Tag: Humanitarian Aid
Brazil Floods Claim Over 60 Lives in Minas Gerais, Thousands Displaced
Heavy rains and landslides have killed at least 64 people and left 15 missing in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state since Monday, February 23, with Juiz de Fora being the most affected municipality. The Minas Gerais Fire Department confirmed on this Friday, February 27, that devastating rains, which began on Monday, February 23, have caused widespread […]
February 27, 2026
Canada Announces $8 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Cuba
Canada announced on Wednesday, February 25, the delivery of eight million Canadian dollars in humanitarian aid to Cuba, in an effort aimed at alleviating the food and basic services crisis the archipelago is experiencing. Foreign Minister Anita Anand, along with Minister of State for International Development Randeep Sarai, communicated that the funds will be released […]
February 27, 2026
Mexico Ships a Second Humanitarian Aid Package to Cuba
The shipment follows the one made on Feb. 12, when Mexico sent over 814 tons of food and goods. On Tuesday, Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs (SRE) announced the shipment of a second humanitarian aid package to Cuba, consisting of 1,193 tons of food, amid the U.S. economic and energy blockade. RELATED: Mexican Solidarity Campaign […]
February 25, 2026
International Activists Announce Flotilla Mission for Cuba Solidarity
International coalition launches Our America Flotilla to deliver food and medicine to Cuba amid U.S. blockade. An international coalition of social movements, trade unions, and humanitarian organizations on February, 12 announced a maritime mission set to deliver essential food, medicine, and supplies to Cuban communities facing severe shortages exacerbated by intensified U.S. blockade and recent […]
February 12, 2026
Mexican Navy Ships Deliver 814 Tons of Aid to Cuba
President Sheinbaum calls U.S. tariffs on countries supplying fuel to Cuba ‘very unjust.’ On Thursday, two Mexican Navy vessels, the Papaloapan and the Isla Holbox, arrived in Havana loaded with humanitarian assistance for the Cuban people. RELATED: China Reaffirms Support for Cuba Amid Energy Crisis In order to ease the supply shortages facing the Caribbean […]
February 12, 2026
Sheinbaum Confirms Second Humanitarian Aid Shipment to Cuba
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a second humanitarian shipment of supplies to Cuba, reinforcing bilateral solidarity while negotiating with Washington over oil deliveries to the island. During her morning press conference on February 11, Sheinbaum confirmed that the Mexican Navy will dispatch another vessel loaded with essential goods after the return of the first two […]
February 11, 2026
UNIFIL to Withdraw From Lebanon by 2027
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon will begin withdrawing most of its 7,500 troops after its mandate expires in December 2026, aiming for a full departure by mid-2027. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) plans to withdraw the majority of its troops from southern Lebanon by mid-2027, following the final expiration of […]
February 10, 2026
Mozambique: 185 Dead and 844,932 Affected by Floods
Since October, rains and floods have destroyed homes, infrastructure, and health services. On Wednesday, the National Institute for Disaster Management (INGD) reported that at least 185 people have died and 844,932 citizens have been affected since October 2025 by torrential rains and floods in Mozambique. RELATED: Mozambique: 114 Dead and Half a Million Affected by […]
February 4, 2026
Mexico Affirms Unwavering Humanitarian Aid to Cuba Amidst Oil Halt
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Wednesday that the government will continue to ship oil to Cuba, despite pressures from the United States. Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed this Wednesday, January 28, that her government will maintain its multifaceted support for Cuba, extending beyond the current suspension of oil shipments. The declaration comes amidst renewed pressures […]
January 29, 2026
China Pledges $80 Million, 60,000 Tons of Rice to Cuba
China announced an $80 million emergency aid package and 60,000 tons of rice for Cuba, addressing the island’s economic and energy crisis exacerbated by the U.S. blockade. Beijing approved a new round of assistance for Havana, including $80 million in emergency financial aid for electrical equipment and 60,000 tons of rice. Chinese Ambassador Hua Xin […]