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Havana hosts IV ALBA Movements Assembly amid Cuban economic crisis
In Havana, the IV Continental Assembly of ALBA Movements convened, bringing together 190 delegates from 27 nations and over 400 popular organizations. The gathering focused on geopolitical analysis, specifically addressing the rise of far-right forces and the impact of U.S. economic and energy blockades on Latin American and Caribbean governments.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel addressed the assembly, emphasizing that ongoing economic reforms are intended to invigorate the economy rather than transition to capitalism. He attributed Cuba's severe domestic crises—including a critical energy deficit and deteriorating healthcare services—to the U.S. embargo. He cited specific humanitarian impacts, such as 98,500 patients on surgical waiting lists and thousands of pregnant women lacking sufficient prenatal ultrasounds.
The assembly and related international colloquiums coincide with the upcoming centenary of Fidel Castro's birth on August 13. These events have drawn various international political figures, including leaders from the Communist Party of Chile and the Communist Party of Portugal, to participate in commemorative activities and reaffirm solidarity with the Cuban Revolution.
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ALBA Movements · ALBA Movimientos · Communist Party of Cuba · Communist Party of Uruguay · Cuba · EIPCO · Fidel Castro · Fidel Castro Ruz · Havana · Lautaro Carmona · Miguel Díaz-Canel · Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
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- [DISPUTED] The IV Continental Assembly of ALBA Movements included 190 delegates from 27 nations. barrigaverde.net · www.radioguantanamo.icrt.cu · www.cubaheadlines.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Cuban government attributes the current domestic crisis to the U.S. embargo and an energy blockade. www.cubaheadlines.com · barrigaverde.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] There are 98,500 patients on surgical waiting lists in Cuba, including 12,000 children. www.cubaheadlines.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] In Brazil, 70% of media outlets are controlled by five families. barrigaverde.net · lademajagua.cu
- [● 2 SOURCES] 34,000 pregnant women in Cuba lack sufficient prenatal ultrasounds. www.cubaheadlines.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Over 1,400 megawatts of power are offline due to fuel shortages. www.cubaheadlines.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Economic reforms in Cuba are intended to invigorate the economy rather than establish capitalism. www.cubaheadlines.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The President of the Communist Party of Chile visited Cuba to participate in activities commemorating Fidel Castro. elminuto.cl