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Havana, February 12, 2026. More than 90 political organizations from various continents signed a joint declaration in support of Cuba, reaffirming their solidarity and rejecting the escalation of measures adopted by the United States government. The statement, “End the Escalation of U.S. Aggression Against Cuba!” promoted by the Portuguese Communist Party, calls for the immediate end of “all aggressive measures” taken against the island, including the economic, commercial, and financial blockade that has been maintained for decades despite repeated United Nations resolutions against this policy.

In the text, political parties and movements condemn the U.S. executive order that designates Cuba as an 'unusual and extraordinary threat' to the security of the United States, a characterization they consider based on falsehoods and used as a pretext to increase pressure on the Caribbean nation.

Nicosia, Cyprus, February 11, 2026. His Excellency Mr. Rubén Pino Martínez, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Cyprus, held a fruitful exchange today with Mr. Alexandros Josephides, Director General of the Cypriot Shipping Chamber, during which they discussed variables and opportunities for bilateral collaboration in the maritime sector.

During the meeting, both parties explored possibilities to strengthen commercial ties between Cuba and Cyprus in this strategic sector, with particular emphasis on the existing availability for hiring highly specialized Cuban maritime personnel.

In turn, the Cuban diplomat provided the Cypriot executive with timely information about the counterparts on the island involved in the matter, while reaffirming his country's strong interest in strengthening its commercial relations in the maritime sector, as well as identifying new cooperation opportunities with the Cypriot shipping industry, one of the most important and recognized worldwide.