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This is an English-language selection of news from, about or related to Cuba. Thanks to the US blockade, most people in the United States cannot go to Cuba, so we need to bring Cuba to as many people in the English-speaking world as possible. CubaNews specializes in English translations from the Cuban media and a wide array of Cuba-related materials. Your interest and active participation are welcomed. Edited with a Cuba-centric perspective: How do Cubans look at things? How are world events related to Cuba? That's the focus of this list. Don't like a lot of emails? Please choose the DAILY SUMMARY which will bring you links to everything in a single daily message. It comes out about 9 AM Eastern Time each day. You can also read my translations and opinions on Cuba, and other things, on my personal website. Cover Illustration: Maisel López/Cubadebate

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*video* FACEBOOK: A new mall in Pinar del Rio

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Published: August 6, 2026 13:05

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*90 min* YOUTUBE/Aviva Chomsky: Everything They Don't Tell You About the Cuban Revolution | Aviva Chomsky" on YouTube

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Published: August 6, 2026 13:04

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PEERTUBE.WORLD: The Ship Bringing Aid to Power Cuba’s Hospital [new video from Belly of the Beast]

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Published: August 6, 2026 13:02

The Ship Bringing Aid to Power Cuba’s Hospital https://peertube.world/w/f7yyMHzPmBWqjbv1U9bhXe Duration - 3:27 Open Arms @openarmsong set sail across the Atlantic carrying seven tons of solar panels, batteries and medical supplies bound for a children’s…

PEERTUBE.WORLD: After Visiting Cuba, Gustavo Petro Had a Message for Washington [new video from Belly of the Beast]

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Published: August 6, 2026 13:02

After Visiting Cuba, Gustavo Petro Had a Message for Washington https://peertube.world/w/aTFtzJj5uwuygYrJbSByCu Duration - 1:02 After visiting Cuba, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro delivered a message directed at Washington.What did he ask the…

FACEBOOK URGENT: The CIA is increasing its presence in Cuba 🇺🇸🇨🇺 POLITICO has revealed:

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Published: August 6, 2026 13:02

URGENT: The CIA is increasing its presence in Cuba 🇺🇸🇨🇺 POLITICO has revealed: – The United States has bolstered its intelligence presence in Cuba. According to two sources cited on condition of anonymity, the Donald Trump administration sent more…

JUVANEUD REBELDE: The anthropologist who restored the identity of the child victims of Venezuela's double earquake

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Published: August 6, 2026 13:02

The anthropologist who restored the identity of the child victims of Venezuela's double earthquake Yoel Monzón, renowned Cuban forensic anthropologist and specialist in Legal Medicine, put all his expertise and humanist vocation to the test in the…

REUTERS: Spain's Ceuta seeks transfer of unaccompanied migrant minors to mainland Spain after border rush

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Published: August 6, 2026 13:00

Spain's Ceuta seeks transfer of unaccompanied migrant minors to mainland Spain after border rush (Corrects gender in paragraph 5 and 6 from female to male) By Jaime Lopez and Violeta Santos Moura CEUTA, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Spain's Ceuta, still reeling…

REUTERS: Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heat

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Published: August 6, 2026 13:00

Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heat By Krisztina Than and Florion Goga BUDAPEST/MALLAKASTER, Albania, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The temperature in Austria climbed to a record high on Wednesday, while Hungarians…

ECONOMIST: America’s far left is ascendant

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Published: August 6, 2026 13:00

o: Hollywood is entering its AI era August 5th 2026 The Economist Today Our best journalism, handpicked each day …

REUTERS: Progressive El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats

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Published: August 6, 2026 13:00

Progressive El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats By Nolan D. McCaskill Aug 5 (Reuters) - The Democratic Party's progressive wing scored a high-profile victory on Wednesday when Abdul El-Sayed won the party's U.S. Senate nomination in…

NYT: Congressman Is Ousted by Democratic Socialist in Michigan House Primary

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Published: August 6, 2026 12:59

EXCERPT: Mr. Thanedar lost to Donavan McKinney, a state representative, in the 13th Congressional District, which includes parts of Detroit and its suburbs. Both candidates are progressive and support policies like funding universal health care and…

*important* JUVENTUD REBELDE: Where will AI control go?: A matter of global interest

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Published: August 6, 2026 12:58

Where will AI control go?: A matter of global interest The growing dominance of a small number of companies over artificial intelligence is driving governments to strengthen regulation and bet on their own models to preserve their technological autonomy …

*video* FACEBOOK: Nicole Locklin campaigning against Mario Diaz-Balart

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Published: August 6, 2026 12:56

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JUVENTUD REBELDE: La Herencia is committed to our musical roots [new young musical group's new album]

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Published: August 6, 2026 12:54

La Herencia is committed to our musical roots The young group, immersed in the recording of a new album, recently presented an audiovisual as a result of a creation grant from the Hermanos Saíz Association Published: Wednesday 05 August 2026 | 08:44:21 pm.…

TRABAJADORES: Hurry, it can no longer be slow [implementing the new measures]

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Published: August 6, 2026 12:53

Hurry, it can no longer be slow Posted on 2 August, 2026 • 17:20 by Francisco Rodríguez Cruz Translation: Irais Garcia Portelles The fact that in just over a month a total of 110 of the 176 economic and social transformations approved by the National…

TRABAJADORES: The flames of a good coal [charcoal for export in Eastern Cuba]

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Published: August 6, 2026 12:52

The flames of a good coal Posted on 2 August, 2026 • 17:27 by Juanita Perdomo Translation: Irais Garcia Portelles Matanzas.— At the entrance to the municipality of Martí, exactly in the town of Anguilla, charcoal producer Roberto Rodríguez Cobas already…

TRABAJADORES: New Salary Organization Approved in Cuba’s State Business Sector

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Published: August 6, 2026 12:50

New Salary Organization Approved in Cuba’s State Business Sector Publicado el 2 agosto, 2026 • 10:34 por Yamila Causse Despaigne https://www.trabajadores.cu/20260802/new-salary-organization-approved-in-cubas-state-business-sector/ Starting this Friday,…

TRABAJADORES: New Solidarity Committee with Cuba in Atlanta

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Published: August 6, 2026 12:50

New Solidarity Committee with Cuba in Atlanta Publicado el 31 julio, 2026 • 16:13 por Yimel Díaz Malmierca https://www.trabajadores.cu/20260731/new-solidarity-committee-with-cuba-in-atlanta/ The initial meeting of the new Hands Off Cuba Committee in…

TRABAJADORES: Expansion of Photovoltaic Systems Across Various Sectors in Camagüey

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Published: August 6, 2026 12:49

Expansion of Photovoltaic Systems Across Various Sectors in Camagüey Publicado el 30 julio, 2026 • 14:04 por Gretel Díaz Montalvo (Sin valoración) The installation of photovoltaic systems is increasing in the province of Camagüey thanks to the…

ROBERT REICH: The Real Meaning of El-Sayed's Victory

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Published: August 6, 2026 12:49

The Real Meaning of El-Sayed's Victory It's not what you're hearing Robert Reich Aug 05, 2026 Friends, With the victory of progressive Abdul El-Sayed over Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary yesterday,…

GRANMA: "May such barbarity never happen again" [Fidel at Hiroshima Day, 2003]

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Published: August 6, 2026 12:36

"May such barbarity never happen again" On August 6, 1945, approximately 140,000 people died after Little Boy, the first of two atomic bombs dropped by the U.S. on Japan, hit Japanese soil. Author: Laura Mercedes Giráldez | internet@... August 5, 2026…

*audio, allso* CHRIS HEDGES: Trump's Phantom Enemies - Read by Eunice Wong

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Published: August 5, 2026 13:04

Trump's Phantom Enemies - Read by Eunice Wong The Trump administration is laying the groundwork for blacklisting and criminalizing all left-wing, progressive, anti-war and anti-imperialist dissent. Chris Hedges Aug 04, 2026 This…

CHARLES McKELVEY: USA breaks post-WWII international norms

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Published: August 5, 2026 13:01

USA breaks post-WWII international norms All who defend Cuba defend humanity for all time Charles McKelvey Aug 04, 2026 Photo: Website of National Assembly of People’s Power Addressing the National Assembly of…

MERCO PRESS: US revokes Brazilian ambassador's visa over delay in accepting its envoy

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Published: August 5, 2026 13:00

MERCO PRESS US revokes Brazilian ambassador's visa over delay in accepting its envoy Tuesday, August 4th 2026 - 23:19 UTC The State Department stressed that revoking a visa is not the same as removing someone from the country: the ambassador remains in the…

MERCO PRESS: Brasília accuses Washington of seeking to interfere in the October elections

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Published: August 5, 2026 13:00

MERCO PRESS Brasília accuses Washington of seeking to interfere in the October elections Wednesday, August 5th 2026 - 08:46 UTC The deterioration dates back a year, when Washington imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods during Bolsonaro's trial; he was…

GRANMA: Cuban FM: "The disconnections of the National Electric System are a direct consequence of the genocidal US blockade against Cuba"

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Published: August 5, 2026 13:00

Cuban Foreign Minister: "The disconnections of the National Electric System are a direct consequence of the genocidal US blockade against Cuba" The Cuban foreign minister's forceful denunciation places the origin of the massive blackouts currently…

*important* GRANMA: American Crime: A Study of Racial Tension in the U.S. [a 29-episode US TV series from ABC]

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Published: August 5, 2026 13:00

American Crime: A Study of Racial Tension in the U.S. The series condemns the deceptions of a system like the American one, which makes racism towards black citizens a state policy. Author: Julio Martínez Molina | internet@... August 3, 2026 8:08:25…

*important* JUVENTUD REBELDE/Carrasco: Solidarity with Cuba under attack from Trump and Rubio

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Published: August 5, 2026 13:00

Solidarity with Cuba under attack from Trump and Rubio Cuba is in the news circulating these days in the United States, as part of the excessive attacks by the Trump administration, especially by its Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Published: Tuesday,…

AHORA: Transformations in Cuba, an act of sovereignty in times of siege

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:58

Transformations in Cuba, an act of sovereignty in times of siege August 1, 2026 By Liban Fernando Espinosa Hechavarría Hits: 261 Translation: Irais Garcia Portelles In the eye of the economic and media hurricane, Cuba has once again exercised its…

AHORA: Holguin triplets with satisfactory evolution

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:58

Holguin triplets with satisfactory evolution August 2, 2026 By Lourdes Pichs Rodríguez Translation: Irais Garcia Portelles Photos: Maylin BetancourtWith a very satisfactory evolution, due to their weight gain and not facing major complications, are…

PRENSA LATINA"Solar panels for Prensa Latina, a light of solidarity from the USA

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:57

Washington, August 4 (Prensa Latina) by Deisy Mexicor A kit of solar panels from the United States is being added today to the efforts of the Prensa Latina Agency to change its energy matrix, thanks to the initiative of friends in solidarity with Cuba…

JUVENTUD REBELDE: After Ceuta

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:57

After Ceuta Published: Monday 03 August 2026 | 05:52:37 pm. Translation: Irais Garcia Portelles Author: Marina Menendez Quintero marina@... Marina Menéndez Quintero An old drama with new edges has made headlines in…

JUVENTUD REBELDE: Spanish government estimates 72 deaths in Ceuta

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:55

Spanish government estimates 72 deaths in Ceuta Spain was also forced to close the borders with Melilla, the adjoining autonomous city, where according to different versions, some 500 people arrived Published: Sunday 02 August 2026 | 10:45:15 am. …

JUVENTUD REBELDE: Iran denies deal with Washington to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:54

Iran denies deal with Washington to reopen Strait of Hormuz The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes for 13 days, until July 24 Published: Sunday 02 August 2026 | 08:50:19 am. Translation: Irais Garcia Portelles Author: …

*important* GRANMA: New flexibilities for the transmission, import and marketing of vehicles in Cuba

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:53

New flexibilities for the transmission, import and marketing of vehicles in Cuba The policy update incorporates measures aimed at expanding options for acquiring means of transport, stimulating electric mobility, and strengthening the Public Transport…

*PIX* GRANMA: The hockey girls are golden

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:53

The hockey girls are golden They only conceded one goal throughout the tournament. Author: Miguel Manuel Lazo, special correspondent | internet@... August 4, 2026 16:08:14Translation: Walter Lippmann. Yurismailis García saved all four of his…

*inspiring* GRANMA: "El Inglesito": an American hero who gave his life for Cuba

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:53

"El Inglesito": an American hero who gave his life for Cuba 150 years after his death in combat, Henry Reeve is a living example that solidarity among peoples can be more powerful than sanctions. Author: Ortelio González Martínez | internet@... August…

GRANMA: Artificial Intelligence: a symphony, not a single

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:53

Artificial Intelligence: a symphony, not a single Cuba's membership in the World Organization for Cooperation in Artificial Intelligence represents the common goal of the Global South to defend independent technological innovation, safeguard digital…

GRANMA: A ton of death against an Iranian child

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:53

A ton of death against an Iranian child The size of the crater, and the fragments of the ammunition, indicate that the weapon used was one of the largest conventional bombs in the United States. Author: Elson Concepción Pérez | internet@... August 5, 2026…

GRANMA: It belongs to us [Luis Báez's book "Absolved by History"]

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:53

It belongs to us Reading Luis Báez's "Absolved by History" evokes pride: Fidel is a treasure of this people. Author: Yeilén Delgado Calvo | nacionales@... August 5, 2026 07:08:36Translation: Walter Lippmann. The book compiles 280 opinions about…

GRANMA: Cuba is a school, a health center, and a source of hope for the world

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Published: August 5, 2026 12:52

Cuba is a school, a health center, and a source of hope for the world While the North persists in labeling Cuba a terrorist state, the island continues to graduate professionals for the world, including American doctors. This is the painful truth for those…

*important* FACEBOOK/Punto y Aparte: Why Kamala Harris Remains the Democratic Party’s Favorite

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Published: August 4, 2026 13:03

Punto y AparteJuly 29, 2026Diario Red Why Kamala Harris Remains the Democratic Party’s Favorite The 2024 U.S. presidential election offered a multitude of interpretations, including the rejection of Kamala Harris by a large portion of the electorate.…

FACEBOOK: Where is the Russian oil? The truth Moscow won't say out loud

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:59

Where is the Russian oil? The truth Moscow won't say out loud By Eduardo Miguel Álvarez Estévez | July 28, 2026 Russia calls us strategic allies. They repeat it at every summit. In every communiqué. On every anniversary of our bilateral relations. Yet the…

YOUTUBE: Leonard Cohen on receiving the Asturias prize {rooted in Garcia Lorca]

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:58

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*video* FACEBOOK: A grteat day at the beach in Camaguey

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:58

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*important, detailed* DOLLARS & SENSE/Margot Pepper: The Costs of the U.S. Blockade of Cuba

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:56

https://www.dollarsandsense.org/the-costs-of-the-u-s-blockade-of-cuba/

REUTERS: Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:55

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz By Parisa Hafezi and Nandita Bose DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - An attack on a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz and a rebound in oil prices on Tuesday underscored doubts that the U.S.-Iran…

REUTERS: Exclusive-US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:55

Exclusive-US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month…

REUTERS: Trump vowed to 'bring free speech back.' Judges in 75 cases ruled that he has stifled it

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:55

Trump vowed to 'bring free speech back.' Judges in 75 cases ruled that he has stifled it Aug 4 - U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly campaigned for his second term as a champion of free expression, vowing in his January 2025 inaugural address to stop…

REUTERS: Michigan primary offers key test of Democratic voters' views on Israel

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:55

Michigan primary offers key test of Democratic voters' views on Israel By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Michigan voters head to the polls on Tuesday in a high-stakes Democratic Senate primary that could shape the battle for control of Congress…

LA TIMES: Front page, August 4, 2026

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:55

TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT: "Troubled Lands" Stories of Mexico and Cuba translated by Langston Hughes

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:55

TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT Over the border Short Mexican and Cuban fiction, translated by the Harlem poet By Benjamin Shull Langston Hughes, c.1942 | © Corbis via Getty Images July 10, 2026 Read this issue In this…

JOE LOMBARDO: The new McCarthyism, Cuba and Communism

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:54

The new McCarthyism, Cuba and Communism Joe Lombardo Aug 03, 2026 A new McCarthyism is being designed in Washington that puts all democratic rights in jeopardy. The House Ways and Means Committee has issued subpoenas demanding…

X: Venezuelan CP condemns imperialist tutelage over Venezuela

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:54

Post Communist Party of Venezuela ☭ @PCV_Venezuela #03Aug The Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) joins the #TrumpOutOfVenezuela Twitter campaign . We communists, faithful to our anti-imperialist and Marxist-Leninist…

*video* FACEBOOK: Plastic wholesale supplies. Send for their catalog

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:54

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*video* FACEBOOK: Don't miss this from Mexico's Aguaje films

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:54

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*video* FACEBOOK: Dancing in the street in Santiago

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:54

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*video* FACEBOOK: Cuba not alone music from Mexico

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:54

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*video* FACEBOOK: Help for each stage ofyour construction project

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:54

🏗️ Each stage of a construction project has different needs. At the Engimov Caribe online store, you can find solutions to support your project from start to finish.🛒 Explore our products, find the information you need, and make your purchase…

video* FACEBOOK: Zero down payment for solar panels in Cuba

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:54

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*video* FACEBOOK: UJC public service announcement

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Published: August 4, 2026 12:54

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FACEBOOK: A ward full of critically ill elderly patients, a hospital in the dark in Cuba.

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Published: August 3, 2026 13:03

Tere FelipeAugust 1, 2026A ward full of critically ill elderly patients, a hospital in the dark in Cuba. An entire people punished by an energy blockade and genocide that the United States maintains with total impunity. This is a war crime with a name…

FACEBOOK: Mexico for Palestine

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Published: August 3, 2026 13:01

---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Sid Shniad <shniad@...>Date: Sun, Aug 2, 2026, 1:57 PMSubject: Fwd: Mexico for PalestineTo: ---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Sid Shniad <shniad@...>Date: Sun, Aug 2, 2026 at 1:46 PMSubject: Mexico for…

*video* FACEBOOK: Mamdani on Netanyahu on Fox News.

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Published: August 3, 2026 13:01

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*7pix* FACEBOOK/David Barlavi on the Isle of Pines/Isla de la Juventud

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Published: August 3, 2026 13:01

David BarlaviAugust 1, 2026 It was called Pine Island, a Cuban sub-island off the southern coast of Cuba. Originally, the brutal dictator Batista built a death prison on Pine Island where he murdered dozens of Cubans every week. After the Cuban…

REUTERS: About 60,000 ordered to evacuate from fires in Spokane, Washington

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:58

About 60,000 ordered to evacuate from fires in Spokane, Washington By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Around 60,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as wildfires threaten the city of Spokane in Washington state, local officials said…

REUTERS: Analysis-How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessions

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:58

Analysis-How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessions By Samia Nakhoul BEIRUT, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Iran is betting it can outlast Washington by turning the Middle East's trade routes, shipping lanes and energy infrastructure into…

REUTERS: Iran says no talks are under way with United States after Trump calls off attacks

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:58

Iran says no talks are under way with United States after Trump calls off attacks By Steve Holland, Elwely Elwelly and Parisa Hafezi ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/DUBAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Iran said on Monday there were no talks under way with the United States…

REUTERS: Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:58

Israeli strikes kill at least four in Gaza despite Trump announcing breakthrough CAIRO, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Israeli airstrikes continued in Gaza for a second straight day on Sunday, killing at least four Palestinians, despite U.S. President Donald Trump's…

MINREX: Cuba denounces the US energy blockade among the emerging threats addressed at the Conference of the Parties to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:58

July 24, 2026 Like Button Notice (view) Cuba denounces the US energy blockade among the emerging threats addressed at the Conference of the Parties to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia Manila, July 24. Cuba participated in the…

*video* FACEBOOK: Las Tonas solar panels

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:58

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FACEBOOK/ de Cossio: Notes on the State Dept's 99 page "report" on Cuba

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:58

Carlos R. Fernández de CossíoAugust 1, 2026Among the characteristics of the voluminous and misleading State Department report published this July—which seeks to instill fear among U.S. citizens regarding an alleged threat from Cuba—is the absence of…

*important* EL PAÍS: Long interview with Carlos Saladrigas

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:58

Carla Gloria Colomé SantiagoAugust 1, 2026“How cheaply the new Carlos Saladrigas wants to buy us out!” wrote Fidel Castro in 2008, at the age of 81, when he had already been forced to cede political power to his brother Raúl and was frantically publishing…

*very nice* NYT video: Cuba's bet on Solar

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:57

President Trump keeps predicting Cuba will collapse after he cut off its oil. But it’s still standing. Our reporter Jack Nicas visited to see how Cubans are adopting solar to offset the power…

FACEBOOK: Open Letter to the National Assembly and the Leaders of Cuba: The People Ask, the People Wait

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:55

Open Letter to the National Assembly and the Leaders of Cuba: The People Ask, the People Wait By Eduardo Miguel Álvarez Estévez | August 2, 2026 Ladies and gentlemen, members of the National Assembly of People’s Power. Mr. President of the Republic. Mr.…

*pix* FACEBOOK: The Vidya Yoga studio was filled to capacity, and we even had electricity!💥

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:53

Eduardo PimentelAugust 1, 2026 The “Pranayamas and Yoga Yajñavalkya” workshop lasted over 4 hours, and the enthusiastic participants maintained a level of interest that energized me. Everyone was very eager to delve into the techniques described in a…

FACEBOOK: Cuban ambassador thanks Wisconsin Congresswoman

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:50

August 1, 2026 We are pleased to express our sincere gratitude for the commendable initiative of Wisconsin's 4th Congressional District. …

YOUTUBE: Ed Augustin: Cuba reforms will allow foreign goods, medicines to be imported" on YouTube

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:49

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JUVENTUD REBELDE: Migration crisis in Ceuta fractures the European Union

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:49

Migration crisis in Ceuta fractures the European Union The European Commission clarified that no irregular migrants arriving from Morocco in recent days were transferred from Ceuta to the European continent. In the face of criticism, Sánchez released data…

*important* SPECTRUM NEWS: Madison congressman slams U.S. blockade on Cuba: ‘Definition of insanity’

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:49

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*important* FACEBOOK/Lázaro Farinas: On the Cuban economy

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Published: August 3, 2026 12:49

COMMENTS FROM MIAMI THE CUBAN ECONOMY By Lázaro Farinas August 2, 2026 I believe his name was—or is—Carlos Solchaga, who at the time served as Minister of Economy under the former socialist Felipe González. Back then, González and the Venezuelan…

FACEBOOK: Petro's last gesture before handing over power.

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Published: August 2, 2026 13:05

Tomas GutiérrezJuly 31, 2026🇨🇴🇨🇺 "I WILL GO TO CUBA, WHICH HAS BEEN ATTACKED": PETRO'S LAST GESTURE BEFORE HANDING OVER POWER Colombian President Gustavo Petro chose Cuba for his final official trip. He canceled his visit to the U.S. and traveled to…

*video* FACEBOOK: Miami Cuban Americans practice Santería disguised as Catholicism while completely denying their Afro-Cuban heritage.

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Published: August 2, 2026 13:03

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FACEBOOK/Jorge Martin: seizing mineral resources that the U.S. considers critically important

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Published: August 2, 2026 13:02

Jorge MartinJuly 2 7, 2026As in the case of Sherrit International, the Canadian mining company that operates the Moa nickel and copper mine under a 50-50 joint venture, the Australian gold mining company Antilles Gold—which also holds a 50-50 stake in…

THE GRAYZONE: Court orders discovery in Blumenthal's case against US govt, recognizes Fourth Amendment violations

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Published: August 2, 2026 12:59

Court orders discovery in Blumenthal's case against US govt, recognizes Fourth Amendment violations The Grayzone Jul 30, 2026 Above: ADC President Jenin Younes and plaintiff Max Blumenthal outside the Alfred V. Bryan…

LA TIMES: Front page, Sunday August 2, 2026

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Published: August 2, 2026 12:59

REUTERS: Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal

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Published: August 2, 2026 12:59

Trump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick deal By Yasmine Ghania and Menna AlaaElDin CAIRO, August 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said late on Saturday the U.S. would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal…

REUTERS: Soccer-UEFA says it has lost confidence in Infantino as FIFA faces calls for transparency

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Published: August 2, 2026 12:59

Soccer-UEFA says it has lost confidence in Infantino as FIFA faces calls for transparency Aug 1 (Reuters) - UEFA said it had lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday after world soccer's governing body abandoned plans to sell a…

FACEBOOK Contempt and hatred don’t even begin to describe what one might feel toward the Empire.

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Published: August 2, 2026 12:59

Tere FelipeAugust 1, 2026For those of you in the comments asking me for proof that the blockade causes deaths in Cuba, well, there’s just been another power outage in the National Electric System (SEN). And we already know what that means: hospitals in the…

JUVENTUD REBELDE: Brazil's progressives reject alliance with Flávio Bolsonaro

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Published: August 2, 2026 12:58

Brazil's progressives reject alliance with Flávio Bolsonaro Flávio Bolsonaro, who launched his presidential candidacy in São Paulo accompanied by Argentine President Javier Milei, assured that he will continue negotiations to define a running mate until…

REUTERS: Oil price rises after Iran says it stops ships in Hormuz

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