03/24/2020
Cuba’s Coronavirus Response Is Putting Other Countries to Shame
Cuba is caricatured by the Right as a totalitarian hellhole. But its response to the coronavirus pandemic — from sending doctors to other countries to pioneering anti-viral treatments to converting factories into mask-making machines — is putting other countries, even rich countries, to shame.
02/20/2017
Disarm and Global Health Partners (GHP) have merged, bolstering our longstanding collaboration to promote peace and social justice in Latin America. Check out our new website!
DISARM's New Name is Global Health Partners!
Disarm and Global Health Partners (GHP) have merged, bolstering our longstanding collaboration to promote peace and social justice in Latin America. Global Health Partners inherits Disarm's four-decade legacy of advocacy, humanitarian medical support, and opposition to the Cuban embargo. We have a n...
12/14/2016
It looks like right-wing extremists in Miami are once again going to have a direct line to the White House. Keep the pressure on Washington to end the Cuba embargo once and for all!
Americans still favor ties with Cuba after Castro’s death, U.S. election
Three-quarters of U.S. adults approve of the decision last year to re-establish relations with Cuba, and nearly as many favor ending the trade embargo.
12/14/2016
All of President Obama's efforts to begin a process of normalizing relations with Cuba can disappear with the stroke of a pen. We've definitely got our work cut out for us!
Obama to press Trump to preserve Cuba detente: White House
President Barack Obama will make his case directly to President-elect Donald Trump not to derail the recent U.S.-Cuba detente, the White House said on Tuesday, insisting that "turning back the clock" would be damaging to American interests and the Cuban people.
03/15/2016
In preparation for an historic visit to Cuba, the Obama administration further eases restrictions on travel to Cuba!
White House Eases More Restrictions on Travel to Cuba
The moves are the latest in a string of actions before President Obama’s trip to the island next week.
03/01/2016
Rolling Stones preparing for an historic concert in Havana!
Rolling Stones to play Havana at Easter, say Cuban officials
‘Historic’ concert will open door for other bands to perform in the country, according to communist party newspaper Granma
02/22/2016
Cuba's preventative measures against the Zika virus
Cuba Sending 9,000 Soldiers to Fight Zika Virus
Cuban President Raul Castro says he is assigning 9,000 military personnel to efforts to keep the Zika virus out of Cuba, calling on the entire country to help kill the mosquito that carries the disease.
02/16/2016
U.S. and Cuba sign deal restoring commercial flights between the two countries! This historic step will make travel to Cuba much easier and is a great sign for continued progress between the two nations.
U.S. and Cuba to Sign Deal Restoring Commercial Flights
It has been more than 50 years since the Cold War foes have had scheduled airline flights
02/09/2016
Don't forget to visit the new page for Global Health Partners! Check it out for the latest news on our projects and current events in Latin America and the Caribbean!
Global Health Partners
Global Health Partners is committed to improving the health of children and families in Latin America through partnerships with regional health care organizations.
02/02/2016
French President Hollande calls on the U.S. to end the embargo against Cuba
Americas - Hollande calls on Obama to lift economic embargo against Cuba
France called on the U.S.
01/26/2016
Obama Administration eases restrictions on financing U.S. exports to Cuba!
U.S. Eases Restrictions on Financing Exports to Cuba
The new rules, announced by the Obama administration, allow banks to provide direct financing for products other than agricultural commodities.
01/15/2016
A change in Miami politics is reflected in possible ferry service to Cuba
Plan For Cuba Ferry Terminal Reveals Shift In Miami Politics
Miami-Dade County is considering building a ferry terminal that would serve carriers offering regular service to Cuba. It's a sign that in a city that's home to Cuban exiles, times have changed.