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“Fue traumática la estancia mía en prisión… la represión”, confiesa un condenado del 11J tras cumplir sanción
El 8 de marzo se conmemora la lucha de las mujeres por la igualdad y el ejercicio real de sus derechos, por ello, en la
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El 8 de marzo se conmemora la lucha de las mujeres por la igualdad y el ejercicio real de sus derechos, por ello, en la
Rosa María Payá invitada al discurso del Estado de la Unión
El 8 de marzo se conmemora la lucha de las mujeres por la igualdad y el ejercicio real de sus derechos, por ello, en la
Se agrava crisis del transporte público; habaneros están hasta 4 horas esperando
El 8 de marzo se conmemora la lucha de las mujeres por la igualdad y el ejercicio real de sus derechos, por ello, en la
Los apagones llegan a La Habana, pero en el interior sigue siendo peor, se quejan cubanos
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Cuba denounces genocide in Palestine at Abu Dhabi Summit
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Cuba commemorates life and legacy of Commander Hugo Chávez
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 5 (ACN) A panel held at the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) celebrated the life and transcendence of Commander
Cuban softball team trains for Pan American tournament
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Cuba already holds Cuban Press Day celebrations
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 5 (ACN) A pilgrimage to the grave of Juan Gualberto Gomez (1854-1933), at Colon Cemetery, in Havana, began today in Cuba the
Cuba marks 61st anniversary of the Border Guard Troops
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 5 (ACN) Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party
Encuentro de escuelas de ballet reunirá a más de 13 países en Cuba
Publicidad La enseñanza del ballet ocupará la atención de más de 200 profesores, estudiantes y bailarines de trece países que se reunirán en el 29
8M: ¿una agenda para Cuba?
Publicidad El 16 de diciembre de 2023 la presidencia cubana se hizo eco de noticias relacionadas con los feminicidios, un problema cada vez más inquietante
CIGUATOX, estudio que desde Cienfuegos evalúa el riesgo por ciguatera
Publicidad Un proyecto en Cienfuegos evalúa el riesgo por ciguatera en Cuba mediante técnicas moleculares y nucleares, reportan medios estatales. El estudio, llamado CIGUATOX, corre
Biden sorprende con un “encendido” discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión
Publicidad El presidente de EE.UU., el demócrata Joe Biden, pronunció anoche el conocido discurso sobre el Estado de la Unión ante el Congreso. Algunos medios
Donqueo cubano: Jasiel Rivero reina en febrero
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UN Green Climate Fund Halts Nicaraguan “Bio-CLIMA” Project
Indigenous resident navigates a river within the “Bosawas” environmental reserve. Photo from Confidencial archives. The UN Green Climate Fund confirmed the Ortega-Murillo regime’s failure to
Sweethearts, Lara, Venezuela – Photo of the Day
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The Misogynistic Minority
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Cuban Journalist Carlos Michel Morales Released from Jail
He was a political prisoner for having joined a protest on July 11, 2021 Activist Guillermo del Sol and independent journalist Carlos Michel Morales outside
Yulia Navalnaya Urges Russians to Protest Putin When Voting on March 17
By Democracy Now HAVANA TIMES – In Russia, Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, is urging voters to protest President
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In today’s interconnected world, staying informed about global events is essential. For Cubans, having access to news in English is becoming increasingly important. Here are some reasons why reading news in English holds great significance in Cuba.
Firstly, English is the lingua franca of the international community. It is widely spoken and understood worldwide. By reading news in English, Cubans can gain a broader perspective on global affairs, breaking news, and developments in various fields such as politics, economy, science, and technology. This allows them to stay updated on international trends, understand different perspectives, and make informed decisions.
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