Damir Ortiz
Damir Ortiz is a Cuban child whose fight for medical treatment abroad drew international attention. Despite political hurdles, he secured a U.S. humanitarian visa.
Cuban Government Declares Paid Labor Break on May 2 Amid Blackouts and to Honor the People's Resilience
Published on 4/30/2025
Mother of Damir Claims Her Son Received Incorrect Treatment for Ewing's Sarcoma in Cuba
Published on 4/21/2025
Amelia Calzadilla Shares Insights from Her Emotional Visit with Damir's Mother in Miami
Published on 4/20/2025
Amelia Calzadilla Touches Down in Miami, Unveils Purpose Behind Her Visit
Published on 4/16/2025
Cuban Police Block Funeral Service for Young Damir Ortiz
Published on 4/10/2025
![Funeral Service for Damir Ortiz Held at Havana's Colón Cemetery Chapel]()
Funeral Service for Damir Ortiz Held at Havana's Colón Cemetery Chapel
Published on 4/9/2025
![Cuban Government Blocks Organizer from Attending Mass for Child Damir in Havana]()
Cuban Government Blocks Organizer from Attending Mass for Child Damir in Havana
Published on 4/9/2025
![Farewell Mass for Little Warrior Damir Set for Wednesday at Colón Cemetery]()
Farewell Mass for Little Warrior Damir Set for Wednesday at Colón Cemetery
Published on 4/8/2025
![Cuban Institute of Hematology Addresses the Tragic Death of Young Damir]()
Cuban Institute of Hematology Addresses the Tragic Death of Young Damir
Published on 4/6/2025
![Amelia Calzadilla Calls for Justice Following the Death of Young Damir Ortiz]()
Amelia Calzadilla Calls for Justice Following the Death of Young Damir Ortiz
Published on 4/6/2025
![Cubans in Miami to Bid Farewell to Young Damir]()
Cubans in Miami to Bid Farewell to Young Damir
Published on 4/5/2025
![Humberto López's Controversial Response to the Passing of Cuban Child Damir Ortiz]()
Humberto López's Controversial Response to the Passing of Cuban Child Damir Ortiz
Published on 4/5/2025
![Shock Among Cubans Over the Passing of Young Damir Ortiz]()
Shock Among Cubans Over the Passing of Young Damir Ortiz
Published on 4/5/2025
![Heartbreak Among Independent Cuban Medical Community Following the Death of Young Damir Ortiz: "No One Can Hurt You Now"]()
Heartbreak Among Independent Cuban Medical Community Following the Death of Young Damir Ortiz: "No One Can Hurt You Now"
Published on 4/5/2025
![Cuban Doctors Challenge Government Spokesperson: "Why Must We Improvise?"]()
Cuban Doctors Challenge Government Spokesperson: "Why Must We Improvise?"
Published on 4/4/2025
![Damir Continues His Battle: Health Update on Cuban Child in the U.S.]()
Damir Continues His Battle: Health Update on Cuban Child in the U.S.
Published on 4/4/2025
![Cuban Regime Acknowledges Hospital Shortages After Damir's Case Sparks Outcry: "We Don't Have Everything"]()
Cuban Regime Acknowledges Hospital Shortages After Damir's Case Sparks Outcry: "We Don't Have Everything"
Published on 4/4/2025
![Cuban Government Threatens Critics Amid Health System Crisis Allegations]()
Cuban Government Threatens Critics Amid Health System Crisis Allegations
Published on 4/4/2025
![Mother of Damir Denounces Cuban Doctors on TV: "They Were Letting Him Die"]()
Mother of Damir Denounces Cuban Doctors on TV: "They Were Letting Him Die"
Published on 3/31/2025
![Mother of Damir Ortiz Challenges Official Health Report: "My Son Lacked Even Thermometers"]()
Mother of Damir Ortiz Challenges Official Health Report: "My Son Lacked Even Thermometers"
Published on 3/29/2025
![Cuban Doctors Defend Themselves and Blame Damir's Mother for Disrupting Medical Care]()
Cuban Doctors Defend Themselves and Blame Damir's Mother for Disrupting Medical Care
Published on 3/28/2025
![Cuban Authorities to Hold Special Broadcast Addressing Child's Medical Case]()
Cuban Authorities to Hold Special Broadcast Addressing Child's Medical Case
Published on 3/28/2025
![Damir Begins Breathing Independently at Miami Hospital]()
Damir Begins Breathing Independently at Miami Hospital
Published on 3/25/2025
![Mother of Cuban Child Keeps Diagnosis Confidential to Protect Legal Case]()
Mother of Cuban Child Keeps Diagnosis Confidential to Protect Legal Case
Published on 3/20/2025
![Mother of Damir Criticizes Cuban Doctors for Misdiagnosis: "They Gave Him the Worst Leukemia to Get Rid of Me"]()
Mother of Damir Criticizes Cuban Doctors for Misdiagnosis: "They Gave Him the Worst Leukemia to Get Rid of Me"
Published on 3/20/2025
![Damir Faces Serious Threat to His Vision]()
Damir Faces Serious Threat to His Vision
Published on 3/19/2025
![Damir Ortiz's Inspiring Recovery: A Mother's Update on His Journey in the U.S.]()
Damir Ortiz's Inspiring Recovery: A Mother's Update on His Journey in the U.S.
Published on 3/19/2025
![Mother Accuses Cuban Medical System of Negligence After Misdiagnosis of Her Son]()
Mother Accuses Cuban Medical System of Negligence After Misdiagnosis of Her Son
Published on 3/18/2025
![Criticism Arises Over Chemotherapy Treatment Worsening Damir's Health in Cuba]()
Criticism Arises Over Chemotherapy Treatment Worsening Damir's Health in Cuba
Published on 3/17/2025
![Great News for Damir: Cuban Boy Tests Negative for Leukemia]()
Great News for Damir: Cuban Boy Tests Negative for Leukemia
Published on 3/16/2025
![Cuban Boy Damir Shows Progress with Shoulder Dance at Miami Hospital]()
Cuban Boy Damir Shows Progress with Shoulder Dance at Miami Hospital
Published on 3/16/2025
![Health Update on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz: "Stable Condition and Fever-Free"]()
Health Update on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz: "Stable Condition and Fever-Free"
Published on 3/14/2025
![Trump's Proposed Plan May Bar Cubans and Venezuelans from Entering the U.S. "No Exceptions"]()
Trump's Proposed Plan May Bar Cubans and Venezuelans from Entering the U.S. "No Exceptions"
Published on 3/14/2025
![Cuban Community Raises Over $36,000 for Air Ambulance to Transport Damir Ortiz to the US]()
Cuban Community Raises Over $36,000 for Air Ambulance to Transport Damir Ortiz to the US
Published on 3/8/2025
![Cuban Child Damir Ortiz Granted Humanitarian Visa for Treatment in the U.S.]()
Cuban Child Damir Ortiz Granted Humanitarian Visa for Treatment in the U.S.
Published on 3/7/2025
![U.S. Continues Humanitarian Visa Process for Young Damir]()
U.S. Continues Humanitarian Visa Process for Young Damir
Published on 2/28/2025
![Heartfelt Plea for Help from Cuban Boy Damir Ortiz's Mother: "He's Dying"]()
Heartfelt Plea for Help from Cuban Boy Damir Ortiz's Mother: "He's Dying"
Published on 2/20/2025
![International Spotlight Shines on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz's Struggle]()
International Spotlight Shines on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz's Struggle
Published on 2/19/2025
![U.S. Envoy in Cuba Meets with Cuban Activists in Spain: "The Regime Must Be Shaking"]()
U.S. Envoy in Cuba Meets with Cuban Activists in Spain: "The Regime Must Be Shaking"
Published on 2/15/2025
![Heroic Surgery on Young Boy in Sancti Spíritus Sparks Criticism Amid Damir Ortiz Case]()
Heroic Surgery on Young Boy in Sancti Spíritus Sparks Criticism Amid Damir Ortiz Case
Published on 2/11/2025
![Young Damir Ortiz Fights for Medical Treatment Abroad Amid MINSAP's Rejection]()
Young Damir Ortiz Fights for Medical Treatment Abroad Amid MINSAP's Rejection
Published on 2/8/2025
