The United States deports 40 Cubans who entered illegally by sea and land

The United States deports 40 Cubans who entered illegally by sea and land

The United States deported 40 Cubans this Thursday, including 9 rafters and 31 migrants who entered illegally by land. The American Embassy on the Island remembered that those people who are interned irregularly will be returned to their country of origin and will not be able to enter the United States for a period of … Read more

Nicaragua leaves the OAS definitively amid threats of sanctions from the US

Nicaragua leaves the OAS definitively amid threats of sanctions from the US

(EFE).- Nicaragua’s departure from the Organization of American States (OAS) became official this Sunday, two years after the Nicaraguan president, Daniel Ortega, activated the process to leave the organization due to his criticism of the elections in those who were re-elected. The United States warned the Government of Managua this Sunday that its departure from … Read more

Havana urges the US to deport irregular Cuban migrants

Havana urges the US to deport irregular Cuban migrants

(EFE).- Havana urged Washington this Tuesday to deport all Cuban citizens who try to enter US territory irregularly with the aim of not stimulating migratory flows. The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Carlos Fernández de Cossío, made these statements at a press conference at the end of a routine bilateral meeting on migration … Read more

The US affirms that it will continue supporting Israel despite the high number of civilian deaths in Gaza

The US affirms that it will continue supporting Israel despite the high number of civilian deaths in Gaza

(EFE).- The United States will continue to support Israel despite the high number of Palestinian civilian deaths in the Gaza Strip, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said this Monday. “We have made it clear from the beginning that we will continue to support Israel against the brutal terrorist organization,” Kirby responded in … Read more

A member of the Cuban Mafia who kidnapped migrants in Mexico is convicted in the United States

A member of the Cuban Mafia who kidnapped migrants in Mexico is convicted in the United States

On October 18, a federal jury in Miami convicted American Javier Hernández of the crimes of boat theft, kidnapping, extortion and torture of migrants, including several Cubans, in addition to paying bribes to authorities. The accused, who will be sentenced on January 5, was part of a criminal group known as the Cuban Mafia, which … Read more

The Tragedy of Immigration: An Unstoppable Wave of Desperation

The Tragedy of Immigration: An Unstoppable Wave of Desperation

Some time ago I was on the paradisiacal beach of Zahora (province of Cádiz) and from where we were bathing I saw, in the distance, beyond the colorful umbrellas and the half-naked bodies sunbathing, a boat stranded on the sand. I went for a walk to the seashore to see it better. It was a … Read more

In ten months, 52,000 Cubans have benefited from the US humanitarian parole

In ten months, 52,000 Cubans have benefited from the US humanitarian parole

During the month of September, the number of Cubans benefiting from the parole humanitarian program established by the United States, going from 3,500 in August to 5,053 last month. According to the figures of the Department of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the amount is below the Venezuelans with 5,092 beneficiaries, the Nicaraguans with 5,298, … Read more

The US temporarily lifts sanctions on Venezuelan oil and gas

The US temporarily lifts sanctions on Venezuelan oil and gas

(EFE).- The United States announced this Wednesday the temporary lifting of several sanctions that weighed on Venezuela, including those in the oil and gas sector, after the Government and the country’s opposition agreed on international supervision of the upcoming elections. Joe Biden’s Administration warned, however, that the suspension of sanctions on oil and gas will … Read more

Cuba’s purchases from the US soar 35% in August compared to July

Cuba’s purchases from the US soar 35% in August compared to July

Last August, Cuba purchased food and agricultural equipment worth $39.91 million from the United States, which represents an increase of 35% compared to July and 17% compared to August 2022. Imported products, according to data from the Cuba-US Economic and Trade Councilwere chicken, which occupies first place, coffee, sweets, cleaning substances, backhoes and tractors for … Read more