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Cuba to Hold 2026 International Tourism Fair from May 7 to 9

The International Tourism Fair, FITCuba 2026, will take place on May 7, 8, and 9 in a hybrid format that combines professional online management with in-person activities, the Cuban Ministry of Tourism announced in an official statement.

According to the event schedule, one of the most important in Cuba’s tourism sector, May 7 and 8 will be dedicated to business sessions, conducted entirely through a specialized virtual platform. May 9 will be the day open to the general public, held in person at Parque Josone in Varadero.

Cuba Strengthens Dialogue and Cooperation with Minnesota

The visit of Cuba’s Ambassador, Lianys Torres Rivera, to the state of Minnesota, carried out from April 1 to 3, provided a valuable opportunity to deepen ties with various sectors of society in the Twin Cities. During her agenda, she met with representatives from civil society, academia, the cultural and business sectors, as well as local government authorities and religious groups, adding an ethical and community dimension to the dialogue.

Cuban Government Announces Decision to Grant Pardons to More Than 2,000 Prisoners

As part of the process of granting penitentiary benefits established by law, and in accordance with Article 90, subsection II of the Constitution of the Republic, the decision was made to release 2,010 convicted individuals through a pardon approved by the Cuban government.

This humanitarian and sovereign gesture followed a careful analysis of the nature of the crimes committed, the good behavior maintained in prison, the completion of a significant portion of the sentence, and the health status of those involved.

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