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Sep

08

2026

Ambassador Alina Aldama participated in the opening ceremony of the 79th meeting of the World Health Organization’s Regional Committee

Dili, September 8, 2026. At the Convention Center in the Timorese capital, Health Minister Dr. Elia A.A. Dos Reis Amaral was joined in welcoming the guests by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization; Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Communications of Sri Lanka; and Dr. Nilesh Buddha, who heads the WHO’s Southeast Asia Regional Office.

Sep

08

2026

The President of Timor-Leste, Dr. José Ramos Horta, was the special guest at Brazil’s National Day celebration

Dili, September 8, 2026. At the Embassy of the Federation of Brazil, the keynote address for the event was delivered by Head of State Dr. José Ramos Horta, who highlighted the bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite the two nations.
For his part, Ambassador Ricardo José Lustosa Leal offered words of welcome and gratitude to the guests attending the gala celebrating the 204th anniversary of Brazil’s independence.
As a member of the diplomatic corps, the Cuban ambassador, Alina Aldama, had the opportunity to exchange views with other colleagues.

Sep

08

2026

The head of the Cuban diplomatic mission in Timor-Leste, Alina Aldama, attended the reception for the 79th meeting of the World Health Organization’s Regional Committee

Dili, September 8, 2026. At the Lahane Palace, in the presence of the country’s president, Dr. José Ramos Horta—accompanied by Health Minister Dr. Elia A.A. Dos Reis Amaral and members of the Timorese government—a welcome gala was held for the participants in the 79th session of the World Health Organization’s Regional Committee for Southeast Asia.
On this occasion, the Cuban ambassador, Alina Aldama, had the honor of greeting Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, who spoke highly of the Cuban healthcare system.

Sep

04

2026

Interview of Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla on Cuba Analysis Podcast

Welcome to the Cuba Analysis Podcast. It is a pleasure to be here with you, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez. Minister, thank you for taking some time out of your busy schedule to speak with us today.

Nina will start with the questions. Minister, before talking about international policy, I would like to start with you. You have been at the forefront of Cuban diplomacy for almost two decades, and have represented Cuba in some of the most complex moments in its recent history.

Jul

16

2026

WARNING, Temporal Pause for Evisa system

WARNING,

The E-visa system for obtaining tourist visas to travel to Cuba will be suspended from July 16 to July 20, 2026, resuming operations on July 21.

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