The rate rose from 4.0 per 1,000 live births in 2017 to 9.9 in 2025. On Wednesday, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) reported that the tightening of the U.S. blockade against Cuba has a direct impact on children’s health. The infant mortality rate has doubled, rising from 4.0 per 1,000 live births […]

Draft legislation would streamline state functions amid U.S. blockade and expanded sanctions. On Monday, the Cuban National Assembly submitted for public consideration a draft Law on the Organization of the Central State Administration that would reduce the government structure from 27 to 20 ministries. RELATED: U.S. Sanctions on Cuba Are Endangering Lives: UN Commissioner “It […]

Oil blockade and broader sanctions are worsening shortages of food, medicine and essential services across the island. On Monday, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk issued a stark warning about the humanitarian consequences of U.S. sanctions on Cuba, arguing that the measures are inflicting widespread suffering on the island’s population and placing lives […]

It denounces Trump administration measures, oil blockade and migration restrictions. On Wednesday, the Florida Green Party (GPFL) issued a statement titled “No to War Against Cuba,” condemning the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump that are directly affecting the lives of millions of Cubans. RELATED: Cuba Unable to Process Visa and Mastercard Payments Due to […]

Colombia will urgently send surplus rice to Cuba as Bogotá strengthens cooperation with the island amid growing criticism of U.S. sanctions.

China sent the first 15,000 tons of rice included in a 60,000-ton emergency aid package approved for Cuba earlier this year.

He links ongoing economic difficulties to Washington’s arbitrary sanctions. On Wednesday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel criticized those who still dare to deny that the U.S. blockade has negatively contributed to the development prospects of the Cuban nation. RELATED: Cuba Adjusts Academic Calendar Amid Economic Strains “Now they cynically say there is no oil blockade against […]

Cuba announced earlier school closures and the suspension of university entrance exams as authorities adapt the education system to worsening economic conditions.

Beijing says U.S. arbitrary measures harm the Cuban people. On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China opposes the U.S. blockade and other arbitrary restrictions affecting the Cuban people. RELATED: U.S. Expands Sanctions Against Cuban Officials “China has consistently opposed illegal unilateral sanctions that lack any basis in international law and firmly supports […]

The endless economic war against Cuba contradicts the validity of Washington’s 100-million aid offer. On Friday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez participated in the open session “Reforms of Global Governance and the Multilateral System,” held as part of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in India. RELATED: Russia to Continue Aid to Cuba Amid U.S. Blockade: […]