Donald Trump, the first president in the history of the United States to be criminally convicted, promised in his campaign for re-election, among other things, massive deportations, the persecution of the "enemy within," the revocation of the licenses of critical television stations, and the punishment of his political rivals.... More
Many in the United States were not ready to elect a woman president, especially one of Indian and African descent. Out of a widespread international feeling of fear and uncertainty about Trump's election victory, there was a chorus of congratulations from the center-right and even offers to work with the new Trump administration.... More
It was in 1845 that Congress decided that presidential elections would be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Previously, each state had the option of holding elections between October and December. In the 19th century, citizens were mostly farmers and had to travel to their respective polling places. A day trip on a Tuesday did not interfere with Sunday's religious activities or Wednesday's farmers' market. And November coincides with the end of the harvest, which meant more free time for voters.... More
With its rich history and undeniable importance to the Cuban nation, Havana, the epicenter of tourism in the archipelago, celebrated its 505th birthday on November 16.... More
Young Africans of different nationalities are studying at the Latin American School of Medicine, founded on November 15, 1999 during the IX Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government.... More
Israel's genocidal war on Gaza — now in its 393rd day — has claimed the lives of at least 43,314 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, most of them children and women, and wounded more than 102,019 others with many more still trapped under the rubble and unaccounted for.... More
For five days, from Friday, the 18th to Wednesday, October 23rd, Cuban families were deprived, except for a few hours, of electricity, with the anxiety that food would spoil and it would not be possible or very expensive to replace it, and many of them lacked running water.... More
Speech by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, at the quarterly open debate of the UN Security Council on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question.” New York, October 29, 2024... More
The days with their dark, rainy and mystical nights are once again touching the skin of the fighter José Luis Rodríguez Carrillo. The memory makes it obligatory to return to the Jobo Rosado camp, the place he had chosen to settle No. 2 Antonio Maceo, led by Commander Camilo Cienfuegos.... More
The geopolitical chessboard of war is readjusting to welcome the new US administration. Washington is getting more involved in the war in the Middle East, sending anti-missile batteries and THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missiles to Israel, manned by around 100 US soldiers, while Ukrainian military intelligence assures that 11,000 North Koreans will enter the war on the side of Russia in November.... More
A tribute to the Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanés, performed by artists from the Cuban province of Granma, as part of the activities dedicated to Cuban Culture Day.... More
Washington has warned Israel that military aid could be restricted unless it takes steps to improve the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. President Joe Biden's unconditional support for the Palestinian massacre in Gaza is threatening the Democratic candidacy. This explains the White House's eagerness to distance itself morally from Israel.... More
In 2023, the Cuban economy performed modestly, reflecting the strong external impact. Limitations in the availability of foreign currency, inputs and fuels meant that the projected economic growth of 3% of gross domestic product (GDP) at constant prices could not be achieved, with an estimated contraction of between 1% and 2% at the end of the year.... More
The complicated electric power contingency and the simultaneous impact of a hurricane in our country have prevented the presence of Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez at this important forum as it was planned.... More
Cuba is going through its biggest energy crisis, with practically the entire island and 10 of 11 million inhabitants deprived of electricity.... More
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