(2024-05-07). Attack on Rafah is Part of Israeli Criminal Policy: Venezuela. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuela strongly criticized the bombing carried out by Israeli occupation forces on the Palestinian city of Rafah. | RELATED: | "Venezuela categorically condemns the bombings on the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip, perpetrated by the Zionist State of Israel, which continue its systematic criminal and expansionist policy," the Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Ministry said. | Venezuela also stated that the bombing is…
(2024-05-07). Israel seizes key Gaza border crossing as it launches assault on Rafah. en.escambray.cu Israeli forces have seized control of Gaza's Rafah border crossing, cutting off a vital route for humanitarian aid and potential sanctuary for civilians from a building offensive.
(2024-05-07). Cuba alerta sobre costo humanitario de invasión israelí a sur de Gaza. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 mayo (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, alertó hoy del costo sin precedentes para la sufrida población palestina si continúa la ofensiva israelí hacia el Sur de la Franja de Gaza.
(2024-05-07). Venezuela: Brief Background of Opposition Presidential Candidates. orinocotribune.com By Mision Verdad — May 6, 2024 | Venezuela is approaching its presidential election day, July 28, 2024, in a complex context with marked differences from previous elections. The country continues to face illegal sanctions imposed by the United States, the impact of which has been significant on its economy. However, thanks to the right decisions of the Venezuelan government, the oil industry and the national economy are showing a progressive trend of recovery. | The regional landscape has also changed since the 2018 presidential elections. Venezuela no longer faces a bloc of Latin American governments subord…
(2024-05-07). Milei's TeleSUR Censorship Reflects Fear: President Maduro. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro claimed that Argentine President Javier Milei is afraid of the "truth of the people." | RELATED: | Earlier, the multi-state channel teleSUR denounced that the Milei administration prohibited the broadcast of its signal on the Argentine open digital television system. | "Milei, you are afraid of the truth of the people," Maduro said, emphasizing that Argentinians will still be able t…
(2024-05-07). Cuban President Diaz-Canel Arrives in Russia on a Working Visit. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel arrived in Moscow to discuss bilateral issues during a working visit that will extend until May 9. | RELATED: | During his stay in Russia, he will attend the military parade on May 9th commemorating Victory Day, the 79th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). | Diaz-Canel will also participate for the first time in the Supreme Council of the Euras…
(2024-05-07). Fashion in da' House parade at Cuba's Fine Arts Museum. plenglish.com Havana, May 7 (Prensa Latina) As part of the Month of Europe in Cuba, Fashion in da' House, a parade organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the European Union (EU), will be take place at the National Museum of Fine Arts in this capital on Tuesday.
(2024-05-07). Cuban president to attend Eurasian Economic Council meeting. plenglish.com Moscow, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel will attend for the first time an expanded meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, which will take place on May 8, Russian Presidential Advisor Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday.
(2024-05-07). Venezuelan Parliament debates pension law in second debate. plenglish.com Caracas, May 7 (Prensa Latina) The National Assembly of Venezuela will debate in a second discussion the Bill for the Protection of Social Security Pensions against the Imperialist Blockade.
(2024-05-07). Cuba and Laos seek to build fairer society. plenglish.com Cuban Communist Party (PCC) Organization Secretary Roberto Morales made that remark during the visit to Havana by Bounthong Chitmany, a member of the Political Bureau and the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP). | Both leaders participated in this capital on Monday in the opening ceremony of the 2nd Theoretical Seminar between the two political groups, aimed at analyzing the role of those organizations in human development to meet needs, preserve culture, and strengthen national values. | According to Morales, Cuba and Laos are united by the desire to build sociali…
(2024-05-07). Expert underscores visa-free impacts for Chinese tourists in Cuba. plenglish.com Beijing, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's announcement of a visa exemption for Chinese tourists will increase exchanges and strengthen bilateral relations in several sectors, a specialized source said on Tuesday.
(2024-05-07). Rindió Raúl homenaje póstumo al general de División de la Reserva Leonardo Andollo Valdés. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) El General de Ejército Raúl Castro Ruz, líder de la Revolución Cubana, rindió homenaje póstumo, en la mañana de este lunes, al general de División de la Reserva Leonardo Ramón Andollo Valdés, cuyas cenizas fueron expuestas en el Panteón de los Veteranos de la Necrópolis de Colón.
(2024-05-07). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Over 9,300 Canadian railway workers at Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) have voted to authorize strike while up to 120,000 educators staged protests on April 30 and May 1 across the Dominican Republic.
(2024-05-07). Guatemalans, Hondurans and Venezuelans among the nationals most deported by Mexico this year. latintimes.com The country published a report showing it deported over 8,600 people during the first quarter of the year. The large majority were Central Americans…
(2024-05-07). Cuban President To Visit Russia As Nations Draw Closer. latintimes.com Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel announced Monday he is heading to Russia on a "working visit," as old allies Havana and Moscow strengthen ties under a recently initiated rapprochement.
(2024-05-07). Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel to attend EAEU summit in person for the first time. tvbrics.com Previously, he has only joined in online format…
(2024-05-07). Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and Guyana shine at Caribbean Climate Justice Journalism Awards. globalvoices.org 
'Climate justice stories are crying out to be told in the Caribbean'Global Voices Feature image via In the face of the escalating climate crisis, the Caribbean region is at a pivotal juncture, where the need for informed discourse and impactful journalism has never been more critical. It is against this backdrop the non-profit
(2024-05-07). FIDH and Provea react to ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan's Venezuela visit. fidh.org
(2024-05-07). New collaboration project with UN agency announced in Cuba. en.escambray.cu The National Office of Statistics and Information of the Republic of Cuba (ONEI) announced the closing of a collaborative project developed with the technical assistance of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
(2024-05-07). Afirma Díaz-Canel que el mundo debería celebrar Día de Victoria contra Fascismo. radiohc.cu Moscú, 7 mayo (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, expresó hoy satisfacción por su nueva visita a esta ciudad que calificó de bella y entrañable, con motivo de la celebración mañana del aniversario 79 del Día de la Victoria contra el fascismo.
(2024-05-07). Anuncian nuevo proyecto de colaboración con agencia de ONU. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) La Oficina Nacional de Estadística e Información de la República de Cuba (ONEI) anunció que con la asistencia técnica de la Organización de ONU para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO por sus siglas en inglés) concluyó la elaboración de un nuevo proyecto de colaboración.
(2024-05-07). Nicolás Maduro lidera sondeo de cara a comicios presidenciales. telesurtv.net El estudio refiere que el jefe de Estado venezolano cuenta con una clara preferencia de los consultados con el 52,70 por ciento.
(2024-05-07). Presidente de Cuba llega a Rusia en visita de trabajo. telesurtv.net El jefe de estado cubano cumplirá un apretado programa, que incluirá encuentros con el presidente de la Federación de Rusia, Vladimir Putin, y otros dirigentes de ese país.
(2024-05-07). EE.UU. envía equipamiento a Haití en apoyo de misión keniana. telesurtv.net La ONU reveló en un informe que durante el primer trimestre de 2024, han muerto o resultado gravemente heridas en Haití más de 2.500 personas.
(2024-05-07). José María Heredia, el primer poeta de América. telesurtv.net José Martí lo consideró su padre literario, al expresar que el poeta cubano "tiene un solo semejante en literatura, que es Bolívar (…) El primer poeta de América es Heredia".
(2024-05-07). Presidente de Venezuela rechaza censura del Gobierno argentino contra teleSUR. telesurtv.net El jefe de Estado aseveró que el presidente de Argentina, Javier Milei, "le tiene miedo a teleSUR".
(2024-05-07). Venezuela y Nicaragua felicitan a nuevo presidente de Panamá. telesurtv.net Ambos Gobiernos expresaron su deseo de mantener una relación bilateral constructiva en beneficio de las naciones.
(2024-05-07). Dirigentes juveniles de Cuba agredecen apoyo y solidaridad de China. radiohc.cu Beijing, 7 mayo (RHC) Dirigentes juveniles de Cuba agradecieron hoy a la Liga de la Juventud Comunista de China (LJCCh) por su apoyo firme en la denuncia contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos.
(2024-05-07). Cantante cubana Liuba María Hevia llegará a Chile. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) La cantante y compositora cubana Liuba María Hevia se presentará el 18 de junio en la sala de conciertos de Radio Universidad de Chile, más de tres décadas después de su primera visita a este país.
(2024-05-07). Abogan por realzar coctelería de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 mayo (RHC) El jefe de capacitación de la Asociación de Cantineros de Cuba (ACC), Rodolfo Pérez, llamó hoy a resaltar a los profesionales de este servicio y mantener su prestigio a nivel mundial.
(2024-05-07). Experto subraya impactos de libre visado para turistas chinos en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 7 may (RHC) La exención de libre visado para turistas chinos anunciada por Cuba contribuirá a aumentar los intercambios y fortalecer aún más las relaciones bilaterales en múltiples sectores, opinó una fuente especializada.
(2024-05-07). Mantienen 16 provincias en alerta amarilla en República Dominicana. telesurtv.net El Distrito Nacional y otras ocho provincias se ubican en verde.
(2024-05-07). Presidente cubano parte rumbo a Rusia en visita de trabajo. telesurtv.net La visita de Miguel Díaz-Canel se desarrollará en el marco del aniversario 64 del restablecimiento de las relaciones bilaterales y de los 79 años de la victoria en la Gran Guerra Patria.
(2024-05-07). Venezuela condena bombardeos de Israel a la ciudad de Rafah. telesurtv.net Venezuela condenó los bombardeos sobre la ciudad de Rafah al sur de la Franja de Gaza, perpetrados por el Estado sionista de Israel…
(2024-05-07). Directora ejecutiva de Onusida visita Cuba. telesurtv.net Winnie Byanyima, directora ejecutiva del Programa Conjunto de las Naciones Unidas sobre el VIH/SIDA, consideró como un "gran honor poder estar en Cuba".
The threat of a wider war sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Israel/Hamas war has never been as great as it is now. The world is in need of actions that will change the thirst for war to an atmosphere of peace. Normalizing relations with Cuba will create an opportunity for such change. 
The "transitional council" is packed with elites from the traditional establishment.