Tag: Cuba

Thousands of Cubans Flown Illegally Into Europe

Serbia’s decision to shut down its visa-free schemes has reduced the number of migrants travelling from countries such as Burundi, Cuba, and India, but the EU’s latest quota system does nothing to help the fight against illegal migration.

MEPs Blast Presence of Cuba and Venezuela at CELAC Summit

Anti-communist MEPs fear that the EU is set to normalise relations with Venezuela and Cuba entirely due to the geopolitical need to win over South America, warning that such a move would only strengthen China and Russia’s position in the region.

Putin Pays Homage to Cuban Communism

The exchange between the two leaders occurs in the context of Russia’s strong support for the Latin American Left.

Cuba: Same-Sex Marriage Meets Approval in Referendum

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, a strong advocate of the proposals contained within the new legislation, tweeted out that “justice has been done” and that “love is now the law.”

Countering the Sao Paolo Forum

Over the weekend of February 18th, the Foro Madrid concluded its first meeting in Bogotá, Colombia. An initiative of the “Fundación Disenso,” a think-tank set up by Spain’s VOX party, Foro Madrid brought together leaders from political parties and organizations throughout Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. Participants included ex-Peruvian Vice President Francisco Tudela, Colombian Senator […]