There’s a sudden thaw in US-Cuba relations – but for how long?
Jose Daniel Ferrer, the leader of one of the largest banned anti-government groups in Cuba, was released two days after a surprise flurry of diplomatic activity involving the communist-run island in the waning days of the Biden administration.
After U.S. lifts terror designation, Cuba starts freeing prisoners
Biden administration will announce it’s lifting state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, sources tell AP
Biden removes Cuba's designation as state sponsor of terrorism
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Is Justin Trudeau the Son of Fidel Castro? This Is One out of Pocket Conspiracy Theory
Is Justin Trudeau the son of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro? This conspiracy theory is giving revolutionary. Details explained.
White House removes Cuba's state sponsor of terrorism designation, reversing Trump administration move
The Biden administration lifted Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism on Tuesday, four years after the Trump White House issued the designation.
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A Look at Biden’s Last-Minute Cuba Deal
An Americas expert says Biden's deal removing Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list may encourage more unjust detentions.
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Cuba commemorates the 66th anniversary of Fidel Castro's entry into Havana
Havana, January 8 (RHC)-- Cuba commemorates on Wednesday the 66th anniversary of the arrival to Havana of the "Caravan of Freedom" of the Rebel Army, with Fidel Castro in command, following the revolutionary victory on January 1, 1959.
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Fidel Castro’s pistol for exhibition in Harare
FAR will deliver armoured vehicles used in the historic Battle of Cuito Cuanavale for exhibition at the museum, including a pistol that belonged to Castro, the late leader of the Cuban Revolution and other artefacts and paraphernalia related to Cuba’s contribution to the African liberation struggle.
Cuba releases jailed dissident, rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer
HAVANA (Reuters) -Cuban dissident and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer told Reuters on Thursday he had been released from jail and was at home, part of a broader plan negotiated with the Vatican to gradually free upwards of 500 prisoners.
Biden looks to relax Cuba sanctions in final days before Trump
The Biden administration said it would remove Cuba from its terrorism blacklist, while Cuba said separately it would release upward of 500 prisoners from its jails.
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Eastern Europe and Cuba: From Economic Disaster to a New Hope for Cuba-Bloc Rapprochement
Castro’s endorsement of the Warsaw Pact's suppression of the Prague Spring in 1968 led to an incremental improvement in Cuba’s relations with the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc.
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‘What’s the greatest knowledge a person can have? Know thyself’: Morgan State University hosts banned-book symposium in Cuba
The history of book bans in the US goes back to 1637 but has recently increased dramatically, nearly 200% during the 2023-24 school year. This rise is driven by conservative policies claiming many books have themes that go "against" American history.
Cuba begins prisoners’ release
Cuba started releasing some prisoners Wednesday as part of talks with the Vatican, a day after President Joe Biden's administration announced his intent to lift the U.S. designation of the island nation as a state sponsor of terrorism.