Cuban authorities confirm the death of Assata Shakur, Tupac’s godmother who escaped from prison and moved to Cuba after being convicted of killing a police officer, at 78.
Assata Shakur: A Complex Legacy Assata Shakur, associated with the Black Liberation Army, reportedly passed away in Cuba in 1979 after escaping from prison. At the time of her death, she was 78 years old. Known for her conviction in the 1973 killing of New Jersey police officer Werner Forster, her story is both tragic […]
Survey reveals that many college students favor Cuba over the US
Red Alert: College Students’ Economic Preferences A recent survey indicates that a significant number of college students favor socialism over capitalism, raising some eyebrows given the countries they laud, such as Cuba. Participants were presented with the statement, “While socialist countries like Cuba and the Soviet Union were not perfect, they provide a better economic […]
Russian invasion would have concluded by now without Iran, Cuba, and North Korea.
Ukrainian Briefing Highlights Foreign Support for Russian Invasion During a virtual session on Thursday, members of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada addressed Congress, stating that Russia’s invasion capabilities largely stem from support from nations deemed as state sponsors of terrorism, specifically Iran, Cuba, and North Korea. The U.S. State Department identifies these countries as national sponsors along […]
Russia Suggests Creating a Technology Hub for BRICS Countries in Cuba, Which Often Faces Blackouts
Russia’s Technology Hub Proposal in Cuba Russia is looking to establish a new tech cluster, dubbed “Kayo Digital,” on Isla Duventodo in Cuba, aimed at businesses from Latin America’s BRICS Anti-US Bloc and countries in the Eurasian Economic Union. This initiative, as reported by a Cuban media outlet, also seeks to involve Cuban national media […]
Cuba is facing a crisis — the US has an opportunity to respond
Cuban Labor Day Commemoration Amid Crisis This spring, Havana’s innovative square saw thousands of Cubans gathering for Labor Day. Yet, this year felt notably different—there was little to celebrate. Cuba is grappling with a severe national crisis, leaving many citizens increasingly desperate. On May 1, amidst the island’s most serious economic turmoil, the government pressured […]
Cuba Intensifies Crackdown to Prevent Residents from July 4 Celebration
Cuba’s government has intensified its crackdown on journalists, activists, and opposition figures to hinder attendance at the U.S. Embassy’s July 4th celebration in Havana, according to a news outlet focused on Cuban affairs. Reports indicate that some individuals hit by the crackdown were either arrested or placed under surveillance and effectively kept under “house arrest,” […]
Russia Sends Foreign Intelligence Chief to Cuba
Russian Intelligence Chief Meets Cuban President in Havana On Tuesday, Sergei Narischkin, the Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Agency (SVR), held a meeting with “President” Miguel Diaz Canel in Havana. While specific details of the conversation haven’t been disclosed by either Russia or Cuba, the meeting comes at a critical time for the Cuban […]
Trump considers stricter penalties for Cuba
In recent developments, President Trump’s administration has reaffirmed its hardline stance on Cuba, solidifying the U.S. economic embargo that has been in place for many years. This approach reflects Trump’s ongoing frosty relationship with the leaders of the Caribbean nation. A memo released by the White House indicated that within the next month, the administration […]
Cuba Plans to Remove American Diplomat for Socializing with Residents
Cuba’s Stance on US Embassy Diplomat Cuba’s Vice Minister, Carlos Fernandez de Cocio, indicated on Wednesday that the government is still considering the possibility of expelling Mike Hammer, the head of the US embassy in Havana. Fernandez de Cocio referenced past actions from the Trump administration that intensified pressures on Cuba, particularly regarding diplomatic relations. […]
Cuba Pursues 10-Year Prison Term for Dissident Due to Anti-Communist Facebook Posts
Reports indicate that Cuba’s communist government is imposing a 10-year prison sentence on opposition figure Alexander Verdesia following a Facebook post that criticized the current administration. Verdesia, who is 51, belongs to the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), the country’s largest opposition group, and resides in Rio Cout, Granma. He has been vocal on social […]