midwesternmarx (2023-07-07). Between Crosshairs, a Man, and His Revolution By: Stephen Joseph Scott. midwesternmarx.com Imperial proprietorship over the small Caribbean Island of Cuba, from the United States' perspective, has been from its earliest founding understood as a foredrawn conclusion, a predetermined inexorable; a geographical inevitable. Heads of State, from Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe to John Quincy Adams et al. shared a similar conviction, "[that Cuba's] proximity did indeed seem to suggest destiny, a destiny unanimously assumed to be manifest." Through the mid 19t …

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-07-07). Classics and Camagàºey Ballet of Cuba in Madrid (+Photos). plenglish.com Madrid, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) Swan Lake becomes a safe bet, perhaps, but the complexity of the classics is always a challenge that the Camagàºey Ballet of Cuba is taking on here.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-07-07). Cuban artist calls for participation in Peoples' Summit. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuban singer-songwriter Israel Rojas call to participate in the Summit of the Peoples, parallel to the upcoming Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the European Union (EU) in Brussels.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-07-07). Tattoo art present in Caribbean Festival in Santiago de Cuba city. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Festival in its 42nd edition, active here until July 9, continues with a program in different spaces of the city on the global network for the rights of tattoo art.

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-07-07). French Association and Cuban province strengthen cooperation. plenglish.com Paris, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) The Cuba Coopération France (CubaCoop) association and the Provincial Government of Cienfuegos today highlighted 17 years of coordinated work and agreements reached on a recent visit to the island from the French side.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-07-07). Cuba looks at Latin America's integration. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) As part of the summer program at the Dulce María Loynaz Cultural Center, Cuban philosopher Pablo Guaderrama will deliver the lecture "Integrationism in Latin American Thought" at the institution's Federico García Lorca Hall, the Cubaliteraria website announced on Friday.

Luis Chirino (2023-07-07). International environmental conference opens in Cuba. america.cgtn.com Cuba hosted an international environmental conference this week. Delegates from around the world exchanged ideas and strategies on how to mitigate the impact at a critical time. Find out more.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-07-07). CubaCoop calls to turn Brussels into the capital against US blockade. plenglish.com Paris, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) The Cuba Coopération France (CubaCoop) Association on Friday called to turn Brussels this month into the capital of the struggle against the U.S. blockade imposed on Cuba.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-07-07). Colombian government and ELN halt offensive operations ahead of ceasefire. peoplesdispatch.org The cessation of offensive operations was agreed upon in June during the third round of peace negotiations between the Colombian government and the ELN in Havana, Cuba. It comes ahead of a 180-day truce that will take effect on August 3…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-07-07). Sociedad civil cubana denuncia opacidad en foro social Celac-UE. telesurtv.net El formato propuesto no se ajusta a la decisión adoptada por los cancilleres de ambos bloques de integración en reunión efectuada en Buenos Aires el 27 de octubre de 2022.

teleSUR (2023-07-07). Cubans Discuss the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, an international seminar on the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was held to mark the 10th anniversary of the mutually beneficial and cooperative initiative. | RELATED: | "China will continue to promote world peace and progress with its own stability and development and work together with all parties to achieve win-win cooperation," Ma Hui, Chinese Ambassador to Cuba, said, adding that there…

Danny Shaw (2023-07-07). Guns, Gangs, and Neocolonialism in Haiti. orinocotribune.com By Jan Critchfield and Danny Shaw — Jul 4, 2023 | Hundreds of thousands of guns made in the United States propel a gang war that has turned Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince into a war zone. | Guns, gangs, hopelessness, and hunger have reached new heights across Haiti. Port-au-Prince is currently embroiled in a multidimensional war that is affecting every facet of life in the island nation's capital. CNN

Staff (2023-07-07). Headlines for July 7, 2023. democracynow.org Earth's Average Temperature Hits All-Time High for Third Consecutive Day, Climate Protesters Disrupt Wimbledon Tennis Matches, Shut Down Welsh Coal Mine, Biden Administration Will Arm Ukraine with Banned Cluster Munitions, NBC News: Former U.S. Officials Hold Secret Talks with Russians over Ukraine War, Rocket Fire from Southern Lebanon Prompts Cross-Border Shelling by Israel, "An Honest Mistake": Israeli Police Officer Acquitted of Killing Autistic Palestinian, U.N. Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Israeli Assault on Palestinians in Jenin, U.N. Pushes for International Security Force in Haiti…

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2023-07-07). Rusia y China rechazan despliegue de fuerza extranjera en Haití. telesurtv.net Se cumplen dos años del asesinato del expresidente Jovenel Moïse. Embajador adjunto ruso ante ONU advierte que ntervenciones extranjeras han hecho más mal que bien en Haití.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-07-07). EE.UU. apoya posible intervención extranjera en Haití. telesurtv.net "Reafirmé nuestro compromiso de continuar brindando seguridad sólida y asistencia humanitaria", publicó Blinken.

teleSUR (2023-07-07). Russia and China Reject Deployment of Foreign Force in Haiti. telesurenglish.net During the last session of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Russia and China were skeptical about sending a multinational military force into Haiti. | RELATED: | Earlier, Haitian Foreign Affairs Minister Jean Victor Geneus renewed the request for a "robust international force," which was supported by almost all UNSC members and by guests from Caribbean countries at the session. | Taking the floor, Russian Amba…

teleSUR (2023-07-07). UN Chief: "Haitian People Are Trapped in a Living Nightmare" telesurenglish.net On Thursday, António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, urged the international community to take action to ease the suffering of the Haitian people. | Related: | "The people of Haiti need action to address urgent humanitarian needs," Guterres told reporters at the UN headquarters. | "I appeal to the world to extend a lifeline of support and fill that financial gap without delay," he said. | "The Haitian people are trapped in a living nightma…

teleSUR, nama, YSM (2023-07-07). Puerto Rico domina atletismo en Juegos Centroamericanos. telesurtv.net Por Puerto Rico, destacan atletas mundialistas como la vallista Jasmine Camacho-Quinn y el decalista Ayden Owens Delerme.

Andreína Chávez Alava (2023-07-07). Venezuela: Army Dismantles Illegal Mining Camps in the Amazon, Gov't Promises Reforestation Plan. venezuelanalysis.com Venezuelan Indigenous communities have denounced the alleged involvement of the armed forces in illegal mining.

Adriaan Alsema (2023-07-07). Colombia's infamous rebel leader "Ivan Marquez" dead: reports. colombiareports.com One of Colombia's most prominent rebel leaders, "Ivan Marquez," has died in Venezuela, reported news program CM&. Sources close to Marquez, whose real name was Luciano Marin, have confirmed the…

Pavel López Lazo (2023-07-07). Venezuela condemns 900 sanctions that threaten scientific development. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan government on Friday reaffirmed its condemnation of over 900 sanctions and measures imposed on the country, which really violate international law and infringe Venezuela ¥s scientific-technical development.

Teri Mattson, WtF is Going on in Latin America, the Caribbean. (2023-07-07). Nicaragua Against Empire — Part II. popularresistance.org Friday, June 30, WTF returned to Managua, Nicaragua to do follow-up study of Caribbean Coast government funded infrastructure projects and to celebrate the 44th Annivesrary of the Sandinista Revolution on July 19. While on assignment, each week we will share with you segments of the documentary Nicaragua Against Empire. The film journals our March 2021 Sanctions Kill / Friends of the ATC, Nicaragua delegation. From film producer and delegate Ramiro Sebastian Funez: | "In March of 2021, I traveled to Nicaragua as part of a 13-member delegation. The trip was organized by the Sanctions Kill coalition and the Friends…

teleSUR, DRL (2023-07-07). Países de Celac no quieren romper neutralidad en cumbre con UE. telesurtv.net Latinoamérica y el Caribe se niegan a que Europa le imponga la presencia del presidente de Ucrania o de una posible condena a Rusia en la próxima cumbre birregional.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-07-07). Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to foster agriculture. plenglish.com Kingstown, Jul 7 (Prensa Latina) Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance technical collaboration in agriculture and livestock, according to media reports.

Staff (2023-07-06). Syria's Missing: New U.N. Body Will Investigate Disappearance of 130,000 People in 12-Year Civil War. democracynow.org The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution to establish an independent body to investigate what happened to more than 130,000 people who went missing during the conflict in Syria over the last 12 years. The Syrian government opposed the resolution, along with Russia, China, Belarus, North Korea, Cuba and Iran. "This is one of the most painful chapters in the Syrian crisis," says Dr. Zaher Sahloul, president and CEO of the medical nonprofit MedGlobal, as well as a former medical school classmate of President Bashar al-Assad.

Staff (2023-07-06). Cuba: US Blockade Brutal, Cruel, and Inhumane. orinocotribune.com

Amy Goodman (2023-07-06). New UN Body Will Investigate Disappearances During Syria's 12-Year Civil War. truthout.org The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution to establish an independent body to investigate what happened to more than 130,000 people who went missing during the conflict in Syria over the last 12 years. The Syrian government opposed the resolution, along with Russia, China, Belarus, North Korea, Cuba and Iran. "This is one of the most painful chapters in the Syrian crisis… |

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-07-06). Cocal highlights the importance of professional specialization. plenglish.com Matanzas, Cuba, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) The essential role of professional specialization in the development of events was a topic highlighted today at the 39th Congress of the Federation of Latin American Congress Organizing Entities (Cocal) held in the Cuban resort of Varadero.

Anisia Castro Morera, Resumen English. (2023-07-06). The Truth About The US: A Counter-Hegemonic Proposal For July 4th. popularresistance.org As a great protest against this U.S. offensive at the global level, the Network in Defense of Humanity-Cuba (REDH) joins the initiative launched on June 15 in Moscow, to celebrate the first International Day of Independence from U.S. Influence this July 4, 2023. This call is part of the great international project "Get out of the American Sector", and it is necessary that it responds in turn to the need for international counter-hegemonic, anti-colonialist, anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist articulation. A recent study shows that the United States has launched nearly 400 military interventions since its indepe…

anonimo (2023-07-06). Buena Fe Group to open La Isla de la Musica stage in Havana. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Buena Fe Cuban group will inaugurate today the central stage of La Isla de la Musica (Islansd of Music) with a big concert, a new recreational space in this capital that opens its doors with the summer in Cuba.

anonimo (2023-07-06). Deputies continue visit in central province on economic objectives. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Deputies to the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba (parliament), led by the President of the nation, Miguel Diaz-Canel, visited today economic objectives of this central territory following a schedule of the legislative body.

krish-rad_ind (2023-07-06). Biden Calls Cuba "Terrorist" While the People Demand an End to U.S. Terrorism against Cuba. masspeaceaction.org

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2023-07-06). Venezolana Yulimar Rojas rompe récord y gana oro en JCC. telesurtv.net El segundo puesto en esta competencia lo ocupó la cubana Leyanis Pérez, quien logró saltar 14.98 metros.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-07-06). Ciclista cubana gana contrarreloj individual en JJ.CC. 2023. telesurtv.net Arlenis Sierra domina la prueba. Las medallas de plata y bronce recaen en Diana Peñuela (Colombia) y Caitlin Conyers (Bermudas).

Yasiel Betancourt Clavijo (2023-07-06). New studies on climate change presented in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Results on humidity, temperatures and adaptation to climate change were presented on Thursday in Cuba, where the 14th International Convention on Environment and Development is taking place.

Yasiel Betancourt Clavijo (2023-07-06). Santiago de Cuba, countdown for 70 years of the Moncada attack. plenglish.com Santiago de Cuba, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) With only 20 days left for the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the assault on the Moncada Barracks, a key date in the history of Cuba, this city is today making greater preparations for that purpose.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-07-06). Haitian police to receive armored vehicles. plenglish.com The vehicles are expected to arrive in the coming weeks to help the National Police fight gangs and recover areas under the control of armed groups. | The change of supplier comes after the Canadian company Inkas was criticized by non-governmental organizations and political figures who questioned the defects of their devices, after images went viral of the cars advancing with difficulty while emitting a large column of smoke during operations carried out by the police in the vicinity of the Varreux terminal. | Former Senate President Joseph Lambert demanded explanations and the coordinator of the National Netwo…

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-07-06). Haitian authorities destroy expired medicines and foodstuffs. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in Haiti's North Department destroyed a batch of expired or spoiled medicines and foodstuffs sold in pharmacies and markets in the region, it was announced today.

Luis Linares Petrov (2023-07-06). Rwanda willing to support multilateral force requested by Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) The President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, assured that he is willing to support the multilateral force requested by Haiti to combat the gangs in the face of the upsurge in violence.

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-07-06). 45 ∞ cumbre de Caricom busca soluciones a problemas regionales. telesurtv.net La premier de Barbados, Mia Mottley, señaló que Caricom "ha sido una influencia humanizadora en el resto del mundo".

teleSUR- hvh, DRL (2023-07-06). EE.UU. apoya posible intervención extranjera en Haití. telesurtv.net "Reafirmé nuestro compromiso de continuar brindando seguridad sólida y asistencia humanitaria", publicó Blinken.

Staff (2023-07-06). President Maduro: Venezuela Is and Will Always Be a Free Nation. orinocotribune.com "The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is, and will always be, a free nation," stated President Nicolás Maduro, at the launching of the civic-military parade marking the 212th anniversary of the signing of the Venezuelan Act of Independence, and the Day of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB). | From the Bolivarian Military Academy in Caracas, the president participated in a number of ceremonial events this Wednesday, July 5, including a military parade as a precursor to the civic-military parade celebrating Venezuelan soldiers, which took place in the Paseo Los Próceres. | The head of state stated that it…

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-07-06). Venezuela y México ganan oro en aguas abiertas en San Salvador 2023. telesurtv.net El mexicano Strehlke salió airoso en la prueba de aguas abiertas, al derrotar en una apretada competencia al venezolano Diego Vera con ventaja de tres segundos.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-07-06). Presidente Nicolás Maduro encabeza desfile cívico-militar por el aniversario de la independencia. telesurtv.net Patentizan la lealtad del pueblo y sus oficiales y soldados con sus principios y la historia patria.

Ana Perdigón (2023-07-05). Venezuela's Opposition Primaries: Registration Extended Due to Expats' Apathy. orinocotribune.com Given the low level of interest shown by Venezuelans expats to register and participate in the opposition primary elections, the National Primary Commission (CNP) extended the deadline for voters to register and update their information. The measure was adopted with the hopes of increasing participation in the opposition's internal electoral process. | Through a press release, the CNP announced on Monday, July 3, that the deadline will be extended for two more days, until Sunday, July 9 at 23: 59 p.m. | Despite the fact that approximately three million Venezuelans abroad have been notified to register, only 112,00…

Staff (2023-07-05). Nearly 2,000 Illegal Miners Evicted from Venezuela's Amazonas State. orinocotribune.com

Staff (2023-07-05). Venezuela Appeals Recent International Criminal Court Decision. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Minister for Foreign Affairs Yván Gil published a statement via social media where the Venezuelan government reported that it notified the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) that it will appeal the decision to authorize the resumption of the investigation against Venezuela. | "The government of Venezuela reports that it has notified the Appeals Chamber of the ICC of its appeal against the decision of the Pre-Trial Chamber that authorized the resumption of the investigation in the so-called 'Venezuela I' case," Minister Gil wrote on Tuesday, July 4, with the official communiqué at…

Staff (2023-07-05). Venezuela's National Assembly Launches Nomination Process for New Electoral Officials. orinocotribune.com This Tuesday, Deputy Giuseppe Alessandrello, chairman of the Electoral Nominations Committee 2023, appointed by Venezuela's National Assembly (AN), called for nominations for new National Electoral Council (CNE) rectors. The nomination period will end on July 15. | Alessandrello said that the requirements have already been published on social media platforms, in two national newspapers, and in the Official Gazette. | He stated that special consideration will be given to individuals who meet the requirements and are nominated by civil society, universities and the Moral Power of the Republic, as established in the…

teleSUR, JGN (2023-07-06). Caricom anuncia libre circulación de personas para 2024. telesurtv.net La primera ministra de Barbados, Mia Mottley, subrayó que la intención es "permitir totalmente la libre circulación de todas las categorías de personas en el Mercado Único".

teleSUR, JGN (2023-07-06). Caricom anuncia libre circulación de personas para principios de 2024. telesurtv.net La primera ministra de Barbados, Mia Mottley, subrayó que la intención es "permitir totalmente la libre circulación de todas las categorías de personas en el Mercado Único".

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-07-06). ECLAC highlights the region's role in the global lithium market. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Jul 6 (Prensa Latina) Lithium is a strategic resource for energy transition and our region has a privileged position in that global market, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) said in Chile Wednesday.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-07-06). San Salvador Games has a flavor of coffee. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jul 5 (Prensa Latina) Athletes, managers and press attending the 24th Central Caribbean Games can enjoy the aroma and flavor that currently make Salvadoran coffee one of the most preferred in the world.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-07-06). México continúa a la cabeza del medallero de los XXIV JCC. telesurtv.net En el sexto lugar, acumulando un total de 83 medallas en los juegos, se encuentra República Dominicana.

àÅlvaro Verzi Rangel (2023-07-06). Migrar, única opción para millones de latinoamericanos… y negocio para pocos. globalizacion.ca La migración internacional ha adquirido un rol central en el debate político en América Latina y el Caribe. Para miles y miles de latinoamericanos, confrontados a la inseguridad alimentaria, la desocupación, las crisis del cambio climático, la covid y la…