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Abel Prieto calls from Mexico to denounce the blockade on Cuba

Published on: October 18, 2026
11:28

Mexico City, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) — The president of Casa de las Americas, Abel Prieto, described the energy siege imposed by the United States on Cuba as "ruthless." He outlined its impact—along with that of the intensified blockade—on the Cuban population, and called for these actions to be denounced.

Prensa Latina decries impact of U.S. blockade on Cuba while in China

Published on: October 18, 2026
11:28

Shanghai, China, Oct. 18 (Prensa Latina) — Alejandro Gomez, Vice President of the news agency Prensa Latina, denounced the difficulties the entity faces in keeping its operations abroad and disseminating information about Cuba, amid restrictions imposed by the U.S. blockade.

Brazilian organizations reaffirm solidarity with Cuba

Published on: October 18, 2026
11:28

Brasilia, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) Solidarity organizations in Brazil have rejected U.S. pressure on other countries ahead of the upcoming United Nations vote regarding the economic blockade that remains in place against the island.

Chilean academic forum analyzes Fidel’s ideas and changes in Cuba

Published on: October 18, 2026
11:28

Santiago, Chile, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) — The Fidel Castro Ruz Permanent International Academic Forum, established in Chile, analyzed the ongoing relevance of the Cuban Revolutionary leader’s thought within the economic and social transformations currently underway on the island.

Prensa Latina boosts South-South Technological Cooperation from China

Published on: October 18, 2026
11:28

Shanghai, China, Oct 18 (Prensa Latina) Prensa Latina news agency has proposed the establishment of a permanent professional training mechanism in artificial intelligence (AI) for journalists and media outlets in the Global South, through cooperation with Chinese institutions and other specialized entities.

Film Neurotica Anonima shows Cuban Cinema is alive and shining

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:59

Havana, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) The premiere of the feature film *Neurotica Anonima*—Cuba’s entry for the Goya Awards—served as a tribute to both Cuban and world cinema, told with the sensitivity, emotion, and warmth characteristic of the seventh art.

Iran calls for accountability regarding environmental damage from war

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:59

Tehran, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that countries subjected to sanctions or military attacks should not have to bear the environmental costs resulting from armed conflicts alone.

Abel Prieto denounces a project to suffocate Cuba

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:44

Mexico City, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuba is being subjected to “a project of suffocation” by the United States government, denounced Abel Prieto, president of Casa de las Americas, in statements reported by the Mexican newspaper *La Jornada*.

Cuba thanks Russia and Japan for donations thru WFP

Published on: October 17, 2026
14:44

Havana, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez thanked the governments of Russia and Japan for donations made through the World Food Programme (WFP) of 750 tons of vegetable oil and 425 tons of rice, respectively.

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