Washington, D.C. – The staff of the Cuban Embassy in the United States today commemorated the 64th anniversary of the Union of Young Communists (UJC) and the 65th anniversary of the José Martí Pioneer Organization (OPJM) in an event presided over by the Head of Mission, Ambassador Lianys Torres.
The Cuban Film Festival of Minnesota held its seventeenth edition in Minneapolis, establishing itself as a key space for cultural exchange between Cuba and the United States. Since its inception, the event has played a fundamental role in building bridges between the two peoples through cinema and the arts.
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.
The final results of the Phase 2 clinical trials for Jusvinza treatment in patients recovering from Chikungunya, both in the post-acute and chronic stages of the disease, confirmed the hypothesis posed by the researchers: “It resolved the painful and inflammatory joint symptoms caused by this virus.”
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.