May 8, 2022
The Mothers of the World Movement for the Peace of the Peoples expresses its sorrow at the catastrophic accident that occurred 2 days ago in Havana, after the explosion at the Saratoga Hotel on Paseo El Prado in Havana. (more…)
May 7, 2022
Photo: Bill Hackwell
On Friday morning an explosion occurred at the Saratoga Hotel in Old Havana. While details are still emerging, officials have ruled out the possibility that it was an attack and attribute it to gas being transferred from a truck. At the moment 50 adults and 14 children have been hospitalized, and 21 adults and 1 minor have lost their lives. Not only has the Saratoga Hotel suffered structural damage, but so have 23 other nearby buildings, (more…)
By Gustavo A. Maranges and Bill Hackwell from Havana on May 7, 2022
Dona Concepcion Primary School Classroom
Photo: Bill Hackwell
For any Havana resident, the Paseo del Prado is part of his or her identity. Walking along this immense avenue and enjoying the architecture and cultural diversity of this area is a pleasure that many of us enjoy, while for others, it is so common that it becomes barely imperceptible. However, walking around this place will never be the same again because one of the most emblematic images of Havana was the scene of a real tragedy. (more…)
By Ulises Guilarte De Nacimiento on May 1, 2022
Ulises Guilarte De Nacimiento
photo: Yaimi Ravelo
Speech by Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento, general secretary of the Central de Trabajadores de Cuba (CTC), at the José Martí Revolution Square in Havana.
Comrade Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution:
Comrade Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Republic: (more…)
By Daylén Vega Muguercia on May 4, 2022.
Photo: Yusmilis Dubrosky
The VII International Seminar for Peace and for the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases began today in the city of Guantanamo, with the participation of members of peace and solidarity organizations, as well as anti-war personalities. (more…)
By Laura V. Mor on May 2, 2022
Photo: Yaimi Ravelo
“When we were denied oxygen, tons of loads of solidarity came from many friends who are here today or you represent them” were the words of gratitude of Fernando González Llort, Hero of the Republic of Cuba and President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), to the friends in solidarity with Cuba during the closing of the International Solidarity Meeting. (more…)
By Orlando Oramas León on May 4, 2022
photo: Yaimi Ravelo
The United States, which sets itself up as judge, jury and executioner on the issue of Human Rights at a global level, intends to reaffirm such an exercise at the IX Summit of the Americas, to be held from June 8 to 10 in the Californian city of Los Angeles. (more…)
By Laura V. Mor on May 2, 2022 from Havana
Photo: Yaimi Ravelo
“Unity in diversity” is the central theme that brought together 1,058 delegates from 60 countries from the 5 continents together with 219 trade union organizations and solidarity movements at the Havana Convention Palace during the International Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba. (more…)