Dublin, February 29, 2024. Friends of Cuba and admirers of its Revolution, from the county of Donegal, the northernmost county in Ireland, were received by the Cuban ambassador, Bernardo Guanche Hernández and the Counselor in charge of Consular Affairs, Mabel Rodríguez Morera, with whom they had an animated and fraternal exchange.
The diplomat referred to how difficult it has been for the Cuban people to maintain their sovereignty and independence and defend the social justice project of the Revolution. He also denounced the damage caused by the reinforced North American economic, commercial and financial blockade against his country, which has lasted more than 6 decades, and the inclusion of Cuba on the State Department's List of Countries Sponsoring Terrorism, which affects all areas of the nation, comprising the Public Health sector. Likewise, he deeply appreciated the Irish support in his battle for its cessation.
During the meeting, the historical ties between Cuba and Ireland, their close relations, the charms of both islands and the similarities as peoples were addressed, among whose virtues their friendly, open, happy and patriotic spirit highlighted.