The US Department of Justice has indicted the historic leader of the Revolution for an event that took place nearly 30 years ago. Havana maintains that this is a ploy to justify military aggression against Cuba.

In addition to the new sanctions, Washington has imposed an economic, commercial, and energy blockade on the island. The Cuban president asserts that Cuba is not a threat to the US and vows to defend the homeland against any possible aggression.

This month’s Anti-Fascist Friday in South Africa commemorated and reflected on the victory at the Bay of Pigs invasion, known in Cuba as Playa Girón, as well as the centenary of Fidel Castro. The event was addressed by Cuban diplomat Jesus Perz and veteran figure of South Africa’s liberation struggle Ronnie Kasrils.

The US president suggested that, following the war in Iran, he might take action against Cuba, in addition to the economic, commercial, and (recently) oil embargo currently imposed on the island. For his part, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel is committed to dialogue, though he asserts that Cuba will defend itself if necessary.

The president again criticized the government of the Caribbean country and reiterated his intention to maintain energy restrictions.

Socialist Party of Zambia leader Dr. Fred M’membe shared reflections on a recent solidarity mission to Cuba and Venezuela and the urgent need for people’s movements in Africa to express concrete solidarity

In the face of increasing economic pressure from Washington, Havana has chosen to formalize a provision that has been part of the Constitution since 2019, aiming to revitalize the economy.

El bloqueo de combustible impuesto a Cuba en enero por la administración Trump ha provocado una grave crisis humanitaria en la isla caribeña; sin embargo, en lugar de doblegar al pueblo cubano, ha inspirado resistencia y solidaridad.

With the economic strangulation of Cuba by the United States, African progressive organizations and movements are calling for broader continental solidarity.

Faiz Ahmed Faiz, an iconic Pakistani communist poet, records the legacy of solidarity that the Cuban Revolution represents to all the oppressed peoples of the world.

This show of solidarity from various social movements, political leaders, and political organizations comes amid President Trump’s threats to “take over Cuba.” More humanitarian convoys are expected to arrive in the coming days.

Vijay Prashad escribe sobre una reciente visita a Cuba y sobre cómo el bloqueo petrolero de Donald Trump ha impactado la vida cotidiana.