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Urgently In Need of a New Lifeline, Raúl Castro Visits China and Vietnam / Yoani Sánchez

Raúl Castro arrived in China this week as part of a four day trip and today, Saturday, he will visit Vietnam. This is the first official visit to both nations since the younger Castro officially assumed the presidency of the Island in February 2008. After meeting in Beijing with Chinese President Hu Jintao, both leaders … Continue reading “Urgently In Need of a New Lifeline, Raúl Castro Visits China and Vietnam / Yoani Sánchez”

Russia Promises Cuba a Stable Supply of Petroleum, Wheat and Basic Necessities

14ymedio, Havana, 14 March 2024 — Being a key partner and reliable ally of the Kremlin has its advantages. Cuba knows this well all too well. During an intergovernmental meeting in the Russian capital on Friday, Russia committed to prioritizing “the supply of hydrocarbons, wheat and fertilizers” as part of its alliance with the island. … Continue reading “Russia Promises Cuba a Stable Supply of Petroleum, Wheat and Basic Necessities”

Creditors Grow Impatient with Cuba’s Nonpayments

14ymedio, Havana, 24 February 2020 – Cuba was to reimburse its creditors of the Paris Club between 32 and 33 million dollars last year, of the total of 82 million dollars owed, according to the information provided to Agance France-Presse by diplomatic sources. The irritation of the creditors is evident in the statements made to AFP by … Continue reading “Creditors Grow Impatient with Cuba’s Nonpayments”