Speech delivered by Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic!

Cuba: Speech [Central Ceremony] 73rd Anniversary [1953-2026] of the Assault on the Moncada & Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Barracks! (27.7.2026)

US Neo-Imperialism is killing Cuba and these posts are merely documenting this crime as it unfolds. When the USSR collapsed in 19991, many of us switched to financially donating to Cuba in an effort to beat the blockade. Yes – it was basically small amounts – but it all added-up in a time prior to the internet. Of course, an individual cannot take the place of the State – particularly members of the working-class who do not possess very much income and whose resources are always stretched. The capitalist countries outside of the US do not care about Cuba – as they support the destruction of all Socialism. Those Socialist countries that do exist are either developing themselves (and exist in various stages of poverty), or are immersed in the capitalist system (through trade) – so that they cannot provide an alternative to it (as the USSR used to do). Merely complaining every so – often using words – does nothing to prevent the strangle-hold the US has on Cuba. The US is creating poverty – and then blaming Socialism for this poverty. It is an old US trick (after centuries of making immense profit and wealth from African slavery – the North impoverished the South through a sea blockade – claiming “slavery is unprofitable”). Economic terrorism is the American way. As with Saddam Hussein’s Iraq – after years of sanctions killing Iraqi people – the US switched from sanctions to bombs and bullets to speed-up the process. Stay tuned.

FIFA Corruption Needs to be Dealt With!

Telesur: 2030 FIFA World Cup Welcomes First Six Confirmed Nations! (23.7.2026)

The three European hosts -Spain, Portugal and Morocco- will serve as principal organizers of the event, following the co-hosting model applied in the 2026 North American edition. This marks the first World Cup to be held across two confederations simultaneously, and the first in Africa since South Africa 2010.

Morocco will host the tournament for the first time, becoming the second African nation to organize a World Cup. Portugal also debuts as a host country. Spain, meanwhile, returns as organizer after the 1982 edition.

The South American leg pays tribute to the 100-year anniversary of the inaugural World Cup. Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will host one match each at historic venues: the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo -site of the 1930 final-and the Osvaldo Domínguez Dibb Stadium in Asunción. These three matches will kick off the respective group stage campaigns of each national team before the competition moves entirely to the European and African main venues.

Lao authorities are accelerating efforts to determine the cause of a land subsidence incident in Nong Kadeng village, Vilabouli District, Savannakhet Province!

Laos: Detailed Survey Launched Into Savannakhet Land Subsidence! (15.7.2026)

Lao authorities are accelerating efforts to determine the cause of a land subsidence incident in Nong Kadeng village, Vilabouli District, Savannakhet Province, with officials pledging to provide regular public updates as the investigation progresses. According to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Department of Geology and Minerals (DGM) is working with local authorities, relevant government agencies and Lane Xang Mineral Co., Ltd. to conduct a detailed geophysical survey of the affected area. While experts have preliminarily concluded that the subsidence is a natural phenomenon associated with underground limestone formations, the additional survey aims to collect comprehensive geological data to verify the cause with scientific evidence.

"Solidarity is only offered when there is conviction and when there is a position of non-selfishness." Photos Alina Luciano Reyes

Cuba: President Miguel Díaz Canel: “Whoever Rises-Up for the Cuban People – Rises-Up for All Time – What is Being Done to Cuba Can Be Done to Anyone!” (4.7.2026)

LDJ: Taking into account this recent history of aggression against Venezuela, against Iran, while these negotiations were taking place, is there fear in Cuba that, at the same time that they are trying to dialogue with the United States, they are plotting?

MDC: There is a perception in Cuba that there is a danger of aggression. A danger of aggression, because they are constantly saying it. We are not saying it, they are saying it.

We have mobilized the population for defense. Every Friday is National Defense Day. The people are preparing. We have updated all the plans for the defense readiness.

We have the example of what it means to know how to defend oneself: the 32 combatants in Venezuela. Those did fight. They were able to stop the action of an elite force of the United States that surpassed them in technology, in numbers, in weapons and, in addition, because of the element of surprise. And yet, they fought heroically. There were thirty-two of them. What will not become of millions of Cubans willing to defend their homeland, to defend the Revolution?

Laos Buddhis-Socialist Republic Supports Venezuela!

Laos: Condolences Extended to Venezuela Following Devastating Earthquakes! (3.7.2026)

In a message addressed to Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto, Mr. Thongsavanh expressed deep sorrow over the impact of the earthquakes, reported to have measured magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, which caused casualties and extensive property damage in Caracas and surrounding areas.

On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the people of the Lao PDR, he conveyed heartfelt sympathy to the Government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, as well as to the families of those affected by the disaster.

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed confidence that, through the determination of the Venezuelan government and its people, the country would overcome the challenges posed by the earthquakes and achieve a swift recovery and reconstruction of the affected communities.

Laos and Cuba have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership in sports and physical education by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand cooperation and strengthen sports development in the Lao PDR.

Laos: Sports Partnership Renewed with Cuba to Boost Athletic Development! (30.6.2026)

The renewed MoU builds on the enduring friendship between Laos and Cuba and continues bilateral cooperation in sports, physical education and arts education. It also establishes a framework for the exchange of knowledge, technical expertise and consultations in other mutually agreed areas, further enhancing cooperation and mutual understanding between the two governments.

Cuba has been a longstanding partner in supporting Laos’ human resource development. Over the years, it has awarded scholarships to Lao students to study sports and physical education, as well as Spanish, medicine and law. These educational opportunities have helped strengthen the country’s professional capacity across a range of sectors.

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