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“No concrete offer.” Cuban diplomat Johana Tablada calls out the U.S. for claiming it offered humanitarian aid — without ever following through. Meanwhile, other nations and UN agencies have already acted.
On the Ground in Cuba After Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa tore through Santiago de Cuba with winds over 120 mph — uprooting trees and flooding neighborhood.
UN Overwhelmingly Condemns U.S. Embargo on Cuba — Again
Despite a pressure campaign by the U.S. government, 165 countries voted at the UN to end the embargo on Cuba. Only 7 opposed, and 12 abstained. It’s the 33rd straight year of overwhelming global rejection.
Spotlight
Teresita’s Dream
Teresita’s Dream tells the story of Cuban scientist Teresita Rodríguez, who sets out to find a treatment for Alzheimer’s after her mother’s diagnosis. Her personal quest, joined by a team of women scientists, leads to a discovery that could transform the fight against this devastating disease.
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Presidents of Mexico and Colombia To Boycott Summit
Mexico and Colombia’s presidents will boycott the 2025 Summit of the Americas after Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua were excluded under U.S. pressure.
Playing Dirty: Rubio’s War on Cuban Athletes
Politics sidelines Cuban athletes: U.S. sanctions and visa denials prevent teams from competing abroad, hurting sports and future generations.
The Miami Herald's Fuzzy Math Makes Case for Economic Warfare on Cuba
Politics sidelines Cuban athletes: U.S. sanctions and visa denials prevent teams from competing abroad, hurting sports and future generations.
Documentaries
The War On Cuba
The War on Cuba, produced by Oliver Stone & Danny Glover, exposes the U.S. economic war on Cubans through Liz Oliva Fernández’s incisive reporting.
Hardliner on the Hudson
Liz Oliva Fernández explores Sen. Bob Menendez’s rise in New Jersey and the gap between his constituents and his hardline Cuba policy.
Uphill on the Hill
Liz Oliva Fernández investigates why Biden continues Trump’s Cuba policy, deepening the island’s crisis and fueling mass migration to the U.S.