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May
15
2022

Nachito Herrera: in the midst of sadness, Cuba is not alone

The prominent Cuban musician Ignacio "Nachito" Herrera traveled to the island from Minnesota, United States, where he has lived for more than 20 years, to open the 2022 edition of the Cubadisco Fair, however, his first words to the press are not about music :

"I must honestly say that, although you know that I live quite far away, in a very cold state, in Minnesota, we have been able to follow all the news, we are happy to return home, but also saddened by what has happened with the Hotel Saratoga ".

May
07
2022

Cuban FM grateful for solidarity after event at Saratoga Hotel

Havana, May 7

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez expressed gratitude on Saturday for the solidarity with his country by governments, organizations and friends, after the tragic accident at the Saratoga Hotel in Havana.

The foreign minister tweeted that messages of support for the Cuban people and the families of the victims at this time of affliction have arrived from several parts of the world.

Cuba has received multiple messages of support and condolences from Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Mexico, Peru, China, Syria and Argentina, just to mention a few.

May
07
2022

National Network on Cuba Statement on Saratoga Hotel Disaster

On Friday morning an explosion occurred at the Saratoga Hotel in Old Havana. While details are still emerging, officials have ruled out the possibility that it was an attack and attribute it to gas being transferred from a truck. At the moment 50 adults and 14 children have been hospitalized, and 21 adults and 1 minor have lost their lives. Not only has the Saratoga Hotel suffered structural damage, but so have 23 other nearby buildings, including 15 apartments which completely collapsed. The headquarters of the Yoruba Association and the Baptist Church have also been damaged.

May
04
2022

Tribute by IFCO/Pastors for Peace to the late Ricardo Alarcón de Quesada

Dear friends,

We at IFCO/Pastors for Peace, are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Honorable Ricardo

Alarcón de Quesada -- extraordinary statesman, revolutionary diplomat and unforgettable friend. His capacity to corral even the most hostile audiences, defend Cuba and engage reluctant allies will never be forgotten. His example is timeless.

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