It is essential to recognize the value of the work of Piero Gleijeses, an Italian-born historian based in the United States, whose scholarship has shed light—with rigor and honesty—on Cuba’s role in international affairs, particularly during the most intense years of the Cold War.
In a room at the Ramón González Coro Maternal–Infant Hospital in the heart of Havana, the cries of two newborn girls pierced the silence with extraordinary strength. Merliah Victoria and Merleth Victoria entered the world defying the darkest medical predictions, bringing with them a story of life, science, resilience—and love.
A Risk-Laden Pregnancy
We, the deputies of the National Assembly of People's Power of the Republic of Cuba, reject and denounce the United States Presidential Memorandum of June 30, 2025, which reaffirms the U.S. government's commitment to intensifying the economic, commercial, and financial war as a means to achieve the imperialist and colonialist purpose of seizing control of Cuba.
Havana, July 14, 2025. – This Monday and Tuesday, deputies of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP) will debate various topics related to the country's political, economic, and social affairs in the standing committees.
Prior to the Fifth Ordinary Session of the 10th Legislature, deputies will be briefed on:
The progress of the Economy Plan during the first half of 2025 and proposed actions to conclude the year.
The settlement of the 2024 State Budget, its execution to date, and the estimated closing figures for the current year.
As we approach the 99th anniversary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro and look ahead to his centennial, our Embassy launches the publication series "Fidel, History’s Vindication: U.S. Voices in Dialogue with Cuba". Based on writings by Cuban author and journalist Luis Báez, it features anecdotes and perspectives from prominent global figures about Cuba’s historic revolutionary leader.