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Jan

21

2026

How a TD Rewards booking for a Cuban vacation left a Canadian family in the cold when the bank bent to U.S. sanctions policy

By Ed Smith.

When Laura Edell entered “Havana” into Toronto Dominion Bank’s (TD) Expedia-powered travel booking portal, the response was not a warning, a policy notice or legal explanation.

Instead, the screen displayed a single message: “Sorry, it seems we have taken a wrong turn.”

There were no search results. No indication that travel to Cuba was restricted and no way for the family to use the travel reward points to book a trip to the island. It was simply not an option through the bank’s booking system.

Dec

12

2025

Act of piracy and maritime terrorism that reinforces economic war against Cuba

MINREX Statement

On December 10, 2025, US military forces assaulted an oil tanker while it was sailing in international waters in the Caribbean Sea, near the coast of Venezuela.

This act of piracy and maritime terrorism constitutes a serious violation of international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation. The United States government is responsible for committing these crimes, which harm the international community as a whole.

Oct

29

2025

Vietnam: Lawmakers call for ending US blockade against Cuba

The Vietnam-Cuba Parliamentary Friendship Group called the United States government to put an end to the economic, financial, and commercial blockade and remove the island from Washington's State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list. In a message of greeting and solidarity sent to the Cuban National People’s Power Assembly (Parliament), the group also urged the US administration to “take the necessary steps to normalize relations” with the Caribbean nation. High-level Vietnamese leaders have repeatedly reaffirmed this stance, the letter underscores, and cited speeches delivered before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) by To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), last year, and current President Luong Cuong a few days ago.

Oct

28

2025

Cuban ambassador to Vietnam holds press conference over US blockade

On the morning of October 28, in Hanoi, the Cuban Embassy in Vietnam held a press conference to provide information about the country's submission of a draft resolution to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), calling for an end to the economic, trade, and financial blockade imposed on Cuba.

Speaking at the press conference, Cuban Ambassador to Vietnam Rogelio Polanco Fuentes stated that the discussion and voting on the resolution will take place on October 28-29 at the UN headquarters in New York. This marks the 34th time since 1992 that Cuba has submitted this resolution to the UNGA, and over the years, the draft has garnered widespread support from the international community. In 2024, a similar resolution was passed with 187 votes in favour and 2 against.

Oct

13

2025

The new leadership of the Liberian Writers and Journalists Union visits the Cuban Embassy

The Liberian Writers and Journalists Union will be led by the Association of Publishing Houses for a four-year term, as decided by the more than 3,200 members of the Union who recently cast their vote.

Sep

29

2025

Letter from a Cuban to those who build bridges of love

Dear friends,

We thank you very much for your support to our country in the battle against the criminal blockade by the United States and the fraudulent inclusion on the list of countries that support terrorism.

Sep

28

2025

Cuba is a nation of peace

Statement by His Excellency Mr. Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, at the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. New York, September 27, 2025

Madam President of the General Assembly;

Mr. Secretary-General;

Sep

11

2025

Bill's bats will continue to hit home runs in Cuba

On the second and final day of work in Ottawa, the delegation headed by the First Vice President of Cuba's National Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation (INDER), Raúl Fornés Valenciano, held a fruitful and relaxed exchange at the headquarters of the Cuban Embassy in Canada, with the staunch friend Bill Ryan. The meeting was conducive to exploring ways to strengthen cooperation with Cuba and to once again convey admiration and gratitude to Bill for so many years of faithful friendship with the Cuban people.

Jun

11

2025

Cuban Ambassador Addresses Sold-Out RMT Garden Party for Cuba

London, 11 June 2025 - The vibrant rhythms of Cuban salsa filled the air as more than 200 friends of Cuba gathered on the evening of 11 June for the 18th RMT Garden Party for Cuba 2025, a landmark event that sold out days in advance and reaffirmed the UK trade union movement's unwavering solidarity with the Cuban people.

Feb

23

2025

Love and solidarity towards Cuba from St. Mary's Anglican Church

The community of Cayon in St Kitts received this Sunday at its Anglican church St Mary's, a representation of the Cuban Alumni Association, which began its calendar of activities for 2025, with a religious service, as is tradition.

From this different scenery, with a load of affection, respect and admiration, we Cubans receive the warmest of hugs this Sunday.

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