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May

13

2022

President of the Republic declares National Day of Mourning

During the designated time period, the solitary star flag will be raised half mast at all public buildings and military institutions.

Given the profound pain of our people, following the lamentable accident at the Hotel Saratoga, this past May 6, in which 44 compatriots and a Spanish citizen lost their lives, and the conclusion of rescue and salvage efforts, the President of the Republic has decreed a National Day of Mourning, from 6:00 pm May 13 until 12 midnight May 14.

May

09

2022

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Seychelles sends message of support and solidarity for the unfortunate accident at the Saratoga Hotel.

Victoria, 9 de Mayo._The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Seychelles sent a message of support and condolences to the government and people of Cuba, after the unfortunate accident that occurred last Friday May 6, at the Saratoga Hotel in Havana.

“We were greatly saddened by the news of the explosion at the hotel Saratoga in Havana, following a gas leak on Friday 6 May 2022 which has led loss of lives”.

May

09

2022

Cuba and Mexico sign declaration and agreement

Havana, May 8 (Prensa Latina) A declaration that expresses the will to strengthen bilateral ties and the consolidation of a new stage of work was signed today by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel and his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

The document signed at the Palace of the Revolution highlights the interest of both governments in promoting development in the educational, cultural, commercial and economic areas, while ratify cooperation to face the challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. and other disasters or epidemics.

May

09

2022

Rescue work continues in basement of the Saratoga hotel in Cuba

Havana, May 8 (Prensa Latina) The search for possible survivors in the basement of the Saratoga hotel in Cuba continues today after 43 hours of incessant work by joint forces, said Alexis Acosta, mayor of Old Havana.

The director explained through national television the complexity of the actions due to the high volume of debris in the entire hotel area, after the impact of the explosion, which caused the collapse of the structures of the second, third and fourth floors.

May

09

2022

Díaz-Canel expresses gratitude for international support after accident

Havana, May 8 (ACN) Miguel Díaz-Canel, first secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and president of the Republic, thanked those who, from different latitudes, expressed their support and solidarity after the accident that took place this Friday, May 6, at the Saratoga Hotel in Havana.

Countries and personalities who are friends of Cuba continue to express their condolences and support to the Cuban government and the families of the victims of the accident that resulted in more than thirty deaths and dozens of injured.

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