Josefina Vidal, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, has rejected and denied press reports about alleged contacts between Cuban officials and the United States government to discuss internal matters related to Venezuela.

The Cuban Petroleum Union (CUPET) has reported that the crude oil shipment that arrived Tuesday morning at the port in the western province of Matanzas, originating from Russia, will be refined in the country to produce diesel, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and gasoline.
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Prime Minister Manuel Marrero has announced that the updated version of the Government’s Economic and Social Program for 2026 is now available on the Soberanía platform and the Presidency of Cuba website.
Read more Cuba updates Government Economic and Social Program for 2026
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Mothers in Holguín, like Aimé Borges Romero, express deep gratitude for a program that delivers portable energy stations to bedridden children.
Read more Holguín: Mothers express gratitude for power stations for their children
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The Orígenes sociocultural project, developed in the province of Holguín, boosts the local economy by providing a source of income for entrepreneurial women. Its purpose is to preserve traditional craft techniques through the use of recycled materials, promoting both environmental sustainability and cultural heritage.
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