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When The People Set The Trend

May 9, 2026 Emilia Reed, Resumen English. , , ,
During the May 1st mobilization, the hashtag #LaPatriaSeDefiende became a trending topic on social media platform X in three countries: Guatemala, Puerto Rico, and the United States. This is no small feat. In terms of communication, it demonstrates that an organized community can stake a claim in the digital space even in environments where algorithms—since they are not neutral—do not favor us. But what exactly does it mean to be a trending topic? Simply put, it means appearing among the most mentioned topics on a platform over a period of time.

President Diaz-Canel Calls To Avoid US Imperialist Aggression On Cuba

May 4, 2026 TeleSur, Orinoco Tribune. , , ,
The president of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, called on the international community this Saturday to determine whether it will allow Washington to militarily attack his country after the U.S. President, Donald Trump, said he would take control of the island “almost immediately.” “The president of the U.S. is escalating his threats of military aggression against Cuba to a dangerous and unprecedented scale,” Díaz-Canel denounced on social media, adding: “The international community must take note and, together with the people of the U.S., determine whether such a drastic criminal act will be allowed.”

Growing Calls To End Unilateral Coercive Measures

April 26, 2026 Jill Clark-Gollub, Popular Resistance. , , , ,
This spring constituents and grassroots organizations have been raising awareness in Congress and in public forums of the harms caused by Unilateral Coercive Measures (UCMs or “sanctions”). Sanctions have become the “go-to” foreign policy tool of the United States government, now impacting a quarter of the global economy and one-third of the world’s population. These measures cause an average of 564,000 deaths around the world annually—comparable to the toll from armed conflict—mostly among children under 5 years old. On April 22, Congresswoman Delia Ramírez (D-IL) hosted a Congressional briefing on “Humanitarian Impacts of Economic Sanctions, Cuba as a Case Study.”

China Calls On US To Heed The Voice Of Justice

April 23, 2026 TeleSur, Orinoco Tribune. , , ,
China’s Foreign Ministry reiterated its support for Cuba on Monday, April 21, in the face of recent external threats, calling on the United States government to heed international outcry. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun stressed that Washington must heed the voice of justice and immediately end the blockade, sanctions, and all mechanisms of coercion or pressure exerted against Cuba. Beijing reiterated its willingness to collaborate with all parties to support Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and national security. The Chinese government condemned US pressure, considering these actions to undermine peace and stability in the region.

Answering Trump’s War Threats, Cuban Workers Plan Mass May Day Rallies

April 18, 2026 Cameron Harrison, People's World. , , , , ,
Havana—As the Trump administration tightens its energy blockade on Cuba and threatens war and regime change, the Cuban labor movement—along with all of Cuban society—is gearing up for a mass mobilization on May 1. The Workers’ Central Union of Cuba (CTC) and its affiliates have issued a call for this year’s May Day, International Workers’ Day, to “defend the homeland.” Their labor movement’s call comes at a moment of maximum pressure. On Jan. 29, the White House imposed a total oil blockade on Cuba, cutting off nearly all fuel supplies to the island of 11 million people.

Pentagon Ramps Up Preparations For Potential Attack On Cuba

April 16, 2026 Dave DeCamp, AntiWar.com. , , ,
The Pentagon has increased its preparations for a possible attack on Cuba, according to media reports, as President Trump has made clear that war against the island nation may be his next military intervention. Zeteo first reported the ramped-up plans for war with Cuba, saying that in recent days, “officials at the Pentagon and elsewhere in the US government were quietly given a new directive that came straight from the Trump White House. The message: ramp up your preparations for possible military operations against Cuba.” USA Today affirmed the Zeteo scoop.

The Trump Administration’s War On Cuba

April 15, 2026 The Chris Hedges Report. , , ,
Medea Benjamin, a co-founder of the antiwar organization CODEPINK, speaks with Chris Hedges about her recent visit to Cuba as part of one of the many humanitarian delegations that have visited the island in response to the severe economic blockade imposed by the Trump administration. Benjamin describes the current situation as “dire”, the worst she has experienced in her 50 years of solidarity work with Cuba, referring to the escalation of the blockade as a “medieval siege.” The fuel shortages have had deadly impacts, imposing nationwide power outages. Sanctions and the blockade have created shortages of food, medicine and other necessities.

April 19: Stand Against The Threat Of Imperialist Aggression On Cuba

April 11, 2026 Struggle-La Lucha. , , ,
From the International Committee for Peace, Justice, and Dignity, we call on men and women of good will to join the actions that will take place around the world starting April 19, in the Year of Fidel’s Centennial and the 65th anniversary of the victory at Girón, imperialism’s first defeat in Latin America. The damage caused by the U.S. blockade of Cuba over the past 64 years is internationally recognized; it has been condemned by the overwhelming majority of countries — with the exception of Israel — on 33 occasions at the UN General Assembly.

When Flotillas Fight For Life, Not Empire

April 10, 2026 Olivia Dinucci, Counter Punch. , , , ,
Flotillas have historically been fleets of military vessels—tools of empire designed for swift offensive or defensive operations at sea. The images they evoke are ones of imperial power and looming violence. Just look at the massive US naval buildup that surrounded Iran as part of the recent US attacks. But peace activists have also developed a new kind of flotilla. Instead of instruments of war, flotillas have become symbols of peace—acts of humanitarian direct action, civil resistance, and cross-border solidarity. Take the flotillas that have tried to reach Gaza, like the Global Sumud Flotilla.

A Ship Owned By Karpowership Will Supply Power To Cuba

April 8, 2026 Atilio Boron, Resumen English. , , , ,
Turkey is providing support to Cuba, where millions of people remain in the dark due to the tightening of U.S. embargoes and the collapse of its energy infrastructure. The ship, sent by Karpowership (part of Karadeniz Holding), has already begun generating electricity in Havana. Following the second total collapse of the national grid in a short period, which left nearly 10 million people without electricity, the Cuban government has turned to the Turkish model of floating power plants for their ability to offer quick and effective solutions, according to Yeni Akit Gazetesi.

I Support Cuba Because I Am On The Side Of Humanity And Life

April 6, 2026 Marxlenin Pérez Valdés, Orinoco Tribune. , , ,
I met Gabriel Rockhill by chance, but not by accident. We were introduced by Helen Yaffe, a dear friend of Cuba, in January of this year during the International Congress held at the University of Havana to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Tricontinental Conference (1966). The current political climate added a unique dimension to the event: those present were standing up to the recent display of aggressivity against our country, which includes the possibility of armed aggression. That is why the meeting was not by accident. It was driven by conviction.

How US Sanctions Are Fueling Hunger In Cuba

April 3, 2026 Medea Benjamin, Popular Resistance. , , ,
In Cuba today, food is rotting in the fields while families go hungry. On a recent trip to the eastern part of the island, I spoke with farmers who are watching their livelihoods slip away—not because they lack skill or dedication, but because they lack fuel, parts, and basic inputs. One farmer described fields ready to harvest but no diesel to bring the crops in. Others showed broken machinery they have no way to repair. Even those who have turned to animal traction are having problems with feed. These are not isolated stories; they reflect a system under siege.

A Weak Left Stands By As Russia Stands Up For Cuban Sovereignty

April 3, 2026 Margaret Kimberley, Black Agenda Report. , , , , ,
Donald Trump recently bragged that he was “on a roll” after kidnapping President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela and beginning the process of turning that country into a U.S. vassal state. Venezuela was the first domino to fall and the U.S. planned for Cuba to be next. An important part of this strategy was to end Venezuelan oil shipments to Cuba, along with threats of lawfare indictments against Cuban leadership as was done against Maduro, and demands that President Miguel Diaz-Canel step down. Already weakened by 67 years of unilateral coercive measures and the imposition of a State Sponsor of Terrorism Status, which increased the economic damage of the U.S. maximum pressure campaign, Cuba was in great danger.

Amnesty International Defends US Regime-Change NGOs

April 1, 2026 John Perry and Roger D. Harris, Popular Resistance. , , , , , , , ,
Why are many Latin American countries shutting down nonprofit organizations? Amnesty International claims it has the answer: in every case, it’s part of a drive to restrict human rights and “tear up the social fabric.” Amnesty’s new 95-page report (in Spanish, with an English summary), criticizes governments across the political spectrum for attacking what it calls “civil society organizations.” But Amnesty ignores the history of many such organizations and therefore why governments might be justified in closing them. Here we focus on the report’s deficiencies in relation to Nicaragua, Venezuela (two NGOs interviewed in each) and Cuba (none).

Popular Participation And Socialist Renewal In Cuba In A Time Of Crisis

April 1, 2026 Isaac Saney and James Counts Early, Black Agenda Report. , , ,
Central to Cuba’s strategy is the recognition that economic stabilization cannot be imposed from above. Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Pérez Oliva Fraga emphasized that the Program operates through continuous monitoring, debate, and public discussion. This reflects the realities of Cuba’s economic situation. As a small and trade-dependent economy, the country faces enormous distortions caused by the U.S. blockade and by its forced exclusion from the international financial system. The economic war’s intensification—including Cuba’s placement on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism—severely obstructs banking operations, investment flows, and basic trade.
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