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London march against Trump
Campaign News | Wednesday, 8 October 2025
The Cuba Solidarity Campaign (CSC) marched in London alongside the Stop Trump Coalition to oppose the state visit of Donald Trump on 17 September. The coalition – made up of more than 50 national unions, campaigning organisations and NGOs – mobilised thousands to take part in the demonstration, ending in a ... read more
“What more can we do to support the Cuban people?”
Campaign News | Wednesday, 8 October 2025
On 28 September, CSC hosted a Hands Off Cuba North West Rally at Liverpool’s famous trade union-supporting venue The Casa Welcoming over 100 guests to her constituency and home city, local MP for Riverside Kim Johnson said that Liverpool was defined by “community and solidarity.” Solidarity with Cuba was also “something ... read more
Labour Party Conference fringe
Campaign News | Tuesday, 7 October 2025
The newly elected Deputy General Secretary of the NEU, Sarah Kilpatrick, was one of the speakers at the CSC fringe meeting during Labour Party Conference. Sarah, who was part of an NEU delegation in 2024, expressed “the pride we have in our union of the work we do with CSC,” ... read more
Cuba Vive appeal promoted by TUC during Congress
Campaign News | Tuesday, 7 October 2025
During the CSC fringe meeting at TUC Congress in September, long-time Campaign supporter and PCS General Secretary Fran Heathcote said that “the re-election of President Trump last November poses a renewed threat to the Cuban people.” Highlighting Cuba’s support for the Palestinians, Fran said that “even in the face of greater ... read more
Cuba condemns US military aggression against Venezuela
News from Cuba | Friday, 19 September 2025
The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MinRex) released the following statement condemning US military aggression against Venezuela The Revolutionary Government condemns the escalation of actions perpetrated by the government of the United States to justify a military aggression against the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The accumulation and increase of military troops and material ... read more
Cuba's latest report on the impact of the blockade published
News from Cuba | Friday, 19 September 2025
On 17 September, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla presented Cuba's annual report on the damage caused by the blockade. The report has been published in advance of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 79/7, titled “Necessity of ending the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States of America against Cuba", ... read more
Hands Off Cuba - North West Rally and Fundraiser
Campaign News | Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Sunday 28 September, Doors 5.30pm, Liverpool Guest speakers Ismara Vargas Walter, Cuban Ambassador Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP Kim Johnson MP Richard Burgon MP Chris Hazzard MP Daniel Kebede, General Secretary, NEU Gawain Little, General Secretary, GFTU Mark Rowe, National Officer, FBU Micaela Tracey-Ramos, ViceChair UNISON International Sarah Gilligan, Unite Young Members Roger McKenzie, International Editor, Morning Star Rob Miller, CSC director Join us during Labour ... read more
Hands Off Cuba - TUC Congress fringe meeting
Campaign News | Tuesday, 2 September 2025
Monday 8 September, 5.30pm Hands Off Cuba! New threats from a second Trump presidency Room 1d, Brighton Centre Guest speakersIsmara Mercedes Vargas Walter, Cuban Ambassador to UKFran Heathcote, General Secretary, PCSSteve Gillan, POAKevin Courtney, Chair of CSCMariela Kohon, TUCMicaela Tracey-Ramos, UNISONTam McFarlane, FBU National OfficerStuart Latham, Thompsons SolicitorsChair: Sarah Woolley, General Secretary, BFAWU Trump’s ... read more
The US increases pressure on Cuba by targeting its medical brigades
News from Cuba | Thursday, 21 August 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that he will sanction officials who have facilitated the implementation of the Cuban brigade program. Cuba has asserted the program will continue. On August 13, the United States launched another attack on Cuba. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that his country would impose visa restrictions ... read more
Join CSC on the Trump Not Welcome march
Campaign News | Monday, 18 August 2025
END THE US BLOCKADE. SAY NO TO TRUMP. Why CSC is marching against Trump in September. The Cuba Solidarity Campaign will be marching in London on 17 September alongside the Stop Trump coalition to oppose the state visit of Donald Trump. Across both of his presidential terms Trump introduced inhumane policies ... read more
