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The Executive Order of May 1st and the Blockade Measures Announced Today Further Increase the Harm to the Cuban Population and Reinforce the Threat of Aggression

Communiqué issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects, in the strongest possible terms, the Executive Order issued by the White House on May 1st, 2026, which tightens, to unprecedented and extreme levels, the economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba.

FITCuba 2026 will present major new features

The 44th International Tourism Fair of Cuba (FITCuba 2026) will be held from May 7 to 9 in a virtual format, a modality that marks a milestone in the event’s history, according to its organizers.

The meeting will bring together tourism professionals from around the world and will be dedicated to the resort of Varadero, the country’s leading sun-and-beach destination. Among the main highlights are virtual tours featuring live experiences from guests staying at hotels operated by chains such as Iberostar and Meliá.

Embassy of Cuba in Washington participates in Passport D.C.

The Embassy of Cuba in the United States participated for the first time in the 2026 edition of Passport DC, one of the most important cultural events in the U.S. capital. The Cuban presentation took place at the University of the District of Columbia, a venue that hosted a representative showcase of the Island’s cultural richness, including music, traditions, and distinctive elements of national identity. The participation sparked notable interest among attendees, who were able to engage directly with Cuban cultural expressions.

Massive participation of the Cuban people on May Day

More than 500,000 Cubans gathered this May 1st at the José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune to celebrate International Workers’ Day, in an event led by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz and the First Secretary of the Communist Party Central Committee and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, as part of the centennial of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz’s birth.

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