20 October 2026 Archives

Cuban Culture Day celebrated in Bolivia

Published on: October 20, 2026
14:29

La Paz, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) — With the screening of the documentary *Tras las huellas del Che* (In the Footsteps of Che) at the Bolivian Cinematheque, the Cuban Embassy and the "Nuestra América" (Our America) Collective celebrated Cuban Culture Day, which is observed today.

A day to celebrate the essence of the Cuban nation

Published on: October 20, 2026
14:29

Havana, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Music, cinema, dance, theater, and literature converge across the country to celebrate Cuban Culture Day—a date commemorating the first time the "Bayamo Anthem" (the national anthem) was interpreted on October 20, 1868.

Brazilian priest rejects U.S. blockade against Cuba

Published on: October 20, 2026
14:15

Brasilia, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian priest Julio Lancellotti has condemned the blockade maintained by the United States against Cuba, advocating instead for diplomatic dialogue, respect for differences, and the right of all peoples to live free from sanctions.

US moves to block support of Cuba at the UN decried in Mexico

Published on: October 20, 2026
14:15

Mexico City, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Organizations from Mexico and around the world have condemned the maneuvers, pressure, and blackmail employed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to prevent votes in favor of a Cuban resolution at the United Nations against the blockade.

Cuban singer-songwriter to showcase his art for National Culture Day

Published on: October 20, 2026
14:14

Havana, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Singer-songwriter Lester Lez will once again captivate his audience with his masterful command of every chord and composition as he takes the stage today at the National Museum of Music to celebrate Cuban Culture Day.

Cubans in Nicaragua decry new U.S. moves on the island

Published on: October 20, 2026
14:14

Managua, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) — The “Antonio Maceo” Patriotic Community of Cubans Residing in Nicaragua has condemned new maneuvers by the United States against the island and denounced what it described as a smear campaign against the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Raul Castro.

Russia registers Cuban drug for tumor treatment

Published on: October 20, 2026
14:14

Moscow, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) The Russian Ministry of Health has registered the Cuban drug Nimotuzumab, used for the treatment of malignant tumors of the esophagus, head, neck, and brain, reported the newspaper Vzgliad.

Pillars of Cuban dance to honor national culture with a gala

Published on: October 20, 2026
13:59

Havana, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Three prominent ensembles—pillars of the dance world in Cuba—will headline a performance at the National Theater’s Avellaneda Hall, in tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Ministry of Culture.

Cuban FM emphasizes wide rejection of the blockade in digital spaces

Published on: October 20, 2026
13:44

Havana, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said today that seven out of ten publications in the international digital conversation denounce the US economic blockade, while only 0.2% of messages defend these measures.

Brazilian Center for Cuban Studies calls to lift U.S. blockade

Published on: October 20, 2026
13:29

Brasilia, Oct 20 (Prensa Latina) — The Center for Cuban Studies at the University of Brasilia has called for an end to the blockade that the United States currently keeps on Cuba, and has urged the United Nations to defend the Caribbean nation’s sovereignty.

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October 20, 2026