Dear compatriots:
We arrived at 2023 after winning together one of the most challenging years in Cuban revolutionary history.
As we push the door of 2023, we feel deep within the strength of the historical legacy that propels us into the new year without fear and without doubt, but always aware that it could be even more difficult.
As part of the attention to this country, in which it is concurrent, the Ambassador of Cuba in Sweden, Alba Soto Pimentel, paid a visit to Iceland.
The occasion was propitious to hold meetings with various authorities in the Foreign Ministry, the President of Parliament; the Chamber of Commerce, as well as supportive friends and a representation of the Cuban community in the country.
Like every year, the Cuban resolution on the need to end the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States received resounding support from the international community, with 185 votes in favor, two abstentions (Ukraine and Brazil) and two votes in favor. against (the United States and Israel).
The Swedish-Cuban friendship association has embarked on a bus tour of 20 cities in Sweden with the purpose of supporting Cuba. The tour is currently in full swing, visiting about 8 cities including; Sundsvall, Bollnäs, Hudiksvall, Ludvika, Eskilstuna, and Stockholm.
The meetings have been well received by the public present.
Stockholm, August 12, 2022- Organizations of Cuban residents and solidarity movements (Cubans for Cuba, the Swedish-Cuban Friendship Association, Sandinista Front for National Liberation and Defense for Life and Democracy), as well as the Communist Party, expressed during this week his solidary support to the people of Cuba after the fire that occurred at the SuperTanqueros base in Matanzas.