(2023-10-06). US Sanctions Missing From Coverage of Russia's Cuban Soldiers. orinocotribune.com 
By Julie Hollar — Oct 4, 2023 | When Cubans began telling Reports emerged that Cuban recruits were promised citizenship and a monthly salary far higher than what most Cubans could ever hope…
(2023-10-06). Cuba llama a eliminar sanciones que lastran el desarrollo. telesurtv.net Se refirió al derecho de todas las naciones a un porvenir sin medidas coercitivas y aseguró que un Pacto del Futuro inclusivo y real deberá reflejar el rechazo a tan crueles sanciones.
(2023-10-05). Why Is the US Taking So Long to Close Guantánamo? truthout.org For 18 years, I've been writing articles for TomDispatch on the never-ending story of the Guantánamo Bay Detention Facility. And here's my ultimate takeaway (for the moment): 21 years after that grim offshore prison of injustice was set up in Cuba in response to the 9/11 attacks and the capture of figures supposedly linked to them, and despite the expressed desire of three presidents — George W. |
(2023-10-05). Cuba demands at UN a future without coercive measures. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) Cuba demanded the right for all countries, to a future without coercive measures, by drawing attention to the impact of these measures on more than a third of the world's population, mainly in the Global South.
(2023-10-05). Argentinian politician call for removing Cuba from STT list. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) If there were an ounce of political honesty and decency left in the United States, President Joe Biden should remove Cuba from the States Sponsoring Terrorism (STT) list, Argentinian political scientist Atilio Boron said on Thursday.
(2023-10-05). Havana: US responsible for exodus of Cuban refugees. presstv.ir Havana says the United States is responsible for the exodus of Cuban migrants by stoking an economic crisis in the Latin American country.
(2023-10-06). Book on the beginnings of Cuban Television to be presented. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The Fayad Jamís bookstore, located in Havana's Historic Center, will host on October 11 the presentation of the literary work Memorias de un olvido, a look at the foundational stage of Cuban Television, from 1950 to 1962.
(2023-10-06). Meliá to open hotel of excellence on Ancón Peninsula in southern Cuba. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Meliá Trinidad Peninsula, the largest and most modern of the hotel facilities in this central Cuban province will be officially inaugurated with the high season, specialists from the Ministry of Tourism said.
(2023-10-06). Cuba calls at UN for comprehensive, lasting solution to foreign debt. plenglish.com United Nations, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuba called Friday for a comprehensive and lasting solution to the foreign debt during a debate on macroeconomic policies and financing for development at the United Nations.
(2023-10-06). Cubans honor the victims of the Crime of Barbados. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Cubans pay tribute today to the 73 victims of the terrorist attack on a Cuban airplane in mid-flight that occurred 47 years ago and whose perpetrators have never been tried for the crime.
(2023-10-06). Documentary about Fidel Castro premieres in Chile. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The documentary "Fidel de Cerca" (Fidel at close range), a portrait of the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution from the perspective of his friends, family, and collaborators, was premiered at the Culture House in Chile's municipality of San Miguel.
(2023-10-06). Iberian films at Spanish Cultural Week in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) With the screening Friday of the film "As Bestas" (2022), winner of nine Goya Awards, the Spanish Film Showcase continues to be the main protagonist of the Cultural Week of Spain in Cuba.
(2023-10-06). Diaz-Canel: terrorism persists against Cuba after Barbados crime. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) Miguel Díaz-Canel, President of Cuba, and other Cuban authorities today reminded the 47th anniversary of the terrorist attack on a Cuban airliner in which 73 innocent people died over the waters of Barbados.
(2023-10-06). Cuba rechaza posible intervención militar extranjera en Haití. telesurtv.net "La principal tarea pendiente de la comunidad internacional con Haití no es enviar un contingente militar", dice la Declaración del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba.
(2023-10-06). Tuesday 10/10: Join Haiti Action Committee to protest yet another US/UN military invasion of Haiti! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building, 7th & Mission Streets, San Francisco…
(2023-10-06). Haiti As Empire's Laboratory. popularresistance.org In December 2019, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R.2116, also known as the Global Fragility Act (GFA). Although this act was developed by the conservative United States Institute of Peace, it was introduced to Congress by Democratic Representative Eliot L. Engel, then chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and cosponsored by a bipartisan group of representatives, including, significantly, Democrat Karen Bass. The GFA presents new strategies for deploying U.S. hard and soft power in a changing world. It focuses U.S. foreign policy on the idea that there are so-called "fragile states," countries…
(2023-10-06). Haitian organization asks for roadmap for multinational mission. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The organization Nou pap konplis ("We will not be accomplices") encouraged the Haitian Government to draw up a roadmap for the recently approved multinational security mission that will avoid the errors of previous initiatives.
(2023-10-06). Haiti News Roundup: UN Authorizes Deployment of Kenyan-Led Force. cepr.net On October 2, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted to authorize the deployment of a Kenyan-led security force to Haiti. The resolution authorizes the force for a one-year mandate, with a review taking place after nine months. Though approved by the UNSC, it would not be a UN force, but would instead be under …
(2023-10-06). Guyana confirma envío de policías para intervención en Haití. telesurtv.net Autoridades de la nación caribeña dieron a conocer que respaldarán la misión de seguridad organizada por la ONU.
(2023-10-05). Hands Off Haiti! globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-05). Tuesday 10/10: Join Haiti Action Committee to protest yet another US/UN military invasion of Haiti! indybay.org San Francisco Federal Building, 7th & Mission Streets, San Francisco…
(2023-10-05). New UN Deputized Force Is Illegal and Aims to Stamp Out Revolution, Says HaàØti Liberté Journalist Kim Ives. orinocotribune.com On Oct. 2, 2023, the United Nations Security Council voted, with Russia and China abstaining, to authorize a nominally Kenyan-led multinational foreign intervention into Haiti, a deployment that violates Kenyan, Haitian, and international law, HaàØti Liberté journalist Kim Ives told TRT World. | "The troops are going to create a huge mess," Ives said. "The Kenyans being in front, this is just black-face on a U.S.-Canadian effort." | "The targ…
(2023-10-05). Despite Protests, UNSC Approves Deployment of Troops to Haiti. By: Steve Lalla. midwesternmarx.com On Monday, the Security Council of the United Nations (UN) authorized the deployment of Kenyan troops to Haiti. The intervention responds to a request issued by the acting prime minister and unelected head of Haiti, Ariel Henry, whose regime has been legitimized by support from the US, France, and Canada, among others.With 13 votes in favor and two abstentions (Russia and China), the UN Security Council (UNSC) approved resolution 2699 to initiate an international mission. Pr …
(2023-10-05). Joint Statement: We Denounce UN Security Council's Approval to Send a Kenya-led Mission to Haiti. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network is one of many signatories to the statement below, issued by the Black Alliance for Peace: WE DENOUNCE UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S APPROVAL TO SEND A KENYA-LED MISSION TO HAITI We, the undersigned, strongly condemn the decision by the United States and its allies to deploy a foreign military force to …
(2023-10-07). Comment] Displaced people's perilous journeys: border violence as a public health issue. thelancet.com The 21st century has seen displacement of migrants and refugees unprecedented since World War 2. As of the end of 2022, of the 108 million people who had to leave their homes because of persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights violations, 62 ∑5 million were internally displaced, 35 ∑3 million were refugees, and 5 ∑4 million were officially asylum seekers.1 However, the number of people still in transit in search of protection or a better life is unknown. Whether they are Venezuelans trying to reach the USA, Senegalese trying to reach the Canary Islands, or Ethiopians trying to reach Saudi Arab…
(2023-10-06). Headlines for October 6, 2023. democracynow.org Biden Defends Decision to Waive Federal Laws to Speed Construction of Border Wall, Mexico's AMLO Rejects Border Wall as U.S. Plans New Deportation Flights to Venezuela, Mayor Eric Adams Tours Latin America to Warn Asylum Seekers Against Coming to New York, Ukraine Says 51 Killed in Russian Missile Attack on Kharkiv Village , Drone Attack Kills Scores at Graduation Ceremony for Syrian Military Cadets, U.S. Downs Turkish Drone Over Syria as Turkey Escalates Attacks on Kurdish Fighters, Iranian "Guardians of Hijab" Force Accused of Beating Teenage Girl into a Coma, Iranian Human Rights Activist Nar…
(2023-10-06). Gobierno venezolano suscribe acuerdo sobre migración con EE.UU. para repatriar a connacionales. telesurtv.net La migración venezolana de los últimos años es consecuencia directa de la aplicación de las medidas coercitivas unilaterales y el bloqueo a la economía, recordó el Gobierno.
(2023-10-06). Gobiernos de Venezuela e Irán envían condolencias a Siria. telesurtv.net Los comunicados condenan los acontecimientos que han enlutado al pueblo sirio.
(2023-10-06). Venezuela y Rusia fortalecen cooperación en sector petrolero. telesurtv.net La Comisión Intergubernamental de Alto Nivel Venezuela-Rusia viajará la próxima semana a la nación eslava.
(2023-10-05). United States: End detention of Venezuelan Special Envoy, UN experts say. mronline.org 
Saab was appointed as a Special Envoy by the Government of Venezuela in April 2018 to undertake official missions in Iran to secure humanitarian deliveries to Venezuela, including of food and medicine.
(2023-10-05). President of Venezuela receives senior authorities from Honduras. plenglish.com The meeting was held at the Miraflores Palace, headquarters of the Government, and responds to Maduro's desire to revive energy cooperation between Caracas and Tegucigalpa, according to a press release from the Presidency. | Tejada was accompanied by the Honduran ambassador to Venezuela, Scarleth Romero. | Maduro and his counterpart from Honduras, Xiomara Castro, held a meeting in Havana,during the Summit of the Group of 77 and China, during which they reviewed issues of bilateral cooperation and regional integration to reinforce the unity and development of both nations. | According to the source, Venezuela rat…
(2023-10-05). United States: End Detention of Venezuelan Special Envoy, UN Experts Say. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-05). Venezuela condemns terrorist attack in Syria. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan government condemned on Thursday the terror drone attack on the Military Academy in the province of Homs, Syria, which left dozens of civilians' and military personnel's deaths.
(2023-10-05). Venezuela reaffirms interest in strengthening ties with South Africa. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan government on Thursday reaffirmed its deepest interest in strengthening bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation with South Africa, as stated by Foreign Minister Yván Gil on X social media, after holding talks with South African Ambassador in Caracas, Lindiwe Michelle Maseko.
(2023-10-05). Almost 9 Million Students Back to School in Venezuela (+Teachers' Wages). orinocotribune.com Approximately 8.8 million children have now begun the 2023-2024 school year throughout Venezuela, according to a report made by President Nicolás Maduro during his television program Con Maduro+. | President Maduro elaborated in the report made this Monday, October 2, that 28,304 educational centers—both public and private—have opened their doors to receive students in their classrooms. Around 80% of them belong to the free, quality ensured, scientific, and humanistic public education system, while the remaining 20% are other types of schools, including private schools. | "When the Revolution began, i…
(2023-10-05). Presidente de Venezuela llama a defender la paz del país. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado venezolano, anunció la activación del Consejo Especial para la Paz, una instancia de carácter nacional que busca articular las Unidades Populares para la Paz.
(2023-10-05). Caribe Plus Magazine announces poetry contest winners. plenglish.com First place went to Sigmund Griffith, from Saint Lucia, with "Caribbean Cry", while second place went to Sheba Sooko from Trinidad and Tobago, but originally from Aruba with "The Dreamer". | Both were surprised, because in the case of Griffith, he confessed that he had not written in a long time and saw in this call an opportunity to try. | For her part, Sooko had dabbled in poetry during her time at the Trinidad and Tobago Poets Society, but this is the first time in a long time, maybe in 12 or 13 years, she told the digital newspaper. . | Although she has already participated in contests, she "feels very good t…
(2023-10-05). Canada to hold Summit with Caribbean Community countries. plenglish.com Ottawa, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The first Canada-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Summit, to be held here from October 17 to 19, will become an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between both parties, the Office of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced.