibero-American community
During the Ministerial Segment of the 30th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez denounced the U.S. government’s genocidal blockade against the island
U.S. elections: the balance of power is reconfigured
The Democratic victory formally opens the succession race towards 2028
Cuba denounces the U.S. blockade in the context of the 30th Ibero-American Summit
The Chancellor reaffirmed Cuba's willingness to actively participate in cooperation projects and exchange spaces aimed at the benefit of the people
New legal framework on Migration, Foreign Nationals, and Citizenship comes into effect
The new regulations govern "effective residence," migration categories, investments by Cubans living abroad, and humanitarian protection, among other aspects
The power game in the U.S.
Given the current polarization of American society, a tight race is expected, although some polls point to the possibility of a Democratic victory
Warfare that decides for itself
The initiative, revealed by The Intercept last week based on documents from Army Cyber Command, bears the codename "Echotribble." The concept may sound like science fiction, but the project outlines a concrete method for automating digital warfare
The battle for coherence
Cognitive dissonance and multiform warfare
Cuba expresses gratitude for solidarity at the UN
On behalf of the Cuban people, the First Secretary of the Party’s Central Committee and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, expressed his gratitude this Thursday for "the solidarity of the 130 nations that cast their votes against the genocidal blockade and the collective punishment to which the U.S. government subjects us"
"Cuba will not retreat, and even less so in the face of Yankee pressure and orders"
"It is the headquarters of the UN, a space of sovereign equality between States, where Cuba will always defend, against anyone, the rights conferred on it by the Charter and regulations of the UN, along with the dignity of its people and its heroes," said Díaz-Canel
Blockade… and shamelessness
For all these years, Cuba has served as a venue for dialogue and peace
Hands up: only to declare, with conviction,
Last week, an election rally in Fort Myers turned into a piece of geopolitical vaudeville
New digital platform launched to visualize the cost of the U.S. blockade against Cuba
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
Culture remains the nation’s shield and sword
This Tuesday was no ordinary day; it was October 20th—Cuban Culture Day. To mark the occasion, a meeting took place in the Portocarrero Hall of the Palace of the Revolution between the country’s leadership and a group of figures from the island’s cultural sphere. The event was presided over by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
Culture as a battlefield: The core of the multidimensional war against Cuba
In 1993, as Cuba was enduring the darkest moment of the "Special Period"—with its economy in collapse and its adversaries betting on the imminent fall of the Revolution—Fidel Castro uttered a phrase that many interpreted as a rallying cry: "Culture is the first thing that must be saved." He spoke these words before the 5th Congress of the Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba
Cuba condemns Washington’s
Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ernesto Soberón, denounced an event organized by the United States Mission, which aimed to discredit the island
In the Crosshairs
Double standards or a disingenuous agenda?
Washington is intent on recolonization and restoring its dominion over Havana through sanctions, escalations, threats, ultimatums, and war preparations
Cuba and the FAO strengthen cooperation ties
Cuba’s Minister of Agriculture (MINAG), Ydael Pérez Brito, accompanied by the Minister of Science, Technology, and the Environment (CITMA), Armando Rodríguez Batista, held a meeting with FAO Director-General QU Dongyu during the World Food Forum (WFF)
Unanimous support for Cuba at the 30th International Seminar on Political Parties and Society
Global support for Cuba in the face of growing threats from Washington was once again demonstrated at the 30th International Seminar on Political Parties and Society, organized by the Workers' Party (PT).
Cuba launches commemorative events for the 68th anniversary of the Revolution
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
Díaz-Canel expresses solidarity with Pope Leo XIV following announcement of surgery
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
You also had a blue scarf
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
Che lives on among the youth—alive, contrary to the enemy's wishes
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
Cuba and the Dominican Republic: A Story of Indestructible Friendship
On Thursday morning, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez—First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic—received José Miguel Mejía Abreu, Secretary General of the United Left Movement (MIU) of the Dominican Republic, at the Palace of the Revolution
Che, without asking permission
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 sends a congratulatory letter marking the 45th anniversary of the FAR University of Medical Sciences
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
Díaz-Canel calls for strengthening community-based solutions
The President emphasized the need to leverage existing local capacities and coordinate them with state and non-state economic actors
Honoring their memory and condemning the crime
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
Bureaucratized genocide
According to UNICEF, Gaza records the highest number of child amputees per capita in the world
Cuba reaffirms its commitment to Ibero-American cooperation
In his remarks at the 30th Ibero-American Summit currently taking place in Madrid, the Foreign Minister denounced the U.S. government’s blockade against the largest of the Antilles
The young man from Kempen
On the night of October 21st, Ulrich Fausten bade us a final farewell in Havana—the city he embraced, as he did all of Cuba, through the pages of the German-language edition of Granma International
Addressing the water supply issue requires a comprehensive program, not just a single measure
The Cuban President called for strengthening institutional responsiveness to public concerns and outlined key actions to reduce the water supply system’s dependence on electricity generation
Solar energy to support another 55 pumping stations in Santiago de Cuba
With the goal of reducing the reliance of water supply networks on the National Electric System, 55 pumping stations in the province will be equipped with photovoltaic solar panels, joining the 88 stations already operating with this energy backup
Cuba debuts with gold in the Olympic-level Baseball5 competition
This result makes Cuba the first-ever Olympic champion in Baseball5, a discipline that made its debut in the Youth Olympic Games program. Furthermore, this gold medal marks the first medal for the Cuban delegation at Dakar 2026
Granma highlights media cooperation at international forum in China
Yoerky Sánchez Cuellar, director of the Granma newspaper, spoke at the Silk Road Civilization Forum, where he denounced the effects of the blockade against Cuba and proposed new initiatives for understanding between the peoples of the Global South
Díaz-Canel: The socialist state-owned enterprise has a historic opportunity to demonstrate that it can be agile, efficient, and competitive
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party and President of the Republic, held a meeting with business leaders who participated in a training exercise focused on the 176 Economic and Social Transformations, conducted at the Higher School for State and Government Cadres
Díaz-Canel signs book of condolences following the passing of Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas
The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, arrived at the Mexican Embassy in Cuba around midday this Monday to record his sentiments in a large book of condolences, following the recent passing of that admirable fighter, Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas (1934–2026)
In Cuba, healthcare is a core social achievement that allows for no neglect
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, presided over the concluding session of a multi-day visit conducted by members of the Central Committee and its auxiliary staff to the Ministry of Public Health, primary, secondary, and tertiary care institutions, and entities within its enterprise system
The Revolution is inclusion
The Cuban battle for inclusion, social justice and protection for the most vulnerable was the focus of the new episode of the podcast From the Presidency, hosted by the First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Party and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, who recalled that "since it was fought in the Sierra, the Revolution promoted social inclusion"
Díaz-Canel to Health personnel: "You are part of our victory at the UN"
The Cuban President recognized the dedication of the health system workers during a visit to the William Soler Hospital. This Thursday Díaz-Canel also checked the Comprehensive Water Supply Program in Havana
Díaz-Canel receives Secretary General of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States
President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez held a cordial meeting with Moussa Batraki, Secretary General of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), who has been on an official visit to Cuba since October 28th
Victory for Cuba at the UN: The world has once again spoken out, by an overwhelming majority, against the blockade
This victory for Cuba at the United Nations General Assembly is a victory for the heroic Cuban people, who refuse to surrender in the face of economic strangulation, threats, and abuse from the U.S. government, asserted President Díaz-Canel
«The blockade silently kills and punishes our population like never before»
Intervention by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, during the debate on topic 37 of the UNGA agenda "Need to end the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States against Cuba"
Live: The impact of collective punishment (II)
This Wednesday, as each country casts its vote, it will be taking a stance not only on the resolution regarding Cuba, but also on the fate of all nations
Lula wins second electoral round and retains presidency of Brazil
The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, congratulated the Brazilian leader on behalf of the Cuban government and people for the historic victory
Parliamentary hearing denounces the impact of the blockade against Cuba
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
An act of genocide that claims lives every day
The inhumane policy afflicting Cuba is a reality that impacts the entire population
Cuba will defend its sovereignty as a way to defend the sovereignty of all states on the planet
The Foreign Minister explained the new conditions surrounding the upcoming UN discussion on the resolution calling for an end to the blockade
Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Cuba reiterates its rejection of the United States' attempts to involve it in the conflict in Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterates Cuba's firm commitment against mercenary spirit, as well as its willingness to evaluate avenues for cooperation, in accordance with national legislation and international obligations, to prevent, confront and punish this serious crime in all its manifestations
Díaz-Canel denounces U.S. pressure and blackmail aimed at altering votes against the blockade at the UN
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
Cuba, head held high, faces another vote for justice
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
Facing the empire’s aggressive zeal: the determination of a people
The U.S. government continues its efforts to conceal the devastating impact of the blockade and the energy siege on Cuba
Further details on the investigation into an armed infiltration from the United States
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
The geography of a vile act
How is scarcity manufactured from an office in Washington?
Cuba to continue prioritizing care for people with chronic kidney disease
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
Warning issued about transnational political-media influence network centered in the United States
A right-wing infrastructure operates from Miami in Latin America and the Caribbean, reaching the level of the Secretary of State
"Reality demands urgent and necessary changes"
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 closing of the Extraordinary Plenary Session of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, at the Palace of the Revolution, on June 17, 2026, "Year of the Centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz"
Cuba does not surrender, Cuba is not for sale, and Cuba does not forget
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
The scar that time cannot erase
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
