Jennifer Van Bergen (2023-11-10). Deep Dive into Judge Aileen Cannon. counterpunch.org 
Judge Aileen Mercedes Cannon, born in Colombia of a Cuban mother and American father, was raised in Miami. In this column, I take a deeper look into two different areas of Judge Cannon's life: first, her husband's purchase of property in 2020 shortly after her nomination and before her confirmation, and second, her recent paperless
Luis Linares Petrov (2023-11-10). Iranian ambassador highlights potential of cooperation with Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 10 (Prensa Latina) Iran's ambassador to Cuba, Seyed Mohammad Hadi Sobhani, highlighted the potential to strengthen bilateral cooperation in spheres such as agriculture, mining, computer and software services.
Editor (2023-11-09). USA vs the World: Blockade on Cuba Opposed by 97% of Countries at UN. scheerpost.com 
Juan M. Garcia (2023-11-09). Cuba condemns Israel's attacks on civilians in Gaza at UNESCO. plenglish.com Paris, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuba strongly condemned on Thursday, at the 42nd UNESCO General Conference, Israel's bombings on the Palestinian civilian population in the Gaza Strip, and advocated for a two-State solution.
Juan M. Garcia (2023-11-09). Cuba denounces US blockade and its impact at UNESCO. plenglish.com Paris, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) Minister of Education Naima Ariatne Trujillo on Thursday denounced at UNESCO the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed on Cuba by the United States, and considered it the fundamental impediment to the country's development.
Juan M. Garcia (2023-11-09). Cuban doctor restores vision during second mission in Guatemala. plenglish.com Guatemala, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Doctor Arnaldys Piedra, a member of the Operation Miracle program, restores vision at the José Martí Ophthalmological Hospital in the southeastern department of Jalapa during his second mission in Guatemala.
Juan M. Garcia (2023-11-09). PM Marrero highlights founding of Border Brigade in eastern Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz on Thursday highlighted the 62nd anniversary of the Antonio Maceo Order Border Brigade, in the eastern Cuban province of Guantánamo.
Vijay Prashad (2023-11-09). From Gaza and Cuba, They Ask: Are You Human Like Us? dissidentvoice.org 
Rachid Koraichi (Algeria), One Plate, from A Nation in Exile, c. 1981. More than 10,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli armed forces in Gaza since 7 October, nearly half of them children, according to the most recent report by spokesperson for the Gaza Ministry of Health Dr Ashraf Al-Qudra. Over 25,000 others have been …
W. T. Whitney (2023-11-09). Cuba Scores a Big Victory in the UN General Assembly. counterpunch.org 
Cuba's financial losses from the blockade reflect factors like the high cost of substituting for goods excluded under the blockade with more expensive goods and/or those with higher transportation costs. Losses take the form also of an overall lack of necessary materials, goods, and services. And "barriers Cuba faces in gaining access to advanced technology" lead to monetary loss.
Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-09). cardiovascular Diseases first cause of death in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) Cardiovascular diseases are still today the first cause of death in Cuba and of complications and economic and work-related effects on society, said Dr. Eduardo Rivas, president of the Cuban Society of Cardiology.
Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-09). Cuba with favorable results in access to technology. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) Local press reported today that Cuba has more than 600 navigation rooms and 1,900 public places where citizens can connect to the Internet through the Wifi network.
Ana Luisa Brown (2023-11-09). Topes de Collantes a paradise among the clouds in central Cuba. plenglish.com Sancti Spiritus, Cuba Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) The Great Topes de Collantes Natural Park is today considered a paradise among the clouds, an important protected extension in the center-south of this central Cuban province.
Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2023-11-09). Book pays tribute to Cuba's Trinidad on its 510th anniversary. plenglish.com Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) The book "Siguiendo el Hilo del Tiempo" (Following the Thread of Time) summarizes the development of the project "Entre hilos, alas y pinceles" (Between Threads, Wings, and Brushes) promoted by plastic artist Yudit Vidal in the Cuban city of Trinidad.
Juan M. Garcia (2023-11-09). Cuba states that peace and sustainable development are urgent goals. plenglish.com Paris, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Minister of Education Naima Ariatne Trujillo called at the 42nd UNESCO General Conference on Thursday to maintain efforts tirelessly in pursuit of peace, sustainable development and the eradication of poverty.
Juan M. Garcia (2023-11-09). Cuban President visits El Morao community in Havana. plenglish.com The head of State was accompanied by Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), and top Party and Government officials in Havana and the neighborhood, the Presidency of the Republic reported on its X account. | According to source, in El Morao, one of 11 neighborhoods undergoing transformation the Havana municipality of La Lisa, 1,500 people have benefited from the changes, mainly in social works, which consist of paved streets, sports and recreational areas, health care and education. | The transformation pla…
teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-11-10). República Dominicana se queja por comunicado emitido por Haití. telesurtv.net El canciller afirmó que ningún militar dominicano ha violado la integridad territorial haitiana y calificó como "provocación" lo hecho por ciudadanos haitianos en la frontera.
Haiti Action Committee (2023-11-09). Saturday 12/2: Poetry for Haiti, a benefit for the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund. indybay.org St. John's Presbyterian Church, Fireside Room | 2727 College Avenue [entrance on Garber Street] | Berkeley…
teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2023-11-09). Haití y Dominicana intentan rebajar la tensión fronteriza. telesurtv.net El Gobierno haitiano reiteró su voluntad de proseguir el diálogo y la negociación con la parte dominicana y hace un llamamiento a la calma y la serenidad.
Luis Linares Petrov (2023-11-10). UN warns over rising tensions between Venezuela and Guyana. plenglish.com United Nations, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) The Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, expressed his concern about the rising tensions around the territorial dispute between Venezuela and Guyana, although he avoided giving an opinion due to the ongoing judicial procedure.
teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-11-10). Avanza inscripción al referéndum consultivo del Esequibo en Venezuela. telesurtv.net Los gremios aseguran que la Guayana Esequiba es de Venezuela y les pertenece por derecho.
teleSUR, YSM (2023-11-10). Presidente de Venezuela inaugura XIX edición de la Filven. telesurtv.net La Filven está dedicada en 2023 a Colombia y el estado de Amazonas como invitados de honor.
Staff (2023-11-09). Gangsterism is Over at Trujillo Prison, Says Venezuela's Minister of Interior. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, Operation Gran Cacique Guaicaipuro Venezuela's minister of the interior, justice, and peace, Remigio Ceballos, was in charge of the operation, as with the previous interventions in Tocorón, Tocuyito, La Pica, Puente Ayala, and Vista Hermosa penitentiaries. | In statement to the press, Ceb…
Staff (2023-11-09). Six Historical Moments to Understand the Essequibo Territory Dispute. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, presented a lecture on the historical evolution of the controversy over the Essequibo territory as a part of the "Act of National Union in Defense of Essequibo Guyana" event held in the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas, with numerous attendees from across the political world of Venezuela. | This presentation was held with the support of the historian and Venezuelan ambassador to the UN, Samuel Moncada; the constitutional lawyer and deputy Hermann Escarrá; General Pompeyo Torrealba, and other experts on the subject. To facilitate its understanding, they divided the hist…
Staff (2023-11-09). Venezuela: Maneuvers by Guyana and SOUTHCOM Threaten Regional Stability (+Defense Minister). orinocotribune.com Through a statement issued this Wednesday, Venezuela expressed its categorical repudiation of the joint "Venezuela strongly rejects the joint announcement made by the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and the US government which reports an increase in military presence in the region with the aim of protecting US energy corporations, constituti…
Staff (2023-11-09). Venezuela's Electoral Authorities Meet Carter Center Delegation. orinocotribune.com The Board of Directors of the Venezuelan National Electoral Council (CNE) met with the representatives of the Carter Center who paid a courtesy visit to the electoral body. | The meeting, that took place on Tuesday, November 7, is part of the agreements signed last month in Barbados between the Venezuelan government and the opposition Unitary Platform, to hold presidential elections in the second half of 2024 with the participation of international electoral observers. | The Carter Center delegation was received by CNE President Elvis Amoroso, Vice President Carlos Quintero, Rectors Rosalba Gil, Juan Carlos Delpi…
teleSUR, JGN (2023-11-09). Nicaragua expresa apoyo a referendo de Venezuela sobre Esequibo. telesurtv.net Ortega subrayó que el presidente de Venezuela Nicolás Maduro se encuentra librando la batalla de Simón Bolívar y de Hugo Chávez.
Victoria Torres (2023-11-09). President Maduro: Future of Essequibo Will Be Decided by December 3 Referendum. orinocotribune.com The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, stated that "the future of the Essequibo territory will be decided through the vote on Sunday, December 3." | The president made this statement on Tuesday, November 7, during an event of the National Union in Defense of the Essequibo, held at the Teresa Carreño Theater in Caracas. The event was part of the open and permanent dialogue among all sectors of the country to assume responsibilities regarding Venezuela's historic struggle in the defense of its territorial integrity. At the event, President Maduro explained the work of the Presidential Commission for the Defens…
teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2023-11-09). Crecida de río Fula deja cinco fallecidos en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net Siete personas fueron rescatadas con vida, y trasladadas a distintos centros de salud.
New York City In an overwhelming show of international solidarity, the world demanded an immediate end to the criminal U.S. economic and financial blockade of Cuba. Following two days of solidarity speeches by representatives of 50 countries, mostly from the Global South, and then by a vote of 187-2, with . . . |