Monthly Archives: February 2024

2024-02-29: News Headlines

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-02-29). Cohiba Atmosphere and Montecristo Deleggend, genuine Cuban coffees (+Photos). plenglish.com Havana, Feb 28 (Prensa Latina) Cuban gourmet coffees Cohiba Atmosphere and Montecristo Deleggend are participating in the 24th Habano Festival as products genuinely designed to pair with Cuba, the director of Commercial Intelligence of Cubacafé, Martha García, said.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-02-29). Díaz-Canel calls for participation in march in support of Palestine (+Photo). plenglish.com Havana, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel reiterated the call to the people of the island to participate in the world mobilization in support of Palestine on March 2.

Ana Perdigón (2024-02-29). Biden Signs Executive Order Targeting Venezuela & Cuba (+Personal Data). orinocotribune.com US President Biden signed a new executive order targeting Cuba and Venezuela this Wednesday. The US administration claims that this order aims to protect data of US citizens. | According to the EFE news agency, Biden signed the executive order to protect personal data of officials or members of the Army from countries that the White House considers "worrisome." | US sources told the Spanish news agency that the executive order will target countries such as China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela. | American citizens deserve peace of mind that their sensitive data — ranging from health and fina…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-02-29). Vietnam and Cuba communist parties to promote high-level agreements. plenglish.com Hanoi, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Leaders of the Communist Parties of Vietnam (PCV) and Cuba (PCC) agreed on Thursday to further promote the role of these party organizations in advising and promoting the implementation of high-level bilateral agreements.

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). Herbert Matthews' great interview, sixty-six years later. By: Guillermo Suárez Borges. midwesternmarx.com I never did another story that gave me more professional satisfaction… I only take credit for having correctly interpreted what I saw and heard, for having realized that the extraordinary young man who opened his heart to me in whispers, for three hours, would be the one around whom the hopes and passions of Cuba would be concentrated, for a tide of victory.​Herbert Matthews interviewing Fidel in the Sierras.This is how Herbert Matthews, the distinguished American journalist …

Netfa Freeman, The Black Alliance for Peace. (2024-02-29). U.S. AFRICOM Airstrikes Feared To Have Killed Two Cuban Doctors. popularresistance.org The National Network on Cuba, The Black Alliance for Peace, and Lowcountry Action Committee strongly condemn the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) airstrikes in Somalia reported to have killed 2 Cuban doctors. We demand the U.S. release all information about the bombing to Cuba and the victims' families. | Cuba has deployed more than 600,000 health workers to 165 nations over the last six decades on medical missions. Two Cubans serving in Kenya, Dr. Assel Herrera Correa, a specialist in general medicine, and Dr. Landy Rodriguez Hernandez, a surgeon, were kidnapped there in 2019 and held in Jilib, southern Somalia.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-29). Cuba and Nicaragua agree on friendly soccer game. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba and Nicaragua will play a friendly game as part of the FIFA week in late March, Miguel Angel Diaz, secretary of the Cuban Soccer Association (AFC), said.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-29). Instan en Cuba a reforzar enfrentamiento al delito en comunidades. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 feb (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, instó a reforzar el enfrentamiento al delito, la corrupción y las ilegalidades desde las comunidades y fortalecer la integralidad en el combate contra esos flagelos.

teleSUR, hvh, YSM (2024-02-29). Aplicarán nuevos precios del combustible y electricidad en Cuba. telesurtv.net El ministro de Finanzas y Precios enfatizó que los precios aún vigentes "no reconocen los costos reales".

Staff (2024-02-29). Essequibo Controversy Presented at 46th CARICOM Summit (+President Lula). orinocotribune.com The opening ceremony of the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has taken place in Georgetown, capital of Guyana, a meeting that held as one of the central points the historical territorial dispute over the Essequibo. | In the inaugural speech of the event this Monday, February 26, led by the Secretary General of CARICOM, Carla N. Barnett, she stated that the summit would deal with "various border controversies and the passage of dangerous weapons and drugs through our lands and seas." The political and security crisis in Haiti and the issue of carbon credits would als…

Staff (2024-02-29). Broad Political Dialogue Allows Signing of Presidential Elections Schedule Proposal in Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( The president of parliament, Jorge Rod…

Staff (2024-02-29). US Wrecks Venezuela's EMTRASUR Boeing 747 Cargo Jet. orinocotribune.com Venezuela's vice minister of anti-blockade policies, William Castillo, condemned the US vandalization of the Venezuelan 747 cargo jet, owned by Conviasa's EMTRASUR air cargo company, after the theft carried out by the United States in complicity with the government of Javier Milei in Argentina. | Castillo pointed out this Wednesday, February 28, in a statement concerning the US coercive measures that led to the illegal seizure of the plane, that "when the opposition comes to ask for your vote because they want to fix the country, remind them that … all of them asked for sanctions against Venezuela." | On Februa…

teleSUR, JDO (2024-02-29). Firman en Venezuela acuerdo de diálogo y propuesta para calendario electoral 2024. telesurtv.net Participan 150 representantes de los sectores. Estuvieron presentes el 97 por ciento de las organizaciones con fines políticos debidamente inscritas ante el Poder Electoral.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-02-29). Presidente de Venezuela califica como un éxito acuerdo para calendario electoral 2024. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado calificó el pacto como el más incluyente firmado hasta la fecha en el país.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2024-02-29). Venezuela condena exploración canadiense en territorio Esequibo. telesurtv.net "Canadá no tiene arte ni parte en los asuntos referentes a la Guayana Esequiba, el Gobierno guyanés debe exigir de inmediato el retiro de este pronunciamiento", dijo el canciller.

Peoples Dispatch (2024-02-29). "Letter to the People for the Integration of Latin America and the Caribbean" launched at Foz do Iguaàßu conference. mronline.org From February 22 to 24, 4,000 people from more than 20 countries gathered in Foz do Iguaàßu for the Conference on the Integration of Latin American and Caribbean Peoples…

infobrics (2024-02-29). BRICS Emerges as a Beacon of Hope Amidst Global Economic Shifts: Opportunities for Jamaica and CARICOM. infobrics.org The global economy is undergoing seismic shifts, with the BRICS bloc emerging as a formidable force. As the West grapples with economic struggles, countries like Jamaica and CARICOM nations have the opportunity to seek associate status with BRICS, potentially providing much-needed stability and growth…

img.piri.net (2024-02-29). Antalya'ya ayrƒ± dikkati àßeken Naci Gà∂ràºr tàºm Türkiye'yi uyardƒ±: Herhangi bir yerde sabah uyandƒ±ƒüƒ±mƒ±zda 7 ve àºzeri deprem olabilir. img.piri.net Bilim Akademisi àºyesi, Yer Bilimci Prof. Dr. Naci Gà∂ràºr, "Her depremde 80-90 bin insanƒ± bir gecede topraƒüa veremeyiz. Bu bize yakƒ±≈ümƒ±yor. Türkiye'de herhangi bir yerde, sabah uyandƒ±ƒüƒ±mƒ±zda 7 ve àºzeri deprem olabilir. Türkiye'de 5'in àºzerinde depremler à∂làºme neden oluyor. Bizim bunu halletmemiz lazƒ±m" dedi. | Prof. Dr. Naci Gà∂ràºr, Antalya Bàºyàºk≈üehir Belediyesi tarafƒ±ndan dàºzenlenen 'Ant…

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2024-02-27: News Headlines

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-02-27). Cuba celebrates anniversary of tobacco technician's workshop. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) The 20th anniversary of the tobacco experts' workshop named Balcón del Habano was a combination of tasting and rejoicing, according to reports from the organizers of that initiative.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-02-27). Cuban artists pay tribute to patriot Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuban artists and intellectuals pay tribute to the Father of the Homeland, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, on the 150th anniversary of his fall in combat.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-02-27). Cuba agradece a Kenia ayuda para aclarar situación de médicos. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores afirmó que "el compañero Lazo constató el espíritu de cooperación del Gobierno de Kenia y agradeció su comprensión ante este sensible y doloroso asunto.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-02-26). Cuba agradece a Kenia ayuda para aclarar situación de médicos. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores afirmó que "el compañero Lazo constató el espíritu de cooperación del Gobierno de Kenia y agradeció su comprensión ante este sensible y doloroso asunto.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-02-27). Partidos Comunistas de Cuba y Brasil suscriben acuerdo de cooperación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 feb (RHC) Los Partidos Comunistas de Cuba y Brasil firmaron este lunes un acuerdo de intercambio y cooperación, el cual permitirá profundizar las relaciones entre las organizaciones políticas.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-27). En La Habana, taller internacional de paradigmas emancipatorios. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 feb (RHC) El XV Taller Internacional sobre Paradigmas Emancipatorios de América Latina y el Caribe comienza hoy en forma presencial y virtual en el Pabellón Cuba, sede de la Asociación Hermanos Saíz.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-27). Instan en Cuba a buscar soluciones alternativas en sector industrial. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 feb (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, instó a los trabajadores del Ministerio de Industrias a renovar sus prácticas y seguir buscando soluciones alternativas para impulsar la economía del país caribeño.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-27). Recuerdan en Cuba caída en combate de Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 feb (RHC) Transcurrido más de un siglo de su caída en combate, Cuba recuerda hoy a Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, iniciador de las luchas independentistas en 1868 y primer presidente de la República en Armas.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-02-27). Secretario del Consejo de Seguridad de Rusia visita Cuba. telesurtv.net El presidente Miguel Díaz-Canel resaltó el estado de las relaciones entre Cuba y Rusia, coincidiendo en la voluntad de continuar ampliando los vínculos bilaterales.

teleSUR (2024-02-26). Cuba Thanks Kenya for Helping Search for Kidnapped Doctors. telesurenglish.net The Cuban government thanks Kenya for providing information on the possible death of Assel Herrera Correa and Landy Rodríguez Hernández, doctors kidnapped in Somalia in 2019. | RELATED: | The talks between Esteban Lazo, Cuban special envoy for the presidency to the African nation and Kenyan President William Ruto, made the unofficial news known to the Cuban government. | In an official statement the Foreign Minister said: "Comrade La…

latintimes (2024-02-27). Cuban Cigar Exports Soar Amid Demand For Luxury Goods. latintimes.com Cuba cannot sell its cigars in North America — the world's biggest market for the product — due to a trade embargo imposed by Washington on the communist island since 1962.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-27). Inauguran 15 Taller de Paradigmas Emancipatorios en Cuba. telesurtv.net El taller es organizado, con frecuencia bianual, por el Instituto de Filosofía, de Cuba, a través de su Grupo América Latina Filosofía y Axiología (Galfisa) de conjunto con el Centro Memorial Martin Luther King.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-27). Gangs in Haiti go beyond limits and attack against religious. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) Religious are also in the sights of gangs in Haiti, where they have already perpetrated attacks and kidnappings against this social segment, generating more panic among the population of Haiti.

Peter Koenig (2024-02-27). Haiti — A Paradise for State Crime. The Unspoken Agenda, Haiti's Offshore Natural Gas? globalresearch.ca

teleSUR (2024-02-26). Caricom Leaders Open Summit in Guyana. telesurenglish.net The meeting is attended by 13 of the 15 heads of government of the region, to address issues such as agrofood security, air and maritime transport, resilience to climate change, security, the situation in Haiti, among others. | Working Sessions of the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM at the Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown. Feb. 26, 2024.

teleSUR (2024-02-26). Haiti: Deficit of Mental Health Experts. telesurenglish.net Forced displacement due to violence generated by criminal gangs, assaults of all kinds, loss of homes and possessions add to the list of social disillusionment that gestated the desire of many individuals to end their own lives for good. | Depression, feelings of failure and the inability to plan for the future triggered suicidal thoughts in Haiti. Feb. 26, 2024.

teleSUR, dcdc, DRL (2024-02-27). Caricom discute posibles soluciones a la crisis de Haití. telesurtv.net El actual presidente de Caricom instó a "todas las partes interesadas en Haití a que cedan un poco, se comprometan un poco y expresen una voluntad colectiva para lograr resultado".

Ana Perdigón (2024-02-27). Far-Right Politician Diego Arria Blames US for Failures of Venezuela's Opposition. orinocotribune.com Far-right Venezuelan politician based in New York, Diego Arria, blamed the United States government for the evident failures of Venezuela's opposition, saying that the US has not taken the situation in Venezuela seriously. | Arria referred to Venezuela as "a destructive force in Latin America and beyond." He went on to criticize the US for sending President Biden's former Security Advisor for Latin America Juan González to Venezuela to manage the situation in the country whereas, for similar issues on the other side of the world, the US frequently sends its CIA director or the secretary of state. | "It is easier…

Ana Perdigón (2024-02-27). Socialist International Expels Venezuela's Popular Will Party. orinocotribune.com The Socialist International (SI) expelled the far-right Popular Will party (VP) because they "exceeded the organization's ethical codes" after modifying their ideological line, according to SI. | In Venezuela and other places in the world, analysts expressed surprise when the far-right VP was accepted into the Socialist International despite the long list of parties that are no longer socialist and still are part of this international group. | Socialist International brings together social democratic, socialist, and labor political parties from around the world. It ratified the expulsion of Popular Will because t…

Staff (2024-02-27). PSUV: Venezuela's Opposition Disguises its Shortcomings with Violence. orinocotribune.com The vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, warned that Venezuela's opposition wants to hide its failures with violence. However, he assured, the government will not fall for these provocations. | This Monday, February 26, during the weekly press conference of the PSUV National Directorate, Cabello was asked about the national tour that the opposition leader, María Corina Machado, is undertaking. Despite being disqualified from holding public office, Machado continues to behave as though she is campaigning. | In this regard, the PSUV leader stated that this sector of Ve…

Staff (2024-02-27). Venezuela Produces 97% of Food it Consumes. orinocotribune.com The gradual recovery observed in Venezuela's economy can be seen in the increase in agricultural production, which has recorded 14 consecutive quarters of growth despite the blockade and unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States. | Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro explained this last Wednesday, February 21, during a work day dedicated to national production. He highlighted that this progress towards a productive and independent economy has been carried out through Venezuela's own efforts amid the difficulties caused by illegal US sanctions. | During the activity, President Maduro presented economic…

teleSUR, MER (2024-02-27). Presidente Maduro denuncia recrudecimiento de campaña contra Venezuela. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado indicó que el imperialismo y la derecha extremista buscan promover una matriz negativa en portales internacionales y en las redes sociales.

teleSUR, MS (2024-02-27). Venezuela aprueba el Plan de las Siete Transformaciones. telesurtv.net El Gobierno de Venezuela en compañía del Poder Popular aprobaron un nuevo proyecto para mejorar la calidad de vida de los venezolanos e impulsar mejoras políticas y sociales en el país sudamericano.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-02-27). Gobierno colombiano y ELN anuncian continuidad de diálogos de paz. telesurtv.net Los próximos diálogos serán en Venezuela, del 8 al 22 de abril de 2024.

presstv.ir (2024-02-27). Venezuela: Israel must be punished for genocide in Gaza. presstv.ir "Venezuela has a clear position. This is a massacre by Israel," the Venezuelan foreign minister said.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-02-27). ONU: Venezuela exige fin de medidas coercitivas unilaterales. telesurtv.net "Hasta el presente, Venezuela ha sido objeto de casi mil medidas coercitivas unilaterales ilegales y otras disposiciones criminales utilizadas como herramientas para destruir nuestra economía", dijo Gil.

teleSUR (2024-02-27). Anti-Venezuela Campaign Has Intensified: President Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, President Nicolas Maduro denounced the escalation of the campaign aimed at damaging Venezuela's international image. | RELATED: | During his program "With Maduro +," he mentioned that U.S. imperialism and the Venezuelan far-right invent fake news every day to discredit the South American country through international portals and social networks. This happens at a time when the far-right opposition is losing the poss…

teleSUR (2024-02-26). The Caribbean: Introduction to Leisure & Entertainment Industry. telesurenglish.net The new world economic order has driven the economic restructuring of the Caribbean from a producer of agricultural products for the dinner table (sugar, coffee, tobacco, cocoa and fruits) to a platform for the leisure and entertainment industries. | RELATED: | The development of tourism in the Greater Caribbean (insular Caribbean and Central America) dates back to the 1970s, with the rise of all-inclusive package to…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-27). Comicios regionales en Nicaragua garantizan continuidad de autonomía. radiohc.cu La Habana, 27 feb (RHC) Las elecciones regionales de la costa Caribe de Nicaragua, a celebrarse el próximo domingo, garantizarán la continuidad del proceso de autonomía que vive hoy el pueblo de esta zona del país, afirmaron autoridades.

teleSUR, YSM (2024-02-27). Ponen en alerta a once provincias dominicanas por sistema frontal. telesurtv.net Las provincias en alerta amarilla son Puerto Plata, Espaillat, Hermanas Mirabal, María Trinidad Sánchez y Monseñor Nouel.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-27). Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Dominican Republic. eng.belta.by "Your country is approaching this significant date with serious achievements in the economy and social sector, with the improvement of the quality of life evident for every citizen," the message of greetings runs.

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-27). Civilian Reported Killed in US-British Bombing of Yemen. news.antiwar.com Yemen's Saba news agency said a civilian was killed in the series of missile strikes the US and Britain launched across Houthi-controlled Yemen over the weekend, marking the first reported civilian death since the US began bombing Yemen on January 12. "The American-British aggression on the district of Maqbana in the governorate of Taiz has …

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