The world once again calls for Cuba embargo end, but U.S. maintains its “no”
Cuba once again received on Wednesday overwhelming support from the international community in its denunciation of the US embargo, with...
June 23, 2021Section
Cuba News in English
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Efficacy of Cuban formulas opens hopes for first Latin American Covid-19 vaccine
The efficacy achieved in clinical trials by two of Cuba's formulas is investigating against covid-19, 62%, and 92%, bringing closer...
June 22, 2021
Cuba says Abdala vaccine 92.28% effective against coronavirus
Cuba said on Monday its three-shot Abdala vaccine against the coronavirus had proved 92.28% effective in last-stage clinical trials.
June 21, 2021
Cuba confirms new record of 1,561 new daily Covid cases (June 21)
Cuba set a new record for daily infections on Monday after confirming 1,561 cases of covid-19, bringing the total number...
June 21, 2021
Cuba announces 62% efficacy of Covid-19 vaccine after 2 of 3 planned doses
Cuba's Covid-19 vaccine candidate Soberana 02 has achieved 62% efficacy with the administration of 2 of its 3 planned doses,...
June 21, 2021
OAS demands “immediate” release of presidential hopefuls from Nicaragua prison
Despite their differences over the situation in Nicaragua, a broad majority of 26 countries joined together Tuesday in the Organization...
June 15, 2021
Cuba suspends dollar deposits in cash as of June 21
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cuba announced on Thursday the temporary suspension of bank deposits of dollars in cash as...
June 11, 2021
Schools in Mexico, Ecuador and Uruguay reopen classrooms in the midst of pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Students in Mexico, Ecuador, and Uruguay began on Monday a gradual return to face-to-face classes...
June 7, 2021
Cuban Parliament lashes out at European Parliament for debate on human rights on the island
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Assembly of Cuba (unicameral Parliament) criticized the intention of several deputies to debate...
June 6, 2021