The NGO “Prisoners Defenders” claims Cuba sent soldiers to support Russia in Ukraine. They also say Cuba holds 1,045 political prisoners. According to this group, Cuban state media like Prensa Latina back Russia’s narrative. This influences public opinion across Latin America. During a 2022 trip to Russia, Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel recruited young people for […]
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