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Cuba congratulates art instructors on their day

Published on: February 18, 2026
11:18

Havana, February 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero congratulated the country's art instructors on their national day via social media.

Solidarity with Cuba, Venezuela, other peoples, at Brazil’s Carnival

Published on: February 18, 2026
10:42

Brasilia, Feb. 18 (Prensa Latina) Solidarity with Cuba, Venezuela, the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, and other peoples of the world was present at the Brasilia Carnival, where flags waved in support of these causes.

Japanese Communist Party condemns energy blockade on Cuba

Published on: February 18, 2026
10:36

Havana, Feb. 18 (Prensa Latina) The Japanese Communist Party strongly condemned and demanded the revocation of the U.S. presidential order against Cuba, which violates international law, the island's Foreign Ministry reported.

Cuba calls for nominations to 2026 National Film Award

Published on: February 18, 2026
10:30

Havana, February 18 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC) has opened nominations for the 24th National Film Award, the most prestigious distinction the country bestows upon this art form.

Cuban Red Cross’ work recognized

Published on: February 18, 2026
10:24

Havana, February 18 (Prensa Latina) The Assistant Secretary General for Coordination of Operations and Development of National Societies of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Xavier Castellanos, recognized the work of the Cuban Red Cross.

Carnival holiday boosted tourism in Ecuador

Published on: February 18, 2026
10:16

Quito, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The Carnival holiday, celebrated in Ecuador from February 14 to 17, yielded positive results for national tourism, generating over $81 million in revenue for the sector, official sources reported today.

Turkiye to participate in Gaza peace board meeeting

Published on: February 18, 2026
10:14

Ankara, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will represent Ankara at the first session of the Gaza Peace Board, to be held in Washington DC, the Turkish Foreign Ministry confirmed.

Senators from Frente Amplio reject fuel blockade against Cuba

Published on: February 18, 2026
10:12

Montevideo, Feb 18 (Prensa Latina) The Frente Amplio (FA) bloc in the Uruguayan Senate, where it holds a majority, approved a resolution rejecting the fuel embargo against Cuba decreed by the United States.

Colombian legislator decries US blockade of Cuba, descri as inhumane

Published on: February 18, 2026
10:08

Bogota, February 18 (Prensa Latina) – Representative Gabriel Becerra, co-chair of the Colombia-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship Group, denounced the illegal and inhumane blockade that Cuba suffers, which he said is impacting the daily lives of its people.

Italian Parliament Condemns US Genocidal Measures Against Cuba

Published on: February 18, 2026
10:00

Rome, Feb. 18 (Prensa Latina) Italian parliamentarians from various parties condemned, with impassioned speeches in the Chamber of Deputies, the genocidal measures recently approved by US President Donald Trump against Cuba.

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