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Indicting sovereignty: Washington’s specious case against Raúl Castro and the criminalization of Cuba’s right to self-defence

By Isaac Saney*

The recent decision by the U.S. Department of Justice to indict Raúl Castro over the 1996 shoot-down of aircraft belonging to Brothers to the Rescue is not an act of justice. It is a profoundly political maneuver designed to intensify Washington’s decades-long campaign against the Cuban Revolution while rewriting the historical record of U.S. aggression against Cuba.

Statement by the Revolutionary Government of Cuba

Statement by the Revolutionary Government 

 

Cuba condemns the despicable accusation against the Leader of the Revolution

 

The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the despicable accusation by the United States Department of Justice announced on May 20 and proclaimed for several weeks against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution.

 

Kangamba, Africa Day in Zimbabwe, and Cuba's Resolve Against the US Threat

Harare, May 20, 2026 – Cuba celebrated Africa Day in Zimbabwe with a screening of the film “Kangamba,” which highlights the island's internationalist cooperation and its resolve to defend its homeland against threats of US military aggression.

A hundred guests, including representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Parliament, and ambassadors and diplomats from some twenty countries, attended the event at the Alliance Française in Harare, organized jointly by the Cuban and Angolan missions.

Cuba: an evening of solidarity in the face of the blockade

By Luc Allaire

On May 2, in Montreal, a fundraising evening organized by the Cuba Por Siempre collective brought together around one hundred people who came to express their solidarity with the Cuban people. Music, food, speeches, and fundraising were all part of this initiative, born in a context of humanitarian emergency marked by shortages and power outages affecting the Island for several months.

Broad Expressions of Solidarity with Cuba during the Canadian Labour Congress Convention

Winnipeg, May 15, 2026. – The Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Cuba in Canada, Dany Tur de la Concepción, carried out an extensive program of meetings and exchanges with political representatives, trade union leaders, and solidarity organizations during the 31st Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC).

El Son Cubano is set to captivate London once again with the second edition of El Son Cubano Fest

LONDON, 9 May 2026.—The British capital is buzzing this week to the rhythm of Cuban music and tradition with the second edition of “El Son Cubano Fest”, which is bringing together musicians, dancers and lovers of Cuban culture at The Crown Hotel in Cricklewood until 11 May in a tribute to Cuban Son Day. The event, which coincides with international celebrations dedicated to this genre declared a National Cultural Heritage, features masterclasses, live performances and opportunities for cultural exchange that strengthen the ties between Cuba and the United Kingdom.

Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Trust expresses solidarity with the People and Government of Cuba in the face of US escalation

Harare, May 8, 2026 – The Zimbabwe Anti-Sanctions Trust (ZAST) today expressed its unwavering solidarity with the people and government of Cuba following the recent escalation of unilateral coercive measures by the United States government on May 1 and 7, 2026.

ZAST strongly condemns the intensification of the economic, financial, and commercial blockade, actions that cause suffering to innocent civilians, undermine national development, and violate the fundamental principles of sovereign equality, non-interference, and peaceful coexistence among nations.

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