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Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Havana, March 12, 2026. — In the spirit of goodwill and of the close and fluid relations between the Cuban State and the Vatican, with which communication has historically been maintained regarding the processes of review and release of incarcerated individuals, the Cuban Government has decided to release in the coming days 51 persons sentenced to imprisonment. All have served a significant portion of their sentences and have maintained good conduct in prison.

Cuba recalls implementation of Helms-Burton Act

Cuba recalls implementation of Helms-Burton Act

Havana, March 12, 2026. — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today recalled, via the social network X, the 30th anniversary of the signing of the infamous Helms-Burton Act, which reinforced and codified the blockade against the island. The president called the measure an abomination and stressed that no country has the right to legislate for another nation.

Cuba inaugurates new UNESCO Chair on circular economy at the University of Havana

Cuba inaugurates new UNESCO Chair on circular economy at the University of Havana

Havana, 10 March 2026.– Cuba strengthened its cooperation with UNESCO with the official inauguration of a new UNESCO Chair on Education and Development in Circular Economies at the University of Havana, the 16th of its kind in the country. The initiative, established under the motto “Circular economy as a system: educating, managing and leading to regenerate,” aims to promote innovative solutions contributing to sustainable development through the articulation of academic, business, and social efforts.

Telephone Conversation between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba and the Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi

Telephone Conversation between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba and the Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi

Havana, 9 March 2026 — Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba, posted on his X social media account:

"I held a telephone conversation with the Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, to exchange views on the latest developments in the region and the consequences of the military aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran."

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