Tag: Cuba
Concede Presidente de Cuba entrevista a RT en Español
El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la Repúbica, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, concedió una entrevista exclusica a RT en Español, en la que abordó el lugar que ocupa #Cuba en el contexto geopolítico actual, así como el deseo de Estados Unidos de establecer su hegemonía en el mundo y la creciente aspiración de muchos países a la multipolaridad. Al inicio de…
Russia and Cuba revitalise old ties
Ostracised by the US and the West, Russia and Cuba are reviving Cold War-era ties. Russia is providing Cuba with unprecedented economic support, announcing investments in Cuban hotels, liquor and the dilapidated sugar industry. For its part, Cuba has abstained from condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine at the UN and has offered Russian companies long-term land concessions and tax breaks. Al Jazeera’s Ed Augustin…
Cuba election: Polls open on Sunday amid economic crisis
Cubans are heading to the polls on Sunday to elect a new national assembly, but there is no campaigning or opposition challengers. Voters will instead essentially endorse the nominated candidates. The country is enduring rolling blackouts and an economic crisis, with the cost of living a key issue for voters. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Havana, Cuba. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe –…
Cuba energy crisis: Gov’t seeks solutions as blackouts continue
Cubans are struggling with an ongoing energy crisis. Most of the island nation’s power plants were built in Soviet times and break down frequently. But the government doesn’t have enough money to build new ones. The ruling Communist Party, however, is trying to cobble together a solution as summer approaches. Al Jazeera’s Ed Augustin reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish…
Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies aged 79
The guitarist and singer was a key member of Cuba’s Nuevo Trova movement after the revolution. The post Cuban musician Pablo Milanés dies aged 79 appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cuba – BBC News
Storm Hurricane Ian has made landfall in Cuba, bringing wind speeds of up to 185km/hr. Thousands of people have been told to seek shelter as Cuban authorities declare emergencies in six areas. Forecasters are warning of storm surges along the coast and flash floods. The storm has strengthened into a category three hurricane since hitting the island, however forecasters expect it to gather more strength…