The Cuban government strongly rejected statements made Monday by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in which he claimed that Washington has taken no "punitive measures" against Cuba — despite the blockade in place for more than six decades and the ban on crude oil and fuel exports to the island, imposed under threat of reprisals by President Donald Trump last December.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed gratitude Sunday for Mexico's solidarity and steadfast support of the Cuban people's resistance. In a post on the social media platform X, the Cuban leader highlighted the permanent and decisive backing of former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, describing it as a reflection of the deep friendship between the two nations.

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is promoting the comprehensive development of vulnerable children in the province of Holguín through projects aimed to guarantee the provision of school supplies and the improvement of infrastructure.
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Photos : Juan Pablo CarrerasThe increased waste collection in local communities and the participation of new economic actors distinguish the Cuba Recycles campaign. Which focuses on the importance of sustainable waste management.

The University of Holguín participated in the fourth meeting of the Training of Trainers (TOT4) program of the international InnoLabs STEM project, held in Ecuador.
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