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President Obama continues economic stranglehold on Cuba

On Monday, President Obama continued the economic stranglehold on Cuba for another year claiming "...that the continuation for one year of the exercise of those authorities with respect to Cuba is in the national...

A Free Cuba

For almost 50 years the country of Cuba has been under sanctions by the US Government.  Along with the Cuban peolpe, which  have been suppressed by the ruling Communist party, Fidel Castro and his followers. I'm hoping that sometime in the near future...

Castro says Cuban system to stay

" Cuban President Raul Castro says he is willing to enter into dialogue with the US but the island's communist system remains non-negotiable. Mr Castro said he wanted to respond to recent overtures by Washington....

Britain, US and Slovakia sold weapons to Sri lankan Government

The Times reveals that the Sri Lankan Government bought military equipment worth millions of pounds from Britain and other EU countries.Armoured vehicles, machinegun components and semiautomatic pistols were some of the equipment provided by Britain whereas Slovakia...

Obama Pledges "New Beginning" with Cuba

Shortly before addressing the leaders at the Fifth Summit of the Americas in Trinidad, US President Barack Obama pledged to seek a "new beginning" with Cuba. This came in response to Raul Castro's statement yesterday...

Obama Lifts Cuba Travel Restrictions

UPDATED 1730 PDT: President Obama has lifted all US restrictions on Cuban American family visits and eased limits on the financial aid that can be sent to family members living on the island. A White House...

Cuban Filmmaker Luis Moro exposes Congressional Cuba Democracy.

Below:   Line item response on Congressional Cuba Democracy Caucus letter. The Honorable Barack Obama                                            March 30th, 2009...

France moves to improve relations with Cuba

French President Nicolas Sarkozy sent Socialist former minister Jack Lang to Cuba on an ",...ad hoc mission to test the waters for change in Cuba." " French envoy Jack Lang met with Cuban President Raul Castro on...

Cuba Condemns Israeli Aggression on the Gaza Strip

Cuba's Foreign Minister Felipe Perez Roque said, Cuba's solidarity with the cause of Palestine and all Arab nations is permanent, firm and militant. "We condemn the latest Israeli military aggression on the...

Facebook censors Cuban activist Luis Moro from speaking out.

We believe that Luis Moro, one of the administrators for 'End the US Trade Embargo on Cuba' group on Facebook was censored for speaking for allowing travel between the United States and...

A new dawn for US-Latin American relations

"When later on today Barack Obama is sworn in, a new era of hope will be starting for relations between the two giants of the Americas. Kepa ArtarazIt is difficult to feel sorry for George W. Bush. He leaves the White House with the lowest approval ratings of any president in...

Cuba: Nickel Achieves Economic Superiority Over Tourism

Nickel, discovered by the Swedish chemist Axel Fredrik Cronstedt in 1751, is Cuba's top source of revenue for the second consecutive year. "The government news agency Prensa Latina said nickel "again achieved...

Latam Leaders Gather in Brazil, Cuba Says No to Oas´S Return

During the UNASUR meeting in Brazil, Cuban President Raul Castro stated his country had no interest in returning to OAS. On the contrary, Cuba was rather pleased to join the Rio Group, Castro said. On the other hand, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez called on UNASUR members...

Fidel Castro to receive Caricom award

The Caribbean Community (Caricom) is to grant Cuban Fidel Castro an award for his contributions to the Caribbean region and the world. This award will certainly irk Castro´s opponents in Florida and conservatives...

Medvedev in Cuba to improve ties

After visiting Peru, Brazil and Venezuela, Russian President Medvedev called upon Havana. His visit is most welcome as Cuba and Russian had distanced themselves after the end of the cold war. But now and amid the...

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