_____ (2023-07-03). U.S. Intelligence Agencies Advance Disinformation about Chinese Spy Base in Cuba… transcend.org to Gain Support for Cruel Embargo Costing Cubans $455 Million per Month – After having lied about WMDs, Russiagate, chemical weapons in Syria and so much more, the U.S. is now advancing the lie that Cuba is hosting a Chinese spy base.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-07-03). Bolivian president underlines collaboration with Cuba. plenglish.com La Paz, Jun 30 (Prensa Latina) Bolivian President Luis Arce on Monday thanked Cuban authorities and people for their hospitality people, and highlighted the achievements in strengthening integration in various fields of collaboration.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-07-03). Cuba's Behike remains a mystery. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) The Cohiba Behike, the most exclusive Cuban cigar of all times, is still a mystery in the world due to its high quality and the constant demand of smokers.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-07-03). Cuba shows concrete outcomes in biodiversity and the environment. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will show the world as of this Monday at the 14th International Convention on the Environment and Development, its results of great impact in the management of ecosystems, biodiversity and climate change.

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-07-03). Cuban province strengthens hydraulic infrastructure. plenglish.com For the city of Camaguey, such investment is key, confirmed during a recent visit by Ines Maria Chapman Waugh, Cuba's deputy prime minister. | Her tour of the installation allowed her to corroborate the "availability of chlorine and hypochlorite, in addition to the chemical products necessary to maintain the operation of this installation, with a capacity to process 1,800 liters of water per second, through the activation of its three motors," reports the weekly Adelante in its site. | Camaguey, which was seriously affected by the floods of last June 9 with a significant amount of rainfall, does not lose sight o…

Oraily Madruga Rios (2023-07-03). Sao Paulo Forum approves resolution of solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com Brasilia, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) The 26th Meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum, which held a four-day session here, approved a resolution of solidarity with Cuba in response to the growing U.S. hostility reflected in the blockade.

Staff (2023-07-03). Biden Calls Cuba 'Terrorist' While the People Demand an End to US Terrorism Against Cuba. orinocotribune.com By Calla Mairead Walsh — Jun 28, 2023 | On Tuesday, May 23rd, the State Department reported that Cuba — along with Iran, Syria, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Venezuela — are not "not cooperating fully" in the United States' supposed fight against terrorism. The Biden administration officially designates Cuba as a "State Sponsor of Terrorism" (SSOT), as well as Iran, Syria, and the DPRK. | Literally 0% of Americans view Cuba as a serious threat, and the Biden administration has provided no evidence of Cuba supporting terrorism in any way. Cuban and American officials even met earl…

Staff (2023-07-03). Bolivia's President Pays a Working Visit to Cuba. orinocotribune.com Bolivian President Luis Arce arrived in Cuba on Saturday to pay a working visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Miguel Diaz-Canel. | Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, who welcomed Arce in a message on his Twitter account, stated that his visit would continue exchanges on bilateral and international issues. | The two countries are members of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our A…

Staff (2023-07-03). Letter to my 'Progressive' Friends. orinocotribune.com By Sacha Llorenti — Jun 27, 2023 | The recent intervention of Chilean President Gabriel Boric at the summit of South American countries calls for a debate on the meaning of the term "progressive." This word appears in almost every reference to the political moment Latin America is going through and there is talk of a "second progressive wave" or attempts to place under this umbrella a wide variety of political positions. | Fraternally, I ask you: can someone who repeatedly attacks Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua without considering the serious aggression of the United States against those countries be conside…

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-07-03). Cuba recibe Convención sobre Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo de los G77. telesurtv.net El evento contará con la presencia de unos 1200 nacionales y 200 extranjeros, de unos 20 países.

teleSUR (2023-07-03). Sao Paulo Forum Concludes in Brazil. telesurenglish.net On Sunday, the 26th edition of the Sao Paulo Forum concluded in Brasilia, with a condemnation of the U.S. blockades against Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. | RELATED: | On June 29, the Forum kicked off with 270 representatives from 57 social organizations advocating for Latin American integration and sovereignty, as well as the defense of migrant. | Nicaraguan parliamentarian Wilfredo Navarro expressed that coordinated actions against U.S. coerciv…

W. T. Whitney Jr. (2023-07-03). UN forcefully hits at U.S. blockade of Cuba. peoplesworld.org Nothing on the horizon now threatens the end of the U.S. economic blockade of Cuba. Critical voices inside the United States and beyond fall flat; nothing is in the works, it seems. Recently, however, the United Nations put forth a denunciation that carries unusual force, mainly because of the UN's legal authority and its practical …

teleSUR, odr, JCM (2023-07-03). ONU reitera llamado a la intervención internacional en Haití. telesurtv.net António Guterres, instó al Consejo de Seguridad la autorización para despliegue inmediato de una fuerza internacional para ayudar a la Policía Nacional de Haití en su lucha contra las bandas.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-07-03). Venezolana Joselyn Brea gana medio maratón en Juegos Centroamericanos. telesurtv.net La competencia se realizó desde tempranas horas de la mañana de este domingo 2 de julio y contó con un fuerte dispositivo de seguridad durante todo el recorrido.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-07-03). Avión Sukhoi de las FANB cae durante ensayos para el desfile del 5-J. telesurtv.net Los pilotos hacían practicas para el acto que celebra los 212 años de la independencia de Venezuela. Gobierno de Nicaragua trasmite condolencias.

Ricardo Vaz (2023-07-02). Venezuelan Popular Organizations Hold 'Communal Democracy' Forum. venezuelanalysis.com Members of 40 Chavista grassroots collectives discussed the prospects and challenges facing Venezuelan communes presently.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-07-03). México domina los Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. telesurtv.net La delegación mexicana ya alcanza un total de 211 medallas totales. Entre los galardones cuentan con 88 preseas doradas, 64 plateadas y 59 de bronce.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-07-02). AZUIMPORT focuses on next sugar harvest. plenglish.com Sources from the company told reporters that the goal is to get the resources as soon as possible amid a complex situation due to the restrictions imposed by the United States on Cuba. | AZUIMPORT currently focuses on hiring and timely arrivals using telecommuting and teleworking to guarantee the products needed for the harvest; and strengthens its commercial management to get better contract prices, they noted. | Implementing the VERSAT ERP software for commercial activities and further improving the logistic management of imports are also the main actions to guarantee the timely arrival of available goods and…

Juan M. Garcia (2023-07-02). Cuban Parliament publishes bill on Military Penal Code. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) The National People's Power Assembly (Parliament) of Cuba on Saturday published on its website the bill on the Military Penal Code to promote citizens' participation and contribute to raising legal culture.

teleSUR, JDO, JGN (2023-07-02). México se corona por primera vez campeón de béisbol centroamericano. telesurtv.net Intensas lluvias impiden disputar partido final ante Cuba. Por reglamento, México obtiene medalla de oro al ser el mejor equipo del torneo.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-07-02). Presidentes de Cuba y Bolivia sostienen encuentro en La Habana. telesurtv.net Revisaron temas de la agenda bilateral para impulsar la cooperación en áreas que se definieron por ambos durante anterior visita de Luis Arce a la capital cubana.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-07-02). Rusia y Cuba reanudan servicios aéreos regulares. telesurtv.net Aeroflot es la encargada de ejecutar los vuelos con un Boeing-777, que demorará unas 13 horas en volar desde Moscú hasta Varadero.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-07-02). Cuban delegation to attend 11th Macao Travel Expo. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Sunday promoted its tourist proposals and services, mainly as a health destination, while attending the 11th Macao Travel Expo, in southern China.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-07-02). Cuban FM expresses solidarity with Kenya after road accident. plenglish.com On Twitter, Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez expressed his deepest condolences to relatives of the victims and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. | Kenyan authorities reported that the accident occurred on the road linking the cities of Kericho and Nakuru as a truck driver lost control and rammed eight other vehicles, businesses, cyclists and pedestrians. | Heavy rains in western Kenya are hampering rescue operations, the local Red Cross reported, however, police resumed the search for more bodies at the scene of the accident.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-07-02). UJC member condemns at SPF media war on Cuba. plenglish.com Brasilia, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) The media war on Cuba is a phenomenon as old as the struggles for sovereignty and independence in a country engrossed in championing the basic pillars that underpin both the State and the Revolution, according to Reudenys Salas, member of the National Bureau of the Union of Young Communists of Cuba (UJC) at the 26th Meeting of the Sao Paulo Forum.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-07-01). Cuba reports 13 new Covid-19 cases, no deaths. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP) on Saturday reported 13 new Covid-19 cases and no deaths or seriously ill or critical patients as a consequence of the disease in the last 24 hours.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-07-01). Cuban agriculture minister attends FAO Conference in Italy. plenglish.com Rome, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Agriculture Minister Ydael Pérez is in Italy to participate in the 43rd Biennial Conference of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a diplomatic source stated on Saturday.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-07-01). Cultural event held in Chile in solidarity with Cuba. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Some 300 people participated in a cultural event in solidarity with Cuba held in this capital, as part of a campaign to raise funds, medicines, and supplies for the Caribbean island.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-07-01). US Jonathan Hoard bids farewell to Cuba with concerts. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Young US composer and arranger Jonathan Hoard, a renowned artist on the New York scene, said goodbye to the Cuban public with two memorable concerts to honor Pride Month.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-07-01). Cuban President Diaz-Canel highlights ICAO's contributions. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Saturday acknowledged the work of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in terms of the development of civil aviation in an orderly and safe manner.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-07-01). Work of Cuba's Center for Genetic Engineering is acknowledged. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero on Saturday acknowledged the work and contributions to science from the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB), on the occasion of the 37th anniversary of its creation.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-07-01). Presidente de Bolivia llega a Cuba en visita de trabajo. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado boliviano anunció que emprendió un viaje a Cuba, para cumplir una agenda oficial de trabajo a fin de reforzar los vínculos bilaterales.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-07-01). México lidera medallero Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe. telesurtv.net México quiere repetir en San Salvador 2023 la hazaña de Barranquilla 2018, cuando logró estar en la cima del medallero superando a Cuba.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-07-01). Presidente de Bolivia viaja a Cuba para reforzar cooperación. telesurtv.net Los presidentes de Cuba y Bolivia fortalecerán los vínculos de los "procesos revolucionarios y la cooperación bilateral".

Fight Back (2023-07-01). New Orleans: LGBTQ solidarity delegation, Cuban trans activist speak in panel. fightbacknews.org New Orleans, LA — Activists convened in an open forum, June 22, hosted by members of an LGBTQ delegation that visited Cuba in early May. About 25 others joined virtually. Gregory William from the Women in Struggle / Mujeres en Lucha and Serena Sojic-Borne of Real Name Campaign New Orleans spoke as delegation members. Speaker Verde Gil Jimenez, a coordinating member of the Trans Masculine Group of Cuba, attended remotely from Santa Clara. | The speakers reported on the Cuban Families Code, the LGBTQ movement in Cuba, and Cuban socialist democracy. "The basis for Cuban democracy comes from the people. Municip…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-07-01). Bolivia's president pays a working visit to Cuba. plenglish.com Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez, who welcomed Arce in a message on his Twitter account, stated that his visit would continue exchanges on bilateral and international issues. | The two countries are members of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People's Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) and maintain a dialogue that both parties have described as intense since the restoration of the diplomatic relations, which were "frozen" by the de facto Government of Jeanine Añez (2019-2020). | The two presidents met on the sidelines of the 28th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Santo Dom…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-07-01). Cuban defense minister winds up visit to Belarus. plenglish.com Minsk, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The delegation headed by Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces Minister, Army Corps General Alvaro López Miera, wound up a successful visit to Belarus on Saturday, Cuban Ambassador in Minsk Santiago Pérez informed.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-07-01). Russia resumes regular flights to Cuba. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) Russia and Cuba resumed regular direct air services on Saturday, with the first flight operated by Rossiya Airlines from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, the company's Spokesman, Sergei Starikov, said.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-07-01). FAO strengthens gender capacities in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is collaborating in Cuba to strengthen gender capacities in economic knowledge projects, according to a statement released on Friday.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-07-01). Cuban trade union delegation continues visit to Vietnam. plenglish.com Hanoi, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) A delegation of the Cuban Workers' Confederation (CTC), headed by its general secretary, Ulises Guilarte, is touring Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, as part of a working visit to Vietnam.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-07-01). Venezuela: Linking Cuba with terrorist organizations is a brazen act. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The member of the Venezuela-Cuba National Movement of Friendship and Mutual Solidarity, Penélope Alsina, described Cuba's inclusion on Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism list as a brazen act.

teleSUR, nama, YSM (2023-07-01). Cubanas ganan medalla de oro en balonmano de Centroamericanos. telesurtv.net La jugadora más destacada por Cuba fue Gleinnys Reyes con una efectividad del 83 por ciento en sus disparos y 15 tantos.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-07-02). António Guterres afirma que no es momento de olvidar a Haiti. telesurtv.net El secretario general António Guterres arribó a Haití para reafirmar el apoyo de la ONU al país caribeño.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-07-02). UNSG encourages talks to solve Haiti crisis. plenglish.com "Only an inclusive Haitian national dialogue with full involvement of women and youth will put an end to insecurity and find lasting political solutions," said Guterres at a press conference at the Toussaint Louverture airport. | In this regard, Guterres urged all actors to create pressing conditions to restore democratic institutions and thanked recent inter-Haitian talks facilitated by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to establish a Government of national unity and expand the High Transitional Council. | "Everyone must look beyond their personal interests and make concessions to facilitate the emergence of a c…

Joe Parkin Daniels (2023-07-01). World Report] Flooding complicates Haitian health provision. thelancet.com Violence and unrest have increased the impact of flooding, which might exacerbate an ongoing cholera outbreak. Joe Parkin Daniels reports.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-07-01). UN Secretary General visits Haiti. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres arrived in Haiti on Saturday to express his solidarity with the people who are going through a tragic cycle of security, political and humanitarian crises, the world organization confirmed.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-07-01). Haitian Prosecutor to investigate nationals sentenced by US, Canada. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jul 1 (Prensa Latina) The government commissioner in the Haitian capital, Edler Guillaume, will investigate those nationals sanctioned in the United States, Canada and the Dominican Republic for allegedly promoting corruption and financing gangs, it was reported.

teleSUR, JDO (2023-07-01). Unicef insta a comunidad internacional a asistir a Haití. telesurtv.net Un total de 5.2 millones de personas, cerca de la mitad de la población, necesitan ayuda humanitaria.

mforinoco (2023-07-01). Puerto Rican Organizations Give Deposition Before UN Decolonization Committee. orinocotribune.com By Berta Joubert-Ceci — Jun 26, 2023 | This past week, the UN Decolonization Committee held a hearing on what has been called the Puerto Rico case, on Puerto Rico's inalienable right to self-determination and independence. | Since the United Nations (UN) passed Resolution 1514 (XV) in 1960 for the eradication of colonies, recognizing independence as a fundamental human right and in accordance with the UN Charter, 41 hearings have already been held on our case. | Recall that the US disguised the colonial state of Puerto Rico by naming it a Commonwealth in 1952 so as not to have to report to the United Nations…

Ana Perdigón (2023-07-02). Venezuela Condemns US Interference in Internal Electoral Issues. orinocotribune.com

teleSUR, JCM (2023-07-02). Venezuela rechaza injerencia de EE.UU en sus asuntos internos. telesurtv.net El documento señala que "la robusta democracia participativa y protagónica de Venezuela, ni requiere ni acepta el tutelaje de otras naciones.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-07-02). Venezuela y Colombia instalan Comisión de Vecindad e Integración. telesurtv.net Durante el encuentro se abordaron temas relacionados a lo social y cultural, el desarrollo económico y la seguridad, a través de Comités Técnicos Binacionales.

teleSUR, SH, JGN (2023-07-02). øQué debes saber sobre la Misión Robinson en Venezuela?>. telesurtv.net Desde el 1 de julio de 2003, la Misión Robinson ha contribuido en el proceso de inclusión, que permitió liberar a la nación del analfabetismo.

Pavel López Lazo (2023-07-02). Venezuela condemns U.S. meddling in internal affairs. plenglish.com Caracas, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela firmly condemned new interference attempt by the U.S. government in its internal affairs by trying to set a position in relation to different aspects concerning the 2024 electoral process.

Ana Perdigón (2023-07-01). Examining the Disqualification of 3 Opposition Pre-Candidates from Holding Public Office in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com The Venezuelan opposition is currently making preparations to conduct primary elections aimed at selecting a unified candidate for the forthcoming presidential elections in 2024. However, three of the potential candidates within the opposition have been disqualified from holding public office as decreed by the Office of the Comptroller General of the Republic. The individuals affected by the ban include María Corina Machado, Freddy Superlano, and Henrique Capriles, who, despite being aware of their disqualification, have proceeded to register as pre-candidates for the opposition primaries. | However, due to their…

scorinoco (2023-07-01). ALBA Is Coming, and Morazán Is Watching. orinocotribune.com By Hugo Chávez — Jun 28, 2009 | Editorial note: This editorial was penned by the late Hugo Chávez, the former president of Venezuela and leader of the Bolivarian Revolution, approximately 14 years ago. Its original context lies in the aftermath of the US-backed coup that ousted then-President of Honduras Manuel Zelaya. While Orinoco Tribune typically adheres to a publication timeline of articles within 15 days, an exception has been made in this instance. The enduring relevance of this piece, in light of the current presence of another progressive administration led by President Xiomara Castro in Honduras, c…

Staff (2023-07-01). Venezuela's Comptroller General Office Ratifies María Corina Machado's Electoral Disqualification (+ Gustavo Petro). orinocotribune.com Caracas ( María Corina Machado, leader of the far-right party Vente Venezuela, was disqualified from holding public office in July 2015 for not reporting money she had received while she was a deputy of the National Assembly, an accusation that she denies. Machado has not presented evidence t…

Elsy Fors Garzon (2023-07-02). Caribbean Airlines will add non-stop flight routes in the Caribbean. plenglish.com Bridgetown, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) Caribbean Airlines reported today it will add new non-stop itineraries between Barbados, Saint Vincent and Saint Lucia starting July 24 and will help expand connectivity in the Eastern Caribbean.