We had thought that in the context of the global pandemic these sanctions would be weakened; instead, the U.S. has tightened its sanctions against Iran and Venezuela, hitting these countries hard with a full spectrum attack on their medical institutions and their welfare institutions.
“We shall be very grateful for any medical assistance from the government and people of Cuba to the people of the Philippines in this critical times.”
By W.T. WHITNEY Counterpunch Remember the Tonkin Gulf Resolution? In 1964 that joint congressional resolution propelled the United States into war lasting nine years. Resolution 488, passed by House of Representatives by a 393 – 1 vote on March 4, is a moral and practical equivalent. Its title was “Supporting the people of Venezuela as…
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“The Cuban Revolution has dignified its people, ensuring all basic human rights, like the right to food security, free access to health and education services, as well as to the culture, sport and other fundamental rights.” – Cuban Ambassador Juan Carlos Arencibia Corrales
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – In Cuba, children and adults suffering from malignant bone tumors have not been given functional treatments. Extendable prostheses used to replace bone parts during tumor surgery are sold by US companies. Until now, Cuba cannot use US dollars in its transactions, or freely import or export products, including…
By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat.com MANILA – Since 1982, the US State Department has listed Cuba as one of the “state sponsors of terrorism” for allegedly “having repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism.” Cuba denies this and in turn, hurls the same accusation to the US government. In an interview, Juan Carlos Arencibia…
LYN V. RAMO Bulatlat.com MANILA, Philippines – This time it is two for the blockade against Cuba, as the association of nations passes a resolution asking for an end to US blockade, as presented for the 19th time by this island-state. The Cuban Embassy to the Philippines, in a statement last Wednesday, said the isolation…
The economic blockade on Cuba, which has been in effect for 50 years, is the longest that has been imposed on any nation. This violates Cuba’s sovereignty and the Cuban people’s right to self-determination. It is a unilateral, flagrant act of aggression by the US. By BENJIE OLIVEROS Analysis Bulatlat.com Fifty one years ago, on…
In solidarity with the people of Cuba, the International League of People’s Struggles (ILPS-Philippines) and the Philippines-Cuba Friendship Association (Amistad) held a protest action near the US embassy in Manila on Monday, urging the US government to free the Cuban 5.
By ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO Bulatlat.com MANILA—When Haiti was struck by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake last Jan. 12, there were already around 400 Cuban doctors and other health workers working all over the country, present in 227 of Haiti’s 237 communes. “Our solidarity with Haiti did not begin after the earthquake,” said Enna Valdes, Cuba’s newly-designated…
President Obama, It’s Up to You to Rectify This Injustice By JOSÉ PERTIERRA Posted By Bulatlat.com The day the Court sentenced him to life imprisonment plus 10 years, in maximum security, Tony explained to Judge Lenard why Cuba sent him to the United States. “Allow me to explain my reasons, your Honor, in the clearest…