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Joint ventures in Cuba: promises, realities and distortions
OnCuba News
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July 26, 2025
At the recent National Assembly of People’s Power, held in mid-July 2025, Cuba’s top leaders referred to the need to seek every avenue to boost the country’s foreign currency earnings, including foreign investment. This need for Cuba is well...
Back with a splash: Symphony Splash returns to Victoria with new energy and a rising star pianist
CHEK
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July 27, 2025
After a five-year hiatus, Symphony Splash is finally returning to Victoria’s Inner Harbour next weekend — and the city is ready. The two-day event, set for Aug. 2 and 3, is free and expected to draw close to 40,000 people to the waterfront for...
Laos, Cuba Strengthen Ties During High-Level Visit
Lao News Agency
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KPL Mr. Chaleun Yiapaoheu, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly of Laos and President of the Laos-Cuba Friendship Association, on Jul 25 warmly received Mr. Gerardo Peñalver Portal, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, and his...
Built To Last: A Conversation with Jerry Garcia
Relix Media
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August 1, 2025
photo credit: Jay Blakesberg Jerry Garcia was born 83 years ago today. To mark the occasion, we revisit this piece, which revisits the outset of Garcia’s career. ** With the release of Built To Last, the Grateful Dead have reached another pivotal...
Prime Minister: The Cuban Revolution will keep on fighting
Cuban News Agency
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July 26, 2025
HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 26 (ACN) The Cuban Revolution continues to fight and remains committed to building a sovereign, independent, socialist, democratic, prosperous, and sustainable society, assured Manuel Marrero Cruz, member of the Politburo and...
Regional Calendar (Aug. 1-8)
Matthews Mint Hill Weekly - Texas
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Aug. 1 First Fridays Hand Crafted Market offers a pop-up market, sip and stroll and food truck during First Fridays in downtown Pineville. handcraftedmarketclt.net 5-9 p.m.; 305 Main St., PIneville Bingo Pineville Neighbors Place raises money...
72 Years of the Cuban Revolution: Critical Milestone in a Rising Global Resistance
teleSUR
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Marking 72 years since the Moncada assault, the Cuban Revolution remains a symbol of resistance. Explore the legacy, solidarity, and enduring impact of this historic struggle. Related: Cuba Pays Tribute to teleSUR on Its 20th Anniversary 72 Years...
Nicolás Maduro praises Venezuela-Cuba brotherhood on Moncada anniversary
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 26, 2025
Caracas, July 26 (RHC)-- President Nicolás Maduro praised the bonds of brotherhood between Venezuela and Cuba, as today marks the 72nd anniversary of the attacks on the Moncada and Carlos Manuel de Céspedes barracks. “Never before has such...
Maduro extols Venezuela-Cuba brotherhood on Moncada Anniversary
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 26, 2025
“Never before has such profound brotherhood and such growing love been seen as that which exists between Cuba and Venezuela. We are two sister revolutions in Bolivar and Marti, in Fidel and Chavez,” the head of state wrote on his Telegram account....
Lao Party Leader Receives Cuban Foreign Ministry Delegation
Lao News Agency
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KPL On July 25, 2025, Mr. Bounleua Phandanouvong, Acting Head of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee, received Mr. Gerardo Peñalver Portal, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, and his delegation, who are visiting...
Lao and Cuban Foreign Ministries Deepen Bilateral Cooperation
Lao News Agency
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KPL The 2nd Political Consultation Meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR and the Republic of Cuba was held on July 25, 2025, in Vientiane. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. Maithong Thammavongsa, Deputy Minister of...
Venezuela celebrates Cuba’s revolutionary event of July 26
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 26, 2025
The Foreign Ministry emphasized in a statement that the actions were led by rebellious youth under the leadership of Fidel Castro Ruz and “marked an irreversible milestone in the history of the struggle for social justice and the liberation of...
Let us redouble our efforts and call on the US to end its blockade of Cuba
Stabroek News
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July 26, 2025
Dear Editor, On July 26th, 1953, an event of great significance to the people of Cuba, the Caribbean and the world occurred in Santiago de Cuba. One hundred and fifty young patriots of Cuba stormed the Military Barracks known as the Moncada. They...
Vietnam, Cuba commit to stronger ties during eighth political consultation
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 26, 2025
The Vietnamese Party, State, and people always attach great importance to the traditional solidarity, special friendship, and comprehensive cooperation with Cuba. At the political consultation (Photo: VNA) Vietnam and Cuba reaffirmed the...
What Happened To Qeepsake From Shark Tank Season 9?
SlashGear
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August 1, 2025
Raising kids is an experience chock full of memories you'll want to cherish forever. For years, parents have kept books full of photos and notes to record such moments, but this can be difficult to keep consistent track of overtime. Bringing this...
Cuba mourns death of iconic Cuban baseball player Pedro Medina
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 22, 2025
“Pedro Medina, the Hero of Edmonton, the Industriales “doctor,” a champion as a player and manager, leaves us physically. This gentleman of the catcher’s bench will be remembered as a legend on and off the field. Condolences to his family and...
Gov. Polis discusses future of education with U.S. Ed. Secretary McMahon, entrepreneur Mark Cuban
The Gazette - Colorado
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Gov. Jared Polis revealed the culmination of his work as both the state’s highest elected official and chairman of the National Governors Association in improving public education Friday during the association’s summer meeting. Pulling from his...
Cuba’s Cultural Commissars Censor International Film School
Havana Times
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July 22, 2025
The screen never lit up, the doors never opened, and no one gave a clear answer. / Instagram / Cynthia Deus Fagundo The cancellation of the presentation of the students’ graduation short films marks the end of a free space for artistic creation....
Cuba: economic limitations have not stopped all investments
¡ahora!
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Despite the marked economic limitations faced by the country, whose impact is reflected daily in the development strategies of all social and economic sectors, priority objectives have been determined in the Economy Plan 2025, which are, in turn,...
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Explained: A Detailed Review of Key Changes for the Healthcare Industry
JD Supra - California
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July 25, 2025
Introduction To offset the cost of other provisions in the bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes significant reforms to Medicaid, Medicare, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that are expected to result in millions...